I'm currently using a 4070 Super with a 13th Gen Intel i5-13400F and 32GB of DDR4 RAM. I was thinking about upgrading to an AMD 9800X3D and moving to DDR5, but the prices are a bit too steep for me right now. What are some worthwhile upgrade options available for the LGA 1700 socket?
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Without a clear budget in mind, it's tough to give specific advice. But if you're looking for the best drop-in upgrade for LGA 1700, I'd recommend the i9-13900K or i9-14900K, which run around $500+. These will give you a noticeable jump in performance compared to the i5-13400F. If you're aiming lower, the i7-13700K or i7-14700K are about $350 and will provide a decent upgrade as well. I wouldn't recommend the i5-13600K or i5-14600K since they aren't significantly better than what you have. You might also want to check if you have a Microcenter nearby; I've seen some bundles that could make upgrading worthwhile!
The highest you can go is the Intel i9-14900K. There were some heat issues initially, but those should have been resolved with the latest BIOS updates. I've personally had a good experience with my i9-13900K after the fix.
Honestly, your setup sounds solid as it is. If I were you, I'd consider just waiting and saving up a bit more. The performance boost from upgrading your CPU right now might not be worth the cost.
I've got a similar setup with an i5-14600K paired with a 9060 XT, and I have to say this CPU performs excellently! If you want more power, it's definitely worth considering.
I’m curious – are there any games where your current i5-13400F and DDR4 setup is actually holding you back? If not, you might not need to upgrade just yet.
I'm based in Spain, so no Microcenter for me. With prices around 350 euros, would jumping to the i7-14700K be worth it, or should I just go for the i9-14900K?