Intel Core i5-7500 4 Cores 4 Threads 3.8GHz H4 (LGA 1151) BX80677I57500 CPU

Enterprise Desktop/Edge Compute Processor Platform with Kaby Lake Efficiency using the Intel Core i5-7500

The Intel Core i5-7500 (SKU BX80677I57500) is a 7th Gen Kaby Lake LGA1151 processor designed for predictable general-purpose compute in office desktops, edge nodes, and light workstation endpoints. With 4 cores and a 65W thermal profile, the Intel Core i5-7500 supports stable performance per socket where simplicity, low operational overhead, and long platform service life are primary design constraints.

As a single-socket CPU, the Intel Core i5-7500 integrates a DDR4-2400 memory controller for up to 64GB capacity, targeting balanced throughput for productivity, endpoint analytics, and small virtualization labs. Expansion is delivered through PCIe 3.0 with up to 16 CPU lanes, enabling a controlled mix of NICs, storage HBAs, or modest accelerators. Storage architecture is platform-dependent, but the CPU’s I/O characteristics fit well with SATA or NVMe boot and tiered local storage. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 supports up to 3 displays, reducing reliance on discrete GPUs for management consoles and iGPU-based deployments.

Why Choose the Intel Core i5-7500?

The Intel Core i5-7500 offers an efficient density-to-performance ratio for standardized endpoint fleets and compact edge systems, while maintaining enterprise-relevant features such as AES-NI, VT-x, and VT-d. It is well suited to scalable rollouts where consistent configuration, controlled power draw, and straightforward platform validation are more valuable than high core counts.

Intel engineering emphasizes platform compatibility, predictable lifecycle behavior, and security capabilities aligned to modern managed environments. With technologies including TXT, Boot Guard, SGX, and Execute Disable Bit, the Intel Core i5-7500 supports secure baseline configurations for business-critical desktop and edge deployments.

Key Applications:

• Corporate desktop fleets and VDI clients
• Edge gateways and branch office appliances
• Small virtualization labs (VT-x/VT-d)
• Digital signage and multi-display terminals
• Light workstation productivity

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from Bulk Order Discount for standardized deployments of the Intel Core i5-7500 across larger endpoint or edge rollouts, and you can request Non-Binding Offers tailored to your platform and volume requirements.