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Intel Core i7 8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4 7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W
Last Updated: February 20, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.3
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Overall performance
277processor, i7, intel, 8700k, i5
+95%
-5%
" ... I updated my computer and this processor has an amazing performance . ... "
" ... Regardless, I do not overclock and therefore this is the ideal CPU without being excessive. ... "
" ... Crazy good chip, wow what a pleasure and man it runs hard right out of the box without OCing. ... Intel has their stuff together with the 8 gens finally. ... "
" ... After saving up a bit of money, I was able to purchase this CPU. ... And overall a really good processor! ... "
" ... This i7 is a huge improvement over i3 8100. ... "
" ... Way better than i7 7700k. ... "
" ... Great processor, working really good so far. ... "
" ... I had an older intell i5 gen 3, and it was bottlenecking my 1080ti so I upgraded to this. ... "
Gaming
122games, cpu, processor, fps, cpu for gaming
+99%
" ... I'm seeing more in game details. ... "
" ... Did some gaming in WoW so far. ... "
" ... Amazing for gaming and almost anything else. ... "
" ... But, then again, this is pretty much a hardcore gaming chip. ... "
" ... I'm not a gamer so i don't need anything fancy, great CPU for basic computing, internet. ... "
" ... I used this to build a mini itx gaming rig. ... But that being said, it runs all the games I currently have 10 times better than the old xeon I had in my last rig. ... "
" ... Powerful, more than enough for gaming! ... "
" ... In case anyone seeing this doesn’t know, it’s better to have a lower core count higher frequency processer like this for gaming as opposed to a more expensive 10 core processer. ... "
Cooling
38cooler, liquid, cpu, air cooler, water cooling
+100%
" ... The I7 8700 is able to officially turbo to 4.3 GHz on all 6 cores and with sufficient cooling can do that all day long. ... "
" ... But all and all it runs great never overclocked it, cuz I don’t use water cooling and it already gets really hot. ... "
" ... Cooling is by a Corsair H105 AIO solution. ... "
" ... High Temperature, needed Good performance Cooler ... "
" ... It runs fast and it's pretty cool in stock form. ... "
" ... There is also the fact you will probably have to invest in a fairly good cooler which adds to the cost to the item - in my case I spent 150 dollars for the x62 raising the cost from 370 to 520 USD. ... "
" ... or better yet if your comfortable (which i am not) liquid cooling ... "
" ... Runs nice and cool with a basic air cooler. ... "
Ease of Use
27easy, simple, oc, 5, though
+96%
-4%
" ... Very easy to install, but you need some type of cooler. ... "
" ... The competition is now close between the two but features such as incredibly easy overclocking, easy to use chipset, and Intel Optane, I'm very glad to purchase one of the once overpriced Intel Processors ... "
" ... I can multi task with a breeze! ... "
" ... easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy overclock to 5.0. ... "
" ... plain and simple . ... "
" ... very powerful and easy to OC to 5.0Ghz. ... "
" ... Easy oc to plus 5 as well ... "
Product Reliability
27working, months, cpu, quit, fail
+81%
-19%
" ... As happy as I can possibly be,the Amazon chip was the one from the better batch L805D729.Translation year 2018 week number 5 of 2018 that makes it the first week of February batch D grade from the 729th posistion of the waffer ... "
" ... No fuss, no mess, no problems. ... "
" ... Hope it last for years to come. ... "
" ... Working great so far. ... "
" ... I've been using it for 7 months without issue. ... "
" ... Had an i5 for 6 years. ... "
" ... It runs like that all day, everyday with no issues. ... "
" ... working well so far. ... "
Price
26worth, money, cpu, performance, market
+92%
-8%
" ... This cpu is awesome worth the price. ... "
" ... You want the best, you know you have to pay the price ... "
" ... I paid good money for a new product, not some used/refurbished bullshit. ... "
" ... And since this is priced for more saving with performance, its the better choice. ... "
" ... But prices rises with the time. ... "
" ... For under 200 bucks . ... "
" ... (I paid $419 which I think is reasonable). ... Just be patient and diligent and you can snag one for a reasonable price. ... "
" ... Worth the money ... "
Memory
23ddr4, memory, 16gb, z370, motherboard
+87%
-13%
" ... G.Skill DDR4-3600Mhz 16GB Memory Module ... "
" ... You can actually shore the difference up between the 8700k and this 8086k by using 3200mhz CL14 memory. ... "
" ... 2 of Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD - CT500MX500SSD1(Z) (Man this is fast, Win10 boots in about 5/6 secs. ... Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA M.2 Type 2280SS Internal SSD - CT500MX500SSD4 ... "
" ... Wd black 256gb m2 ssd ... 5tb HDD Storage ... "
" ... Good fast CPU was able to overclock it to 5K easily with a few seconds, and support my 3466 MHz for my RAM ... "
