The Intel Core i7-8086K Review
by Ian Cutress on June 11, 2018 8:00 AM EST- Posted in
- CPUs
- Intel
- Core i7
- Anniversary
- Coffee Lake
- i7-8086K
- 5 GHz
- 8086K
- 5.0 GHz
Overclocking Performance: GPU Tests
In the third page of the review we showed our overclocking results, with our CPU managing to hit 5.1 GHz stable with a sizeable increase in voltage. 5.1 GHz was also high in temperatures, so for our benchmark suite, we dialed back to 5.0 GHz and run a number of our tests again at this fast speed. We also ran some benchmarks at stock frequency but with increased DRAM frequencies. We initially ran the DRAM in our ASRock provided system at DDR4-3466, slightly overclocked beyond its DDR4-3200 sticker value.
For this page (and the next), we’ll show the overclocked results of the Core i7-8086K using the fast memory kits as well as the 5.0 GHz overclocked setting (at base memory). The Core i7-8700K numbers are also included for reference.
Civilization 6
Shadow of Mordor
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Grand Theft Auto V
There's not much to say with our GPU testing since we ended up being GPU-bound most of the time against the Radeon RX 580. In a more CPU-limited scenario overclocking should help, but these aren't it. Though at some point I'd like to dig into Civilization 6 turn times with the 8086K, as that stands to prove more impactful.
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Tkan215215 - Monday, June 11, 2018 - link
got rip off by Intel again Xd. little to no improvement. that is what their fab are for flexible manufacturingThe Chill Blueberry - Monday, June 11, 2018 - link
But that's not a new processor, it's just a binned i7-8700k. It's just pre-overclocked a bit and guaranteed stable.The Benjamins - Monday, June 11, 2018 - link
A bin that is a big let down, with no better 2-6 core turbos it makes this CPU only marginally better then the 8700k. they could of tried to have the other turbo speeds have some improvements.Dr. Swag - Monday, June 11, 2018 - link
This chip is obviously intended for OCing in which case it should be able to attend least hit 5 ghz.AutomaticTaco - Monday, June 11, 2018 - link
Simple enough solution. Don't buy one. Right?mr_tawan - Monday, June 11, 2018 - link
You know, this SKU is meant a collectible for their anniversary.I think they should gold plate the lid though :P
jcc5169 - Monday, June 11, 2018 - link
More INTEL non-innovation ....Death666Angel - Monday, June 11, 2018 - link
It's a whimsical anniversary celebration CPU. What were you expecting? It will only sell to people who want it for the novelty/collectors aspect. Anyone getting it for the performance delta deserves to lose their money.AutomaticTaco - Monday, June 11, 2018 - link
Or others who happen to be in the market for an upgrade now.Oxford Guy - Thursday, June 14, 2018 - link
As whimsical as roadkill.