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Intel Core i5-7500Product desktop processor

SKU CH-0JGN-WTSE9 MPN i5-7500Product

Quad-core desktop processor with 3.4 GHz base clock, 3.8 GHz turbo, 6 MB L3 cache and integrated HD 630 graphics in a 65 W LGA-1151 package

  • Product nameCore i5-7500
  • CPU coresQuad-Core
  • CPU socketSocket 603
  • Maximum turbo clock3.8 GHz
  • TDP rating65 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • Quad-core design handles multitasking smoothly at 3.4 GHz base clock
  • Turbo boost to 3.8 GHz lifts single-thread speed when workloads spike
  • 65 W TDP keeps power draw and heat modest for everyday builds
  • 14 nm process balances efficiency with responsive desktop performance
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 drives displays without a discrete card

Core i5-7500 quad-core desktop processor

The Intel Core i5-7500 is a quad-core desktop processor with a base frequency of 3.40 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.80 GHz. It uses the LGA 1151 socket and a 14 nm manufacturing process. The 65 W thermal design power suits standard cooling solutions. It targets everyday computing and light productivity workloads.

6 MB L3 cache and integrated HD Graphics 630

The processor provides 1 MB of L2 cache and 6 MB of L3 cache for quick access to frequently used data. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 handles display output and basic visual tasks without a discrete card. The 65 W TDP offers headroom for sustained loads within typical desktop thermal limits. Heavy multi-threaded work will exceed the four-thread capacity.

LGA 1151 socket and 1.5-inch square package

The CPU fits the LGA 1151 socket, referred to as Socket H4 in the specifications. Its physical footprint measures 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches, matching standard desktop mounting patterns. The tray package omits a retail cooler, so a compatible heatsink must be sourced separately. The 65 W rating keeps cooler requirements modest for typical chassis airflow.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $33.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
Maximum turbo clock 3.8 GHz
Lower than about 90% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).
TDP rating 65 W
Lower than about 60% of the 320 comparable items (median 95 W).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product nameCore i5-7500
Performance
Working frequency3.4 GHz
Processor
CPU coresQuad-Core
CPU socketSocket 603
Maximum turbo clock3.8 GHz
TDP rating65 W
Processor classDesktop

Questions about this item

Will this LGA-1151 quad-core CPU work in my existing motherboard that currently runs an older 65 W processor?

The processor fits the Socket H4 LGA-1151 interface and has a 65 W thermal design power, so it will physically install and draw the same power envelope as your current chip.

How can I confirm the chip is hitting its 3.8 GHz turbo speed once the system is assembled?

Open Task Manager or a hardware monitor and watch the core frequency climb to 3.80 GHz when a single-threaded load is applied.

Does the tray package include a cooler or do I need to supply my own?

The tray shipment contains only the processor; a compatible LGA-1151 cooler must be purchased separately.

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