Compact Ryzen 8700G Workstation

Compact AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Workstation – Built in the UK

The Compact Ryzen 8700G Workstation is a small form factor business and workstation PC for home offices, small businesses and multi-monitor desks.

This compact AMD Ryzen 7 8700G workstation puts an 8-core, 16-thread processor, 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD into a black 8L chassis measuring just 305mm x 95mm x 290mm (D x W x H). Graphics are built into the processor, so there is no separate graphics card to buy, power or cool, and the system can drive up to three monitors. It runs genuine, pre-installed Windows 11 Professional, which suits business networks as well as a home office. Every system is built to order and you can change any part in the configurator to match your workload, so the Ryzen 7 8700G workstation can be tailored to your desk.

The Compact Ryzen 8700G Workstation, in its default build, uses an AMD Ryzen 7 8700G processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at 4.2GHz base and up to 5.1GHz turbo, on an ASUS PRIME B650M-A WIFI II Micro-ATX motherboard. Graphics are integrated into the processor and there is no separate graphics card. It has 32GB of Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 memory as two 16GB modules, a 1TB WD Blue SN5100 M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, Microsoft Windows 11 Professional (genuine, pre-installed) and a 3-year parts and labour warranty.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G processor

The Ryzen 7 8700G is an AM5 processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, a 4.2GHz base clock, a 5.1GHz maximum turbo and 16MB of L3 cache. That gives it plenty of headroom for office suites, browser-heavy multitasking, photo editing and several applications open at once. It is cooled by the AMD stock CPU cooler, a standard air cooler, so the build has no liquid cooling to maintain.

Integrated graphics and up to three monitors

The graphics are built into the processor, so this PC does not need a separate graphics card. The motherboard provides one DisplayPort, one HDMI and one VGA output, and the system supports up to three monitors at once. That is enough for Photoshop, general Windows applications and some light gaming. It is not a substitute for a dedicated workstation graphics card in 3D modelling or rendering work.

32GB DDR5 memory and 1TB NVMe storage

The 32GB of Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5 6000MHz CL36 memory runs in dual channel as two 16GB modules. The motherboard has four DIMM slots, two of them used, and supports up to 192GB, so there is room to grow. The 1TB WD Blue SN5100 M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is rated at up to 7100MB/s read and 6700MB/s write and holds the operating system and your applications. The board also has two M.2 slots (PCIe 5.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x4) with one still free, and four SATA 6Gb/s ports, none of them used.

Compact In Win CJ708 chassis and power

The In Win CJ708 8L is a small form factor black steel chassis that sits easily on a desk or fits an installation of several machines. The system is powered by an In Win 350W 80 Plus Platinum Flex ATX PSU. No case fans are pre-installed, and the CPU is cooled by the AMD stock air cooler.

Connectivity and ports

Wired networking is 2.5GbE, and Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 are built in, so it works wherever there is no network cable. The rear panel has two 10Gbps Type-A USB ports, two 5Gbps Type-A ports and four USB 2.0 ports. The front panel adds two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports and a headphone and microphone combo jack. Audio is Realtek 7.1 HD Audio. No keyboard or mouse is included, so pick one from the accessories below.

Windows 11 Professional for business use

Windows 11 Professional is supplied genuine and pre-installed. Compared with Home, it adds BitLocker drive encryption, Remote Desktop hosting and the ability to join a company domain. These features matter on a business network or when you need to reach the PC from another location.

Ideal for

• Home offices that need a quiet-footprint, small desktop with a fast SSD and 32GB of memory
• Small businesses that want Windows 11 Professional with BitLocker, Remote Desktop and domain join
• Multi-monitor desks running up to three screens from the integrated graphics
• Photoshop and general Windows application users who do not need a dedicated graphics card
• Installations of several PCs where space is limited

For anyone who wants a compact AMD Ryzen 7 8700G workstation with fast storage, plenty of memory and room to upgrade, this is a well-balanced choice. The 8-core processor, 32GB of DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD and Windows 11 Professional are fitted in a chassis only 8 litres in volume. The spare memory slots, free M.2 slot and unused SATA ports leave room to expand.

Built to order and tested in the UK by Punch Technology, every system comes with a 3-year parts and labour warranty, backed by over 30 years of PC building experience and our status as an AMD Elite System Builder. The estimated lead time for your configuration is shown when you order.

What is the Compact Ryzen 8700G Workstation best for?

The Compact Ryzen 8700G Workstation is primarily an everyday business and home office workstation for people who want strong multitasking in a very small case. The 8-core, 16-thread processor and 32GB of memory handle many open applications, and the NVMe SSD keeps start-up and file access quick. Windows 11 Professional makes it suitable for managed or networked office environments.

It suits Photoshop, general Windows applications and multi-screen office work on up to three monitors. It will also manage some light gaming. The graphics are integrated, so it is not the right choice for heavy 3D modelling, large rendering jobs or demanding games at high settings. For those workloads, a system with a dedicated graphics card is the better choice.

Where does the Compact Ryzen 8700G Workstation sit in the range?

Below it, the Best Value PC for AutoCAD 2026 uses an Intel Core i5-14400F with an NVIDIA RTX A400 4GB graphics card, 16GB of DDR4 and a 2TB SSD, so it is the choice when a dedicated card matters more than a compact case. Above it, the Punch SlimStation Ultra 7 Small Form Factor Workstation PC moves to an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 with 20 cores and 32GB of DDR5 6000MHz memory. The High Performance PC Optimised for Ableton uses an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with three 500GB NVMe SSDs and suits audio production.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Compact Ryzen 8700G Workstation run Photoshop and everyday business software?

Yes, it is well suited to Photoshop, general Windows applications and multi-window office work. The Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads, the system has 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD, and Windows 11 Professional is genuine and pre-installed. Graphics come from the processor, so work that depends on a dedicated graphics card is better served by a different system.

Can the Compact Ryzen 8700G Workstation run three monitors?

Yes, it supports up to three monitors at once using the integrated graphics. The motherboard has one DisplayPort, one HDMI and one VGA output. Monitors and cables are not included, but you can choose them from the accessories above.

Why does this PC come with Windows 11 Professional?

Windows 11 Professional adds features that business users rely on: BitLocker drive encryption, Remote Desktop hosting and domain join for company networks. Windows is supplied genuine and pre-installed, ready for you to set up on first use.

Can I upgrade the memory or storage later?

Yes. The motherboard has four DIMM slots with two in use and supports up to 192GB of memory. There is also a spare M.2 slot and four unused SATA 6Gb/s ports. Because the chassis is a compact 8L design, check space and power requirements before adding larger components.

Who is this PC best suited for?

It is best suited to home office workers, small business owners and anyone setting up a multi-monitor desk who wants a small, capable PC with Windows 11 Professional. It also suits installations of several PCs where space is limited. Buyers who need a dedicated graphics card for rendering, 3D or demanding games should look at a system with discrete graphics.

Does the Compact Ryzen 8700G Workstation have Wi-Fi, and is a keyboard included?

It has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 built in, plus a 2.5GbE Ethernet port for wired networks. No keyboard or mouse is included, so add one from the Keyboards & Mice accessories when you order.