i5 8600k or i7 8700 (non k)

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Quick question what makes most sense to upgrade to a i5 8600k or i7 8700?

I have a gtx 1080 i should be able to oc to around 1900mhz atm 1700mhz but i only have an i5 8400 and was wondering what the best upgrade is, an i5 8600k i would oc to around 70-75 c and still have my scythe mugen 5 be silent or a stock i7 8700 i know just because of the additional threads get's alot hotter compared to an equal fast,oc'ed i5

My i5 8400 goes up to 60 c in prime95 small fft, i have an 2560x1440 144hz/165hz monitor so max performance is something i wouldn't mind having.

When im taking test like on game debat to se my performance score my cpu often score lower compared to the recomendation needed in 2560x1440
 
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I run my 8600k at 5.0ghz 24/7. I probably get 15 to 20 fps more then I would at stock. I have a 2560x1080 144hz LG monitor. I get good framerates even though I am only rocking a gtx 1070. I personally think you will be very happy with the i5 8600k
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Your CPU doesn't care about the resolution, that is all on the GPU. However it do matter if going from say 60 Hz monitor to a 144 Hz monitor.
For strictly gaming purpose i would go with the 8600K, but just be aware that you need a Z370 motherboard to overclock it.
 
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You have a very good processor now in the i5-8400.
The question is... Do you want faster single thread speeds which is very important for gaming, or do you need more threads?
I think you should wait a month and look at the upcoming I5-9600K or the I7-9700K processors.
If history holds true, you will get some 5-10% better price/performance.
I5-9600K will have the same 6 threads but will probably clock in excess of 5.0
The i7-9700K is interesting in that it is an 8 core chip which should also clock over 5.0
 
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really?

Can anyone tell me when a i5 8600k when it's faster than an i5 8400 4.2, 4.4, 4,5 ghz on all cores or even faster? (in denmark where i live it's hard to find one used and they are never for sale with a discount, have never seen one for as little as 200-220 euros or the same as the i5 8500)
 
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Im not interested in how high it can oc (gonna keep it at max 70c or something like 4.2ghz on all cores if i buy one), what i asked was (wanted to know), at what point (oc) is the sweetspot where an i5 8600k makes sense (or just to keep it simple is a faster choice) in games over a i5 8400.

In everyday use when does the cpu start to be noticeable faster than a i5 8400 (3.8ghz)

I do have a samsung 970 evo ssd, a gtx 1080 and a 2560x1440 144hz monitor, so being able to get max performance is something i think i wouldn't get with an i5 8400, without having to spend money on a i7 8700(k) since i don't stream, unless an i7 makes a noticeable difference both in games but also in everyday use compared to a moderate oc'ed (temps and noise) i5 8600k
 
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I run my 8600k at 5.0ghz 24/7. I probably get 15 to 20 fps more then I would at stock. I have a 2560x1080 144hz LG monitor. I get good framerates even though I am only rocking a gtx 1070. I personally think you will be very happy with the i5 8600k
 
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