F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Evaluate if the upgrade is beneficial for your i7-8700K running at 5GHz.

Evaluate if the upgrade is beneficial for your i7-8700K running at 5GHz.

Evaluate if the upgrade is beneficial for your i7-8700K running at 5GHz.

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monkeybut02
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04-07-2018, 03:54 PM
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Performance is improving noticeably. The 8700k at 5 matches the 9900k at 5.1, and the new setup handles it easily. I've experienced this myself over time. HOWEVER... if you're aiming for performance, it's fine to wait. I upgraded for a reason but wouldn't have done it otherwise if I hadn't passed the machine to my kid. The 8700K plus 2080TI remains a solid setup.
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monkeybut02
04-07-2018, 03:54 PM #1

Performance is improving noticeably. The 8700k at 5 matches the 9900k at 5.1, and the new setup handles it easily. I've experienced this myself over time. HOWEVER... if you're aiming for performance, it's fine to wait. I upgraded for a reason but wouldn't have done it otherwise if I hadn't passed the machine to my kid. The 8700K plus 2080TI remains a solid setup.

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mxtthew7
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04-07-2018, 10:14 PM
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The 8700k remains acceptable; issues arise only when using 64 or 128-player modes at high FPS, though it should still function fine in those cases.
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mxtthew7
04-07-2018, 10:14 PM #2

The 8700k remains acceptable; issues arise only when using 64 or 128-player modes at high FPS, though it should still function fine in those cases.

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EMANKILLER12
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04-09-2018, 04:00 AM
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If you want to improve, move directly to DDR5.
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EMANKILLER12
04-09-2018, 04:00 AM #3

If you want to improve, move directly to DDR5.

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jesus_xus
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04-09-2018, 11:59 AM
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That’s exactly what my gut suggested too—why invest heavily in a newer model that offers the same functionality as mine? Sure, the newer units have significantly improved core performance, but if I don’t require that extra speed, I might prefer sticking with what I have. Thanks for your thoughts.
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jesus_xus
04-09-2018, 11:59 AM #4

That’s exactly what my gut suggested too—why invest heavily in a newer model that offers the same functionality as mine? Sure, the newer units have significantly improved core performance, but if I don’t require that extra speed, I might prefer sticking with what I have. Thanks for your thoughts.

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galaxy_girl_15
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04-29-2018, 03:14 PM
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The i7 8700K performs similarly to a Ryzen 5 3600X, though the upgrade options have shifted from a few choices to a broader selection.
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galaxy_girl_15
04-29-2018, 03:14 PM #5

The i7 8700K performs similarly to a Ryzen 5 3600X, though the upgrade options have shifted from a few choices to a broader selection.

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Anselhero
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05-01-2018, 07:10 AM
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I'm just like everyone else. I feel the urge to upgrade often, but my 9700K is already overclocked to 5ghz and the 5,3ghz single cores still perform well. I also use a 1080ti that handles 1440p at any setting. Just yesterday I played the divisive game Atomic Heart, which ran smoothly at max graphics with stable frame rates around 60-120fps (locked at 120).
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Anselhero
05-01-2018, 07:10 AM #6

I'm just like everyone else. I feel the urge to upgrade often, but my 9700K is already overclocked to 5ghz and the 5,3ghz single cores still perform well. I also use a 1080ti that handles 1440p at any setting. Just yesterday I played the divisive game Atomic Heart, which ran smoothly at max graphics with stable frame rates around 60-120fps (locked at 120).

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