Intel Core i7-7700K

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Intel Core i7-7700K
The i7-7700K is Intel's highest clocked CPU ever, but ultimately it's only a minor update to Skylake with incremental improvements.
- As reviewed by PC Gamer on Jan 2017
4
Cores
8
Threads
4.2 GHz
Base Clock
4.5 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 1151
Socket
91 W
TDP
Intel HD Graphics 630
Integrated Graphics
$184
Price
Release date:Jan 3, 2017Price at Launch:$339
Cores:4Threads:8
Base Clock:4.2 GHzBoost Clock:4.5 GHz
Type:DesktopMultithreading:Yes
L2 Cache:1 MBL3 Cache:8 MB
Box Cooler:NoTDP:91 W
Socket:Socket LGA 1151Memory Support:DDR3‑1600 or DDR4‑2400
Codename:Kaby Lake‑SProcess Size:14 nm
Integrated Graphics:YesiGPU Model:Intel HD Graphics 630
NPU:NoPCIe Support:PCIe 3.0, 16 Lanes

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All benchmark data reflects aggregated results from dozens of tests conducted in TechSpot’s labs and compiled from our full library of CPU reviews. Single-core productivity scores are based primarily on Cinebench and Adobe Photoshop workloads. Multi-core results draw from Cinebench, Blender, Corona Benchmark, 7-Zip, Adobe Premiere Pro, and shader compilation tests. CPU gaming benchmarks are all 1080p runs (explainer) as published on TechSpot.

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Intel Core i7-7700K pricing

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Price Date
Current $184 Dec 15, 2025
Highest* $185 Nov 22, 2025
Lowest* $125 Oct 17, 2025
Average $166
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

83

Average Score

Based on 26 reviews

9.4

User Score

Based on 3,057 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Fastest consumer CPU
  • Support for upcoming Intel Optane caching tech
  • 4K HEVC encode/decode acceleration

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Details and benefits of Optane tech are still scarce
  • Discrete GPU use bypasses the video/graphics features
  • More or less a minimal uptick over previousgeneration "Skylake" i7 chip

With 3rd-gen Ryzen set to hit stores very soon, we're warming up to that launch by revisiting some heated CPU battles from the past couple of years that can bring further context to current owners of these processors.Today's shoot out is between the...

By TechSpot on

Battlefield V is playable on quad-cores but you can expect frequent frame dips, resulting in less consistent frame rates. For the most part, we've found that the older Core i5-7600K has been hanging in there pretty well with AAA titles released in...

By TechSpot on

Prior to any overclocking the 7800X consumed just 6% more power than the 7700K and these figures are based on the average consumption recorded in six games, so the 7800X certainly isn't being fully utilized here. With both CPUs overclocked the 7800X...

By TechSpot on
70

As good as Intel's Core series is, it's been quite some time since I've been excited about a new generation of the company's processors. The last time was around early 2011 when the Sandy Bridge Core i7-2600K and i5-2500K landed. Both were considerably...

By TechSpot on
80

You might want to hold off until our Ryzen review, but this is a solid buy with excellent overclocking...

By TopNewReview on
60

Here it comes, the $350 question: should you buy the Core i7 7700K? The answer is not an easy one because while the top-end Kaby Lake processor is the most advanced CPU silicon around it's by no means a must-have component.Realistically I can't...

By pcgamesn.com on
85

In a nutshell, Ryzen 5's main advantage over Intel's Core i5 range is the higher number of cores and threads it offers while sharing the same price bracket. That's not unlike what AMD offers with its Ryzen 7 CPUs, all of which are 8-core/16-thread...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on
100

With the amazing performance, the CPU is great for gamers and professionals both. But whom having the 6th gen sky lake CPU should wait for next upgrade as there is no huge performance difference.Intel recently launches its new more powerful processor...

By pcquest.com on
100

The Intel Core i5-7700K is one superb processor, it retails at slightly over RM 1.6k. If you don't intend to overclock, this is not the chip for you. If you do intend to overclock, get this processor and do remember to pair it with a reasonably good...

By GoldFries on
83

Overall, the CPU is the best performer in the high-end segment and we are really excited to see how the competition acts with the release of Ryzen right on the horizon. If you already have a 4790K or a 6700K, it's best to skip this one and wait for...

By Digit on
90

The new king of consumer-level processors, but for how...

By Trusted Reviews on
85

The i7-7700K is Intel's highest clocked CPU ever, but ultimately it's only a minor update to Skylake with incremental improvements.

By PC Gamer on
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