Welcome Community, to the Official Intel 7000 Series (Kaby Lake) MegaThread!
This thread serves as the primary discussion thread for ALL Kaby Lake information and resources. It contains a list of the latest Kaby Lake reviews and a list of all compatible motherboards! While discussing, please remember to stay within the guidelines set by Tom's Hardware and above all, DO NOT start a flame war.
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What Is Kaby Lake?
Kaby Lake is the 2nd Optimization of the Skylake architecture when debuted in 2015. Just like Skylake, Kaby Lake is built on the 14nm process, but has been refined and optimized even more by improving the transistor fins and gate pitch. Intel calls this their 14nm+ process. This allows Kaby Lake processors to run at up to 400mhz faster clock speeds than their Skylake brethren.
Intel has also introduced new 200 series chipset motherboards with a few extra features over older 100 series motherboards, including support for Optane and support for native 4k streaming. Connectivity has also gone up, the Z270 chipset now has a maximum total of 24 PCI-E 3.0 lanes and 30 HSIO inputs vs Z170's 20 PCI-E 3.0 lanes and 26 HSIO inputs.
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Intel Core i7-7700K
Flagship of the Kaby Lake lineup, and has the highest stock frequency of any Intel chip.
Cores/Threads = 4/8
Operating Frequency = 4.2Ghz (4.5Ghz Turbo)
L2 Cache = 4x 256KB
L3 Cache = 8MB
TDP = 91W
IGPU = HD 630 Graphics
Reviews:
AnandTech: http://www.anandtech.com/show/10968/the-intel-core-i7-7700k-91w-review-the-new-stock-performance-champion
Tom's Hardware (OC Review) http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-kaby-lake-core-i7-7700k-overclocking-performance-review,4836.html
Tom's Hardware (Main Review) http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-kaby-lake-core-i7-7700k-i7-7700-i5-7600k-i5-7600,4870.html
PC Perspective: https://www.pcper.com/reviews/Processors/Intel-Core-i7-7700K-Review-Kaby-Lake-and-14nm/
Legit Reviews: http://www.legitreviews.com/intel-core-i7-7700k-processor-review_189491
Extreme Tech: https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/241950-intels-core-i7-7700k-reviewed-kaby-lake-debuts-desktop
Hexus: http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/cpu/99820-intel-core-i7-7700k-14nm-kaby-lake/
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Core i5-7600K
Cores/Threads = 4/4
Operating Frequency = 3.8Ghz (4.2Ghz Turbo)
L2 Cache = 4x 256KB
L3 Cache = 6MB
TDP = 91W
IGPU = HD 630 Graphics
Reviews:
AnandTech: http://www.anandtech.com/show/10969/the-intel-core-i57600k-91w-review-the-more-amenable-mainstream-performer
Tom's Hardware: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-kaby-lake-core-i7-7700k-i7-7700-i5-7600k-i5-7600,4870.html
Guru 3D: http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/core-i5-7600k-processor-review-desktop-kaby-lake,1.html
EuroGamer: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2017-intel-core-i5-7600k-review
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Core i3-7350K
Worlds first i3 with an unlocked multiplier. Reports say that this chip can easily reach the 5Ghz range.
Cores/Threads = 2/4
Operating Frequency = 4.2Ghz
L2 Cache = 2x 256KB
L3 Cache = 4MB
TDP = 60W
IGPU = HD 630 Graphics
Reviews:
Wccftech: http://wccftech.com/intel-core-i3-7350k-cpu-review/
bit-tech: http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2017/01/09/intel-core-i3-7350k-review/1
Legit Reviews: http://www.legitreviews.com/intel-core-i3-7350k-processor-review_190299
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Pentium G4560
Worlds first Pentium with HyperThreading. Can compete directly with Core i3-6100 and i5-2500K.
