1700 or 2700

[Soarplex]

Okay so basically I want to either get the Ryzen 7 2700 or the 1700 since im planning to overclock. 

 

Heres my question though can I get the same performance as a 2700 from the 1700 if I push it enough? Im just trying to save money thats why im asking.

[mariushm]

In theory, 2700 will have slightly wider compatibility with memory, it would be less "picky", so depending on what memory sticks you buy/have you may be able to run the memories at higher clocks.

From the reviews I read, 2700 can run at lower voltages to reach the frequencies a 1700 reaches, so depending on silicon lottery you should be able to overclock higher.

 

1700 is 3 ghz base / 3.7 ghz   and 2700 is 3.2 ghz base / 4.1 ghz ... so you can see right away 2700 has higher overclocking potential.

[Soarplex]

Just now, mariushm said:

In theory, 2700 will have slightly wider compatibility with memory, it would be less "picky", so depending on what memory sticks you buy/have you may be able to run the memories at higher clocks.

From the reviews I read, 2700 can run at lower voltages to reach the frequencies a 1700 reaches, so depending on silicon lottery you should be able to overclock higher.

 

1700 is 3 ghz base / 3.7 ghz   and 2700 is 3.2 ghz base / 4.1 ghz ... so you can see right away 2700 has higher overclocking potential.

I have a pair of Trident Z's at 3000mhz waiting to be put in.