Review on 💻 Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Processor: 6 Core, Up to 4.6 GHz, LGA 1151 300 Series, 65W Power Consumption by Stanisaw Frank ᠌

Name: 💻 Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Processor: 6 Core, Up to 4.6 GHz, LGA 1151 300 Series, 65W Power Consumption
Item: 💻 Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Processor: 6 Core, Up to 4.6 GHz, LGA 1151 300 Series, 65W Power Consumption
Rating: 3

May 03, 2023

Overall good, but expected more.

Where to start, probably, with the Intel sect and incredibly strong informational pressure, comparable to skillful propaganda. Friends convinced that Intel is better in everything, dozens of read and viewed reviews and comparisons unanimously broadcast a significant advantage of the i7-8700 over the Ryzen 5 2600, it was between them that I chose. The difference in numbers is up to 20% increase in gaming performance over Ryzen, but if you have one of the top video cards, you won’t notice this by eye. What's the difference between 80 and 90 frames or 120 and 140? – no difference in visual perception. With non-gaming use, the difference is also not visible.
The main drawback in the form of high temperature was known, but the data on this is very contradictory, at least read the reviews here, so I hoped for a ride - no, no luck. The processor is very hot. There are sectarians lamenting about the scalp, to which I have an unambiguous answer - why, why, take a processor for 22500r, especially not an overclockable copy, and then modify it with a file, losing the guarantee along the way, and getting a wonderful opportunity to damage it.
With the shortcomings described, the subjectively maximum price tag for the i7-8700 is 16-18
In the end, I'm not thrilled with the purchase of the i7-8700. In general, there was a feeling that I was nai . deceived, because. the processor is subjectively, ghostly superior to the Ryzen 5 2600, costs twice as much and frustrates with its heat dissipation. Because of the paste under the lid, with the latter, problems may arise over the years.

Pros

(Review about i7-8700) 1. 6 cores and 12 threads - well, such a merit, with reservations. Such a structure should already be instilled as a norm with a margin for the future. Everyone knows that if it were not for AMD, the world would not see 6 cores on Intel. 2. There will be one of the best FPS indicators in games. 3. It will be good for those users who do not delve into the work of their hardware, do not monitor anything, and in general, believe in the unconditional technological superiority of Intel over AMD. I bought it, stuck it in and use it - for such users, Windows 10 is the best axis in the world.

Cons

1. Thermal paste under the cover, which is why the processor is hot, essentially hot. It is cooled by Arctic Cooling Freezer 33, this should be more than enough for a non-overclocked processor, but in reality it turns out like this: in games 70-75g, in tests up to 86g. I turned off the power savers for stable 4.3GHz, and got up to 85g in games, up to 94g in tests. 2. Cheats with frequency and voltage when the power savers are on in order to keep within the framework of a reasonable heat pack. This is not about idle state and 2D use, but about tests and games where stable performance is needed. Enabling the maximum power limit in the motherboard makes it possible to observe a picture of such cheating less often, but does not eradicate the problem, the processor still tries to “take another break”. 3. Price. I took the BOX version for 22500 in early March, but I still think this price is not reasonable, more details in the comments. 4. Intel policy is upsetting. Processors with "K" are pure marketing, what prevents the corporation from unlocking the multiplier for all models, like AMD does? – only greedy greed. This policy is sickening. Will disappoint users who want to customize it for themselves.