Intel Core i7 7700K

CPUID : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700K CPU @ 4.2GHz
Architecture : x86
Codename : Kaby Lake
L3 Cache : 8MB
Clock : 4.2GHz - 4.5GHz
Core/Thread : 4/8
TDP : 91W
Technology : 14nm
Socket : LGA1151
IGPU : Intel HD Graphics 630

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Thursday, 23 June 2022 07:42 | Update at 1 month ago

This page presents the specifications and synthetic benchmark results of the processors Intel Core i7 7700K. The data provides an overview of the hardwares performance based on standardized testing.

4 Core

8 Thread

Desktop Segmen

14 nm Technology

4.2 GHz Base Clock

4.5 GHz Turbo Clock

x86 Architecture

Hardware Benchmark Record

This table displays the scores or sequential read & write speeds (for storage types) of various synthetic benchmark applications commonly used to test hardware performance. You can click on the score column to view the submissions page by ID. At that URL, you can browse the submitted results of each application, including viewing screenshots of the benchmark results. For screenshots of benchmark results, you can click the "View" button in the screenshot column.

In total, there are 8 submissions across 8 different benchmark applications, each testing the hardware from a unique angle. This variety allows you to draw a more comprehensive conclusion about the hardware's real-world performance.

Benchmark data is limited for this processors. Some benchmark applications may not be available, and comparison might be difficult.

Benchmark	Score	HWBOT/Benchmark URL	Facebook URL
AIDA64 GPGPU Benchmark - Single Precision FLOPS	554.8 GFLOPS	[ not available ]	https://bit.ly/3Tx06Op
Cinebench - 2003	4315 cb	https://hwbot.org/submission/5024392	https://www.facebook.com/hakimnu.id/posts/3321666544732652
Cinebench - R11.5	9.59 pts	https://hwbot.org/submission/5024395	https://www.facebook.com/hakimnu.id/posts/3318509521715021
Cinebench - R15	867 cb	https://hwbot.org/submission/5024396	https://www.facebook.com/hakimnu.id/posts/3314326105466696
Cinebench - R20	2222 pts	https://hwbot.org/submission/5024388	https://www.facebook.com/hakimnu.id/posts/3315916448640995
Cinebench - R23 Multi Core	5767 pts	[ not available ]	https://www.facebook.com/hakimnu.id/posts/3317094371856536
PiFast	14sec, 730ms	https://hwbot.org/submission/5024399	https://www.facebook.com/hakimnu.id/posts/3322407141325259
SuperPi - 1M	30sec, 414ms	https://hwbot.org/submission/5024405	https://www.facebook.com/hakimnu.id/posts/3323115661254407

Media Gallery

A collection of photos of tested hardware. These images can help you identify the physical form, model, and variant of the hardware in question. These photos are from our own documentation, and if they are not available we may not be able to document them.

Nearby Competitors

Shows two other devices with slightly higher scores and two others with slightly lower scores on the same benchmarks. Useful to see how competitive these devices are.

Cinebench - 2003

Rank	Hardware	Score	Performance Percentage
Higher	Intel Core i5 1135G7	4548 cb	105.4%
Higher	Intel Core i5 1335U	6677 cb	154.7%
This Hardware	Intel Core i7 7700K	4315 cb	100%
Lower	Intel Core i5 6300U	1601 cb	37.1%
Lower	Intel Core i7 720QM	1211 cb	28.1%

Cinebench - R11.5

Rank	Hardware	Score	Performance Percentage
Higher	Intel Core i5 1135G7	10.37 pts	108.1%
Higher	Intel Core i5 1335U	19.45 pts	202.8%
This Hardware	Intel Core i7 7700K	9.59 pts	100%
Lower	Intel Core i5 6300U	2.91 pts	30.3%
Lower	Intel Core i7 720QM	2.71 pts	28.3%

Cinebench - R15

Rank	Hardware	Score	Performance Percentage
Higher	Intel Core i5 1135G7	936 cb	108.0%
Higher	Intel Core i5 1335U	1350 cb	155.7%
This Hardware	Intel Core i7 7700K	867 cb	100%
Lower	AMD Ryzen 3 5300U	851 cb	98.2%
Lower	Intel Core i5 6300U	262 cb	30.2%