" ... Works like a charm if one has the correct memory for the motherboard one is using! ... "
" ... - Ram: G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) F4-3200C16D ... "
" ... a better graphics card or more ram ... "
Setup
20install, easy, installation, fairly, speed
+100%
" ... I would chose this over any processor.it was not hard to install it connected very well and i am very pleased over all with this product. ... "
" ... easy to install. ... "
" ... Fairly easy to install, and worked immediately, no fuss no muss, the way I like it! ... "
" ... Very easy to install, but you need some type of cooler. ... "
" ... Pretty easy to install the chip itself, but it doesn't come with a stock cooler, so you'll need to buy one of your own. ... "
" ... Easier to install then people on some youtube channels would make you believe. ... "
" ... Installation was straight forward and fairly easy. ... "
" ... Very easy to install and I see difference when compared to my old i5. ... "
Marketplace
19described, shipping, seller, sad, replacement
+89%
-11%
" ... thanks for this ... "
" ... Along with that, amazon delivered two days quicker than estimated date. ... "
" ... I've been told this is the best you can buy for the money in 2018-2019 . ... "
" ... Will update review when replacement is received from Amazon. ... "
" ... Fast customer and shipping service. ... "
" ... Exactly as described will order from seller again ... "
" ... Received as ordered and on time. ... "
" ... I got this when it was on sale from Amazon for 370 USD on Black Friday but the price as of this moment is 400 USD which is a lot more than the MSRP. ... "
Software Platform
14use, unlocked, overclock, os, operating
+79%
-21%
" ... I use 20 tabs in chrome with intensive web apps. ... "
" ... I brouse the web. ... "
" ... Yes, you can use it just fine in those applications. ... "
" ... I didn't bother to get the unlocked version of this CPU because I don't overclock and I am still so impressed with this CPU. ... "
" ... Another important thing, I can finally watch things on my 2nd monitor (netflix, cabletv, etc.) ... "
" ... I use one Samsung Evo SSD for my OS, everything else on WD Black drives (games too). ... Enable XMP and redid my overclock (system booted into bios in safe mode, undoing and deleting my overclock profiles.) ... "
" ... Programs open instantly. ... "
" ... Honestly, it is overkill for my use -- basic Internet searches, media server, some programming and desktop software. ... "
Delivery
14time, received, arrived, empty, delivered
+79%
-21%
" ... Second package arrived just fine. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... I'm happy about the delivery time being almost a week early as I shipped international. ... "
" ... Everything is good except that the box was opened, looks like it was in use ... "
" ... Along with that, amazon delivered two days quicker than estimated date. ... "
" ... Received as ordered and on time. ... "
" ... Prompt and accurate delivery. ... "
" ... But, I received a box of 5. ... "
Build Quality
14intel, cpu, using, ihs, ek
+64%
-36%
" ... Best choice I have ever made for my new build. ... "
" ... Using on my first build . ... "
" ... It came with the nice little cover within. ... "
" ... It feels lightning fast but admittedly I haven't really thrown anything serious at it yet. ... "
" ... -Just about the fastest single threaded performance you can get. ... "
" ... I delidded it and put on some Arctic Silver. ... I am waiting on an EK monoblock and liquid metal before I push it further but so far it's a beast. ... "
" ... very good but some glue in the intel packaging(the box itself) melted ... "
" ... Typical Intel fit and finish that fits in like a glove and in a way that makes it easy to insert to the motherboard. ... "
Device Compatibility
13pc, building, step, connected, build
+85%
-15%
" ... Especially in a small form factor PC. ... "
" ... I'm not an overclocker, so I didn't get the K version, but the 8700 is a great device. ... "
" ... PC operating super well! ... "
" ... Just got an email from the computer company thats building my computer. ... "
" ... Worked great in setting up my computer. ... "
" ... If your building a pc, just get this, you wont regret it, Loving the boost feature. ... "
" ... Anyway, after i got everything up and connected with double and triple checking connections . ... After I got all of it connected again . ... "
" ... 8700 going in the stream PC but worth the upgrade ... "
Resolution
91080p, 1080, well, videos, streaming
+100%
" ... Rendering 1080p 30 Minute Video: ... "
" ... I'm able to game at 4K while transcoding videos for streaming. ... "
" ... I play games like battlefield V and GTA while live streaming at 60fps 1080p. ... "
" ... For 1080p@60Hz gaming with a GTX1060 of course there is almost no difference in game performance, but I plan on keeping this one for a while. ... "
" ... ASUS MX239H 23-Inch, Full HD 1920x1080 IPS, Audio by Bang & Olufsen ICEpower HDMI VGA Frameless Monitor (Really nice monitor for the price though those heavy gamers will want something far superior. ... "
" ... I have two HEDT computer builds, one is the 5930 K with 1080 SLI and now an 8700 K with two 1080 TI’s. ... "
