I currently have an Intel Core i5-7400 in my setup, and I'm curious about the best CPU I can upgrade to. Price isn't a concern, and I'm not worried if the upgrade isn't the best decision overall. I'm just looking for the absolute best CPU I can swap in without considering any negative implications.
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If you want to get maximum performance, consider that any significant upgrade would likely require a new motherboard. The i9-7900X is an option, but it's part of the enthusiast platform, so it might not be the best fit without a complete system overhaul.
Honestly, if you're sticking with that socket, the i7-7700K is the best you can get. But just a heads up, it's a pretty dated quad-core CPU, so expectations should be low on performance boosts.
For the best value, you'll want to look at the AMD 5800X3D if you're open to a motherboard change. Otherwise, you're pretty limited to the Intel options, which aren't great nowadays.
The i7-7700K is really your max choice for the Socket 1151 board. You won't get any better than that, and yeah, it's not the most impressive chip out there today.
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