Intel Core i7 7700K vs MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
Intel Core i7 7700K 4-core LGA 1151
Intel
63 Overall Score
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MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
MICRO CENTER
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 7700K 4-core LGA 1151
87 out of 100 high confidence 34 reviews
The Intel Core i7-7700K is overwhelmingly praised for its speed, gaming performance, and value, especially for budget builds. Users report excellent overclocking potential and smooth 60fps gaming at 1080p, though many note it runs hot and requires a good aftermarket cooler. A few minor complaints include the lack of an included cooler and compatibility issues with older motherboards and Windows 7.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great value for budget builds
- Strong overclocking potential
- Fast and responsive
- Good upgrade from older CPUs
Cons
- No cooler included
- Runs hot under load
- Compatibility issues with old motherboards
- Windows 7 not fully supported
- Expensive for some
Gaming performance 6
Value for money 5
Overclocking 5
Cooling requirements 6
Compatibility 5
Seller service 4
MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i7 7700K | MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i7 | — |
| Model | 7700K | — |
| Codename | Kaby Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | — |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4★ | — |
| P-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 8★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 64★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 | — |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16★ | — |
| TDP | 91★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 7700K 4-core LGA 1151
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong single thread (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (68th percentile)
MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong multi thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong efficiency (66th percentile)
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF
Scores 66 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 2 of 26 specs.