Frametime plots, 6 cores, and 1440p.

[fogSource]

Ok so I'm torn between the 8600k and the 8700k.  

 

https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/3407-intel-i5-9600k-cpu-review-vs-2700-2600-8700k  

 

GN tests the frametime plot of these chips.  And it shows the 6c/6t chip has delays in some games, while the 6c/12t 8700k doesn't have delays.  

 

I noticed the frame time plot test says 1080p.  
I couldn't find the monitor or refresh rate info they tested with.  

 

My question is, at 1440p, on a 144hz monitor with the 8600k, will I still experience the same frame time delay as this 1080p test?  

 

Do frametime delays become less pronounced as you increase resolution?

 

Thanks

 

[Septimus]

Would you benefit at all from the extra cores on the 8700K? If not, then you could probably just go with the 8600K and be fine.

[Jurrunio]

it seems to happen regardless of resolution, but it wouldnt appear to be this serious because at 1440p you will be getting worse frame rates in the first place

[schwellmo92]

If you're planning on running 100+ FPS than yes it will be noticeable, the frame times in that graph are 8ms~ on average which means he was averaging 125~fps. 6c/6t isn't really enough IMO (roughly equivalent to 4c/8t), it's barely enough today, definitely not enough over the next 1-2 years.

 

EDIT: Just saw the FPS charts, there's a 1440p chart right there that shows the 8600K with an average of 130FPS and a low 37FPS.

[Billy Pilgrim]

3 minutes ago, schwellmo92 said:

If you're planning on running 100+ FPS than yes it will be noticeable, the frame times in that graph are 8ms~ on average which means he was averaging 125~fps. 6c/6t isn't really enough IMO (roughly equivalent to 4c/8t), it's barely enough today, definitely not enough over the next 1-2 years.

 

EDIT: Just saw the FPS charts, there's a 1440p chart right there that shows the 8600K with an average of 130FPS and a low 37FPS.

What core count is reasonable for the next few years

[xg32]

31 minutes ago, fogSource said:

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unless you REALLY wanna save that 70bucks then 8700k>8700>8600k, there are a decent number of games that a 8600k can't run smoothly now, and the number is growing. 

 

And if you don't plan to delid a 8700k, then the 9700k is better.

 

I'd aim for 6/12, 8/8 at a minimum on new builds, what with zen 2 flooding in with more cores.

[schwellmo92]

3 minutes ago, Billy Pilgrim said:

What core count is reasonable for the next few years

6c/12t+ or 8c+

 

So from Intel 8700/8700K/9700K/9900K and from AMD 2600/2600X/2700/2700X.

 

AMD are also announcing their next line-up next Wednesday so it might be worthwhile waiting to see what they have in store.

[LIGISTX]

microcenter has a killer deal on 8700k's. I got it with a MSI Z390-Pro A or somethin for 450 bucks. Was going to get a 9700k, but for 50 bucks more I got a decent mobo and 8700k.......... If you are anywhere near one as the deal is in store pickup only, I would look at it. I pick mine up tomorrow!