i7-8700K - 10 New 6-Core Records with up to 7300 MHz (en)

[porina]

From memory, Skylake was typically hitting usable OCs of high 4.x GHz, but I don't recall much activity at or beyond 5 GHz without extreme cooling. KL started reaching/passing the 5 GHz barrier more frequently. I hope CL makes it even easier to hit 5 GHz, and/or go past it further. One UK e-tailer is selling pre-binned 8700k's rated at 5.2 GHz, but I don't know their test methodology. They also will rape your wallet, so only those with more money than sense might look at them. I got a 8350k due to arrive from another e-tailer today so will find out tonight.

[Coaxialgamer]

1 hour ago, xewp said:

cool but

 

Skylake would usually hit 4.6ghz with decent air cooling. Golden chips could get near 5ghz once delided. 

With kaby lake, cpus would consistently hit 5ghz OC though, with up to 5.2ghz on good chips. Delid helps a lit with heavy overclock. 

 

OC on coffeelake doesn't really change, but has 2 extra cores. The extra area will help cooling.