https://wccftech.com/intel-core-i7-9700k-8-core-4-9-ghz-cpu-is-just-299-at-bestbuy/ > Intel has discounted the Core i7-9700K all the way down to just $299.99, taking a full $85 off the original price of $385. With Intel not having a new architecture or an improved processor node and the 10nm manufacturing issues that they have been having, it means that Intel is starting to lower its prices to stay competitive with AMD. > The i7 - 9700K's base clock is 3.60 GHz which is reasonably fast for gaming not only that is designed to make this a perfect CPU for gaming,  the 4.90 GHz boost clock makes sure that even in the most demanding gaming sessions will be smooth without any stuttering or CPU bottlenecking. This CPU doesn't include hyperthreading, which makes this Octa-core CPU only have eight processing threads. With the lower thread count, this CPU is worse when comparing to an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 for video editing or other higher threaded tasks. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 being noticeably cheaper even with Intel's recent discount.