The $100 Skylake i7 CPU - What is THIS?
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
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When an awesome subscriber informed me about these cpus that can be purchased on aliexpress.com and used for a wicked cheap Gaming PC, I figured I would give it a shot and get into the land of tinkering, and low behold I found an awesome CPU that boasts amazing value for someone on an extreme budget and has the patience and time to learn how to get this CPU working.
Or of course if you want to just get the i7-7700k, then you can get that here: amzn.to/2kEmwwO
For more discussion of this cpu be sure to head over to techcity.tv/forum
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I think Bryan should do these unusual stuff more. Since this is the thing which makes a different compare to other tech channel.
Ayakura Tomaya tru
Ayakura Tomaya Why do you think I subbed?
Me Four
yea bro i was fully getting on here to say the same thing.keep it up bro you are the man
I was the 600th like
My system runs a 750Ti and the screen at 2:20 scared the shit out of me, lol. Nice budget digging dude, nuts that it actually worked.
100 bucks you get 90-95% of perf... obviously worth.
Star-Lord but it is a hassle to get compatible ones that actually works. + that overclocks are different on every cpu. you could get unlucky with the overclock and have even lesser performance.
i have to say though, if you have the time to research it a bit it should be worth it
Anthony GHB It's as unstable as a table with 3 and a half legs 😂
but ur not sure that it will work with ur mobo so there is a little risk
you should've titled the video 'Storytime: How some Chinese website sold me an illegal i7 for $100. ALMOST DIED (ft. pewdiepie)'
GONE WRONG (-18)
[GONE SEXUAL]
Venomy (GONE WRONG AND SEXUAL° SEX WITH CHINESE ILLEGAL INTEL I7
wtf
+CeSayrise
Has sex gone too far?
Venomy Japanese will always go more far (this is not racist,one time i've ate a sushi ok ?!)
It is illegal to sell them, not to buy them ;)
It is illegal to own them because technically they're intel property and they're stolen
Dr00Dx except this is public lmao
Dr00Dx I live by that rule
Dr00Dx R)
your ass is illegal SJ idiot
this video will go viral asap
Wirdan Rafi. why dont you go and fuck off then
Because you should instead. Jeez who put salt in your coffee this morning?
I would also be angry if I woke up in the morning, looked in the mirror and be confronted by that monstrosity of a face.
I'm sorry Angad, but you are very ugly.
Saaaaalt
Viiiirrraaaalllll
Intresting video mate! My i7-3770@4,26GHz gets 776 points in Cinebench R15 so this chip is on par with a lightly clocked Ivy Bridge i7.
holy fuck!
Do you think I should upgrade to this? I have a i3 6100 currently
depends on the motherboard and cooler baseclock overclocking gets a crap ton of heat and Ive done alot of research it has a 550cb on cinebench without overclocking. most of these can't get over 4ghz which has a 850cb on cinebench. unless you already have a very good cooler and motherboard I would do more research before pulling the trigger.
+SiD I will only say: If you can return the i3 and your motherboard is compatible then, yes. This CPU is better that the i3, i'm impressed.... It comes with 1 year warranty on aliexpress so nothing to loose boy, go 4 it.
yup exactly what he said.
its 130 for the cheapest variant go for it. Do some research on your motherboard first.
This is what Intel will call an "i3" in 2020. Don't be fooled...
Well yes, but back in the day it was decent value. I've seen your video on your topic but I still think that if u get a CPU like this QH8G for less than 35$ it's worth it if you're stuck on a compatible Asrock Z170 board. Of course, someone building something new from scratch should go Ryzen all the way.
in my country those i3 still cost same as Ryzen 5 3500
Tom's crossover xD.
would have been nice to underclock the 7700k to see how they perform at the same frequency
Yeah, clocking 7700k at 5,1 it's not fair.
It's pointless. Nobody runs 7700k at stock let alone lower frequency.
Well technically this is an early version of the 6700k and not the 7700k anyway. That's the main reason why the comparison isn't really valid.
at the same frequency they would perform the same , sky lake/kaby lake is the same architecture , same IPC.
