I'm looking to upgrade my CPU from an i7 8700 but I want to avoid changing my motherboard since that would also require me to buy new RAM, which is pretty expensive. Can anyone suggest a good CPU upgrade that works with my current setup?
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You might want to consider sticking with your current RAM and going for a CPU on the LGA 1700 platform, like a cheaper option there. It’s a solid choice without needing a full upgrade, and you should still get a decent performance boost.
Would an i5-13600KF on LGA 1700 really outperform something like the 5800X3D on AM4? I'm honestly not sure what to believe.