Core i7-7600U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-7600U

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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 i7-7600U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,041 Rank: 841
Rank Name Score Visual
837 Core i5-7267U 5,046
+0.1%
838 Xeon E5-1620 v2 5,046
+0.1%
839 Core i5-9300H 5,044
+0.1%
840 AMD Ryzen 5 1400 5,044
+0.1%
841 Core i7-7600U 5,041
842 Xeon D-1540 5,040
+-0%
843 Pentium G4600 5,039
+-0%
844 Core i3-1005G1 5,038
-0.1%
845 Pentium G4620 5,038
-0.1%
846 Core i3-4330 5,037
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-7600U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,578 Rank: 1120
Rank Name Score Visual
1116 Core i7-7660U 4,580
+0%
1117 Core i5-7267U 4,580
+0%
1118 Pentium 6805 4,580
+0%
1119 Pentium G4520 4,578
+0%
1120 Core i7-7600U 4,578
1121 Core i5-2320 4,578
+0%
1122 Xeon X3440 4,578
+0%
1123 Xeon X5550 4,578
+0%
1124 Pentium G4560 4,577
+-0%
1125 Xeon W3580 4,577
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-7600U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,349 Rank: 692
Rank Name Score Visual
688 Intel Core i7-3770K 5,355
+0.1%
689 EPYC 7502P 5,353
+0.1%
690 Xeon Gold 6130T 5,353
+0.1%
691 EPYC 7302P 5,349
+0%
692 Core i7-7600U 5,349
693 Core i5-4590 5,349
+0%
694 Core i7-9750HF 5,349
+0%
695 Core i7-4610M 5,347
+-0%
696 Xeon Gold 6152 5,344
-0.1%
697 Core i7-6650U 5,344
-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 i7-7600U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,568 Rank: 1083
Rank Name Score Visual
1079 Pentium G4560 4,569
+0%
1080 Core i3-4350 4,569
+0%
1081 Phenom II X6 1065T 4,569
+0%
1082 A8 PRO-7600B 4,569
+0%
1083 Core i7-7600U 4,568
1084 Core i3-6300T 4,568
+0%
1085 A10-9700E 4,568
+0%
1086 Xeon E5440 4,567
+-0%
1087 Core i3-7101TE 4,566
+-0%
1088 Core i3-10110U 4,566
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-7600U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,537 Rank: 1121
Rank Name Score Visual
1117 A10-7860K 4,538
+0%
1118 A10-7800 4,538
+0%
1119 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,538
+0%
1120 Phenom II X4 B95 4,538
+0%
1121 Core i7-7600U 4,537
1122 Core i3-4130 4,537
+0%
1123 A10-7700K 4,537
+0%
1124 A8-7600 4,537
+0%
1125 A8-7500 4,537
+0%
1126 Phenom II X4 945 4,537
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-7600U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,583 Rank: 1006
Rank Name Score Visual
1002 Xeon W5590 4,585
+0%
1003 Core i3-6167U 4,584
+0%
1004 Core i7-950 4,584
+0%
1005 Core i7-875K 4,584
+0%
1006 Core i7-7600U 4,583
1007 Core i7-7500U 4,583
+0%
1008 Core i7-2710QE 4,583
+0%
1009 Core i7-2670QM 4,583
+0%
1010 Core i3-8145U 4,582
+-0%
1011 Xeon W3570 4,582
+-0%

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Core i7-7600U Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-7600U remains a relevant mobile processor, particularly in the context of older but still functional laptops. With a release date dating back to 2017, it’s now over eight years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy mobile CPUs. Despite its age, the Core i7-7600U continues to perform adequately for basic productivity tasks, multimedia consumption, and light multitasking. Its performance is now well behind modern processors, but it still holds a place in the lower end of the performance spectrum for older devices.

Built on Intel's Kaby Lake microarchitecture at a 14 nm process, the i7-7600U is designed for mobile platforms and features a dual-core, four-thread configuration. It operates at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.9 GHz, enabling it to handle brief bursts of demanding workloads. The processor is equipped with a 4 MiB L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, supporting efficient data access during typical usage. Its integrated HD Graphics 620 GPU, while not powerful by today's standards, can handle basic graphical tasks and up to three displays simultaneously.

The i7-7600U’s TDP of 15 W, with a configurable range from 7.5 W to 25 W, reflects its focus on power efficiency, making it suitable for thin and light laptops. It supports DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, and LPDDR3-1866 memory types, with a maximum capacity of 32 GiB and a memory bandwidth of 31.79 GiB/s. The processor supports a wide range of Intel-specific technologies, including AVX2, AES-NI, Intel Speed Shift, and Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, enhancing both performance and security.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-7600U achieves an overall score of 5041, ranking #841 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score is 5349, placing it at #691, while its multicore score stands at 4578, ranking #1119. These results place it behind modern high-end CPUs but above many older and entry-level processors. It competes closely with CPUs like the Core i5-7267U and the Pentium 6805, though it trails behind more powerful models such as the Ryzen 5 1400 and Core i5-9300H.

Given its age and modest performance, the i7-7600U is best suited for users who require a reliable, low-power processor for everyday computing tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and media playback. It is not ideal for gaming, content creation, or heavy computational workloads, but for budget-conscious users or those extending the life of older laptops, it remains a viable option.
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Intel Core i7-7600U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-7600U
Family: Core
Series: i7-7600
Model Number: i7-7600U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3900 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 28x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake U
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 142
Package: FCBGA-1356
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W
Release Price: $393.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 4 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: LPDDR3-1866 DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 620
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 HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT SBA
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