I'm considering upgrading my CPU since I just got a new 5070. Currently, I'm using an i5-13400F, which isn't too bad, but I've found that it might lead to an 11% bottleneck according to some calculators. What Intel options should I be looking at for an upgrade within a $250 budget? Just to clarify, I know AMD offers better performance in this price range, but I can't switch to a new motherboard right now. Also, I'm gaming at 1440p, so any recommendations would be appreciated!
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The 13400F is still a solid CPU! Honestly, you shouldn’t put too much faith in those bottleneck calculators—they're not very reliable. Just test it out on your system and see how it performs!
Sounds good! I’ll see how it runs and decide from there.