Intel Core i5-7500
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.4 - 3.8 GHz
Socket: LGA1151
TDP: 65W
Price: $73.80 from Newegg

Intel Core i5-7500
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.4 - 3.8 GHz
Socket
LGA1151
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$73.80
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Overview
The Intel Core i5-7500 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the LGA1151 socket with a 65W TDP — about 16.3W per core. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Clocks run from 3.4GHz base to 3.8GHz boost.
6MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Expect to pay around $73.80, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Kaby Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 |



