Hey everyone! I'm currently running a Ryzen 7 5700X with a B550M Pro-VDH and a 3200MHz CL14 DDR4 kit, which I have overclocked to 4.8 GHz for the cores and 3800MHz CL16 for the RAM. I'm thinking about switching to an Intel 14600KF with a B760M motherboard, while keeping my DDR4 RAM. Here are my questions:
1) Would this be a smart upgrade? From what I've gathered, the 14600KF with a tuned DDR4 setup (around 4000MHz CL16) seems to perform on par with the Ryzen 7700 using DDR5 (at 6200MHz CL30) in most gaming scenarios.
2) I believe the 14600KF allows for overclocking the RAM to around 3900-4100MHz since the SA voltage is unlocked. Is that correct?
3) I'm planning to keep the cores at 5.3/4.0 GHz, and I don't see the need to go for a Z790 just to get a small bump of 200-300MHz, which seems to only result in a 3-5% performance increase based on what I've read. Is that accurate?
By the way, I know moving to a 5700X3D or 5800X3D would be a logical upgrade, but their prices are way higher compared to the 14600KF with the B760. That's why I'm leaning towards the LGA1700.
3 Answers
Consider going for an AM5 setup with something like the 9600X and 16GB of RAM. Later on, you could add a second 16GB stick. But keep in mind, using just one 16GB stick of DDR5 tends to perform slower than two. If you’re concerned about the performance difference compared to your tuned 5700X, that's definitely a valid point that could impact your decision.
It depends on your GPU and resolution! If you're using a cheaper GPU, this upgrade might not be necessary. It’s going to be faster, but the cost can be a deciding factor unless you find a great deal.
Also, if you're on 4K with a 5070 Ti, you might be hitting some CPU bottlenecks in demanding games, especially with titles like Hogwarts Legacy where the CPU isn't keeping up. Since you're only adding about $120 after selling your old parts, it might actually be a good time to make this switch!
Absolutely, switching to the 14600KF is a solid choice! It generally outperforms the 7700X in many scenarios. As for RAM overclocking, if you're working with XMP profiles, you should be good. Manual overclocking can be a bit of a hassle, so it might not be worth the extra effort for minimal gains.
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