Whoa
And this is how you get 117 likes.
155th
200th
And this is how you get 35 likes lol
This comment made me depress today. RIP man!
still rocking an lga 1366 Xeon because of you Bry
Andrew Bedford yeah, me 2,and i dont think ryzen will be able to change this..
dual xeon x5650 here with a gtx 770 4gb edition just too much hehe i love this build.
hixxy what mobo you use?
X8DTL-3F its an ATX type board which is really good if you want a compact build, 48gb of ecc buffered ram really help with caching for adobe, though i may just end up doubling it in the future when i got the money.
HixxyDubz hows the gaming performance?
Wouldn't pick this up myself with the effort but i appreciate the little history lesson and display of finding some good deals for you're money. Much love Bryan. Really like the unique videos you continue to make.
Hello! Nice video! Keep up the good work!
I am actually very impressed with the results! Sounds quite tricky to get it sorted out but for a budget builder it could be well worth it to seek one out. Thanks for the video mate!
3.55ghz from a $100 quad core i7 chip is nothing to be sneezed at :)
Its 3 times cheaper than a 6700 and performs the same if not better
Fridgemusa it is when its 6th gen
Watching that vid was awesome. Took us through an epic journey man!
I do hope that you do alot of videos about ryzen
Captinprocat Intel and Nvidia fanboy here I think RYZEN and Vega are going to be amazing
Captinprocat link sources
Captinprocat so I'm a moron because I didn't know links on RUclips are punishable? also I never said anything about me thinking ryzen is good, all I asked for are sources for your claim.
Captinprocat aha because a locked turbo clock non OCd Ryzen 8c/16t with 3.4GHz base shits on Broadwell E and is rumoured to cost half that. But okay Ryzen is shit lmao
Captinprocat I've never seen an article saying ryzen was bad except for when the first performance leaks came out when it was called Zen, so that's why I asked you for sources.
Love awesome finds that require funny tinkering like this! Also, yesssss you plugged the forums!
changing the budget PC game! Nice video bryan
I like the fact that you ran tests on 720p to stress the cpu harder!
pretty much identical performance to a decently overclocked i7 2600k
I would assume 2600k 4.5ghz is faster.
Captinprocat secondhand it is though
Captinprocat CPUs don't degrade at all (or only very very marginally) except if you put ridiculous voltages through it like 1.6+ volts. It's the motherboard that you should be worried about, as those can give out after years of use.
I can definitely vouch for those old Sandy Bridge processors. I made $350 pc with a $60 i5 2310 and a 1050 ti and I can max out most games and usually expect over 60 fps or close to it. If this ol' i5 can do the trick that i7 would cut through modern games like butter. I mean just look at the consoles still using 32 nm AMD crap! 6 year old intel stuff is actually fantastic comparably.
Robert Rapier I mean, "that amd crap" is actually getting revived by directx 12 and vulkan. I'm running an fx 8320 and while single core games run meh, games that can use more cores actually run great (for example the division, watch dogs 2, and doom of course) and it can keep up with the i5 4690K, which costs around 100€ more.
I swear, this is the best tech channel out there. Please put out more content and have my kids.
Benchmarking CPUs you should consider doing that with CPU intensive games (RTS or games with procedural terrain generation and/or with physics simulations) rather than GPU intensive games.
he set it to 720p to get high framerates, to represent a cpu bound scenario
That's a crazy CPU for any budget builds and console killers. In CPU intensive games even better than any stock i5 at a price of 100 bucks. Interesting as always, I really love your videos.
A Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI board will let you surpass that 3.6ghz limit because of it's 'Turbo B' (dedicated base clock generator) feature. I've seen it hit a stable 4.2ghz on that board.
My mobo :)
Zika Elder you might be mistaken with the QHQG model
None Ya I think you're probably right. Do you know what the difference is between the two?
