Coolmod lists the core i7 8086k, you can pre-order it

Coolmod has become the first Spanish store to list the new Intel Core i7 8086K processor, the most powerful mainstream range model ever created by the semiconductor giant, and the second to reach a frequency of 5 GHz in its stock configuration..

You can now reserve your Core i7 8086K on Coolmod

AMD was the first to reach 5 GHz with its Vishera architecture, although it was of little use due to the low IPC of the FX and its high power consumption. Now it is Intel who does it with the Core i7 8086K, a silicon formed by six Coffee Lake cores at a base frequency of 4 GHz and capable of reaching 5 GHz, although only with one core. These high frequencies do not prevent its TDP from staying at 95W, very tight for such a processor.

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The bad thing about the Core i7 8086K is that its price is 455 euros, a very high figure, more if we take into account that Coolmod itself offers us delid versions of the Core i7 8700K, guaranteeing a frequency of 5.1 GHz for the same price and with much more optimal heat transfer when using a high quality thermal compound between the IHS and the die.

Everything seems to indicate that the Core i8 8086K will be a processor very loved by overclocking enthusiasts, because if it is capable of reaching 5 GHz as standard, its potential for delid overclocking must be quite large. Although for the majority of users it will surely not be worth it due to its high price. What do you think of the new Core i8 8086K? You can leave a comment with your opinion.