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Could be a good upgrade for gaming if you have the budget.

Could be a good upgrade for gaming if you have the budget.

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TuPren
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11-16-2020, 08:27 PM
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Current setup uses an Intel Core i7-8700K with RTX 2080 and 16 GB RAM. You run high-end games at 1440p and target around 100 FPS. Considering an upgrade to i7-10700K—would it noticeably improve performance?
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TuPren
11-16-2020, 08:27 PM #1

Current setup uses an Intel Core i7-8700K with RTX 2080 and 16 GB RAM. You run high-end games at 1440p and target around 100 FPS. Considering an upgrade to i7-10700K—would it noticeably improve performance?

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SilverSmurf
Member
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11-16-2020, 08:42 PM
#2
I was looking into this as well, and it seems to be a 5-10% fps uptick. For me, that's not worth it yet. I'm plenty happy with my 8700K and 1080Ti. Your call.
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SilverSmurf
11-16-2020, 08:42 PM #2

I was looking into this as well, and it seems to be a 5-10% fps uptick. For me, that's not worth it yet. I'm plenty happy with my 8700K and 1080Ti. Your call.

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steel51
Member
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11-17-2020, 12:53 AM
#3
We’ll focus on a smaller portion, around 5-10%, and then move forward. Fits well with my upcoming RTX 3080.
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steel51
11-17-2020, 12:53 AM #3

We’ll focus on a smaller portion, around 5-10%, and then move forward. Fits well with my upcoming RTX 3080.

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Enderdrangon57
Junior Member
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11-29-2020, 02:28 PM
#4
It wouldn't be worthwhile; a noticeable boost would likely only appear at 1440p, if any at all.
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Enderdrangon57
11-29-2020, 02:28 PM #4

It wouldn't be worthwhile; a noticeable boost would likely only appear at 1440p, if any at all.

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cryokinesiis
Junior Member
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12-07-2020, 03:23 AM
#5
They're quite similar, and swapping to a 9900K would likely not make a big difference. Plus, the 8700K offers solid performance for most tasks.
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cryokinesiis
12-07-2020, 03:23 AM #5

They're quite similar, and swapping to a 9900K would likely not make a big difference. Plus, the 8700K offers solid performance for most tasks.

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Minisunbun
Member
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12-13-2020, 12:52 PM
#6
I changed from i7-8700K to i7-8700K a short while after its release. It was beneficial for 1440p gaming.
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Minisunbun
12-13-2020, 12:52 PM #6

I changed from i7-8700K to i7-8700K a short while after its release. It was beneficial for 1440p gaming.

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Dolphin029
Junior Member
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12-13-2020, 04:39 PM
#7
No.
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Dolphin029
12-13-2020, 04:39 PM #7

No.

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linkfung
Junior Member
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12-14-2020, 12:38 AM
#8
I'm holding onto my 8700k for now. Upgrading to a gaming CPU doesn't seem like a good idea right now.
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linkfung
12-14-2020, 12:38 AM #8

I'm holding onto my 8700k for now. Upgrading to a gaming CPU doesn't seem like a good idea right now.

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Milkcow289
Member
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12-14-2020, 01:46 AM
#9
Uncertain about waiting that long. Keeping at 1080/60 until reaching 4K144... I’d switch to 1440p sooner.
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Milkcow289
12-14-2020, 01:46 AM #9

Uncertain about waiting that long. Keeping at 1080/60 until reaching 4K144... I’d switch to 1440p sooner.

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Gam72
Junior Member
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12-14-2020, 10:02 AM
#10
Yes, but refreshing every couple to two and a half years seems unnecessary. The 6700K came out at the end of 2015, the 8700K in late 2017, and now you're thinking about jumping to a 10700K around mid-2020. Those are premium models that cost a fortune, making it seem like a waste to change them every two years... I save significantly by upgrading every four to five years. Also, I'm pleased that today's performance per dollar is better than ever. My overclocked 1660 can handle new games at 1440p Ultra without any issues.
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Gam72
12-14-2020, 10:02 AM #10

Yes, but refreshing every couple to two and a half years seems unnecessary. The 6700K came out at the end of 2015, the 8700K in late 2017, and now you're thinking about jumping to a 10700K around mid-2020. Those are premium models that cost a fortune, making it seem like a waste to change them every two years... I save significantly by upgrading every four to five years. Also, I'm pleased that today's performance per dollar is better than ever. My overclocked 1660 can handle new games at 1440p Ultra without any issues.