Intel launched their newer i7-8086K CPU, which is basically just a higher clocked i7-8700K, so what is the difference in performance? To find out I’ve tested a bunch of different games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K resolutions at stock and while overclocked.
It’s not all about gaming though, I’ve also tested a number of CPU specific benchmarks and applications including Adobe Premiere, 3D rendering, Cinebench and more. Finally I’ll discuss if it’s worth it to pay more money for the more expensive 8086K CPU or if you should just save money and get the cheaper 8700K.
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My 8086K is set to 5.2 GHz on all cores and runs as cool as a cucumber on air cooling. Wouldn’t trade it for any processor available.
If I switch to liquid I could get 5.3 no problem.
EDIT: Yes, it’s been delidded.
can you do a 4.6GHz vs 5GHz test
You should’ve gone with the lowest settings instead. CPU bottleneck would’ve given better differentiating results. But I guess who plays with lowest settings if you have one of the best CPUs for gaming at the moment
Please try to review Alienware area 51 m as soon as possible (thermals, gameplay
..etc) If possible.planning to get one really soon.
I’ll be keeping my 8700k for a while, great video mate:)
Thats a strange one. Whats the point of that. 8600K FTW
You can’t even find an 8086k today unless you want to pay a ridiculous amount for it.
8700 seems better in terms of value
How’s that compared to 9700k though.
225 on load? That’s very impressive for a flagship
*so this cpu is no that special… just buy 8700k XD*
Comprehensive and thorough review as always. Glad to find your channel. Keep it up.
margin of error, same chips
FYI Cache is pronounced “cash” not “caysh”. Great video though.
I wonder which users that CPU is targeted for.
I am thinking of building mini itx but I am concerned about not being able to upgrade past 32gb of ram, what typically requires more than 32 gigs and is it dumb to go more than 32.
Great video man. Keep up the good work.
Should’ve tested Grand Theft Auto V since that game is CPU-intensive. Either way, great video!
At 5ghz, what is the voltage of the 8086k?
Next 8700k and 9700k plz and also include 8600k
You should have tested both at 100% stock and then tested both at max OC settings. You would have seen a MUCH bigger difference in performance in the 8086K. It really feels like you don’t understand what the 8086K was built for. It can withstand higher voltages and much higher clocks but you didn’t take advantage of that. All you accomplished was comparing two seemingly similar chips 100MHz apart.
Can we do a detailed overclocking guide video. As it will help for most of the users. Also post overclock like how to look after the system stability under load.
Jarrod, have you seen or heard about the Akitio Node Pro and any chance of a review?
I can’t decide which laptop to buy i have a budget of 2k$
Hey man there is a direct die cooling tool for the 9700k/9900k which is made by der8uar, as the pcbs on the 9th Gen chips are taller, it is possible to cooler them directly with out the ihs, I would request u to cover it if possible.
I would go with the 8700K why spend extra for such minimal gain.. Thanks for the video.
Basically all core turbo boost is same . It performs almost same in gaming.
Great comparison Jar.. thank you.. however i know that is your testing rig but please swap those cables ! LoL.. black is better, white will get dirty 😉
Anybody remotely considering an 8086K might as well just pay for a 9900K.
12 core – 24 thread r7 3700x is gonna kill Intel. Everybody press ‘F’ to pay respect.
Have you seen the leaked specs for ryzen third gen? They are absolutely insane. Intel is about to lose their place in first!!!!