I'm looking to upgrade from my aging Intel 10600KF, especially since my recent GPU upgrade to an RX 9070 XT is causing a bit of a bottleneck with my current setup. I've been hearing great things about the AMD AM4 X3D series, but the prices are really high on the second-hand market. I'm considering going with the Intel 14600K instead. I've heard there were some issues with these chips, but supposedly they've been fixed. What's the best CPU option for upgrading my setup without needing to switch to DDR5 RAM?
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If you update the BIOS on your LGA1700 DDR4 motherboard right after you get it, you should avoid any issues with the 13th/14th gen CPUs. A solid choice would be the Intel 12700K; it pairs nicely with your RX 9070 XT, especially at 1440p.
Do you think a H610 motherboard would throttle the i7 14700F too much for gaming at 2k?