Intel Core i7-2700K 3.5 GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80623I72700K
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Bottom line: The Intel Core i7-2700K 3.5 GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80623I72700K is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $210.00. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Intel Core i7-2700 Processor 3.5 GHz, 32nm, Integrated Two Channel DDR3 Memory Controller, Hyper-Threading Technology, 8 MB Smart Cache, Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology, LGA-1155 package
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel Core i7-2700K 3.5 GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80623I72700K using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Hyper-Threading Technology
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- 3.5GHz
- Hyper-Threading Technology
- 8 MB Smart Cache
- Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology
Full Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Turbo | Yes |
| Wattage | 95 watts |
| Platform | Windows |
| CPU Model | Core i7 |
| CPU Speed | 2.1 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1155 |
| Model Number | BX80623I72700K |
| Mfr Part Number | BX80623I72700K |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Processor Speed | 2.1 GHz |
| Secondary Cache | 8 MB |
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| Item Part Number | BX80623I72700K |
| Processor Series | Core i7 |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1155 |
| Processor Core Count | 4 |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
Ready to buy?
Intel Core i7-2700K 3.5 GHz LGA 1155 Processor BX80623I72700K is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-25. Price and availability subject to change.
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