This processor is well-suited for achieving high frame rates at 1080p resolution.
This processor is well-suited for achieving high frame rates at 1080p resolution.
Considering the upcoming 3070 release, you're worried your i5 8500 might limit GPU performance for smooth 1080p gaming at high frame rates. Running triple A games at 120+fps with maximum settings is challenging. The i7 9700F appears more budget-friendly and avoids the need for a motherboard upgrade, which fits your current situation. Since you're not planning heavy overclocking or development work, the 9700F seems like a reasonable choice. Your existing Hyper 212 Evo cooler should handle it well.
I don't have a motherboard, but I can help you find information about popular ones or assist with related questions.
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I might want to switch platforms. Right now an 8-core CPU works well, but I sense things are heading toward trouble within the next couple of years.
The 9700K(F) appears more logical. It starts faster than the 9700 and allows for later customization. https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...885,193738 Edit: Consider a used version instead of a new one.