Can this processor handle high-performance tasks like gaming and video editing at its maximum clock speed of 4.6 GHz?

The processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.60 GHz and supports Intel Hyper-Threading technology, which can be beneficial for high-performance tasks like gaming and video editing.

Is the Intel Core i7-8700 compatible with any LGA 1151 motherboard, or does it specifically require a 300 series chipset?

The Intel Core i7-8700 is compatible only with motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets.

Questions & Answers: Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

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Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA 1151 300 Series 65W

6 Cores / 12 Threads. Intel UHD Graphics 630.
3.20 GHz up to 4.60 GHz Max Turbo Frequency / 12 MB Cache.
Compatible only with Motherboards based on Intel 300 Series Chipsets.
Intel Optane Memory Supported
Instruction set is 64-bit and instruction set extensions is intel sse4.1, intel sse4.2 and intel avx2. Features intel hyper threading technology

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