Yes, 8700k remains suitable for gaming.
Yes, 8700k remains suitable for gaming.
I don't agree with that. Since you recently upgraded to an 8700k, you're definitely capable of cooking an egg on it. OP: Eventually your 8700k and even my 10900k might struggle with modern CPUs because we're still limited by PCIE3. You could also run into problems with lower or mid-range GPUs in the future if they continue to reduce their PCIe interfaces while improving processing power. GPUs at the 3090 level already face minor bottlenecks at PCIE3x16 compared to those at higher tiers; a similar power GPU with just an x8 or x4 interface on PCIE3 would likely cause issues.
8086k and 8700k are practically identical CPUs at the same price point. The only noticeable difference is the single-core turbo speed, which doesn’t really matter in real use. Let’s shift focus to the main issue. Can we achieve higher performance with upgraded components? Absolutely. The key question is whether this setup delivers the desired speed. If it does, should you care about running faster with better hardware? Think ahead—upgrading later will be easier if you anticipate needing more power.