Zika Elder i believe its just a more recent model of the same 6700
I'd love to see a comparison against a stock i7 and a Xeon too. Just wanna say I'm rocking a Xeon myself due to you, thank you for such an awesome channel
Tech Yes City always in my mind :)
I'm using an i7-2600k, which is awesome in that it is the same, in regards to being a hyperthreaded quad-core. blown away
And now sellers will sell duds and blame it on your mobos
Interesting video. I love your taste in music, your benchmarking musics always cheer me up.
Paging LinusTechTips for Scrapyard Wars 5...
I freaking love Intel confidential CPUs. I'm currently rocking the Intel Confidential QHUZ, which is a pre release model of the Xeon e5 2698 v4
Nice i was going for that one but ended up getting the 2697v4 18 core, but has an all turbo clock speed a tad higher than the 2698v4 and scores a tad higher on cinebench etc
which one did you get? i have a 2697v4 18 core es called the QH26. it got around 2200ish in cinebench. the QHUZ gets about 2400
Notification Squad. Love u Bryan
Love this obscure hardware content! Keep up the good work!
notification squad!
Dude you're awesome. Just watched a couple of your videos on some older hardware and mods showing some really cool budget options - this stuffs still relevant and its cool you make these videos with such enthusiasm because they really are good bargains.
Wait for Ryzen. ;)
I bought an ES hex core intel i7 long ago. Never again, crashed all the time.
mworld because you bought a broken cpu probs
mworld got DOA / ripped off
probably trolling.
Alfa Proto not a troll at all. he should be getting that replaced via RMA. it happened to someone else with an AMD 8 core, they didn't know why it happened. they thought it was the motherboard or power supply. turned out it was the cpu all along.
Captinprocat just because they have higher rates doesn't mean it won't happen.
HELLO! Broadwell! Finally get to see u!
when i update bios to last update, its not work. so dont update your bios when you use es processor 😊
if anyone has experienced the same problem with what I experienced?
I use a z170-a, with 1902 version bios if isso update it will not work, so you justiça need to downgrade your bios
Holy shit Bryan, I've been sub'd for years and haven't watched your vids for over a yr now and you channel is starting to take off. Glad to see it. I always really liked your content.
With ryzen coming out, even the full i7 6700 k should drop at that kind of price too, they aren't worth much more.
Lol
Imaginalex Tigerheart that is provided that and ryzen really performs how they had shown it
results are in, amd cpu's performs even better.
Great. 4 cores 8 threads are laughable now and will replace the price bracket of dual cores.
Imaginalex Tigerheart and AMD fauled once again in gaming lol.
OMG I was exactly planning to buy one but had no info... Thank you so much Tech City !
I picked up 3 6700ks for $20 each
JeremyM I need
a friend of mine bought 10. eBay listed them wrong
You basically won the lottery
+JeremyM fuckin winner
fake
the music during the benchmarks is so catchy!!!
Im in doubt ....if i get Qh8g my rx480 +(z170 pro 4 )will only work in pcie 2.0? or just the igpu runs on pcie 2.0??
Nice video actually.. would love to see some more benchmarks on cpu demanding games
Just curious but why did you run Battlefield 1 at 720p?
ikr, and then crisis on high at 1080p lmao
to test a CPU Bottleneck and not a GPU Bottleneck :)
man this is why im subbed to you. good stuff mate
I ordered this processor off of Alibaba and they sent me a box of generic tampons.
Those were some really expensive tampons haha.
:D
song during benches was Vexento - Smile. I can't believe people actually use his music, considering hardly anyone knows of him. That is awesome
Interesting.. Did you have any problems with it? and what features are disabled?
TecnoMercy it can't be clocked far, and disabled graphics
@@IntellitechStudios who cares if you use graphics card
@@ginktomvideosprods3712 true, but it's nice to have just in case
Sounds like a major challenge when an i3 isn't far these particular CPU's.
ayy lmao
/r/ayymd
I have been watching this channel for months and wanted to say hi and thanks!
(BTW, my eBay vendor sent me a QH8F and did not made it work anywhere. Readers, be advised! )
I thought these were illegal to sell?
you got some to sell?
