Intel Core i5-7500
| Release date: | Jan 3, 2017 | Price at Launch: | $192 |
| Cores: | 4 | Threads: | 4 |
| Base Clock: | 3.4 GHz | Boost Clock: | 3.8 GHz |
| Type: | Desktop | Multithreading: | No |
| L2 Cache: | 1 MB | L3 Cache: | 6 MB |
| Box Cooler: | Yes | TDP: | 65 W |
| Socket: | Socket LGA 1151 | Memory Support: | DDR3L‑1600 or DDR4‑2400 |
| Codename: | Kaby Lake | Process Size: | 14 nm |
| Integrated Graphics: | Yes | iGPU Model: | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| NPU: | No | PCIe Support: | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes |
Performance Benchmarks
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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Price History
Intel Core i5-7500 pricing
| Price | Date | |
| Current | $73 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Highest* | $179 | Sep 21, 2025 |
| Lowest* | $58 | Jul 12, 2025 |
| Average | $83 | |
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Reviews and Ratings
Average Score
Based on 4 reviews
User Score
Based on 1,472 reviews
Reviewers Liked
- Clock speed helps it manage demanding tasks better than lower costing CPUs
- Well balanced single core and multi-thread performance
Reviewers Didn't Like
- The performance jump is nominal at best
- Could have helped if Intel gave a little more Turbo Boost
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