I hope you're planning to replace your I7-8700K soon.
I hope you're planning to replace your I7-8700K soon.
The ideal replacement should match the price range of similar models.
I need to verify if motherboard sockets have evolved since 2016.
The industry has shifted significantly since 2016—keep an eye on emerging trends.
I’m open to AMD but have a poor past experience with their graphics cards, so I’ll be cautious.
I notice more games are relying heavily on the CPU lately, and I believe my setup is struggling the most with the older processor. I want to enjoy the latest games without being limited by my CPU. My main screen is a 4K OLED display running at 120Hz. -I’m not entirely sure of the power rating, but it seemed quite strong—perhaps around 1000 watts. -Here is my DXDIAG file.
The cost is comparable, isn't it? When was the 8700K originally released? Are you implying your power supply is 1000 watts or your computer consumes 1000 watts?
Hey there, I did something similar about two months back and I’m happy with it. Back then I was looking at a 9900k, but honestly I also had an 8700k and I didn’t see a big difference compared to my 8700k. Considering those two were considered top-tier at the time, I thought the 13900k would be my next upgrade, but I went with the more affordable 13600k and am really satisfied. If you’re focused on productivity, the 13700 or 13900k could be better, but the 13600k is great for gaming and you really only need that. Just keep in mind, the 13th generation Intel chips are tough to cool out of the box, so you might need to tweak voltage or overclock settings to get the best performance and manage heat. I’ve managed that with my 13600k. Regarding the motherboard, you’ll need a newer one since the 8th gen Intel used LGA 1156 and the newer chips use LGA 1700. You might also need to switch your RAM, though you can use LGA 1700 boards that support DDR4 or DDR5. If you want the best performance, opting for a DDR5 board would be wise and future-proof. I wasn’t really considering AMD right now, unless they suddenly catch up with Nvidia at the high end.
Socket 1700 or AM5 – Yes – My 8700K came in Q4 2017, and it’s been updated. The CPU performance has improved significantly. You don’t have to purchase AMD, but I’d prefer an Intel model personally.
I changed it to a 5.1ghz delidded 8700k, and it’s a huge upgrade if you can extend the runtime to around 14600k with an 8p8e boost.
Being CPU intensive won’t be an issue if you enjoy high visuals and aim for 4K or even 4K60. At such resolutions, your GPU will usually handle the load, making your RTX 4090 or AMD XTX7900 useful. But if you’re focused on eSports or competitive multiplayer, you’ll want to maximize frames, though a 120Hz display limits the practical benefit.