Solved intel i5 8600k cpu packaging(box)

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TooltimeRon

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Might anyone be able to tell me why on some Intel packaging box's for the i5 8600k for sale shows the word UNLOCKED while others don't show same?
I have been seeing the box's that show the word UNLOCKED are generally more expensive.
Are they still the same CPU?
Thank You
Tooltimeron
 
Hello @TooltimeRon and welcome to PCHF :)

UNLOCKED means that you can overclock the CPU much higher and faster than locked CPUs. They are the exact same CPU and socket, just UNLOCKED CPU's have a K on the end for Intel and X on the end for AMD.
 
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