Intel Core i7

The Intel Core i7 series contains fast processors that are also suitable for more demanding applications and games. 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. However, the Intel Core i7 processors are already fast enough for the vast majority of users.

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 variants (15 watt TDP) to the strong desktop versions with a real consumption of around 250 watts (Intel Core i7-13700K). The modern Intel Core i7 processors support up to 128 GB of RAM in two memory channels (dual channel), which can be connected in up to four RAM modules.

Processor variants marked with a K or KF 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. However, the integrated graphics unit can also be used for video playback, e.g. on YouTube or Netflix. During this time, the dedicated graphics card can then be put into standby to save energy. The current Intel iGPUs support the vast majority of video codecs.

With the Alder Lake processors, Intel switched to processors with a hybrid core structure at the end of 2021. Before that, all CPU cores were the same size and therefore also very limited in number. With the change to the hybrid core structure, Intel now accommodates 16 CPU cores, for example in the Intel Core i7-13700K, which consist of 8 fast P cores (Raptor Cove) as well as Assemble another 8 E cores (Gracemont).

The E cores are based on a further development of Intel's Atom cores. They are smaller than the P cores, but much more efficient. They take care of background tasks, for example, but can also work in parallel with the P cores on larger computing tasks.

All Intel Core i7 CPUs

	Processor	Generation
	Intel Core i7-13850HX 20C 28T @ 2.10 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13800HE 14C 20T @ 2.50 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13800H 14C 20T @ 2.50 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-1370PE 14C 20T @ 1.50 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-1370P 14C 20T @ 1.90 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13705H 14C 20T @ 2.40 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13700TE 16C 24T @ 1.10 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13700T 16C 24T @ 1.40 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13700KF 16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13700K 16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13700HX 16C 24T @ 2.10 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13700H 14C 20T @ 2.40 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13700F 16C 24T @ 2.10 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13700E 16C 24T @ 1.90 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13700 16C 24T @ 2.10 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-1365UE 10C 12T @ 1.70 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-1365U 10C 12T @ 1.80 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13650HX 14C 20T @ 2.60 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-13620H 10C 16T @ 2.40 GHz	13.
	Intel Core i7-1360P 12C 16T @ 2.20 GHz	13.

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 13000H	13.	Mobile	10 nm	Raptor Lake H
Intel Core i 1300P/1300U	13.	Mobile	10 nm	Raptor Lake U
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	Whiskey Lake U
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 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	Devils Canyon S
Intel Core i 4000	4.	Desktop / Server	22 nm	Haswell 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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