Intel Core i5-7600T socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Core i5-7600T uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 1 boards with 100 and 200 series chipsets. It is a quad core chip at 35 W with boost to 3.7 GHz.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 1)
- Launched
- January 2017
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Kaby Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.8 / 3.7 GHz
Intel Core i5-7600T specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Kaby Lake on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 2.8 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz Turbo |
| Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 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 1100 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Core i5-7600T 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 i5-7600T is
The Core i5-7600T is a four core, four thread desktop processor from Kaby Lake. It launched in January 2017 with a 2.8 GHz base and up to 3.7 GHz Turbo at 35 W. The fastest low power i5 in the set covers quiet offices where four cores need high burst without high heat.
Six megabytes of Smart Cache support multitasking with creation tools. The 2.8 GHz base sustains office loads well, while 3.7 GHz burst gives strong single thread peaks. Thirty five watts fit thin towers that cannot cool 65 W parts.
HD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz drives office monitors with 4K output. Hardware decode keeps playback smooth. Four cores cover multitasking without Hyper-Threading.
On 14 nm the 7600T tops 35 W i5 parts above the 7500T. Makers pick it for premium small form factor offices. Locked multiplier keeps behavior steady.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 7600T 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 revision matching. Thin boards with 35 W limits pair it with DDR4 for quiet performance.
The Core i5-7600 is the 65 W version with higher base where cooling allows it. The Core i5-7500T is the lower clock sibling at the same power.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2133/2400 or DDR3L up to 64 GB in two channels is the support. Dual channel DDR4-2400 helps graphics and office pace. Two modules are preferred.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes wire graphics or NVMe storage. Office towers use integrated displays for two monitors. Low profile coolers handle 35 W easily.
The 75 mm pattern shares coolers with LGA 1155, 1150 and LGA 1200.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket Core i7-7700T adds threads at the same 35 W, while Core i5-7600 adds clocks at 65 W. Both reuse board and memory.
Past revision 1 a new board is required. Storage upgrades help most owners first.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-7600T use?
It uses LGA 1151 revision 1 on 100 and 200 series boards.
How many cores does the i5-7600T have?
Four cores with four threads at 2.8 GHz base with up to 3.7 GHz Turbo.
What graphics are in the i5-7600T?
Intel HD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz.
When did the i5-7600T launch?
January 2017 with the Kaby Lake desktop lineup.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i5-7600T specifications (Intel)
- 7th Gen Core desktop spec update with 7600T graphics (Intel)
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