Intel
Core i5-7600K
Core i5
Current Price
$159.00
MSRP: $242.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
(Consumer CPUs only)
#204
of 234
Overall Rank
#221
of 251
Value Rank
#187
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251
Core Specifications
Cores
4
Threads
4
Base Clock
3.8 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
4.2 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
Lithography
14nm
Cache
L1 Cache
64 KB per core
L2 Cache
256 KB per core
L3 Cache
6 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
Quick Stats
Generation
7th Gen
Release Date
1/3/2017 - 9 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop
Performance Scores
Overall
4112Measured against consumer CPUs only
Value25.9
Efficiency45.2
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Single1,235
Cinebench R23 Multi4,950
Geekbench 6 Single1,530
Geekbench 6 Multi4,720
PassMark7,850
Console Comparison
Comparison based on overall performance score calculated from multi-core benchmarks. Console CPUs are optimized for gaming workloads.
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
100%100%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
95%95%
Core i5-7600K
42%42%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
18%18%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
17%17%
Notes
The Core i5-7600K features 4 cores and 4 threads on Kaby Lake, boosting up to 4.2 GHz with unlocked multiplier. This processor represented mainstream gaming during the quad-core era, offering overclocking potential for enthusiasts. Despite lacking hyperthreading, it provided decent gaming performance when released. While several generations old and limited by 4 cores, it remains viable for esports and older titles. Often available at budget pricing for entry-level gaming systems with basic overclocking flexibility.