They are.
But legal to buy lmao
Brian WTF, you're the only one who makes interesting videos that aren't just about the newest retail shit.
Jorell Dye Tech Deals does.
strumminronin Thank you. I'll sub them too then.
Wouldn't it make more sense to compare against a 6700?
No because Kaby Lake and Skylake literally have almost no performance difference clock for clock.
i think im only moroccan here, this video is the FIRST one i check, very interesting & ty for sharing.
Sub :)
how the heck did you get 150 FPS+ with a gtx 750 ti!!!!!!????
Amir-Hamza Yusuf if you could read, the game was at 720 medium settings
Oh!! That explains it
Oh sorry that might have been confusing, I was messing around with the bios updates and overclocking with a 750ti, then dropped in a 980ti for the benchmarks.
+Tech YES City How about the gpu usage? It is so low in GTA, was the game smooth?
That BCLK overclocking tho - it really closes the gap in most games.
How they sell it ? I heard Selling the engineering samples is illegal ?
Ferhat YILDIZ So is weed and piracy, you think that stops people?
You can't really trace an aliexpress seller.
And since intel hasn't claimed any roberry or something that would proof those are stolen, they can't do anything anyway.
I do like you sharing how this is possible. Thank you. I do hope that i7's go down over time. I bought some cheap Z170 boards that I am waiting to buy CPUs for when prices come down. Anyway, very good & informative video.
Are these facked Intel processors?
No basically they are prototypes.
Intel were trying different stuff before releasing the i7 and they did those.
This reminds me of the x5650/70s on the old 1366 socket. Those chips cost $40-$70 on eBay and oc like crazy, not to mention have 6 cores for those of us who do more than just game. If you're on a budget and still own a quality first gen i7 board, then I would highly recommend looking into the Xeons.
:-)
I noticed that Firestrike benchmark wasn't very flattering if you look at the physics score: 36fps for el cheapo i7, vs 52 for the 7700k. Just something to note. It is a good deal, and I'm sure it's a great chip... but it isn't anything magical. Good video, thanks for the info!
Videos like this make me want to save money...
So great!
I'll try test it out with a ASRock B150M Pro4. I have seen that people managed to get it up to 4.2 GHz in a stable condition. Video looks promising and the korean website as well. Good work!
Not yet, CPU is still on his way. Got the Board and a AIO Watercooler for safety next to me waiting for the CPU.
DaLeRoi did it work?
Changed the motherboard to a AsRock Z170m Pro4s. Was just able to get it to 3.4 GHz because the BIOS only allows BCLK OC and has no CVolt option. But it runs smooth and is awesome.
DaLeRoi do you know if the regular asrock z170 pro4 (not the pro4s) would work?
According to the website, yes.
you forgot to write a link in the description for the music: it is Vexento - Smile
Good find, but you can get an i7 2600k on eBay for around 90 - 120 USD. (Which if you look at benchmarks, is still an amazing contender in 2017.)
I'm using an i7-975, which is the first gen bloomfield, and it still outperforms the FX-8350.
I like this channel. It shows old hardware can kickass.
I just bought a ASUS P6TD Deluxe motherboard (New) and a Xeon 5675 for 400$ Canadian :)
I'm going to scour this channel and overclock it;
I'm also going to buy an X58 and overclock my i7 i920.
If I can get my Xeon to 4.1GHz I'll be happy beans, with my GTX 980.
Awesome video! Keep it coming; your own type of content is pretty refreshing in the tech arena.
I have QHQG bought in Sept 2016, running it on asrock Z170 extreme4 @3.8GHz with Scythe Fuma cooler. No problems whatsoever.
Honestly, when benchmarking cpu's the best thing you can do is test them out in a gaming environment that maximizes the use of the cpu. Multiplayer games with high amounts of players and constant need of processing power.
IVE BEEN WATCHING YOU FOR A YEAR AND YOUVE ALWAYS REMINDED ME OF SOMEONE AND IT JUST OCCURRED TO ME WHO IT IS.
