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Ok, then can you explain why these results happen? I don't really know anything about threads vs cores and how they work

Ok back to the question... 8700k or 9700k? And how do threads relate to high refresh rate?

I can definitely FEEL the difference between them, as for me I got used to playing Counter Strike at a high refresh rate and high frame rate. If that is the case then I would 100% go for the higher thread count. Just wondering, have you played on a 144hz panel consistently before?

Also, the point of the video was to show that the 8600k equivalent was maxing out at 100% usage while the 8700k was only at about 50-60% usage

Would HT and non-HT yield different results at lower graphics compared to ultra graphics? Every benchmark I see is ultra on a 2080 or 1080ti...

8700k for $369.99 9700k for $409.99 9700k then?

Current Build: CPU: i5-4670K @ 4.2GHz GPU: MSI 1060 6GB Armor Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Memory: Vengeance 2x8GB 1600 Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB + Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200 PSU: CXM 750W Cooler: Hyper 212 EVO with Noctua NF-F12 fan Alright so I am pretty CPU bottle necked for 144hz 1080p in AAA games. In BFV I'm getting 100% CPU usage and 40-60% GPU usage at 80-100 FPS with dips in the 50s on lowest settings. In GTA V I get 100% CPU usage and about 10% GPU usage at 80fps on high settings. This build can run about anything at 60fps at ultra or high but struggles to hit even 100fps at low in any game which is a big problem for me. I was thinking about getting a 9600k but then I found this video. So now I am thinking about either getting an 8700k or a 9700k but they both beat each other in different benchmarks so there is not really a clear option. Any help would be very appreciated