Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Core i7-7700T

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Intel Core i7-7700K or Intel Core i7-7700K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-7700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i7-7700T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7700K Name Intel Core i7-7700T
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
7 Generation 7
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Core i 7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700K is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-7700T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700T is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
8 Threads 8
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700K uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-7700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700T uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-7700T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
350 $ Release price 310 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
18702
18702
Intel Core i7-7700T
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
15130
15130

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
5149
5149
Intel Core i7-7700T
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
3540
3540

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
5130
5130
Intel Core i7-7700T
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
4314
4314

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
4719
4719
Intel Core i7-7700T
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
3488
3488

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
2523
2523
Intel Core i7-7700T
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
2046
2046

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1463
1463
Intel Core i7-7700T
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
1204
1204

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
995
995
Intel Core i7-7700T
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
805
805