Core i7-2700K

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-2700K

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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 i7-2700K based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,900 Rank: 951
Rank Name Score Visual
947 Core i7-3740QM 4,902
+0%
948 Xeon D-1567 4,901
+0%
949 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 4,900
+0%
950 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 4,900
+0%
951 Core i7-2700K 4,900
952 Xeon Silver 4108 4,898
+-0%
953 Xeon Silver 4109T 4,897
-0.1%
954 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,896
-0.1%
955 Xeon E5-2623 v4 4,895
-0.1%
956 Core i5-3570 4,895
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-2700K based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,787 Rank: 862
Rank Name Score Visual
858 Core i7-4720HQ 4,788
+0%
859 Xeon E3-1240L v5 4,787
+0%
860 Core i5-4670 4,787
+0%
861 Core i5-4570 4,787
+0%
862 Core i7-2700K 4,787
863 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 4,786
+-0%
864 Core i3-9300T 4,786
+-0%
865 Xeon X5660 4,786
+-0%
866 Core i7 980 4,784
-0.1%
867 Core i5-7600T 4,783
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-2700K based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,976 Rank: 951
Rank Name Score Visual
947 Core i5-8365U 4,980
+0.1%
948 Core i7 970 4,980
+0.1%
949 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,979
+0.1%
950 Xeon Gold 5120 4,978
+0%
951 Core i7-2700K 4,976
952 Core i5-7200U 4,975
+-0%
953 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,974
+-0%
954 Core i3-3250 4,974
+-0%
955 Core i3-8130U 4,972
-0.1%
956 Core i5-8210Y 4,972
-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 i7-2700K based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,639 Rank: 861
Rank Name Score Visual
857 Core i7-3720QM 4,641
+0%
858 Xeon X5677 4,641
+0%
859 Xeon Bronze 3204 4,640
+0%
860 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G 4,639
+0%
861 Core i7-2700K 4,639
862 Core i5-4570S 4,639
+0%
863 Core i5-7440EQ 4,638
+-0%
864 Core i5-4460 4,638
+-0%
865 Core i5-6500 4,637
+-0%
866 Core i5-7440HQ 4,637
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-2700K based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,672 Rank: 749
Rank Name Score Visual
745 Core i7-3820 4,673
+0%
746 Xeon E5-2623 v4 4,672
+0%
747 Xeon E-2224G 4,672
+0%
748 Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 4,672
+0%
749 Core i7-2700K 4,672
750 Xeon X5650 4,672
+0%
751 Core i5-1035G4 4,671
+-0%
752 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 4,670
+-0%
753 Xeon E3-1280 4,670
+-0%
754 Core i7-6820HK 4,669
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-2700K based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,637 Rank: 871
Rank Name Score Visual
867 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 4,638
+0%
868 Core i3-8109U 4,638
+0%
869 Core i5-6442EQ 4,638
+0%
870 Xeon X5690 4,638
+0%
871 Core i7-2700K 4,637
872 Core i5-1030NG7 4,637
+0%
873 Core i7-6822EQ 4,636
+-0%
874 Core i3-7350K 4,636
+-0%
875 Xeon E3-1280 4,636
+-0%
876 Core i3-1115G4E 4,636
+-0%

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Core i7-2700K Details

The Intel Core i7-2700K, launched in October 2011, stands as a testament to Intel's performance leadership during the Sandy Bridge era. While now over a decade old, it remains a capable processor for its time, particularly for enthusiasts who appreciate its unlocked multiplier and robust feature set. As of March 2026, the Core i7-2700K ranks #949 overall among 2060 CPUs in the Passmark database, with an overall score of 4900. Its single-core performance, rated at 4976, places it at #951, while its multicore score of 4787 ranks it #859—highlighting a balanced but aging architecture that no longer competes with modern high-end CPUs.

In comparison to today's top-tier processors, the i7-2700K trails far behind leaders like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX (score: 9492) and Core Ultra 9 285K (score: 8776), yet it still holds its own against many mid-tier and older-generation chips. Notably, it outperforms several modern low-power and embedded processors, such as the Xeon Silver 4108 and Ryzen Embedded V1807B, which suggests its enduring relevance in niche, legacy systems. The i7-2700K features a 32 nm manufacturing process, 4 cores, and 8 threads thanks to Hyper-Threading, operating at a base frequency of 3.5 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.9 GHz. It supports DDR3-1333 memory across a dual-channel interface, with a memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s and up to 32 GB of system memory.

The processor includes 8 MB of L3 cache, with 61 KiB of L1 and 244 KiB of L2 cache, and operates on a 95 W TDP, necessitating adequate cooling. It uses the LGA1155 socket and supports PCIe 2.0, allowing for a variety of expansion options. Integrated graphics come in the form of Intel HD 3000, with a base frequency of 850 MHz and a burst frequency of 1.35 GHz, capable of driving two displays. Key technologies include AVX, AES-NI, Hyper-Threading, and Intel VT-x, enabling virtualization and encryption acceleration.

Despite its age, the Core i7-2700K remains a viable option for budget builds, retro gaming, or light productivity workloads, especially where overclocking potential and integrated graphics are valued. For modern users, however, it serves more as a historical benchmark than a practical choice.
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Intel Core i7-2700K

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-2700K
Model Number: i7-2700K
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (unlocked)
Core Name: Sandy Bridge
Socket: LGA1155
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8/2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1350 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 216 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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