" ... ran every game i threw at it very well at 1080 1440 and 4k. ... "
" ... the built in GPU is good enough to stream HD TV in full screen, my old PC would glitch trying to do that. ... "
Apps
7tabs, programs, apps, windows, screen
+100%
" ... Honestly, it is overkill for my use -- basic Internet searches, media server, some programming and desktop software. ... "
" ... Yes, you can use it just fine in those applications. ... "
" ... Programs open instantly. ... "
" ... -Able to run 3 dfifferent files on around 4GB each being compressed into a ZIP file at the same time. ... "
" ... Blazes through premiere for my content creation and Photoshop editing. ... "
" ... Easily overclocked mine to 4.9GHz using Gigabyte's Auto-Tune (via EasyTune app) feature on all 6 cores. ... "
" ... I use 20 tabs in chrome with intensive web apps. ... "
Network
7stable, 1, run, hit, ghz
+86%
-14%
" ... But it now holds a stable 5GHz. ... "
" ... The CPU can easily sustain 5Ghz. ... "
" ... Does run warm when I push it to 5Ghz. ... "
" ... Next week I'm going to see how well it does going over 5GHz. ... "
" ... I have mine stable at 5.3 GHz! ... "
" ... 5Ghz out of the box is insane! ... "
For Running
6runs, still, never, issues, everything
+100%
" ... I’ve had my 8700k running at 5.1GHz for <20 days away from being one full year, vCore at 1.38v. ... and everything’s back to running flawlessly. ... "
" ... I NEVER had problems with running programs with it. ... "
" ... Every thing running well so far ... "
" ... It runs like that all day, everyday with no issues. ... "
" ... Runs smoothtly and never had an issue. ... "
" ... Runs nice and cool. ... "
Refresh Rate
6rate, pubg, gaming, 1080p, went
+100%
" ... Crazy strong in single core for the FPS games for high refresh rate gaming. ... "
" ... It improved my FPS and I can’t believe how smooth it was. ... "
" ... Roughly 10-20 FPS gains in BF1 and PUBG. ... It seems to help keep the minimum FPS at a higher and more stable level, especially in PUBG. ... "
" ... before 40-70 fps ... "
" ... For 1080p@60Hz gaming with a GTX1060 of course there is almost no difference in game performance, but I plan on keeping this one for a while. ... "
" ... My GPU went from 55 to 60% usage in Planetside 2 to 99% and my average frame rate at 1080p went from 90-100 FPS to 130-140 FPS. ... "
Product As Described
5exactly
+100%
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Item as described ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
Returns
4replacement, amazon, want, sad, quite
+25%
-75%
" ... And it has passed the returning date so i couldn't return it. ... "
" ... Quite sad considering this is the first time I've ever had to return an Amazon product. ... "
Water Resistance
4cooler
+100%
" ... Whether you go air or water. ... "
" ... Best bet is to use a water cooler on this to make it last or overclock. ... "
" ... Did my initial tests on water running 5.2ghz without any effort. ... "
" ... I had to buy a bigger water cooler radiator for it. ... "
Fit
4processor, metal, liquid, i7, enough
+50%
-50%
" ... Your stock is falling and now I know why. ... "
" ... Sure enough when comparing the processors the indents are off enough that i7 won’t fit in the processor slot on the board! ... "
Design
4motherboard, like, intel, delidded
+75%
-25%
" ... I delidded it and put on some Arctic Silver. ... "
" ... Using on my first build . ... "
" ... Typical Intel fit and finish that fits in like a glove and in a way that makes it easy to insert to the motherboard. ... "
Sound Quality
3speakers, sounds, good, like, enough
+67%
-33%
" ... - Speakers: Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia Speakers ... "
" ... Built in Audio is good enough for You Tube and regular use, but I personally find its not so good for Netflix, look at some decent speakers based on your needs). ... The headset sounds good). ... "
Clock
3+100%
" ... No issues running at the stock clock. ... "
" ... -Over-clocks fairly well w/o deliding. ... "
" ... Really woke up iracing for me. ... "
Video Playback
3videos, streaming, game, 4k, 1080p
+100%
" ... Rendering 1080p 30 Minute Video: ... "
" ... I'm able to game at 4K while transcoding videos for streaming. ... "
" ... the built in GPU is good enough to stream HD TV in full screen, my old PC would glitch trying to do that. ... "
Heating
3hot, heating, heat, also
+100%
" ... Very nice, little hot. ... "
" ... No heating issues even using the provided stock cooler. ... "
" ... -Non-soldered integrated heat-sink . ... "
Features
3high
+67%
-33%
" ... all overclocking done with the motherboard auto feature. ... "
" ... Just decided to go with the unlocked model for future options. ... "
Food Items
3+100%
" ... If it can handle that others a piece of cake. ... "
" ... This thing cooks. ... "
" ... This is an OVEN!!! ... "
Comfort
3hands, comfortable, best, processor, hoping
+100%
" ... Like how comfortable I am that it's not going to fry or what lol. ... "
" ... The best processor on the market hands down. ... "
" ... Hands down the best CPU I've worked with so far. ... "
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