Core i5-7600

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-7600

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-7600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,431 Rank: 533
Rank Name Score Visual
529 Pentium Gold G4600 5,434
+0.1%
530 Core i7-1185GRE 5,434
+0.1%
531 Core i5-8400H 5,433
+0%
532 Core i7-1185G7E 5,433
+0%
533 Core i5-7600 5,431
534 Xeon E5-2618L v4 5,426
-0.1%
535 Core i7-5775C 5,425
-0.1%
536 Xeon D-2187NT 5,424
-0.1%
537 Ryzen 5 2500X 5,424
-0.1%
538 Core i5-1145G7E 5,424
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-7600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,931 Rank: 695
Rank Name Score Visual
691 Core i5-1035G7 4,935
+0.1%
692 Xeon E-2124G 4,934
+0.1%
693 Xeon E-2124 4,934
+0.1%
694 Core i3-7100T 4,934
+0.1%
695 Core i5-7600 4,931
696 Xeon E5-2660 v2 4,931
+0%
697 Core i5-8500B 4,926
-0.1%
698 Xeon E3-1260L v5 4,926
-0.1%
699 Xeon E3-1246 v3 4,926
-0.1%
700 Core i5-9400T 4,924
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-7600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,765 Rank: 381
Rank Name Score Visual
377 Pentium Gold G4560 5,770
+0.1%
378 Core i7-5850HQ 5,768
+0.1%
379 Ryzen 3 5400U 5,767
+0%
380 Ryzen 9 4900HS 5,766
+0%
381 Core i5-7600 5,765
382 Core i7-9800X 5,764
+-0%
383 Xeon E3-1280 v5 5,760
-0.1%
384 Core i5-1145G7E 5,760
-0.1%
385 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 5,759
-0.1%
386 Core i7-7800X 5,757
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-7600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,669 Rank: 765
Rank Name Score Visual
761 Xeon E5-1607 v4 4,670
+0%
762 Core i7-3770 4,670
+0%
763 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,670
+0%
764 Core i7-4750HQ 4,670
+0%
765 Core i5-7600 4,669
766 Core i7-4790T 4,669
+0%
767 Xeon E3-1225 v5 4,668
+-0%
768 Core i7-10510U 4,668
+-0%
769 Core i3-9100 4,667
+-0%
770 Ryzen 5 1400 4,667
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-7600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,646 Rank: 800
Rank Name Score Visual
796 Xeon E3-1230 4,649
+0.1%
797 Core i3-9100F 4,648
+0%
798 Core i7-4850HQ 4,648
+0%
799 Core i7-3820QM 4,647
+0%
800 Core i5-7600 4,646
801 Core i3-9100 4,645
+-0%
802 Core i7-5700HQ 4,645
+-0%
803 Core i7-4770HQ 4,644
+-0%
804 Xeon X5687 4,644
+-0%
805 Xeon Silver 4112 4,643
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-7600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,746 Rank: 654
Rank Name Score Visual
650 Core i7-8705G 4,748
+0%
651 Core i7-7820HK 4,748
+0%
652 Core i3-9100F 4,747
+0%
653 Ryzen 3 7330U 4,747
+0%
654 Core i5-7600 4,746
655 Core i3-8300 4,746
+0%
656 Xeon E3-1505M v6 4,745
+-0%
657 Core i7-7820EQ 4,744
+-0%
658 Core i5-1145G7 4,744
+-0%
659 Xeon E-2104G 4,743
-0.1%

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Core i5-7600 Details

The Intel Core i5-7600, launched in January 2017, stands as a capable mid-range desktop processor from Intel's Kaby Lake generation. Despite being over seven years old as of early 2026, it remains relevant for users seeking a balance of performance and power efficiency in everyday computing and light productivity tasks. Built on a 14 nm process, the i5-7600 features a quad-core design with no simultaneous multithreading, delivering a base clock of 3.5 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 4.1 GHz under optimal load. It operates within a 65 W TDP, making it suitable for standard cooling solutions and ideal for compact or energy-conscious builds.

The processor supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 and DDR3L-1600 memory, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB, ensuring flexibility for a range of workloads. It connects via the LGA-1151 socket and utilizes DMI 3.0 for chipset communication, providing sufficient bandwidth for integrated graphics and peripheral devices. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 offers decent multimedia performance, supporting up to three displays with a maximum frequency of 1.15 GHz, enabling basic gaming and content creation without a discrete GPU.

In terms of performance, the Core i5-7600 achieves an overall Passmark score of 5431, placing it at #533 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 5765 ranks it #381, indicating strong performance in applications that rely heavily on individual core speed. However, its multicore score of 4931, ranking #695, shows it is less competitive in heavily threaded workloads compared to modern processors. The processor outperforms several newer Intel and AMD CPUs in single-threaded tasks but falls behind in multi-threaded benchmarks due to its lack of modern architectural improvements.

The i5-7600 supports a wide array of modern instruction sets, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, enhancing performance in encryption, compression, and virtualization tasks. It also includes Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0 and Enhanced SpeedStep technologies, allowing dynamic frequency adjustments based on workload and power constraints. While it lacks a locked multiplier, limiting overclocking potential, its stable performance under standard conditions makes it a reliable choice for non-overclocking users.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-7600 remains a solid option for budget-conscious users, light content creators, and office professionals. While it cannot compete with the latest high-end CPUs in raw performance, its efficiency, integrated graphics, and support for modern memory and features make it a practical choice for mainstream desktop use. For users seeking modern performance, however, newer generations offer significant improvements in both single-core and multicore efficiency.
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Intel Core i5-7600

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-7600
Family: Core
Series: i5-7600
Model Number: i5-7600
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 4000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 4000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake S
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Sunrise Point and Union Point
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W
Release Price: $224.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 6 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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