Core i5-7600K

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-7600K

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

5,588 Rank: 426
Rank Name Score Visual
422 Core i5-7640X 5,592
+0.1%
423 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 5,592
+0.1%
424 Core i3-7300 5,591
+0.1%
425 Core i7-6900K 5,590
+0%
426 Core i5-7600K 5,588
427 Core i7-10700T 5,587
+-0%
428 Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U 5,583
-0.1%
429 Core i3-7101E 5,581
-0.1%
430 Xeon Gold 6140 5,580
-0.1%
431 Core i5-10600K 5,580
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

5,050 Rank: 605
Rank Name Score Visual
601 Core i7-8705G 5,054
+0.1%
602 Core i3-7101TE 5,054
+0.1%
603 Ryzen 3 4100 5,052
+0%
604 Core i7-6920HQ 5,051
+0%
605 Core i5-7600K 5,050
606 Core i5-8400T 5,049
+-0%
607 Core i7-5775R 5,048
+-0%
608 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 5,048
+-0%
609 Core i7-9850HE 5,048
+-0%
610 Xeon E-2144G 5,047
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,947 Rank: 295
Rank Name Score Visual
291 Core i7-7740X 5,954
+0.1%
292 Ryzen 3 3300X 5,951
+0.1%
293 Core i7 880 5,948
+0%
294 Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U 5,948
+0%
295 Core i5-7600K 5,947
296 Xeon E3-1285 v6 5,939
-0.1%
297 Xeon E3-1240 v6 5,934
-0.2%
298 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,931
-0.3%
299 Ryzen 7 2700E 5,931
-0.3%
300 Core i7-8709G 5,926
-0.4%

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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 i5-7600K based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,676 Rank: 736
Rank Name Score Visual
732 Ryzen 7 3750H 4,677
+0%
733 Xeon E3-1505M v5 4,677
+0%
734 Pentium Gold G7400 4,677
+0%
735 Core i7-7920HQ 4,676
+0%
736 Core i5-7600K 4,676
737 Core i7-4820K 4,676
+0%
738 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE 4,675
+-0%
739 Core i7-6820HK 4,675
+-0%
740 Core i3-8300 4,675
+-0%
741 Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 4,675
+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,655 Rank: 785
Rank Name Score Visual
781 Core i7-3740QM 4,656
+0%
782 Core i7-4980HQ 4,656
+0%
783 Xeon E3-1245 4,656
+0%
784 Xeon E-2124G 4,655
+0%
785 Core i5-7600K 4,655
786 Atom C3758 4,655
+0%
787 Xeon E3-1265L v3 4,655
+0%
788 Core i7-4960HQ 4,653
+-0%
789 Core i7-4900MQ 4,653
+-0%
790 Core i7-4810MQ 4,652
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,760 Rank: 639
Rank Name Score Visual
635 Core i7-4860HQ 4,763
+0.1%
636 Xeon E3-1230 v6 4,761
+0%
637 Xeon D-1539 4,761
+0%
638 Core i7-4770HQ 4,761
+0%
639 Core i5-7600K 4,760
640 Xeon E3-1230 V5 4,759
+-0%
641 Core i7-6700 4,759
+-0%
642 Core i7-4790K 4,758
+-0%
643 Core i5-1135G7 4,757
-0.1%
644 Xeon E-2314 4,756
-0.1%

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Core i5-7600K Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-7600K remains a notable processor in the desktop market, particularly for users seeking a balance of performance and overclocking flexibility. Though released in January 2017, the i5-7600K continues to hold its ground in mid-tier performance benchmarks, offering strong single-core capabilities and decent multicore throughput for its era. Built on Intel’s Kaby Lake architecture and manufactured on a 14 nm process, the chip delivers a solid foundation for everyday computing, content creation, and gaming.

The Core i5-7600K features four cores and four threads, operating at a base frequency of 3.8 GHz with a turbo boost up to 4.2 GHz. Its unlocked multiplier enables easy overclocking, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts who value control over performance. The processor supports DDR4-2400 and DDR3L-1600 memory via a dual-channel interface, with a maximum memory capacity of 64 GB. It also supports PCIe 3.0 with up to 16 lanes directly from the CPU, enabling high-speed storage and expansion options.

With a 91 W TDP and a LGA-1151 socket, the i5-7600K requires adequate cooling, especially when overclocked. It includes 6 MB of L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache, complemented by 0.25 MB of L1 cache split between 0.125 MB for instruction and data. The integrated HD Graphics 630 GPU, with 24 execution units and a max frequency of 1.15 GHz, provides capable basic graphics performance, supporting up to three displays and handling light gaming and multimedia tasks.

In terms of features, the i5-7600K supports AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0, alongside virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d. It also includes Intel’s enhanced SpeedStep and Secure Key technologies for power efficiency and security. Despite lacking SMT and having no support for AVX-512, it remains competitive in applications that leverage AVX2 and AES instructions.

Benchmark data shows the i5-7600K achieving a single-core score of 5947, ranking #295 of 2060, and a multicore score of 5050, placing it #605 of 2060. The overall score of 5588 ranks it #426 of 2060, indicating it performs well relative to its generation but falls behind newer mainstream processors. It outperforms many older and budget CPUs while trailing behind modern high-end and enthusiast chips. Among its peers, it competes closely with the Ryzen 5 3600X and Core i7-7740X, though it is outpaced by newer offerings like the Core i5-10600K and Ryzen 5 5600X.

Overall, the Core i5-7600K is best suited for users who require a reliable, overclockable desktop processor for gaming, office work, and moderate content creation. While outdated by today’s standards, its strong single-core performance and overclocking potential make it a durable option in the right build, especially when paired with a capable motherboard and cooling solution.
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Intel Core i5-7600K

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-7600K
Family: Core
Series: i5-7600
Model Number: i5-7600K
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 4100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 4100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 4000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 38x (unlocked)
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: 91 W
Release Price: $243.00

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 VT-x VT-d MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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