Intel Core i7-7700 3.60 GHz OEM desktop processor

Core i7-7700 quad-core for LGA 1151

This Intel Core i7-7700 desktop processor delivers four cores at a 3.6 GHz base frequency on the LGA 1151 socket. Built on a 14 nm Kaby Lake architecture, it includes Hyper-Threading for eight threads and an integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 controller. The 8 MB L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache keep frequently used data close to the cores. It is sold as an OEM tray unit without a stock cooler.

Suitable for 7th-gen board upgrades without

The chip fits existing LGA 1151 motherboards that support 7th-generation Intel Core processors and provides a noticeable step up from i5 or i3 models in multi-threaded workloads. It cannot be overclocked because the multiplier is locked, and it does not support newer memory standards or platforms. Builders starting a fresh system or wanting unlocked multipliers should evaluate current-generation alternatives.

Locked 3.6 GHz multiplier defines the use case

The fixed 3.6 GHz base clock and locked multiplier mean the CPU runs at its rated speed without manual tuning, making motherboard choice simpler and power draw predictable. If your workload demands user-controlled frequency scaling or higher all-core turbo, this part will not meet that requirement.