Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

I just purchased the new Macmini 2018 and debated at first what CPU upgrade to get. I knew I didnt want the entry level i3; the other choices were the i5-8500 or this i7-8700 for $200 more. I am very happy I opted for the i7 update. The i5 was 6 core/6 threads, no hyperthreading, this i7 is 6 core/12 threads WITH hyperthreading. I have a Mac program that scans audio files and analyzes them to level the sound level equally (program is iVolume, for windows and mac, highly recommend it). This addresses the issue when playing music where one song is too soft, another too loud and constantly adjusting the volume. iVolume analyzes and writes the sound level info back into the audio file for iTunes to use to adjust the relative volume. Program is written to use as many threads as available, and will even show you how many it is using. On a MacBook pro from 2017 running an i7 7700HQ, scanning 7000+ songs in my iTunes library with iVolume would take 1-1/2 hours using 4 cores/8 threads. The Macmini with the i7-8700 took 20 min. Note, a third of these songs are classical music pieces/movements, some as long as 20-30 minutes, with very wide dynamic range. CPU temp never went past 90C with internal fan at max. Good indication that the newly designed cooling system in the new Mac is doing its job and is well capable of handing this i7 (contrary to some reviews which questioned whether the small form factor of the macmini would create a thermal problem with the higher end CPUs.) So, if you came here to read reviews on the CPU as part of considering whether it was worth the upgrade in the Macmini 2018 (like i did before purchase), I can highly recommend the upgrade, cost is worth it...at a minimum at least get the i5 upgrade over the entry level i3. Saving up $$$ now for a eGPU external add on (this macmini has four Thunderbolt 3 / 40 Gbps ports), which means Ill also have an excellent gaming rig when booted into Windows/Bootcamp. Oh, and I frequently have 2 to 3 Windows and macOS virtual machines running concurrently as well, with each VM assigned 2 virtual cores. One VM running Windows Server 24/7. Also usually have Xcode running, Plex Media Server, serving an entire household with family often watching multiple content on multiple devices concurrently, transcoding as needed, plus MS Office apps. This CPU doesnt even blink, running typically at 45C temp with all the programs I just mentioned; occasional bursts up to mid 50C.

used in my 1st build, great to date, will know more over time

The new Baseline for PC builds. It seems as reliable as the older 4960. Ive been pushing it for a year and benchmarking it. Still runs without any issues.

I built a new system around this processor and a 1050ti vid card. I use the computer for many things, but the most visually intense thing I do is play Everquest, I went from loading a single account in 3-4 minutes with my old system to loading 4 accounts from desktop to fully operational in less then 2 minutes.

Wirklich leid für das Geschäft, der Computer ist meine eigene Montage, die Boot-Temperatur ist hoch 89 Grad, weiß nicht, was das Problem, es gibt keine Lösung, sondern musste in Rente gehen. Später kaufte ein neues Motherboard oder das gleiche, weiß, dass der wassergekühlte Kühler ist gebrochen, der Laden zu sagen, tut mir leid, und schließlich gab mir das Geld zurück. Danke speichern, nächstes Mal muss bevormunden.

I got mine in November 3rd and finally got all my computer parts January 19th only to find my CPU was dead on arrival. I’ve build 3 computers already and did all the tests and I’m hoping I’m not too late to return it :/

CPU excelente. Só nã leva 5 estrelas pois, depois de ter fechado a compra aqui na amazon, encontrei a versão K em um outro site pelo mesmo preço.

Works well (havent OCd- I bought it for the higher base clock)

amazing processor

Rubbish . Bought two cpus broken out off the box and broken