Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
4.2 GHz
L3 cache
8 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1151
Performance breakdown
Gaming5
Productivity5
Single-core5
Multi-core17
Power efficiency4
Lab scores
Performance score5
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)4.2 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p11 fps
1440p9 fps
4K6 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.6 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.2 GHz
- Multiplier
- 36
- L1 cache
- 256 KB
- L2 cache
- 1 MB
- L3 cache
- 8 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR3
- Max capacity
- 64 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 38.397 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $303
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love how it runs cool and quiet even under load, making it a solid, no-fuss upgrade. The main gripe is that it's locked, so you can't overclock it like the K-series chips.
Pros
- Everyday tasks feel instant and fluid
- Great for light gaming without a dedicated card
- Runs cool even in compact office builds
- Solid upgrade for older LGA1151 motherboards
Cons
- Lacks multithreading for modern games
- Requires new motherboard for upgrade
- No real overclocking headroom
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i7-7700
A solid quad-core Kaby Lake chip that runs cool and quiet, but with zero overclocking headroom or extra threads.
Get it if you're building a cheap office PC or media server on a tight budget and already own a compatible LGA1151 motherboard. Skip it if you need modern performance for gaming or heavy multitasking—even a budget current-gen CPU will embarrass it.
Buy it if…
- You want a reliable office PC that won't need tinkering.
- You're building a budget gaming rig and found a cheap used one.
- You need a simple upgrade for an older LGA1151 motherboard.
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