XMP, OCing, etc.
XMP, OCing, etc.
they represent distinct figures, and whether one slows down depends entirely on the activity you're performing
CPU i7 8700k, 4 x 8GB RAM (total 32GB), motherboard z390 MSI gaming plus
You're playing the game, not focusing much on tests or anything else.
XMP won't cause any damage, yet the 8700K won't gain much from it either. Boosting an 8700K is beneficial, offering notable speed improvements, particularly under heavy multi-core tasks. It's not essential for the system to function smoothly or reliably.