AMD Ryzen 7 170
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in 19 laptops from €630, at an average price of €1147.

Above €749 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is 36% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 7 170 a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 96 of 251 and delivers 33.0% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 7 170 from?

AMD Ryzen 7 170 came out in 2025.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 7 170?

The closest in performance is Intel Core Ultra 7 355.

What integrated graphics does the AMD Ryzen 7 170 have?

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 7 170 cost?

It is currently fitted in 19 laptops from €630, at an average price of €1147.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above €749 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is 36% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Specs

Model 170
Manufacturer AMD
L2 cache 4 MB
Family AMD Ryzen™ 7
L3 cache 16 MB
Boost frequency 4,75 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 16
Frequency 3,2 GHz
Cache type L2 & L3
Generation AMD Ryzen 100 Series
Base power 45 W

Performance summary

#96 of 251
Relative performance 33.0%
Laptops 19
Price from €630
Average price €1147

Recommended alternatives

More powerful with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 5 225H 44.9% From €749 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From €884 AMD Ryzen 7 260 45.0% From €900 AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 39.8% From €900 Intel Core 7 240H 38.4% From €836

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