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A square green printed circuit board with gold contacts and a silver metal heat spreader marked Intel Core i7-7700

Intel

Intel Core i7-7700 desktop processor

SKU CH-K3C5-5HCFY

Quad-core desktop processor running at 3.6 GHz with a 4.2 GHz turbo, 65 W TDP, integrated HD Graphics 630 and support for up to 64 GB of DDR4 or DDR3L memory on Intel 100 or 200 series chipsets

  • Product nameCore i7-7700
  • CPU coresQuad-Core
  • Maximum turbo clock4.2 GHz
  • TDP rating65 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • Working frequency3.6 GHz
  • 4 cores and 8 threads handle multi-tasking workloads
  • 6 GHz base with 4.2 GHz turbo boost for responsive performance
  • 65 W thermal design keeps power draw moderate
  • DDR4 and DDR3L support up to 64 GB memory capacity
  • Integrated HD Graphics 630 provides display output without a discrete card

Quad-core desktop CPU for LGA 1151 platforms

The Intel Core i7-7700 delivers four cores and eight threads at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz with a maximum turbo of 4.2 GHz. It targets builders upgrading or repairing systems based on Intel 100 or 200 series chipsets. The processor supports up to 64 GB of DDR4-2133/2400 or DDR3L-1333/1600 memory at 1.35 V. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 handles display output without a discrete card.

65 W thermal design keeps cooling simple

With a 65 W TDP the chip runs cool enough for standard tower or low-profile coolers in typical workloads. No cooling device is included so a compatible LGA 1151 heatsink must be sourced separately. Power draw stays modest during everyday tasks, helping system builders avoid oversized power supplies. Acoustic levels depend on the chosen cooler rather than the processor itself.

Fits 100 and 200 series motherboards only

The LGA 1151 socket limits installation to Intel 100 or 200 series chipset boards, so verify the motherboard before purchase. Dual-channel memory controllers free up DIMM slots for up to 64 GB total capacity. Optane memory support adds a caching option for mechanical drives. The integrated graphics engine frees a PCIe slot when a discrete GPU is not required.

How it compares

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

Price $82.99
Cheaper than about 73% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
Maximum turbo clock 4.2 GHz
Lower than about 80% 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 lineKaby Lake
Product nameCore i7-7700
Performance
Working frequency3.6 GHz
Processor
CPU coresQuad-Core
Maximum turbo clock4.2 GHz
TDP rating65 W
Processor classDesktop
Memory
Supported memoryDDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35 V
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel® HD Graphics 630
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

How do I install the Core i7-7700 into an LGA 1151 socket without bending pins?

Align the gold triangle on the processor with the socket corner, lower it straight down without force, then close the retention lever; the common mistake is pressing the chip before the lever locks, which can damage the 1151 contacts.

Will the integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 need a driver update or replacement later?

The HD Graphics 630 is built into the die and cannot be swapped; keep the Intel graphics driver current through Windows Update or Intel's support site to maintain compatibility with new applications and OS releases.

At what temperature does the 65 W TDP throttle under sustained all-core load?

The processor will reduce clocks once the junction temperature approaches 100 °C; with a properly mounted cooler rated for at least 65 W, throttling typically appears only after several minutes of continuous 4.2 GHz turbo on all four cores.

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