Core i7-7700HQ vs Core i3-8350K

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-7700HQ is positioned at rank 493 and the Core i3-8350K is on rank 629, so the Core i7-7700HQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7700HQ

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

100%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

97%

#481

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

640%

#482

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

630%

#483

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

579%

#484

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

576%

#485

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

571%

#487

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

551%

#488

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

528%

#489

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

528%

#490

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

513%

#493

Core i7-7700HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8350K

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11278%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10656%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7737%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2331%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1846%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1615%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

925%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

913%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

831%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

831%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

822%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

800%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

789%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

785%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

778%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

100%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

100%

#387

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#629

Core i3-8350K

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#630

Core i3-6320

MSRP: $160|Avg: $35

100%

#632

Pentium G3258

MSRP: $75|Avg: $72

100%

#634

Celeron G555

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#635

Celeron G530

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

99%

#636

Core i3-7350K

MSRP: $179|Avg: $45

99%

#637

FX-4130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#638

Athlon II X2 280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#639

FX-8300

MSRP: $197|Avg: $50

98%

#640

Celeron G540T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#641

Core i5-6600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $90

98%

#642

Core i5-4460

MSRP: $182|Avg: $40

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-8350K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-7700HQ in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-7700HQ	Core i3-8350K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-7700HQ	Core i3-8350K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

Performance Check

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 i7-7700HQ Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7700HQ and Core i3-8350K

Core i7-7700HQ

The Core i7-7700HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 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: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,880 points. Launch price was $378.

Core i3-8350K

The Core i3-8350K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 91 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,911 points. Launch price was $168.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-7700HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i3-8350K's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-7700HQ versus 4 GHz on the Core i3-8350K — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-8350K (base: 2.8 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i7-7700HQ uses the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-8350K uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7700HQ scores 6,880 against the Core i3-8350K's 6,911 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-8350K. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-7700HQ vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-8350K.

Feature	Core i7-7700HQ	Core i3-8350K
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	4 GHz+43%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake-H (2017)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	6,880	6,911

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-7700HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8350K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-7700HQ	Core i3-8350K
Socket	BGA1440	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-7700HQ) / not specified (Core i3-8350K). The Core i7-7700HQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Core i3-8350K requires a dedicated GPU.