Similar vending machines usually sell small toys, but this one is loaded with Intel processors from previous generations. Japanese YouTuber Savara-San acquired an Intel Core i7-8700 processor after giving the vending machine 500 yen (about $3.25) and turning the lever. The chip's performance was checked, and it turned out to be flawless.
Toys vending machines are very popular in Japan and other Far East countries. These machines usually sell small plastic toys that are dispensed after the user inserts cash and returns the lever. The machines typically have a Hello Kitty or toy car theme — the type of item it will dispense is known, but not the exact one. In this case, the machine definitely has Intel processors, but it's unclear what other chips may be inside.
It seems like the vending machine is located in or near a computer store called 1's PC. Google says that it sells a wide range of new and used PC components, as well as cameras, storage devices, software, and the like. The vending machine could be a fun way to entertain visitors a bit and also get rid of old or broken processors.
The new Intel Core i7-8700 from 2018 should perform almost as well as the unlocked "K" series version in real tests. In 2024, its configuration of 6C/12T, a clock speed of 4.7 GHz, and compatibility with Windows 11 still remain a decent choice. However, this particular chip behaved slightly worse: after passing a system test on a system built on i7-8700, the processor booted into BIOS normally, but then problems arose.
Initially, video didn't work properly and the Windows installation process failed. After reconnecting the monitor, the system showed that only 5 processor cores and 10 threads were working. Despite issues with one of the cores, the chip was still able to start Windows, withstand system information check, and complete Cinebench R15 and R23 tests.
The processor scored 992 points in Cinebench R15, a fully working sample performs significantly better with 1420 points, although part of the difference may be due to a different system configuration. But even a 5-core processor should have scored around 1183 points. A used Core i7-8700 in the same store is sold for 13,800 yen ($90) with a three-month warranty, so Savara-San was pleased with his $3.25 prize.
Source: Tom's Hardware
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