Even the GTX 1070 Ti scores about 10 percent lower while the GTX 1080 Ti is 36 percent faster.
#CINEBENCH SCORES 8700K PRO#
Note that the Alienware 15 R3 with GTX 1080 Max-Q and the Razer Blade Pro are each about 10 percent slower than our Eurocom because of slower clock rates and more limited GPU Boost potential. The GTX 1080 in the Sky X4C is within just a few percentage points from our desktop GTX 1080 reference according to 3DMark benchmarks. See our dedicated CPU page on the Core i7-8700K for more technical information and benchmark comparisons. Note that the score for our second run in the loop test was unusually lower at 1221 points, but the result was fortunately short-lived. Of course, overclocking capabilities are limited by the high running temperatures as detailed in our Stress Test section below. Thus, clock rates remain relatively stable throughout the duration of the test which is impressive considering that this particular processor is meant for desktop platforms. Running CineBench Multi-Thread in a loop results in very stable scores over time.
The i7-6700HQ and i7-7700HQ, on the other hand, are limited to slower clock rates because of their lower 45 W TDP and they are subsequently about 30 percent behind the i7-8700K in CineBench Single-Threaded tests. As a result, the deltas between these processors are much narrower as shown by our comparison chart below. Single-core performance from the i7-8700K is less impressive as core clock rates are not significantly different than those of the i7-7700K or even the i7-6700K.
#CINEBENCH SCORES 8700K SERIES#
The AMD Ryzen 7 series is comparable to the i7-8700K in multi-threaded workloads since its slower clock rates are balanced out by having more physical cores and parallel threads. Jumping to the Sky X4C from more traditional gaming laptops with HQ-class CPUs, like the Alienware 15 R3 or Asus GL503VD, will see a performance boost of about 75 to 85 percent. Of course, much of this advantage can be attributed to the hexa-core i7-8700K having 50 percent more physical cores than the quad-core i7-7700K or i7-6700K. Note that G-Sync is available but not when paired with the 4K UHD panel or GTX 1080 GPU.ĬPU performance is essentially identical to the Sky X9C equipped with the same delidded Core i7-8700K CPU and about 50 to 55 percent faster in multi-threaded workloads than both the Eurocom Tornado F5 and Sky X7E2 equipped with the last generation Kaby Lake i7-7700K and Skylake i7-6700K, respectively. It's not acute enough to be distracting during day-to-day browsing, but it's still noticeable during video playback with black bars. Uneven backlight bleeding is present on our unit along the top edge as shown by our image below. Thus, it's hard to recommend this glossy option knowing that its implementation on the Sky X4C appears to be poorer than on current glossy Ultrabooks. Color grains that are normally present on matte panels are still very visible on the glossy X4C. On the Sky X4C, however, this does not appear to be the case. The major benefits of a glossy panel are its potentially sharper texts and colors. Unfortunately, Eurocom provides no panels with faster 3 ms response times unlike on some newer MSI notebooks. Users who intend to game extensively on the Sky X4C may want to consider the FHD 5 ms/120 Hz option for fewer ghosting issues. Otherwise, core attributes like brightness, contrast, and response times appear to be run-of-the-mill for a high-end gaming notebook.
Our test unit today is the latter glossy option that promises deeper colors than the matte alternatives.
Owners of older MSI or Alienware laptops can trade in their notebooks for 25 percent off of any Eurocom notebook.ĭisplay options include FHD 60 Hz matte IPS, FHD 5 ms/120 Hz matte TN, 4K UHD 60 Hz matte IPS, and 4K UHD 60 Hz glossy IPS with differing gamuts and contrast ratios between them. We recommend checking out our existing review on the Schenker XMG U507 with the Core i7-7700K, GTX 1070 GPU, and FHD display for more information on the hardware and its features as the two models share a very similar Clevo barebones design. While Eurocom does not configure the SKy X4C with Quadro graphics, it's still possible to swap out the GeForce card for workstation use. Our test model today is equipped with a Core i7-8700K CPU, GTX 1080 GPU, and 4K UHD display for a rough price of $3500 USD depending on the storage. The Sky X4C is defined by its accessible LGA 1151 socket and MXM 3.0 slot for a wider variety of compatible options than one would expect. Like most every system from Eurocom, the notebook aims to be more modular and more powerful than well-known alternatives from MSI, Alienware, HP, Asus, Aorus, or Acer. The Sky X4C is one if the first 15.6-inch notebooks to ship with socketed Coffee Lake processors.
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