Intel Core i7-7700K
CPUs

Core i7-7700K

Intel

Released Jan 1, 2017 · Analysis updated Mar 27, 2026

The Intel Core i7-7700K scores 75/100 based on 7 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcgamer, Pcmag, Hothardware, and Gamersnexus.

Critic Score

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75

based on 7 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Improved manufacturing process(2)
  • 4k hevc encode/decode acceleration(2)

Cons

  • No significant performance gains(5)

7 Expert Reviews

85
Major publication01/2017

The i7-7700K is Intel's highest clocked CPU ever, but ultimately it's only a minor update to Skylake with incremental improvements.

80
Major publication01/2017

Intel's "Kaby Lake" Core i7 flagship is speedy, with hardware support for 4K streaming and HDR for services like Netflix, but performance gains over its previous-generation counterpart are fairly mini...

75
Established publication01/2017

The Intel Core i7-7700K is a quad-core CPU that can process up to 8 threads simultaneously, featuring a base clock of 4.2GHz with turbo up to 4.5GHz.

75
Independent publication01/2017

The Intel i7-7700K offers easy overclocking and modest performance gains, but high temperatures and minimal improvements over previous generations make it a tough sell for most users.

72
Independent publication01/2017

The Core i7 7700K is a magnificent piece of technology but improvements over its predecessor are minimal and real-life application of its enhancements are close to non-existent in gameplay scenarios.

72
Independent publication01/2017

The Intel Core i7-7700K review shows Kaby Lake offers modest improvements over Skylake with better clock speeds but minimal architectural changes.

65
Major publication01/2017

The Intel Core i7-7700K shows significant quality variation between samples, with some experiencing high power consumption and temperatures that limit overclocking potential.