Monthly Archives: January 2019

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X CPU Review

CPU reviews

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Imagine that somebody buys a new Intel CPU. He dished out over 300 dollars for it. The enthusiast inside him says that they want to overclock it,

… but he didn’t notice that the processor is locked.

Meet AMD, the underdog of the two CPU tech giants.  Their Ryzen series comes with not only a CPU cooler, but every CPU in the Ryzen series is able to overclock.

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Meet the fastest CPU for this motherboard. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X sports:

  • 8 Cores/ 16 Threads
  • Stock Frequency of 3.7 GHz
  • Max Frequency of 4.3 GHz
  • 768 KB of L1 Cache
  • 4 MB of L2 Cache
  • 16 MB of L3 Cache
  • TDP: 105 W
  • Comes with the Wraith Prism Cooler

After unboxing it, we put the CPU and its included cooler into a Gigabyte B450M DS3H after making sure all other components are installed and properly working. Booting it was a breeze with little to no problems. No bluescreening, no failed POSTS.

Reviews/Passmark

Passmark charted the 2700X with a score of 16974, putting it ahead of even the high-end 8th gen processors. 

Look at the 8086K falling behind by 300 score even though it is almost double the price.

Being only $309.99 on Newegg, the CPU gains mostly positive reviews. People call this a great CPU that rivals Intel in how much performance you are getting for the price. 


Pros: -Comes with a top-notch cooler. I’ve been doing this stuff for years and have never seen a stock cooler I’d even CONSIDER leaving on. Performs EXTREMELY well. If I didn’t already have a big AIO I’d just bolt this puppy on and call it a day.
-Most of the issues people had with 1st gen Ryzen are solved here : Is able to use much faster ram without complaint and gets a pretty nice boost in single/multicore max speed.
-Silicon lottery isn’t much of an issue here. Your CPU WILL boost to 4.3 for single core loads, and will hit 3.9-4.1 on all-core depending on your cooling. In other words, works EXACTLY as advertised.
-With some tuning and fiddling, comes within spitting distance of it’s main competition in single core loads and DEMOLISHES it in multi-core.

Justin D, 2018

While the CPU might be potent with its raw performance, some people noted:


Pros: So fast it cought me off guard at 1st. Everything runs super smooth and fast. Replaced my 6700k.
Paired with MSI Carbon Pro and G Skill 3200mhz memory.
Everything Worked like a charm. Didn’t even had to re-install windows it just worked. I will reset windows just in case.
Stock cooler is good. I was playing cs go with an open case and my temps were 49-51 Celsius which is insanely cool.
Cons: Fan a bit loud, but it’s not a big deal

Tolik O.

Resources:

cpubenchmark.net

Newegg.com 

Note: This review is part of a school project.

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AMD RYZEN 7 1800X Review

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AMD is a semiconductor company that develops computer processors and other related technologies for business and consumer markets (Wikipedia). There rival is Intel, when it comes to selling CPU’s. Intel is known for having more high-end CPU’s, but with AMD you are probably going to get more bang for your buck. AMD has good performance CPU’s for excellent prices. 

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The AMD RYZEN 7 1800X is a 7th generation CPU. It is extremely fast with 8-cores and 16 threads. Passmark gave it an outstanding score of 15,390. I would highly recommend this CPU to anyone looking to upgrade their computer. It is a little pricey at $338.77, so it may only make sense to buy for a business or gamer computer, but its performance makes it well worth the price.  

