{
  "id": 17860441,
  "title": "Intel's 8th-gen CPUs are the most underrated used chips you can buy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/intels-8th-gen-cpus-are-the-most-underrated-used-chips-you-can-buy",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T21:30:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/intels-8th-gen-cpus-are-the-most-underrated-used-chips-you-can-buy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Intel's 8th-gen CPUs, launched almost a decade ago, are often overlooked as obsolete pieces of technology. However, their value lies in the performance they provide for the price. For everyday use, including gaming, these CPUs prove to be a strong contender, especially when paired with an entry-level GPU like the RTX 3060. The i7-8700K, in particular, is being sold for under $70 on eBay, making it a good deal for a 6-core CPU and motherboard combo. This price point is hard to beat in 2026, considering the rising costs of RAM and GPUs. Although newer CPUs like the Ryzen and 7th-gen Intel CPUs are not officially supported by Windows 11, they can still be used with some troubleshooting. Intel's 8th-gen CPUs are one of the oldest to support Windows 11 officially and can be found at a price under $100. While they may not be the most powerful CPUs available, they still manage to handle modern games at reasonable frame rates when paired with the right GPU. In an era where component prices seem to be on the rise, considering older CPUs like Intel's 8th-gen lineup, could be a smart move for those on a budget.",
  "summary": "Just because they're no match for newer CPUs doesn't mean they're obsolete.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}