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This is a review of an Intel Core i7 CPU that is compatible with any motherboard that supports a Land Grid Array (LGA) of 1151. This Intel Core i7 CPU is also a Kaby Lake version. This CPU is to be used for a faster gaming PC. This is an up to date model and it can be used for gaming purposes. While you could use this for lower end use like for home use, it is not the purpose that it is being reviewed for.
The Intel Core i7 CPU is manufactured by Intel. Intel is an American multinational corporation and technology company which focuses on the development of CPUs (central processing unit), also known as the brain of the computer. They are headquartered in Santa Clara, California. They started up there corporation on July 18, 1968. They are widely considered a top two CPU manufacturer. (Intel Wikipedia)
Specifications:
- CPU Clock Speed: 4.2 GHz
- Max Memory: 2400 (DDR4)
- Cache:
- L1- 4 x 32KB (Instruction), 4 x 32KB (Data)
- L2- 4×256 KB
- L3- 8 MB
- Socket type: LGA 1151
- Number of Cores: Quad-Core
- Number of Threads: 8
- CPU Rating from Passmark: 12102
With these specifications it worked really good and really fast for my ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K6 gaming motherboard. When I found those specifications fit my motherboard I matched it with passmark to make sure it had a good rating and it does of over twelve thousand. It was also only $289.99 on newegg.
Note: This review is for a classroom project.
References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel
https://www.play-asia.com/asrock-fatal1ty-z170-gaming-k6/13/709289
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117726
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i7-7700K+%40+4.20GHz&id=2874]]>