Cores/Threads = 2/4
Operating Frequency = 3.5Ghz
L3 Cache = 3MB
TDP = 54W
IGPU = HD 610 Graphics
Reviews:
wccftech: http://wccftech.com/intel-pentium-g4560-ultimate-budget-cpu-65-usd/
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Motherboards:
Z270:
ASUS:
Prime Series:
PRIME-Z270-A
PRIME-Z270-AR
PRIME-Z270-K
PRIME-Z270-P
PRIME-Z270M-PLUS
ROG:
ROG Maximus IX Formula
ROG Maximus IX Hero
ROG Maximus IX Apex
ROG Maximus IX Code
ROG STRIX Z270F Gaming
ROG STRIX Z270E Gaming
ROG STRIX Z270H Gaming
ROG STRIX Z270G Gaming
ROG STRIX Z270I Gaming
TUF:
Z270 Mark 1
Z270 Mark 2
AsRock:
Extreme:
Z270 SuperCarrier
Z270 Extreme4
Z270M Extreme 4
Z270 Killer SLI
Z270 Killer SLI/ac
Taichi:
Z270 Taichi
Fatal1ty Gaming
Fatal1ty Z270 Professional Gaming i7
Fatal1ty Z270 Gaming K6
Fatal1ty Z270 Gaming K4
Fatal1ty Z270 Gaming-ITX/ac
PRO:
Z270 Pro4
Z270M Pro4
EVGA:
Z270 Classified K
Z270 FTW K
Z270 Stinger
Gigabyte:
Ultra Durable:
GA-Z270X-UD5
GA-Z270X-UD3
GA-Z270-HD3P
GA-Z270-HD3
GA-Z270P-D3
GA-Z270M-D3H
GA-Z270XP-SLI
GA-Z270N-WIFI
Gaming Series:
GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming
GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5
GA-Z270-Gaming K3
AORUS Gaming Series:
GA-Z270X-Gaming 9
GA-Z270X-Gaming 8
GA-Z270X-Gaming 7
GA-Z270X-Gaming K7
GA-Z270X-Gaming 5
GA-Z270X-Gaming K5
MSI:
PRO Series:
Z270 SLI PLUS
Z270 SLI
Z270-A PRO
Z270 PC MATE
Arsenal Gaming:
Z270 TOMAHAWK
Z270M MORTAR
Performance Gaming:
Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON
Z270 KRAIT GAMING
Z270 GAMING PRO
Z270I GAMING PRO CARBON AC
Enthusiast Gaming:
Z270 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM
Z270 GAMING M7
Z270 GAMING M5
Z270 GAMING M3
SuperMicro:
C7Z270-PG
C7Z270-CG
C7Z270-CG-L
Biostar:
Z270GT9
Z270GT8
Z270GT6
Z270GT4
Prime Series:
PRIME-Z270-A
PRIME-Z270-AR
PRIME-Z270-K
PRIME-Z270-P
PRIME-Z270M-PLUS
ROG:
ROG Maximus IX Formula
ROG Maximus IX Hero
ROG Maximus IX Apex
ROG Maximus IX Code
ROG STRIX Z270F Gaming
ROG STRIX Z270E Gaming
ROG STRIX Z270H Gaming
ROG STRIX Z270G Gaming
ROG STRIX Z270I Gaming
TUF:
Z270 Mark 1
Z270 Mark 2
AsRock:
Extreme:
Z270 SuperCarrier
Z270 Extreme4
Z270M Extreme 4
Z270 Killer SLI
Z270 Killer SLI/ac
Taichi:
Z270 Taichi
Fatal1ty Gaming
Fatal1ty Z270 Professional Gaming i7
Fatal1ty Z270 Gaming K6
Fatal1ty Z270 Gaming K4
Fatal1ty Z270 Gaming-ITX/ac
PRO:
Z270 Pro4
Z270M Pro4
EVGA:
Z270 Classified K
Z270 FTW K
Z270 Stinger
Gigabyte:
Ultra Durable:
GA-Z270X-UD5
GA-Z270X-UD3
GA-Z270-HD3P
GA-Z270-HD3
GA-Z270P-D3
GA-Z270M-D3H
GA-Z270XP-SLI
GA-Z270N-WIFI
Gaming Series:
GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming
GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5
GA-Z270-Gaming K3
AORUS Gaming Series:
GA-Z270X-Gaming 9
GA-Z270X-Gaming 8
GA-Z270X-Gaming 7
GA-Z270X-Gaming K7
GA-Z270X-Gaming 5
GA-Z270X-Gaming K5
MSI:
PRO Series:
Z270 SLI PLUS
