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Core i7-7700K

Core i7
Current Price
$199.00
MSRP: $339.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#193
of 234
Overall Rank
#210
of 251
Value Rank
#188
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
4
Threads
8
Base Clock
4.2 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.5 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
Lithography
14nm

Cache

L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
256 KB per core
L3 Cache
8 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
91W
Base Power
N/A
Max Turbo Power
N/A

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR4
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
3.0
PCIe Lanes
16
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel HD Graphics 630

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i7-7700K (Selected)5,088

Quick Stats

Generation
7th Gen
Release Date
1/3/2017 - 9 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
5088
Value25.6
Efficiency55.9

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single1,216
Cinebench R23 Multi5,902
Geekbench 6 Single1,597
Geekbench 6 Multi6,220
PassMark10,450

Console Comparison

Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%
100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%
95%
Core i7-7700K
51%
51%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%
18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%
17%
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Notes

The Core i7-7700K features 4 cores and 8 threads on Kaby Lake architecture, boosting up to 4.5 GHz with unlocked multiplier. This processor represented the peak of Intel's quad-core era, delivering excellent gaming performance before the Coffee Lake transition. Despite having only 4 cores, the high frequencies and hyperthreading made it a gaming favorite for years. While several generations old and surpassed by 6+ core CPUs, it remains viable for esports and older titles. Often available at budget pricing on the secondary market, representing the end of an era when 4-core CPUs dominated gaming.