9700k vs 8700k

[pakhtunov]

Hey guys! 

 

So, the quetion is simple, what is better for gaming: 8700k or 9700k ? Pricewise they are both similar. Any suggestions?

 

Cheers!

[Skiiwee29]

8700k for the extra threads 

[MeatFeastMan]

My suggestion:

 

Ryzen 5 3600.

 

 

[emosun]

depends on the game

[Mateyyy]

They will be similar in performance, but I'd take the 9700K over the 8700K, as hyper-threading could possibly introduce extra latency in rare cases (the only recent game I can think of where CPUs performed better with HT off rather than on is Hitman 2, which is really weird with CPUs in general anyway). Not that HT or SMT are bad or anything, it's just that I personally believe the 2 extra cores of the 9700K would be better than the 4 virtual cores/threads of the 8700K (8C/8T vs 6C/12T).

 

If you're asking because you've got the 8700K and thinking about upgrading, then no, definitely not worth it.

If you're building a new PC and you're stuck between these two choices, check out the Ryzen 3700X as well, as you can find it for very similar prices to the 9700K and could possibly be a better choice, especially if you're not just gaming.

[Fasauceome]

You'll have relatively the same gaming experience across the board, so whichever is cheaper.

 

You'll also have the same gaming experience with a Ryzen 5 3600, which is only $200, so if you don't already have an Intel motherboard that you're upgrading with, consider AMD.

[Jurrunio]

R7 3700X, performs like a super bad bin 9900k at 9700k money and (maybe less than) 9600k power draw.

[PowerBaller]

2 more physical cores , the superiority of soldered over paste vs 4 more logical cores.

IPC wise, 9700K has 153, 8700K has 152. 

9700K still sits on the throne of the best gaming CPU, while most games did not benefits from Hyperthreading, 9900K performs exactly the same. 

Productivity: Hyperthreading makes a significant difference 

[Mister Woof]

No SMT in 2019, no thank you 

 

3700x

[xg32]

if the choice is between those 2, provided that you won't delid the 8700k, and is able to fully utilize the 9700k in 144hz+ gaming, then the 8700k is out of the picture. There are pros and cons of going intel or ryzen so just keeping it btwn 8700k and 9700k for this one.