Intel Core i7-8700 Retail - (1151/Hex Core/3.20GHz/12MB/Coffee Lake/65W/Graphics)

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Another small thing to note, is the 8700k and all the other mainstream CPU's still use the Ringbus architecture vs Mesh used on Skylake-X CPU's. Super fast delivery from the seller CPU-WORLD-UK, I am very impressed with the product and it has made my day, thank you very much guys! Even on the 4. 5 GHz profile which I use most.

Philipp B.

Haven’t overclocked yet but I’m looking forward to pushing the limits! 0 GHz and Cache at 48 with 1. Using the Cryorig CP7 thermal paste (9.

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It will handily crush through most tasks and for gaming, more so at higher refresh rates were the CPU has to prepare and deliver more frames, the 8700k comes into its own. To be honest the one slight against this CPU is the absolute horrible Toothpaste (TIM) intel uses inside the CPU. Even with all 6 croe’s being used, it will usually drop down to around the 4. The media could not be loaded.

Alice Bate

I've ordered another cooler & will update in September or October when it releases/arrives. Overclocked, do not be surprised to see it pushing 200w + under certain loads. 7 GHz, then drop down in steps. 1 GHz region in my experience (providing you cooling is no an issue).