Core i9 - scandals, limitations and tests | Thorough Review of Issues
In this video, Artline store specialists analyze in detail the latest scandals related to the Core i9-14900K(F) and Core i9-13900K(F) processors. Attention is paid to stability problems, the reaction of Intel and motherboard manufacturers, as well as analysis of out-of-the-box settings and the impact of power consumption restrictions on processor performance.
The video first looks at the first reports of processor instability and subsequent official statements from Intel. The following is a discussion of how motherboard manufacturers such as Gigabyte and ASUS have responded to these issues and what limits they set to ensure stability.
Artline specialists explain in detail how Turbo Boost technology should work, and compare it with the actual operation of i9-14900F and i9-14900KF processors on motherboards from various manufacturers. Particular attention is paid to Intel's reactions to the basic profiles set by motherboard manufacturers.
The tests used systems with the latest components, including G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB Black DDR5-6000 RAM, ASUS GeForce RTX 4090 TUF Gaming OC graphics card and ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI II and GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX motherboards. The cooling system is represented by EKWB EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB, and the power supply and case are from QUBE.
Test results include performance in Cinebench R23, Blender, GeekBench 6, as well as gaming and professional applications such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Handbrake and 3DMark Time Spy. Speed measurements in popular games such as Starfield, Counter-Strike 2, Dragon's Dogma 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Hogwarts Legacy и Cyberpunk 2077.
The video concludes with insights into the impact of power caps on performance and tuning recommendations to achieve optimal processor performance.
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