Reviewers Liked
- Strong Multi-Thread performance
- Most affordable 6-core in the Coffee Lake lineup
- Intel stock cooler included in the box
- Often bests previous-generation Core i7-7700K flagship CPU on multi-core tests
- Best-in-class gaming performance, when paired with a dedicated graphics card
Reviewers Didn't Like
- No HyperThreading
- Requires New Motherboards
- Manual overclocking yields limited gains
- Only Z370 motherboards available at launch