Cinebench - R20

Rank	Hardware	Score	Performance Percentage
Higher	Intel Core i5 1335U	3066 pts	138.0%
Higher	Intel Core i7 11700	4217 pts	189.8%
This Hardware	Intel Core i7 7700K	2222 pts	100%
Lower	Intel Core i5 1135G7	2195 pts	98.8%
Lower	Intel Core i5 6300U	656 pts	29.5%

Cinebench - R23 Multi Core

Rank	Hardware	Score	Performance Percentage
Higher	Intel Core i7 11700	11206 pts	194.3%
This Hardware	Intel Core i7 7700K	5767 pts	100%
Lower	Intel Core i5 1135G7	5181 pts	89.8%
Lower	AMD Ryzen 3 5300U	5147 pts	89.2%

SuperPi - 1M

Rank	Hardware	Score	Performance Percentage
Higher	Intel Core i7 11700	6sec, 921ms	22.8%
Higher	Intel Core i5 1335U	7sec, 92ms	23.3%
This Hardware	Intel Core i7 7700K	30sec, 414ms	100%
Lower	AMD C-60	1min, 139ms	197.7%
Lower	AMD E1-1200	55sec, 754ms	183.3%

PiFast

Rank	Hardware	Score	Performance Percentage
Higher	Intel Core i7 11700	12sec, 510ms	84.9%
Higher	Intel Core i5 1335U	13sec, 990ms	95.0%
This Hardware	Intel Core i7 7700K	14sec, 730ms	100%
Lower	AMD C-60	2min, 14sec, 820ms	915.3%
Lower	AMD E1-1200	1min, 49sec, 900ms	746.1%

AIDA64 GPGPU Benchmark - Single Precision FLOPS

Rank	Hardware	Score	Performance Percentage
Higher	Intel Core i5 1335U	599.4 GFLOPS	108.0%
This Hardware	Intel Core i7 7700K	554.8 GFLOPS	100%
Lower	AMD Ryzen 3 5300U	497.6 GFLOPS	89.7%
Lower	Intel Core i5 1135G7	484.7 GFLOPS	87.4%

About i7-7700K

The Intel Core i7-7700K, launched in early 2017, is a high-performance desktop processor from the 7th generation Kaby Lake family. Built on the 14nm process, the i7-7700K features 4 physical cores and 8 threads, thanks to Hyper-Threading Technology, and is targeted at enthusiasts, gamers, and power users. It operates at a base frequency of 4.2 GHz and can boost up to 4.5 GHz via Intel Turbo Boost, delivering excellent single-threaded performance one of the highest at the time of its release.

As part of Intel’s “K” series, the Core i7-7700K has an unlocked multiplier, making it ideal for overclocking on compatible Z-series motherboards. However, with a TDP of 91W, the processor demands an effective cooling solution, especially when overclocked beyond its stock speeds. Users typically pair this CPU with aftermarket air or liquid coolers to ensure thermal stability under heavy workloads or gaming sessions.

The processor includes Intel HD Graphics 630, which supports 4K output at 60Hz and is sufficient for basic tasks like web browsing, video playback, and office work. However, for serious gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads, a discrete graphics card is still necessary, especially when paired with a high-refresh-rate monitor or demanding software.

In terms of real-world performance, the i7-7700K remains capable even today for 1080p and 1440p gaming, general productivity, and creative tasks. It delivers solid frame rates in many modern titles when used with a modern GPU, and it handles applications like Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and coding environments reasonably well. However, due to its limited core count by today’s standards and lack of PCIe 4.0 support, it has started to show its age in multi-threaded and next-gen workloads.

Despite being surpassed by newer Intel and AMD CPUs with more cores and better efficiency, the i7-7700K still holds value in many mid-range desktop setups, especially for users who already own an LGA 1151 system and want to maximize performance without a full platform upgrade.