Specifications:

CPU Socket Type- Socket AM4 

Core Name- Summit Ridge 

Number of Cores – 8-Core 

Number of Threads- 16

Operating Frequency- 3.6 GHz 

Max Turbo Frequency- 4.0 GHz 

L1 Cache- 768KB 

L2 Cache- 4MB 

L3 Cache-16MB 

As you can tell from the specifications this is a very high performance CPU at a great value. It has an excellent clock speed at 3.6 GHz and has plenty of cache. I can guarantee you that you will not be disappointed in this purchase, as it is fast and dependable. If you are looking for a high-end CPU, then the AMD RYZEN 7 1800X CPU is the one for you.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

References: 

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+Ryzen+7+1800X&id=2966
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?reviews=all&Item=N82E16819113430
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Micro_Devices
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Intel Core i7-8086K Coffee Lake Hexacore CPU Review

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A photo of the Intel 8086k processor packaging( Credit: Intel Corporation)

Intel released their 8086 CPU back in 1978 that became the rise of the x86 architecture that CPU manufacturers based their current architecture off of. Now, 40 years later, Intel decided to celebrate their success by making an 8th Gen CPU that would be like no other. The CPU was a disappointing tribute to the 8086 that made Intel what they are today. That is the i7 Coffee Lake 8086K.  

A photo of the original Intel 8086 processor from 1978 next to the new Intel Core i7-8086K limited edition processor. (Credit: Intel Corporation)

This CPU has impressive specs when it comes to clock speed and that is about it. However it wasn’t what I expected for a limited edition CPU.

  • 8th Gen Coffee Lake
  • 6 Cores and 12 Threads
  • Base Frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.00 GHz Turbo)
  • 12 MB of SmartCache
  • TDP of 95 Watts

It is one of the first to hit the 5 GHz clock speed. However, it does not run 5 GHz on all cores, it matches benchmark scores with the 8700K, and its basically a glorified 8700K. With the $463.54 price tag from Newegg, it sees no use. It doesn’t even have stock cooling with the CPU. The 8700K comes at a price of $369.99 from Newegg.

These reviews from AnandTech and Techradar support the fact that the 8086K is very underwhelming. I would recommend the 8700K over the 8086K because it’s cheaper, it has the same benchmark scores, and the only difference between the two is a mere 300 MHz.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

References: Newegg, AnandTech, Techradar, and Intel.

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Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE

Motherboard reviews
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The motherboard I tried out is the Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE, AT first I was a little nervous that I would have to spend a little bit to much on this mother board, and all the required parts but that wasn’t the case. The mother board itself was only $349.99, Which is not a bad price for a Gaming mother board. The motherboard itself does come in fact with a great many things, like”

  • 1151 Intel socket for 9th and 8th Gen CPU’s.
  • 2133 DDR4 dual channel architecture memory of up to 64 GB ( 4 sticks of 16 GB).
  • 2 x16 PCIe slots for expansion Cards.
  • Aura Sync (colored leds that can be changed to preference).
  • 8 channel high definition Audio.
  • 2 M2 Slots and 6 sata Ports.

I tried the in my home computer and it was amazing Game play like I have never seen before ( My home computer is old, so game play was SLOW). I used just a couple sticks of Ram and used a little 8th Gen i5-8400, has 9MB of Cache and 2.8-4.0 frequency, It was like a brand new computer (technically it is a new computer). 

THIS IS PART OF A SCHOOL PROJECT 

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Intel Core i7-7700 Quad Core Processor

CPU reviews, NT IT Reviews
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One of the main worries when building a brand new gaming PC is if you will get enough performance out of your components. Thankfully the i7-7700 is packed full of performance with a max clock of 4.2 GHz and 8 MB of cache, this processor will cut through any game you throw at it like butter. 

The i7-7700 might be a very powerful processor, but it surely is NOT the most powerful by any means. The one thing that holds this back is that it is a 7th generation chip which doesn’t compare to the newest i9 processors. It is nonetheless a very powerful CPU.

Also, if you spend another $100 then you can upgrade to a CPU that has almost double the performance

Even if it isn’t the best CPU on the market the specs of this CPU isn’t anything to ignore.

Specifications

  1. Clock Speed
    • 3.6-4.2 GHz
  2. Cache
    • L3-8MB
  3. Socket
    • LGA 1151
  4. Number of Cores
    • 4 Cores 8 Threads
  5. Passmark Rating
    • 10744
  • i7 7700

Most of the reviews of this product are great as well.