Z270 SLI
Z270-A PRO
Z270 PC MATE
Arsenal Gaming:
Z270 TOMAHAWK
Z270M MORTAR
Performance Gaming:
Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON
Z270 KRAIT GAMING
Z270 GAMING PRO
Z270I GAMING PRO CARBON AC
Enthusiast Gaming:
Z270 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM
Z270 GAMING M7
Z270 GAMING M5
Z270 GAMING M3
SuperMicro:
C7Z270-PG
C7Z270-CG
C7Z270-CG-L
Biostar:
Z270GT9
Z270GT8
Z270GT6
Z270GT4
Asus:
Prime Series:
PRIME-H270-PRO
PRIME-H270-PLUS/CSM
PRIME-H270M-PLUS/CSM
ROG:
ROG STRIX H270F GAMING
AsRock:
Fatal1ty Gaming:
Fatal1ty H270 Performance
Fatal1ty H270M Performance
PRO:
H270 Pro4
H270M Pro4
N/A:
H270M-ITX/ac
Gigabyte:
Ultra Durable Series:
GA-H270-HD3
GA-H270M-DS3H
GA-H270M-D3H
GA-H270N-WIFI
Gaming Series:
GA-H270-Gaming 3
MSI:
PRO Series:
H270 PC MATE
Arsenal Gaming:
H270 TOMAHAWK ARTIC
H270M MORTAR ARTIC
H270M BAZOOKA
Performance Gaming:
H270 GAMING PRO CARBON
H270I GAMING PRO AC
Enthusiast Gaming:
H270 GAMING M3
SuperMicro:
C7H270-CG-ML
Prime Series:
PRIME-H270-PRO
PRIME-H270-PLUS/CSM
PRIME-H270M-PLUS/CSM
ROG:
ROG STRIX H270F GAMING
AsRock:
Fatal1ty Gaming:
Fatal1ty H270 Performance
Fatal1ty H270M Performance
PRO:
H270 Pro4
H270M Pro4
N/A:
H270M-ITX/ac
Gigabyte:
Ultra Durable Series:
GA-H270-HD3
GA-H270M-DS3H
GA-H270M-D3H
GA-H270N-WIFI
Gaming Series:
GA-H270-Gaming 3
MSI:
PRO Series:
H270 PC MATE
Arsenal Gaming:
H270 TOMAHAWK ARTIC
H270M MORTAR ARTIC
H270M BAZOOKA
Performance Gaming:
H270 GAMING PRO CARBON
H270I GAMING PRO AC
Enthusiast Gaming:
H270 GAMING M3
SuperMicro:
C7H270-CG-ML
Asus:
Prime Series:
PRIME B250-PLUS
PRIME B250M-PLUS
PRIME B250M-A
PRIME B250M-K
PRIME B250M-C/CSM
ROG:
ROG STRIX B250F GAMING
AsRock:
Fatal1ty Gaming:
Fatal1ty B250 Gaming K4
Fatal1ty B250M Performance
PRO:
B250 Pro4
B250M Pro4
Gigabyte:
Ultra Durable:
GA-B250-HD3
GA-B250M-D3H
GA-B250M-DS3H
GA-B250M-HD3
Gaming Series:
GA-Gaming B8
MSI:
PRO Series:
B250M PRO-VDH
B250M PRO-VD
B250 PC MATE
Arsenal GAMING:
B250M MORTAR
Performance GAMING:
B250 GAMING PRO CARBON
B250 KRAIT GAMING
B250M GAMING PRO
B250I GAMING PRO AC
Enthusiast GAMING:
B250 GAMING M3
Biostar:
HI-FI:
Hi-Fi B250S1
PRO:
TB250-BTC
RACING:
B250GT5
B250GT3
B250ET2
SuperMicro:
C7B250-CB-ML
Prime Series:
PRIME B250-PLUS
PRIME B250M-PLUS
PRIME B250M-A
PRIME B250M-K
PRIME B250M-C/CSM
ROG:
ROG STRIX B250F GAMING
AsRock:
Fatal1ty Gaming:
Fatal1ty B250 Gaming K4
Fatal1ty B250M Performance
PRO:
B250 Pro4
B250M Pro4
Gigabyte:
Ultra Durable:
GA-B250-HD3
GA-B250M-D3H
GA-B250M-DS3H
GA-B250M-HD3
Gaming Series:
GA-Gaming B8
MSI:
PRO Series:
B250M PRO-VDH
B250M PRO-VD
B250 PC MATE
Arsenal GAMING:
B250M MORTAR
Performance GAMING:
B250 GAMING PRO CARBON
B250 KRAIT GAMING
B250M GAMING PRO
B250I GAMING PRO AC
Enthusiast GAMING:
B250 GAMING M3
Biostar:
HI-FI:
Hi-Fi B250S1
PRO:
TB250-BTC
RACING:
B250GT5
B250GT3
B250ET2
SuperMicro:
C7B250-CB-ML