Intel Core i5-7600 socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Core i5-7600 uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 1 boards with 100 and 200 series chipsets. It is a quad core chip at 65 W with boost to 4.1 GHz.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 1)
- Launched
- January 2017
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Kaby Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 3.5 / 4.1 GHz
Intel Core i5-7600 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Kaby Lake on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.5 GHz base, up to 4.1 GHz Turbo |
| Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2133/2400 and DDR3L 1333/1600, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 (350 MHz base, up to 1150 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i5-7600 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 300 series: B365 and Z390 | Z390, B365 | Not supported |
| 300 series: H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 | Z370, H370, B360, H310, Q370 | Not supported |
| 200 series | Z270, H270, B250, Q270, Q250 | Works out of the box |
| 100 series | Z170, H170, B150, H110, Q170, Q150 | Needs a BIOS update Needs a BIOS update before a 7th Gen processor will start. |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1151.
LGA 1151 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,151 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4 on most boards (some early boards use DDR3L). DDR4 only on the second revision |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Core i5-7600 is
The Core i5-7600 is a four core, four thread desktop processor from Kaby Lake. It launched in January 2017 with a 3.5 GHz base and up to 4.1 GHz Turbo at 65 W. The fastest locked i5 in the set covers office towers where high quad core clocks help responsive work.
Six megabytes of Smart Cache support multitasking with creation tools. The 3.5 GHz base sustains office loads, while 4.1 GHz burst gives strong single thread peaks. Sixty five watts fit stock tower cooling.
HD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz drives office monitors with 4K output. The higher graphics burst matches the top i5 tier. Hardware decode keeps streaming smooth.
On 14 nm the 7600 sits above the 7500 on base, burst and graphics. Offices that forbid tuning pick it for top locked pace. Locked multiplier keeps behavior steady.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 7600 fits LGA 1151 revision 1 only. Two hundred series boards accept it natively, while 100 series may need a BIOS update. Revision 2 boards never support it.
The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers board matching. B250 and H270 towers pair it with DDR4 for performance offices.
The Core i7-7700 on the same socket adds threads. The low power 7600T is the 35 W alternative for thin cases.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2133/2400 or DDR3L up to 64 GB in two channels is the memory design. Dual channel DDR4-2400 helps office pace and graphics. Two modules are preferred.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes support graphics or NVMe storage. Office builds use integrated displays. Stock 65 W cooling covers sustained loads.
The 75 mm cooler pattern shares coolers with LGA 1155, 1150 and LGA 1200.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket Core i7-7700 adds Hyper-Threading, while Core i7-7700K adds tuning. Both reuse board and DDR4.
Past revision 1 a new board is required. Most owners add SSDs before CPU swaps.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-7600 use?
It uses LGA 1151 revision 1 on 100 and 200 series boards.
How many cores does the i5-7600 have?
Four cores with four threads at 3.5 GHz base with up to 4.1 GHz Turbo.
What graphics are in the i5-7600?
Intel HD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz.
When did the i5-7600 launch?
January 2017 with the Kaby Lake desktop lineup.
Sources and verification
- Comparison of Intel desktop Core processors Feb 2021 (Intel)
- 7th Gen Core desktop spec update with 7600 (Intel)
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