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Intel

Intel Core i7-7700 desktop processor OEM

SKU CH-6MKS-D2MCH

Quad-core desktop processor with eight threads, 3.6 GHz base clock, 4.2 GHz max turbo, 8 MB L3 cache, 65 W TDP, LGA 1151 socket and integrated Intel HD Graphics 630

  • Product nameCore i7-7700
  • CPU coresQuad-Core
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Maximum turbo clock4.2 GHz
  • TDP rating65 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • Quad-core design with eight threads handles multi-tasking workloads
  • 6 GHz base clock and 4.2 GHz max turbo frequency deliver responsive performance
  • 8 MB L3 cache plus 4 x 256 KB L2 cache reduce memory latency
  • Intel HD Graphics 630 supports 4K Ultra HD and 360 video playback
  • 65 W TDP on 14 nm Kaby Lake architecture balances power and efficiency

Intel Core i7-7700 quad-core desktop processor

The Intel Core i7-7700 is a 14nm Kaby Lake desktop CPU with four cores and eight threads. It fits the LGA 1151 socket and runs at a 3.6 GHz base frequency with a 4.2 GHz max turbo frequency. The processor includes Intel HD Graphics 630 and supports PCI Express 3.0 with up to 16 lanes. It is designed for users who need strong single-thread performance and integrated graphics in a 65W package.

65W thermal design with no cooler included

The processor carries a 65W TDP rating and does not ship with a cooling device. Under normal workloads the four cores operate at 3.6 GHz, while Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 can raise the frequency to 4.2 GHz when thermal headroom allows. Power draw and noise therefore depend entirely on the aftermarket cooler chosen by the builder. The integrated graphics run at a 350 MHz base and can reach 1.15 GHz dynamically.

OEM packaging means processor only

This OEM unit arrives as the processor alone with no bundled cooler, cables or software media. The lack of a stock cooler lets builders select a quiet or high-performance solution matched to their case airflow. Intel Virtualization Technology is supported for virtual machine workloads. Thunderbolt capability is available on compatible motherboards for high-speed external peripherals.

How it compares

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

Price $81.99
Cheaper than about 74% 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 lineCore i7 7th Gen
Model nameCM8067702868314
Product nameCore i7-7700
Performance
Working frequency3.6 GHz
Processor
CPU coresQuad-Core
CPU socketLGA 1151
Maximum turbo clock4.2 GHz
TDP rating65 W
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenameKaby Lake
CPU threads8-Threads
Level 2 cache4 × 256 KB
Level 3 cache8 MB
Process node14 nm
Virtualization supportYes
Max PCIe lanes16
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel HD Graphics 630
GPU base clock350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency1.15 GHz
Ports & slots
PCIe generation3.0

Questions about this item

How do I install this LGA 1151 CPU and which step is most often done wrong?

Align the notches on the processor with the socket keys, lower it straight down without force, then close the retention lever; the common mistake is skipping the alignment and bending pins.

What maintenance or replacement will this 65 W Kaby Lake quad-core need later?

The stock cooler is not included, so plan to clean or replace your chosen cooler's thermal paste every few years; the processor itself has no user-serviceable parts.

What limit appears first when this 4.2 GHz Turbo chip runs sustained heavy loads?

The 65 W TDP ceiling is reached before the 4.2 GHz max turbo can hold across all four cores, so clocks drop to stay within the power envelope.

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