Intel Core i7-7700
CPUs

Core i7-7700

Intel

Released Jan 1, 2017 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

Intel Core i7-7700 offering improved clock speeds over Skylake and a 65W TDP for excellent multipurpose performance. The Intel Core i7-7700 scores 79/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Notebookcheck, Tekeverything, Tomshardware, and Pcper.

Critic Score

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79

based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Improved clock speeds over skylake(2)

Cons

  • No significant performance gains(2)
  • Same price as previous generation(2)
  • Minimal architectural improvements(2)

4 Expert Reviews

85
Jan 8, 2026

The Intel Core i7-7700 is a fast quad-core processor for desktops based on the Kaby Lake architecture, featuring 4 cores with Hyper-Threading, integrated HD Graphics 630, and a 65W TDP.

82
Jan 21, 2017

The Core i7-7700 is an excellent multipurpose CPU with a power sipping 65W TDP. If you don't want to overclock this is a great option for productivity and gaming.

75
Jan 3, 2017

Intel's Kaby Lake launch offers modest improvements with higher clock speeds but no architectural changes, making it a minor refresh rather than a significant upgrade.

75
Jan 3, 2017

The Intel Core i7-7700K is a modest refresh of the 6700K with improved clock speeds but minimal architectural changes.