DANGER DOLAN.
amazing video. thanks for letting us budget people know!
When i saw your X5650 build video, i got inspired and did one with a X5660 setup but i just sold that setup and just ordered the same cpu on Aliexpress for $96. Will be installed in an Asrock Z170M Extreme 4, 16GB DDR4 2133, SAMSUNG 960 EVO M.2 250GB. Corsair H115i Extreme. GPU will be added later, most likely an RX580, unless someone is selling a 1070 at same price or cheap.
The thing about selling engineering samples is that.. It's not illegal anywhere to buy them. The engineers and testing companies themselves that receive them aren't supposed to sell them, and in some areas can be committing a crime or at the very least face a civil suit for breach of contract. But, there is no law, or punishment, anywhere that a consumer can face for purchasing them. :)
Looks like I have been bestowed with another expensive hobby... Thanks for the video.
i have been waiting for this video,
now I'm confidently buy it,
one thing more it is also called i7 6400t.es
love this channel...
5:05 both of these cards handled the 980 ti very well
Thank you for the great videos...I even let the ads roll through their entire time frame...in hopes you getting maximum revenue for your efforts...thank you.
Tech City, you can buy a used i7 920 for less than 50 bucks. Its a great proccesor for a price. Its a quad core with hyperthreading giving you total of 8 threads. It uses lga1366 socket. (i know motherboards are a bit expensive) You can buy a x58 motherboard which overclocks i7 pretty easily for like 100 bucks. You should really check it out
Tech City Cool find and would bet you had a ball making it work --- Also First 65 or Older -- Thanks
My trick was buying ancient xeons. Got double your 7700k cinebench score for $160 on a pair of e5-2690s and ddr3 memory that probably cost 1/5th your ddr4
Hi, I bought mine QHQG in November for 107 GBP with some Asrock mobo and I don't need anything else, not even Ryzen. It beats everything for the money. It's been overclocked to 170MHz by BCLK and it's rock solid and even not that hot. 831 score in Cinebench. The latest Asrock bois 7.0 supports BCLK overclocking and it's more stable than 2.x. But since this stepping became so popular the prices went up so much.
Sucks the hoops ya gotta jump through, but for those of you on a super tight budget, I think this is worth researching. That was some awesome performance for $100... There's nothing else that even comes close to those marks for that price.
Wow Nvr knew abt this before, found it extremely interesting
Good job brother. Thanks for the video!
4:58 so the qhcg is a cpu that performs worse than an i7-4770k oc to 4.4Ghz (just looking at the score below the orange one). The 4770k is about 4 years old, and 4770k can be found on ebay for 120-150$. The main difference though is the 4770k works on countless motherboards/has no hardware disabled/is actually supported
although it is cool you found an 'engineering sample' chip by a major manufacturer
Not unusual. I'm running an E3-1231v3 (LGA1150) currently and it maintains a similar fps ratio to that of a comparable i7. I'd honestly go for a Core over the Xeon if I was strictly focused on gaming, but I've got a pretty wide range of multiple operations that run for extended periods of time, and frankly - for the cash value, it just kicks ass.
Guess what
I bought QHQG and it runs perfectly without overclocking
makes sense, slightly better than my cpu with about same clock speed and thread count but newer.
(but mine costed like $200 year ago, but sure to work since not ES)
If someone is having a bit of an earworm, a good Samaritan from the actual music video's comment section actually reminded me of KC & The Sunshine Band.
Super similar to the benchmark music (which is linked in the description! Awesome stuff by Bryan to do that.)
AWESOME cheap Intel chips, it's about time.
a video on the lga 1366 xeons maybe? currently have an i7 920 at 4.2ghz working wonders in current titles and im considering going for a xeon w3690 as an upgrade. Great content btw keep it coming
And here i was expecting a Xeon Skylake that failed miserably and had only 4 cores left.
awesome always looking for cheap gaming stuff
Well, i clicked the link with hope and just sent me to the home page of Aliexpress, good video that's some nice info!
Came for the CPU, stayed for "Vexento - Smile"!