Transitioning from an 8700K model
Transitioning from an 8700K model
I've been exploring this for some time, trying to decide if upgrading from an 8700k would be worthwhile. You're considering the 3900X, 3900XT, 10700k, and 10900k, mainly for gaming with an RTX 2080 and creative work using Creative Cloud apps. Anyone have firsthand experience with these CPUs? Have you noticed a clear performance boost? Or should I wait until the next generation or Zen 3 comes out?
Overclocking your i7-8700K to align with the i5-10600K frequency (like 8700K @ 5 GHz vs 10600K @ 5 GHz) results in very similar performance. The i7-10700K offers little advantage; consider i9-10900K for more cores or stick with i5-10600K. For gaming, the i5-10600K provides better value (≈8700K / 8086K). If possible, wait for Ryzen 4000 models unless you require additional cores.
Your current results are sufficient. Upgrading isn't necessary unless you're playing games.
Many kept their i7-2600s for years before newer, quicker models appeared. I’m not suggesting keeping it until 2030, but I wouldn’t think about anything that offers less than a 30-40% improvement in performance being useful.
Unless the game requires an upgrade because it's very multi-threaded, why not extend its lifespan a little? Reducing e-waste is a good idea, isn't it? :3
All these platforms have been promoting 8 core for future security, but now they’re rejecting the 8 core option at a lower price. I’m no longer purchasing six cores. In the videos, you’ll notice the i7 8086k dominating the charts as the top performer—it’s a 2018 model. They considered it a joke when it launched. After buying one and comparing it to my i7 8700k, I realized the situation changed with the release of the 2080 Ti, which made me stop using the 8700k for gaming. There’s no upgrade path if your processor supports 5 GHz; in my tests, achieving 5 GHz only counts if you’re running a 2080 Ti.