Anonymous

Pros: Good speed, great for running my gaming computer. Handles what I put it through well enough.

Anonymous

Pros: loading into rust is a flash as well as fortnite and other games run every thing perfectly.

Cons: none found yet

Other Thoughts: Make sure you update your bios before putting this in it maybe produce crashing or even start up failure for the processor is not found especially if you have a asus z-170 deluxe trust me

In conclusion, this processor is very great for gaming but is not the fastest you can get on the market. If you want you can buy it here if you would like.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

Work Cited

“Intel Core i7-7700 @ 3.60GHz.” PassMark CPU Benchmarks – AMD vs Intel Market Share, www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel%2BCore%2Bi7-7700%2B%40%2B3.60GHz&id=2905.

“Intel Core i7-7700 Kaby Lake Quad-Core 3.6 GHz LGA 1151 65W BX80677I77700 Desktop Processor.” Newegg, Insider | Newegg Newegg Insider, www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?reviews=all&Item=9SIA2F857B5136&Description=i7%2B7th%2Bgen&cm_re=i7_7th_gen-_-19-117-727-_-Product.

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An insight on the I7-5820k

CPU reviews
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Weather you build your PC(s) or buy one pre-built no one can argue the importance of ones CPU. Having a bottleneck anywhere in your PC is never a good thing, but especially when it could come from the brains of the whole operation. 

When choosing a CPU for your rig one of the most important things to do before you decide on anything in particular is to make sure you appropriate your funds correctly according to your budget. If your budget for the entire rig is $500 you will not want to spend $300 on a CPU. This will cause you to cheap out on other parts of the PC and most likely cause a bottleneck somewhere within the rig.

  • Box for the I7-5820k


Luckily with the I7-5820k you do not have to worry about bottlenecks being an issue. Rated on PassMark as the best value CPU you can bet that you will see every ounce of performance for every dollar given out. 

With the confidence form the Haswell-E series, and the power from the I7 line it is easy to see why this packs the most bang for your buck.

But it would be easier just to show you why. Take a Look:

Specifications

Socket Type: LGA-2011 (V3)

Number of Cores 6

Number of Threads 12

Processor Base Frequency 3.30 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency 3.60 GHz

Cache 15 MB (L3) 6 x 256 Kb (L2)

TDP 140 W

With many games only utilizing 4 cores this is perfect for a multi-purpose system. With the available cores needed to run most modern games at full potential plus a few left over you can always count on this to deliver for most common use cases. With the addition of Hyper-threading you have a lot of head-space to work with and from my experience it is better to have more then not enough.

Another thing you will notice is the abundance of the Cache on the processor itself. For a total of around 16 MB of Cache this gives you all the computing power for most needs. Especially gaming. 

Where Cache is stored on the CPU chip: L3 is shared cache between all cores, L2 is located just off the CPU core, while L1 Cache is on the CPU core it’self 

Not a believer just yet? Don’t worry, take a look at some of the best reviews:



“Hex core, super efficient architecture, overclocks well, relatively affordable, good temperature…”

Via Anonymous user on Newegg


“The most affordable Haswell-E processor available at the time, and still runs strong.”

Via TechSpot

If interested in buying this product I will leave a link where you can find it for the best price.

Which you can find here >  https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117402&recaptcha=pass

For a moderate price you are gaining durability, performance and value. 3 things that don’t typically find themselves with one another.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

“Intel I7-5820k.” Specifications, Insider | Newegg Newegg Insider, www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117402&recaptcha=pass.

“Intel® Core™ i7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) Product Specifications.” Intel® ARK (Product Specs), ark.intel.com/products/82932/Intel-Core-i7-5820K-Processor-15M-Cache-up-to-3-60-GHz-.

Walton, Steven. “6-Core/12-Thread Core i7 for $200, i7-5820K Revisited.” TechSpot, TechSpot, 12 Jan. 2018, www.techspot.com/review/1558-core-i7-5820k-test-in-2018/.

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