First Intel Core i7-7700k Benchmarks Are Out - Show Impressive Single Threaded and Multicore Performance in Geekbench v4 [Updated]

The Kaby lake compages constitutes the "Optimization" stage of Intel'south PAO cadency.

Update [10/four/2016]: Some readers have pointed out something concerning most the benchmark in question. We were using this verified result of the Core i7 6700k as a baseline to compare the new results against. Every bit you tin can run into, it shows a single cadre score of 4300 and a multi cadre score of 16756, which gave the per centum figures of 40% and 20% respectively. Unfortunately, however, there is a lot of inconsistency in the scores reported past this benchmark and not all results are akin. The biggest issue is that the clock speed readings appear to be read completely incorrect. I was able to find Core i7 6700k multi core scores as low as 11000 and as high as 22000 at seemingly the same clocks. This means that analysing the performance gains depicted in this particular leak gets very difficult without injecting meaning subjective opinion, which is why I have decided to edit out the percentage gains from the headline. I apologise for the err on my part in not conducting the necessary due diligence.

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What are probably the first legitimate benchmarks of the upcoming Kaby Lake based Cadre i7-7700K processor have simply been posted on a public database. And male child are they impressive. The criterion in question is Geekbench 4 and showcases Intel's new and improved 14nm+ architecture in all its glory. Not only does it perform faster overall only Intel has managed to button out a very significant single threaded functioning increment as well.

First Core i7-7700K benchmarks leak out

The processor in question is the flagship SKU of the Kaby Lake lineup: the Core i7-7700K. It features 4 cores and viii threads just like its predecessor but will actually be the highest clocked Intel CPU to date. With a base of operations clock of 4.2 Ghz and heave clocks reported as high equally 4.4-4.v Ghz you lot are looking at what is essentially a factory overclocked monster. It's even possible that with liquid cooling solutions we will see chips reaching clocks as high as 4.7 Ghz. The i7 7700k has a 95W TDP and is built for the LGA 1151 Socket. So without any further ado, let's dive downward into the benchmarks:

The Geekbench [benchmark] is a general purpose, cross-platform benchmark, and the Core i7-7700K scores an outstanding 6131 score in unmarried threaded performance. ~~To put this into performance, the Skylake based Cadre i7 6700k scores around 4300 points.~~ ~~This means you are looking at an increase of approximately 42%,~~ which is absolutely bonkers. Of form, nosotros are not comparison on a clock to clock basis so this proceeds is non only the issue of the refined architecture that Kaby Lake employs but also the event of the increased clock charge per unit. Regardless of how the performance gain is accomplished, it is a very impressive spring over its predecessor.

Enthusiasts are well aware of the fact that unmarried threaded functioning doesn't calibration linearly to multi-core simply the Kaby Lake based Core i7-7700K does non disappoint fifty-fifty in that regard. In the multicore benchmark, the 7700k was able to achieve a score of 20243. ~~To put this into perspective,~~ a 6700k scores ~~around 16756~~ ~~which~~ translates ~~to a leap of approximately 20%.~~ Going from i generation to the next, and on the same physical procedure, this is a very impressive leap in performance. All of the states are guilty of having assumed that marketing content aside, Kaby Lake would just be some other Skylake Refresh. But this leak effectively puts those rumors to rest, because if Geekbench is anything to become past Kaby Lake will offer a pretty meaning increment in performance (at least for the mainstream chips).

It is prudent to note here that due circumspection is advised in a few aspects of the matter. one) It is never ever wise to accept a unmarried benchmark as existence indicative of real life performance of a processor and two) we will have to await for a clock to clock assay to really figure out but how much better the Kaby Lake compages is from Sky Lake. It is obvious that the Kaby Lake chips are much more OC friendly and will probably fifty-fifty have a little headroom left in them, but this is due to the 14nm node being very mature now and non something related to the architecture itself.

1 last matter that I would similar to talk about is that at that place take been rumblings that the Kaby Lake lineup would be compatible with 100 series motherboards but unfortunately, this leak just adds to the confusion even further.

Motherboard names can exist fetched from two dissimilar locations (this is why some mobos have a "To be filled in by OEM" showing at the bios) and it is very much possible that a Z170X motherboard was flashed to a Z270X without the bios name being inverse, which resulted in this confusing report. Conversely, it is also possible that someone was trying very difficult to hide the fact that this is a 200 serial motherboard (no prizes for guessing who). In any case, the launch of KBL draws closer and very exciting times are ahead for PC enthusiasts.

Intel seventh Generation 'Kaby Lake' Desktop Lineup

SKU Proper noun	Cores/Threads	Cadre Clock	Heave Clock	L3 Cache	TDP	Socket	Price
Core i7-7700K	4/8	4.ii GHz	4.5 GHz	8 MB	91W	LGA1151	$339 US
Cadre i7-7700	4/8	3.half dozen GHz	four.ii GHz	8 MB	65W	LGA1151	$303 The states
Core i7-7700T	4/viii	2.9 GHz	3.viii GHz	8 MB	35W	LGA1151	$303 U.s.
Core i5-7600K	iv/four	3.8 GHz	4.2 GHz	six MB	91W	LGA1151	$242 US
Core i5-7600	iv/4	3.5 GHz	4.one GHz	6 MB	65W	LGA1151	$213 Us
Core i5-7600T	4/4	2.8 GHz	3.7 GHz	6 MB	35W	LGA1151	$213 Usa
Core i5-7500	4/iv	iii.4 GHz	three.8 GHz	half dozen MB	65W	LGA1151	$192 United states of america
Core i5-7500T	4/4	2.7 GHz	3.iii GHz	6 MB	35W	LGA1151	$192 US
Core i5-7400	4/4	3.0 GHz	3.v GHz	half dozen MB	65W	LGA1151	$182 US
Core i5-7400T	4/4	2.4 GHz	3.0 GHz	6 MB	35W	LGA1151	$182 US
Core i3-7350K	2/four	4.2 GHz	Northward/A	4 MB	60W	LGA 1151	$168 U.s.a.
Core i3-7320	ii/4	4.1 GHz	Due north/A	four MB	TBD	LGA 1151	$149 U.s.a.
Core i3-7300	2/iv	four.0 GHz	North/A	4 MB	51W	LGA1151	$138 US
Core i3-7300T	two/iv	three.five GHz	N/A	4 MB	35W	LGA1151	$138 US
Cadre i3-7100	2/4	3.9 GHz	N/A	4 MB	51W	LGA 1151	$117 US
Core i3-7100T	2/iv	three.4 GHz	Due north/A	4 MB	35W	LGA 1151	$117 The states
Pentium G4620	2/4	iii.7 GHz	North/A	iii MB	51W	LGA1151	$86 US
Pentium G4600	two/4	3.half dozen GHz	Northward/A	3 MB	51W	LGA 1151	$75 United states
Pentium G4560	2/4	three.5 GHz	N/A	3MB	54W	LGA 1151	$64 US
Pentium G3950	2/2	iii.0 GHz	N/A	2 MB	35W	LGA1151	$52 United states
Pentium G3930	ii/2	2.nine GHz	Due north/A	2 MB	35W	LGA1151	$42 Usa