Intel Core i7-7700K
intel
Brand4
Cores8
Threads91 W
TDP14 nm
Process Size4.2 GH/z
Base Clock4.5 GH/z
Boost ClockDDR4
Memory Supportintel socket 1151
SocketIntel Core i7-7700K
Techinical Specs
Processor Details
Name
Intel Core i7-7700K
Brand
intel
Process Type
desktop
Release Date
Jan 2nd 2017
Launch Price
$
Specifications
Socket
intel socket 1151
Foundry
Intel
Process Size
14 nm
Die Size
mm 2
Package
FC-LGA1151
Performance
Frequency
4.2 GH/z
Boost Clock
4.5 GH/z
Multiplier
42.0 x
Multiplier Unlocked
YES
TDP
91 W
Core Configuration
Total Cores
4
Total Threads
8
Hybrid Cores
N/A
Integrated GPU
HD 630
Cache
L1: 64 KB
L2: 0.25 MB
L3: 8.00 MB
Architecture
Codename
Kaby Lake
Generation
Core i7 (Kaby Lake)
Memory Support
DDR4
ECC Memory Support
YES
PCI Express
Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only)
Supported Chipsets
Features
- • MMX
- • SSE
- • SSE2
- • SSE3
- • SSSE3
- • SSE4.2
- • AVX
- • AVX2
- • EIST
- • Intel 64
- • XD bit
- • VT-x
- • VT-d
- • HTT
- • AES-NI
- • TSX
- • TXT
- • CLMUL
- • FMA3
- • F16C
- • BMI1
- • BMI2
- • Boost 2.0
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Performance in Benchmarks
Cinebench R23
PassMark
Geekbench 5
Blender
Performance in Games
Baldur's Gate 3
Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War
Watch Dogs®: Legion
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Breakpoint
Immortals Fenyx Rising
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
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Performance Review Summary
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Intel Core i7-7700K
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PCBench Rating in 2025
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AI Summary
The Intel Core i7-7700K delivers strong single-threaded performance with its 4-core/8-thread design and a max turbo of 4.5 GHz, suitable for 1080p gaming with high frame rates in many titles like Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War. However, its older 14nm process and lack of multi-core scaling make it less efficient and underpowered compared to modern CPUs like the Intel Core i5-12600K. It struggles with content creation and heavy multitasking workloads that benefit from more cores and threads. Its high 91W TDP and inability to compete at current price points limit its viability. Best suited for legacy system upgrades rather than contemporary builds.
Pros
- Strong single-core performance at 4.5 GHz turbo boosts gaming FPS above 100 in most 1080p ultra settings
- Supports hyper-threading with 8 threads improving light multitasking
- Good compatibility with mainstream laptops and motherboards using socket 1151
- Integrated HD 630 GPU allows basic display output without discrete graphics
Cons
- Only 4 physical cores limits multi-threaded productivity and content creation tasks
- High power consumption (91W TDP) and outdated 14nm process lack energy efficiency
- Falls behind modern mid-range CPUs like the Intel Core i5-12600K in multi-core benchmarks and gaming
- Price-to-performance ratio no longer competitive in 2025 market due to newer architectures and more cores available
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