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Core i7-7700HQ

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @2.80 GHz, Kaby Lake.
Release date ≈ Q4 2016.

Average Bench: 62% (564th of 1459)

more Based on 473,208 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000906E9, , 0F8BFBFF000906E9, 0000000000000000, 1FABFBFF000906E9, BFEBFBFF000806E9, 0FABFBFF000906E9, 1F8BFBFF000906E9 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700HQ CPU @ 2.80GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700HQ CPU @ 2.90GHz
Poor: 38%Average: 62% Great: 73%
Gaming
Gaming 62%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 50%
Yacht

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Above average average bench

The Intel Core i7-7700HQ averaged 37.9% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 71.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 85.6Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-7700HQ is 34.7%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-7700HQ performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 429Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 421Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 473,208 samples)
Rank 56462%
Min Avg Max
33.6 Memory 71.6 86.9
46.4 1-Core 85.6 101
90.4 2-Core 161 193
61.6% 106 Pts
Min Avg Max
150 4-Core 286 341
219 8-Core 421 523
44% 353 Pts
Min Avg Max
229 64-Core 429 527
26.6% 429 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
71.5% Very good
Memory 81.9
1-Core 93.4
2-Core 179
69% 118 Pts
4-Core 330
8-Core 499
52% 414 Pts
64-Core 500
31% 500 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
70.5% Very good
Memory 77.1
1-Core 96.1
2-Core 167
66% 113 Pts
4-Core 345
8-Core 544
55% 444 Pts
64-Core 406
25% 406 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
69.8% Good
Memory 74.8
1-Core 101
2-Core 205
71% 127 Pts
4-Core 352
8-Core 493
53% 422 Pts
64-Core 488
30% 488 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
69.5% Good
Memory 80.2
1-Core 97.9
2-Core 185
70% 121 Pts
4-Core 318
8-Core 461
49% 389 Pts
64-Core 461
28% 461 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
66.6% Good
Memory 80.5
1-Core 82
2-Core 158
63% 107 Pts
4-Core 284
8-Core 447
45% 366 Pts
64-Core 425
26% 425 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
61.5% Good
Memory 73.4
1-Core 77.1
2-Core 148
59% 99.7 Pts
4-Core 269
8-Core 418
42% 343 Pts
64-Core 302
19% 302 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 0.8 GHz (avg)
26.2% Poor
Memory 37.2
1-Core 23.6
2-Core 45.9
23% 35.6 Pts
4-Core 82.4
8-Core 120
13% 101 Pts
64-Core 120
7% 120 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,304,015 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

System: Dell XPS 15 9560 - $1,300

CPU
Core i7-7700HQIntelBench 62%, 473,208 samples3,765x
GPU
HD Graphics 630IntelBench 5%, 310,249 samples2,622x
GTX 1050 (Mobile)NvidiaBench 23%, 160,694 samples1,427x
GTX 1070Nvidia  $278Bench 80%, 1,459,281 samples6x
SSD
THNSN5512GPUK NVMe PCIe M.2 512GBToshibaBench 122%, 19,561 samples495x
XG5 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GBToshiba  $33Bench 145%, 33,719 samples483x
PM961 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GBSamsungBench 196%, 44,403 samples287x
RAM
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 2x8GBHynixBench 70%, 71,691 samples1,192x
HMA82GS6AFR8N-UH 2x16GBHynixBench 73%, 6,356 samples268x
8ATF1G64HZ-2G3H1 2x8GBMicronBench 67%, 2,004 samples240x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-7700HQ Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz)
Code NameKaby Lake
Launch DateQ1'17
Processor Numberi7-7700HQ
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache6 MB
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.80 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.80 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
Max TDP45 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 630
Graphics Base Frequency350.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.10 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory64 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size64 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133, DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes
Speed Shift TechnologyYes

Package

Package Size42mm x 28mm
Max CPU Configuration1

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,918

Good (edit your comment) Add link

3 months ago.

It handles newer games and software without any issues

BRA-User
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4,695

Good

4 months ago.

I have, and it is still current. I can play most of the games on my laptop.

ROU-User
Avatar level
4,665

Good

6 months ago.

Have this on my laptop since 2016/2017 (cant remember well) and it's build like a tank, so damn durable and performs well even by today's standards

POL-User
Avatar level
4,616

Good

10 months ago.

high temps, not best but i like it in DELL 7577

FRA-User
Avatar level
4,611

Excellent

18 months ago.

because it's for a laptop so the performance is like an i5 which for the price is a shame

IRN-User
Avatar level
4,012

Good

1 month ago.

in acer nitro 5 it was bad but the processor is really good

VNM-User
Avatar level
3,753

Poor

5 months ago.

Still a good processor and windows 11 does not support it

JPN-User
Avatar level
3,424

Poor

7 days ago.

I still love this processor in 2020

PAK-User
Avatar level
3,380

Poor

9 months ago.

Going to buy this after comparison

ARG-User
Avatar level
3,258

Terrible

4 years ago.

Amo este procesador, me corre cualquier juego a Ultra y sin problemas, no se traba y es perfecto, los 8 nucleos hacen que ninguna tarea se dificulte, tengo una MSi GL72 7rd y es una de las mejores compras que hice, procesador recomendado (i7-7700HQ), :D.

SWE-User
Avatar level
2,802

Poor

2 years ago.

Bad performance with external graphics card.

CHL-User
Avatar level
2,612

Good

4 years ago.

I bought it 2 years ago and while it doesn't remain as a particularly efficient and fast processor, it still keeps up reasonably (for laptop workloads it's more than sufficient). If you want good cpu performance it's better to just grab a Ryzen 3600 on the cheap and skip laptops altogether.

BEL-User
Avatar level
2,556

Poor

11 months ago.

It's my processor and he's very fast

NOR-User
Avatar level
2,300

Good

2 years ago.

Incredible and versatile CPU for both gamers, programmers and everything inbetween

LKA-User
Avatar level
1,934

Poor

14 months ago.

maintains good thermals AND has enough super fast

jayjoeie
Avatar level
26

Excellent

2 years ago.

Fast, responsive processor.

LordPoverty
Avatar level
22

Good

3 years ago.

Gets the job done for me. If you only do light gaming and editing, it's solid. Do note that it is beginning to show its age in 2021

Honque
Avatar level
22

Poor

14 months ago.

The hell was apple thinking putting this in the 2017 15” MBP, my god this thing is beyond painful to use in macOS Ventura or anything after Mojave for that fact.

landsec
Avatar level
20

Good

5 years ago.

Great laptop CPU. Can run stuff really smooth without any problem, its a great option for a 7th gen processor, but if you can afford it, go with a 8th generation processor.

cHamzKi
Avatar level
10

Good

3 years ago.

Works well but my laptop can't keep up with cooling and often averages 80*c in games.

kieran1398
Avatar level
4

Good

2 years ago.

it runs well but for moden games it starts to creep and with only 4 cores it's like a i7 960 but mobile it was ok for it's time but i dont recomend it in 2022

IEC1999
Avatar level
2

Good

4 years ago.

Keep cool for max performance because the only problem is on this cpu thermal throttling.I prefer Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut thermal paste to keep cool.

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