Cores
4
Threads
4
Boost
4.2 GHz
L3 cache
6 MB
TDP
91W
Socket
FCLGA1151
Performance breakdown
Gaming4
Productivity4
Single-core4
Multi-core17
Power efficiency3
Lab scores
Performance score4
Cores4
Threads4
Boost clock (GHz)4.2 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p9 fps
1440p7 fps
4K5 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.8 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.2 GHz
- Multiplier
- 38 (unlocked)
- L1 cache
- 256 KB
- L2 cache
- 1 MB
- L3 cache
- 6 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR3
- Max capacity
- 64 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 38.397 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 91W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $242
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, VT-x, VT-d, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love how well it overclocks for the money. The common gripe is that it runs hot and needs a better cooler than the stock one.
Pros
- Gets the job done without fuss
- Plays games with crisp, smooth motion
- Holds its own in everyday multitasking
- Overclocks nicely on a budget cooler
Cons
- No bundled stock cooler included
- Only four processing threads total
- Poor multi-core performance for modern tasks
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-7600K
A quad-core Kaby Lake chip for LGA1151 boards that offers decent speed but feels outclassed by newer, more affordable options.
Get it if you need a solid quad-core for older gaming builds that don't demand multi-threaded grunt. Skip it if you stream, edit video, or run modern games, as newer chips blow it away.
Buy it if…
- You want a strong mid-range gaming chip without paying for hyper-threading.
- You're building a dedicated overclocking rig on a Z270 board.
- You need a solid quad-core for everyday tasks and older games.
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