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Intel · Desktop CPU buyback

Sell your Intel i7 CPU in the UK — fixed prices, paid after testing.

Live UK buyback pricing for working Intel Core i7 desktop CPUs from 3rd gen through 14th gen. Up to £87 per chip Grade A. Lock a fixed quote in 30 seconds, post the chip, paid by Faster Payments after the grading report's accepted.

£7–£87
Per Grade A chip
3rd–14th
Generations bought
£30 min
Per batch (mix any components)
INTEL CORE i7 14TH GEN

Live Intel i7 buyback prices

Grade A pricing for working chips with no bent pins, no thermal damage, no missing pieces. Cosmetic flaws drop to Grade B (80–90% of the listed price). Prices are pulled live from our centralized price list — always current.

Generation Example models Grade A
14th gen (Raptor Lake Refresh)i7-14700K, i7-14700, i7-14700F£87
13th gen (Raptor Lake)i7-13700K, i7-13700, i7-13700F£73
12th gen (Alder Lake)i7-12700K, i7-12700, i7-12700F£65
11th gen (Rocket Lake)i7-11700K, i7-11700, i7-11700F£62
10th gen (Comet Lake)i7-10700K, i7-10700, i7-10700F£62
9th gen (Coffee Lake Refresh)i7-9700K, i7-9700, i7-9700F£40
8th gen (Coffee Lake)i7-8700K, i7-8700, i7-8086K£29
7th gen (Kaby Lake)i7-7700K, i7-7700, i7-7700T£16
6th gen (Skylake)i7-6700K, i7-6700£12
4th gen (Haswell)i7-4790K, i7-4770K, i7-4790£7
3rd gen (Ivy Bridge)i7-3770K, i7-3770£7

For exact per-model pricing on the chip in your hand, head to the live quote tool — tap + on your i7, see the locked-in price, and submit when ready.

How we grade Intel i7 chips on receipt

A

Grade A — tested working

Boots cleanly on our test bench, no bent pins, no thermal damage, no missing IHS or capacitors. Pays at the listed price above.

B

Grade B — cosmetic flaws

Boots fine but has minor cosmetic issues — sticker residue, scratches, slight discolouration. Pays 80–90% of Grade A.

C

Grade C — untested

Pulled from a working system but we couldn't bench-test (no compatible board, etc). Pays 60–80% as deposit, balance after later test.

X

Grade X — won't boot

Cracked die, bent pins beyond recovery, burnt or thermally damaged. We don't pay for these — returned at our cost or routed through our WEEE channel, your call.

How to sell your i7 in three steps

1

Build your quote

Use the live quote tool — tap + on your specific model. £30 minimum order; pair with another chip or any other component if a single i7 doesn't reach it.

2

Pack and post

Postal address arrives by email after you lock the quote. Wrap each chip individually (keep pin-grids protected), padded envelope or small box, post via any UK carrier — Royal Mail Tracked is fine.

3

Get paid

We bench-test on receipt and email a per-line grading report (typically 1–2 business days). Once you accept, payment goes out by Faster Payments — UK Faster Payments usually clear in your bank within an hour or two of being sent.

What we don't buy

  • Mobile and embedded i7 chips (BGA-soldered laptop CPUs, NUCs) — desktop LGA i7s only
  • Pre-3rd gen i7s (i7-2xxx and earlier) — limited secondary market; we'll route them through our WEEE channel at no charge if sent in a mixed batch
  • Engineering samples and ES/QS chips — Intel licensing terms make these legally awkward to resell
  • Chips with cracked die or burnt IHS — Grade X, no per-part value
  • Bent-pin units beyond recovery — we'll attempt straightening for free (~70% recovery rate); units we can't recover are graded X

Common questions about selling Intel i7s

Does it matter if my i7 was overclocked?
Not directly — only whether it boots cleanly under our test rig at stock settings. Overclocked chips that pass stock-spec testing pay full Grade A. Overclock-induced thermal damage drops to Grade B or X depending on severity.
K-series vs F-series vs T-series — same price?
Within the same generation, K (unlocked multiplier), F (no integrated graphics), and base versions pay the same. T-series (low-power, 35W) chips pay slightly less due to lower secondary demand.
What about i7 with thermal paste still on it?
Send it as-is. We clean the IHS on receipt at no extra time cost. Don't try to scrape paste off yourself — a scratched IHS counts as a Grade B cosmetic flaw and drops the price.
I have multiple i7s — do I need to list them all?
Yes if you want a per-line locked quote. The quote tool handles unlimited items in one batch. Or WhatsApp +44 7908 749694 with a list and we'll quote within working hours.
Photo ID — really required?
Yes, on first sale only. UK Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 applies to all used IT components. One-time check, kept on file 2 years for repeat sales. More on photo ID →
What about really old i7s (3rd gen, 4th gen)?
Yes, still bought — even an i7-3770K pays £7 Grade A. Pair with anything else to clear the £30 minimum.
Lock your quote in 30 secondsTap + on your specific i7 model in the live quote tool, see the exact price, lock in. Or WhatsApp / email a list if you'd rather we quote it for you.
Build a quote → WhatsApp +44 7908 749694 → Email a list →

Related pages

Selling other Intel Core chips? See the full Intel CPU price list, Intel i9, or Intel i5. Got server-grade Xeon CPUs from the same systems? Server-grade Xeon flow — quoted on receipt. For larger volumes, see the bulk & trade page. New to selling components? How it works →