CPUDesktopReleased 2011

Intel Core i7-2700K

4C/8T · 3.9 GHz · 95 W

The Intel Core i7-2700K is the top desktop part of the 2nd Generation Intel Core (Sandy Bridge) family, launched in Q4 2011 as a 100 MHz higher-clocked replacement for the i7-2600K. It provides four cores with Hyper-Threading for eight threads at a 3.5 GHz base and 3.9 GHz Turbo, 8 MB of shared L3 cache, and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking on LGA1155 boards. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 runs at 850 MHz and boosts to 1.35 GHz, and the dual-channel memory controller supports up to 32 GB of DDR3-1066/1333. Rated TDP is 95 W.

General

Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel Core i7-2700K
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 2nd Gen Core
Codename: Sandy Bridge
Architecture: x86_64
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Release date: 2011
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Cores & clocks

Cores / threads: 4 cores / 8 threads
Base clock: 3.50 GHz
Boost clock: 3.90 GHz
TDP (design W): 95 W
Unlocked: ✓ Yes
L2 cache: 1 MB
L3 cache: 8 MB
Technology (nm): 32 nm
32 nm

Platform

Socket: FCLGA1155
2-CPU (multi-socket): ✕ No
Integrated GPU: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Clock: 1,350 MHz
Memory type: DDR3-1066/1333
2-channel
Memory size: Up to 32 GB
ECC memory: ✕ No
PCIe: PCIe 2.0 (16 lanes)

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions: SSE4.1SSE4.2AVXAES-NIIntel 64VT-xVT-x EPT
NPU: None

OS support

Windows: Windows 10
Linux: UbuntuFedoraArch Linux
Notes: Windows 10 (64-bit) is the newest Windows release that supports this processor; Sandy Bridge is not on any Microsoft Windows 11 supported-processor list. Current Linux distributions run without restriction.

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