Intel Core i7

In the Intel Core i7 series there are processors with high computing power for work or as the heart of a gaming PC. Since 2017, Intel has also been offering the Intel Core i9 series for enthusiasts, which usually have even more CPU cores and higher clock frequencies than Intel's Core i7 processors. All Core i7 processors feature Hyper-Threading Technology, which doubles the number of CPU threads while increasing performance by up to 40% over processors without Hyper-Threading.

The Intel Core i7 processors are available for desktop use as well as for use as a mobile processor (e.g. in a notebook). The processors range from the smaller U versions (15 watts TDP) to the strong desktop versions with 125 watts TDP. The modern Intel Core i7 processors support up to 128 GB of RAM in two memory channels (usually up to four modules). As of 2022, Intel will be offering the Core i7 processors with up to 12 cores in the mobile and desktop segments.

Processor variants marked with a K have a free multiplier and can be overclocked. In addition, since 2019 there have also been the F variants, which come without an internal graphics card and are therefore reduced in price. Since many high-end computers have a dedicated graphics card anyway and therefore do not need the internal graphics card of the processor, it can be worth buying an F variant.

The processors of the Core i7 series are very fast and are suitable for very complex office tasks, video editing, image editing or the latest PC games. If you opt for an overclockable K variant with a free multiplier, you should ensure that the processor is well cooled so that it works in the maximum turbo frequency range for as long as possible and thus maintains maximum computing power.

All Intel Core i7 CPUs

	Processor	Generation
	Intel Core i7-13700 16C 24T @ 2.10 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13700F 16C 24T @ 2.10 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13700K 16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13700KF 16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13700T 16C 24T @ 1.40 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-1250U 10C 12T @ 1.10 GHz	12.
	Intel Core i7-1255U 10C 12T @ 1.70 GHz	12.
	Intel Core i7-1255UL 10C 12T @ 2.60 GHz	12.
	Intel Core i7-1260P 12C 16T @ 2.10 GHz	12.
	Intel Core i7-1260U 10C 12T @ 1.10 GHz	12.
	Intel Core i7-12650H 10C 16T @ 2.30 GHz	12.
	Intel Core i7-12650HX 14C 20T @ 2.00 GHz	12.
	Intel Core i7-1265U 10C 12T @ 1.80 GHz	12.
	Intel Core i7-1265UL 10C 12T @ 2.60 GHz	12.
	Intel Core i7-12700 12C 20T @ 2.10 GHz	12.
	Intel Core i7-12700E 12C 20T @ 2.10 GHz	12.
	Intel Core i7-12700F 12C 20T @ 2.10 GHz	12.
	Intel Core i7-12700H 14C 20T @ 2.30 GHz	12.
	Intel Core i7-12700HL 14C 20T @ 2.30 GHz	12.
	Intel Core i7-12700K 12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz	12.

Intel Core i7 generation list

Name	Generation	Segment	Technology	Architecture
Intel Core i 13000	13.	Desktop / Server	10 nm	Raptor Lake S
Intel Core i 12000	12.	Desktop / Server	10 nm	Alder Lake S
Intel Core i 12000H	12.	Mobile	10 nm	Alder Lake H
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U	12.	Mobile	10 nm	Alder Lake U
Intel Core i 11000H	11.	Mobile	10 nm	Tiger Lake H
Intel Core i 1100G/11000U	11.	Mobile	10 nm	Tiger Lake U
Intel Core i 11000	11.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Rocket Lake S
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U	10.	Mobile	10 nm	Ice Lake U
Intel Core i 10000	10.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Comet Lake S
Intel Core i 10000H	10.	Mobile	14 nm	Comet Lake H
Intel Core i 10000U	10.	Mobile	14 nm	Comet Lake U
Intel Core i 10000Y	10.	Mobile	14 nm	Comet Lake Y
Intel Core i 9000	9.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Coffee Lake S Refresh
Intel Core i 9000H	9.	Mobile	14 nm	Coffee Lake H Refresh
Intel Core i 9000X	9.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Skylake X Refresh
Intel Core i 8000	8.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Coffee Lake S
Intel Core i 8000G	8.	Mobile	14 nm	Kaby Lake G Refresh
Intel Core i 8000H	8.	Mobile	14 nm	Coffee Lake H
Intel Core i 8000U	8.	Mobile	14 nm	Coffee Lake U
Intel Core i 8000U	8.	Mobile	14 nm	Kaby Lake U Refresh
Intel Core i 8000U	8.	Mobile	14 nm	Whiskey Lake U
Intel Core i 8000Y	8.	Mobile	14 nm	Amber Lake Y
Intel Core i 7000	7.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Kaby Lake S
Intel Core i 7000H	7.	Mobile	14 nm	Kaby Lake H
Intel Core i 7000U	7.	Mobile	14 nm	Kaby Lake U
Intel Core i 7000X	7.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Skylake X
Intel Core i 6000	6.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Skylake S
Intel Core i 6000H	6.	Mobile	14 nm	Skylake H
Intel Core i 6000U	6.	Mobile	14 nm	Skylake U
Intel Core i 5000	5.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Broadwell S
Intel Core i 5000H	5.	Mobile	14 nm	Broadwell H
Intel Core i 5000U	5.	Mobile	14 nm	Broadwell U
Intel Core i 4000	4.	Desktop / Server	22 nm	Haswell S
Intel Core i 4000	4.	Desktop / Server	22 nm	Devils Canyon S
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H	4.	Mobile	22 nm	Haswell H
Intel Core i 4000U	4.	Mobile	22 nm	Haswell U
Intel Core i 4000Y	4.	Mobile	22 nm	Haswell Y
Intel Core i 3000	3.	Desktop / Server	22 nm	Ivy Bridge S
Intel Core i 3000M	3.	Mobile	22 nm	Ivy Bridge H
Intel Core i 3000U	3.	Mobile	22 nm	Ivy Bridge U
Intel Core i 3000Y	3.	Mobile	22 nm	Ivy Bridge Y
Intel Core i 2000	2.	Desktop / Server	32 nm	Sandy Bridge S
Intel Core i 2000M	2.	Mobile	32 nm	Sandy Bridge H
Intel Core i 2000U	2.	Mobile	32 nm	Sandy Bridge U
Intel Core i7 600	1.	Mobile	32 nm	Arrandale
Intel Core i7 900	1.	Desktop / Server	32 nm	Gulftown
Intel Core i7 800	1.	Desktop / Server	45 nm	Lynnfield
Intel Core i7 900	1.	Desktop / Server	45 nm	Bloomfield

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