Core i7-5775R vs Core i7-7700T

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-5775R

2015

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-7700T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-7700T

2017

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics 630, while Core i7-5775R needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,517 vs 7,598).
❌Launch MSRP is still $303 MSRP, while Core i7-5775R mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i7-5775R

2015

Core i7-7700T

2017

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics 630, while Core i7-5775R needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-7700T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,517 vs 7,598).
❌Launch MSRP is still $303 MSRP, while Core i7-5775R mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-5775R better than Core i7-7700T?

Yes. Core i7-5775R is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.1% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-5775R is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-5775R is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i7-5775R is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $303 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.1% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i7-7700T only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that is mostly used-market pricing on an obsolete 2017 platform. Even with 100.0% better value on paper (24.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a very cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on LGA1151.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-7700T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2015) and 33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-5775R Benchmark Check

Core i7-7700T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-5775R	Core i7-7700T
1080p
low	171 FPS	176 FPS
medium	144 FPS	139 FPS
high	116 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	144 FPS
medium	120 FPS	113 FPS
high	95 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	67 FPS
medium	58 FPS	56 FPS
high	46 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core i7-5775R Open Core i7-7700T

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-5775R	Core i7-7700T
1080p
low	190 FPS	188 FPS
medium	177 FPS	188 FPS
high	165 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	175 FPS	188 FPS
medium	154 FPS	165 FPS
high	141 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	137 FPS	152 FPS
medium	125 FPS	134 FPS
high	104 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	82 FPS

Open Core i7-5775R Open Core i7-7700T

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-5775R	Core i7-7700T
1080p
low	190 FPS	188 FPS
medium	190 FPS	188 FPS
high	190 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	190 FPS	188 FPS
medium	190 FPS	188 FPS
high	190 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	190 FPS	188 FPS
medium	190 FPS	188 FPS
high	190 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	188 FPS

Open Core i7-5775R Open Core i7-7700T

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-5775R	Core i7-7700T
1080p
low	190 FPS	188 FPS
medium	190 FPS	188 FPS
high	190 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	190 FPS	188 FPS
medium	190 FPS	188 FPS
high	190 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	190 FPS	188 FPS
medium	190 FPS	188 FPS
high	190 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	188 FPS

Open Core i7-5775R Open Core i7-7700T

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-5775R and Core i7-7700T

Core i7-5775R

The Core i7-5775R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 May 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,598 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-7700T

The Core i7-7700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,517 points. Launch price was $303.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-5775R and Core i7-7700T share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-5775R versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-7700T — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i7-5775R uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-7700T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5775R scores 7,598 against the Core i7-7700T's 7,517 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-5775R. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-5775R vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-7700T.

Feature	Core i7-5775R	Core i7-7700T
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+14%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	7,598+1%	7,517
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,605
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,066
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,643

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-5775R uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-7700T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-5775R	Core i7-7700T
Socket	BGA1364	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-5775R) / Yes (Core i7-7700T). The Core i7-7700T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-5775R requires a dedicated GPU.