If you are looking for a desktop processor upgrade, then take a look at Intel's i5-14600K processor, which is currently selling for as low as just $164 (purchase link below).
The 14600K is based on Intel's 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh design. Since it is a K variant, it is unlocked for overclocking. However, do keep in mind that it is a fairly power-hungry processor, much more so than something like an equivalent Ryzen. But the chip is fairly powerful, and you can enjoy excellent gaming and productivity performance with it.
Speaking of AMD Ryzen, the 14600K is about equivalent to the Zen 4-based 7600(X) in gaming and faster in productivity.
Make sure to ensure the motherboard has decent VRM power delivery and cooling (ideally a Z790 chipset motherboard), plus you will need a good quality air cooler (and a complementary good case with excellent airflow) or a 240/280 mm AIO liquid cooler.
The technical specs of the 14600K are given below:
- Core Count: 14 (6 Performance Cores + 8 Efficiency Cores)
- Thread Count: 20
- Base Clock Frequency: 3.5 GHz (P-core), 2.6 GHz (E-core)
- Boost Clock Frequency: Up to 5.3 GHz
- Cache: 24 MB Cache
- Stock Memory Support: DDR4 (3200 MT/s) and DDR5 (5600 MT/s)
- Socket: LGA 1700
- TDP: 125 W
- Integrated Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770
- PCIe Support: PCIe Gen 5 (16 lanes) and Gen 4 (4 lanes)
- Process Technology: Intel 7 (10 nm)
- Maximum Temperature: 100° C
Get the Intel Core i5-14600K at the link below:
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Intel® CoreTM i5-14600K New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked: $164.00 (Amazon US)
You can also check out other Intel and AMD processor deals here: AMD || Intel
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