Intel Core i5 7600K 4-core LGA 1151
The unlocked multiplier on this 4-core, 4-thread Kaby Lake chip enables straightforward overclocking from its 3.8GHz base to a 4.2GHz boost for budget-conscious builders. Its integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 can drive a 4K display at 60Hz, making it a capable foundation for a home theater PC without a discrete GPU. This processor is best for users assembling a cost-effective Windows 10 system for entry-level gaming and general productivity.
Cores 4
Threads 4
Boost Clock 4200 MHz
L3 Cache 6 MB
TDP 91 W
Socket LGA 1151
Integrated Graphics Intel HD Graphics 630
43 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong single thread (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong platform (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Core i5 |
| Model | 7600K |
| Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 14 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3800 |
| Boost Clock | 4200 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 6814 |
| PassMark Single | 2536 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | 2400 |
| Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory | 64 |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA 1151 |
| PCIe | 3 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 |
| TDP | 91 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
Graphics & AI
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Core i5 7600K | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | G.Skill Trident Z Neo | MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI | Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X | PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 16 | 6 | - | - | - |
| Threads | 4 | 32 | 12 | - | - | - |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 4200 | 5700 | 4200 | - | - | - |
| L3 Cache Mb | 6 | 128 | 32 | - | - | - |
| Tdp W | 91 | 120 | 65 | - | - | - |
| Socket | LGA 1151 | AM5 | AMD Socket AM4 | - | - | - |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon Graphics | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Affordability | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5 7600K | 53.8 | 83.6 | 66.8 | 48.5 | 48.6 | 17.7 | 50.9 | 71.4 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Compare | 96 | 98.6 | 92.4 | 97 | 95.7 | 84.6 | 14.5 | 92.9 |
| G.Skill Trident Z Neo Compare | 72.3 | 87.4 | 79 | 84.2 | 72 | 0 | 20.3 | 72.4 |
| MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI Compare | 82.4 | 20.5 | 17.4 | 61 | 94.6 | 0 | 15.8 | 99.1 |
| Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X Compare | 63.7 | 20.5 | 17.4 | 39.6 | 81.8 | 0 | 39.9 | 85.7 |
| PC Server and Parts E5-2697 v2-cr Compare | 50 | 20.5 | 17.4 | 29.2 | 67.8 | 0 | 87.3 | 45 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall43.4
- AI/LLM38.6
- Budget52.1
- Gaming45.8
- Server34.8
- Efficiency42.7
- Productivity46.3
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