Core i7-7700K

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-7700K

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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 i7-7700K based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,815 Rank: 317
Rank Name Score Visual
313 Core i7-10700F 5,821
+0.1%
314 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,821
+0.1%
315 Ryzen 7 6800U 5,819
+0.1%
316 Ryzen 7 7735U 5,819
+0.1%
317 Core i7-7700K 5,815
318 Ryzen 5 3600XT 5,814
+-0%
319 Core i9-10980HK 5,812
-0.1%
320 Ryzen 7 5800H 5,810
-0.1%
321 Xeon Silver 4410Y 5,803
-0.2%
322 Xeon W-2150B 5,796
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-7700K based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,291 Rank: 473
Rank Name Score Visual
469 Core i7-9700 5,296
+0.1%
470 Xeon E-2186M 5,295
+0.1%
471 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G 5,294
+0.1%
472 Core i7-5820K 5,293
+0%
473 Core i7-7700K 5,291
474 Xeon Gold 6128 5,290
+-0%
475 Ryzen 5 2600 5,290
+-0%
476 Xeon E5-4655 v4 5,288
-0.1%
477 Core i3-6167U 5,288
-0.1%
478 Core i7-6800K 5,288
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-7700K based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,165 Rank: 212
Rank Name Score Visual
208 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 6,173
+0.1%
209 Core i9-9940X 6,170
+0.1%
210 Core 5 120U 6,170
+0.1%
211 Ryzen 7 3800XT 6,166
+0%
212 Core i7-7700K 6,165
213 Core i5-9600KF 6,161
-0.1%
214 Core i9-10920X 6,160
-0.1%
215 Core 7 150U 6,160
-0.1%
216 Xeon E-2144G 6,155
-0.2%
217 Xeon E-2186G 6,154
-0.2%

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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 i7-7700K based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,747 Rank: 585
Rank Name Score Visual
581 Core i7-7740X 4,749
+0%
582 Core i7-3970X 4,749
+0%
583 Xeon E-2244G 4,748
+0%
584 Xeon E-2174G 4,747
+0%
585 Core i7-7700K 4,747
586 Core i5-8500B 4,746
+-0%
587 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,746
+-0%
588 Core i7-5775R 4,744
-0.1%
589 Core i7-3960X 4,744
-0.1%
590 Core i7-8559U 4,743
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-7700K based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,779 Rank: 574
Rank Name Score Visual
570 Ryzen 7 3750H 4,781
+0%
571 Ryzen 3 7320U 4,781
+0%
572 Core i5-8600K 4,780
+0%
573 Core i7-7740X 4,779
+0%
574 Core i7-7700K 4,779
575 Xeon E-2126G 4,776
-0.1%
576 Core i5-8600 4,776
-0.1%
577 Core i5-9500F 4,775
-0.1%
578 Xeon W-2125 4,775
-0.1%
579 Core i7-9850HE 4,775
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-7700K based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,822 Rank: 543
Rank Name Score Visual
539 Xeon E-2174G 4,826
+0.1%
540 Core i9-8950HK 4,825
+0.1%
541 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 4,825
+0.1%
542 Xeon E-2144G 4,824
+0%
543 Core i7-7700K 4,822
544 Core i5-9400T 4,821
+-0%
545 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,821
+-0%
546 Ryzen 5 5500U 4,821
+-0%
547 Core i7-4960X 4,820
+-0%
548 Ryzen 5 4500U 4,820
+-0%

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Core i7-7700K Details

The Intel Core i7-7700K, launched in January 2017, remains a notable processor for enthusiasts seeking high single-core performance despite its age. Built on the 14 nm Kaby Lake microarchitecture, it features a base clock of 4.2 GHz and can boost up to 4.5 GHz, a significant advantage for applications sensitive to clock speed. With a 91 W TDP and a locked multiplier, the processor demands robust cooling, especially when overclocked, but its unlocked potential makes it popular among desktop builders. It operates on the LGA-1151 socket and supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 and DDR3L-1600 memory, offering flexibility in system design.

The Core i7-7700K is equipped with four cores and eight threads thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, enabling efficient multitasking and improved performance in multithreaded workloads. It includes 8 MB of L3 cache and 1 MiB of L2 cache, with 0.125 MiB of L1 cache per core, ensuring fast data access. The processor supports a range of advanced technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, which enhance performance in encryption, media encoding, and scientific computing. It also features Intel’s Integrated Graphics 630, which supports up to three displays at a maximum frequency of 1150 MHz.

In benchmark tests, the Core i7-7700K achieves a single-core score of 6165, placing it at #212 among 2060 processors, showcasing its strong performance in tasks that benefit from high clock speeds. Its multicore score of 5291 ranks it at #473, reflecting solid but not dominant multi-threaded capabilities. The overall score of 5815 positions it at #317, indicating it holds its own against more modern processors in general-purpose computing. However, when compared to current high-end CPUs, its performance is outpaced by newer generations, particularly in multi-threaded applications.

Despite being over seven years old, the Core i7-7700K still delivers impressive single-threaded performance, making it suitable for gaming and productivity workloads that prioritize high clock speeds. Its competitive edge is most evident in tasks where frequency matters more than core count, such as older games or legacy software. While it lacks features like AVX-512 and newer instruction sets found in modern processors, its combination of speed, overclocking headroom, and integrated graphics makes it a compelling option for budget-conscious users or those upgrading from older systems. As of March 2026, the Core i7-7700K remains a viable choice for users who prioritize raw performance over cutting-edge features.
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Intel Core i7-7700K

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-7700K
Family: Core
Series: i7-7700
Model Number: i7-7700K
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 4200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 4400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 4400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 4400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 42x (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: $350.00

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: 8 MiB (16-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 HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT TSX
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