Intel's Core i7 processors since the i7 2600K have had plenty of headroom in unlocked form, typically reaching overclock speeds between 4.5–5.1GHz when properly cooled.

If you're asking whether or not you can overclock your Intel CPU, the technical answer is yes, as long as it's a K-series CPU, like the Core i7-13700K, and is combined with a Z-series motherboard.

This guide was written with Intel's more recent processors in mind, particularly the "K" series processors designed for overclocking. They'll have a K in their model name (e.g. i7-4770K).

A new vulnerability, called Plundervolt, affects most modern Intel CPUs by allowing attacks via slight undervolting of the CPU's core voltage. We've updated the story with new input from Intel.

CPU overclocking is one of those topics that tends to incite passionate sentiments, bringing out the pitchforks. Many users ...

Modern processors “overclock” themselves. Intel and AMD spec their CPUs to operate within a range of clock speeds, from the base clock to the boost clock.

How to overclock your CPU in Windows with Intel XTU. Go to Intel’s official website, download and install the Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) software. Open the application from the Start menu; ...

Intel XTU is an application that allows you to manage your computer’s performance. If it is overheating, you can undervolt the CPU; if you think performance is an issue, you can overclock it.