Core i3-7350K

Name: Intel Core i3-7350K
Brand: Intel
Rating: 76 (4 reviews)

Released Jan 1, 2017 · Analysis updated Sep 10, 2026

This processor offers strong single-thread performance and overclocking potential for competitive gaming. The Intel Core i3-7350K scores 76/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from PCMag, PC Gamer, Bit-tech, and Tom's Hardware.

Critic Score

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based on 4 expert reviews

PCMagPC GamerBit-techTom's Hardware

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Critics are split: our scores run from 62 (Tom's Hardware) to 90 (PCMag) — a 28-point spread.

Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

Overclocking capabilities(4)
Strong single-thread performance(3)
Competitive gaming performance(2)

Cons

High price(8)

4 Publication Reviews

Major publication02/2017

Major publicationFeb 1, 2017

AI summary of this review

Intel's first unlocked low-end processor, the Core i3-7350K has impressive overclocking capabilities enthusiasts will love, though it is on the expensive side for its class.

Score estimated from the review text

Major publication01/2017

Major publicationJan 31, 2017

AI summary of this review

An unlocked Core i3 chip seems like a cool idea, but pricing leaves plenty of better alternatives.

Score estimated from the review text

Independent publication01/2017

Independent publicationJan 9, 2017

AI summary of this review

The Intel Core i3-7350K offers a viable budget overclocking entry point with hyper-threading, though its value is somewhat diminished by higher-than-ideal pricing.

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Major publication02/2017

Major publicationFeb 16, 2017

AI summary of this review

While the Core i3-7350K offers impressive speed when overclocked, its high price makes it a poor value compared to locked i5s or budget-friendly hyper-threaded Pentiums.

Score estimated from the review text