Intel Core i3-7350K vs Intel Core i7-7700K

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Intel Core i3-7350K or Intel Core i3-7350K – 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 i3-7350K features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7350K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
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.
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Core i 7000
7 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-7350K Name Intel Core i7-7700K
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-7350K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7350K is 4.2 GHz
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.
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 4.5 GHz
4.2 GHz Frequency 4.2 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-7350K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7350K 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 i7-7700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700K uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 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 91 W watts.
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 91 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-7350K 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-7700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 350 $
Kaby Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake S
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
18702
18702
Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
9118
9118

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
6055
6055
Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
3136
3136

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
5149
5149
Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
2740
2740

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
5130
5130
Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
4301
4301

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
4719
4719
Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
2557
2557

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1463
1463
Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
1298
1298

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
1251
1251
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1216
1216

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
1229
1229
Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
1176
1176

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
995
995
Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
458
458

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.2 GHz
200
200
Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
181
181