Is it worth upgrading to a i7 14700k or no ?
Just made the switch from 8700k to 14900k, crazy fast but crazy hot. 2x 360mm rads and undervolted still gets up to high 80s low 90s
Depends, whats the performance problem your trying to solve. Need some context!
I had the same thought …… I have 12700k …. I will wait for 15 or 16 series …… it is a decent upgrade for my workstation but i prefer to take a leap in performance not steps 😅
I did this, also needed to upgrade my cooler to a 360aio so keep that in mind, the 14700k is alot hotter, like alot…
Did I notice anything? No not really, I already had 400fps in cs2 for example, yes now the number is like 500-600, do I notice it though, is it tangible? Not really.
Good to know im future proofed for longer though.
It only runs hot with these out-of-control default motherboard settings. Set your power limits to 253W (the Intel spec) and you’ll get 96% of the performance (literally) and temps in the upper 70s on a torture test vs instantly at 100 during the same test with the power unlimited.
And before anyone says that that eats into the performance gains in coming from 12th gen, nope. Because 12th gen also needs to be power limited out of the box to 241W (again, the Intel spec) in order to not have the same exact issue. And again, it’s roughly that same 96% of the performance at 241W.
Do you have the money to upgrade your cpu and ok if it’s already the deadend platform? Yes.
Wanting the highest uplift bang for buck upgrade? No, wait for end of 2024.
4th Gen gang 😎
I mean every 12th generation processor is a red flag. Even the 14600k performs better than the 12700k, and they have the same price.
no.
but if you have the money go buy anything.
My 4790k is still chugging along. 😬
Only if you don’t need your money
Love to redo my 5950x build but it’s hardline watercooled so I’d lose my ass in the sale
nope
I saw my lows and certain cpu limited scenarios improve dramatically. That was very worth it for me.
Same. Did 12700KF to 14700K to pair with my 4090 on 1440p, so basically everything is CPU capped. It’s not drastic but it has certainly smoothed things out noticeably with a small bump in FPS. It’s likely the cheapest way (~$200 after selling 12th gen) to squeeze out a few frames without changing a bunch about your setup.
i got a 12700k with a 4090 and from my research upgrading to 14th gen just gets less valuable the more resolution you have, as cpu becomes less of a bottleneck. for gaming, a 14900k goes from a 20+% fps improvement at 1080p to just like 5-10% at 4K. As I usually play at 4k i dont think im gonna go for it
It’s the last socket so why not, there’s apo down the line when they decide to add more games. 15th gen will certainly utilize this so just go for it.
I’m out here on a 7700k waiting to upgrade…
u cool, i mean urs is as fast is 10400f and 12100f
Upgraded my 7700k for a 13700k in January. Wasn’t about to play Phantom Liberty at sub 60fps
I upgraded from 3770 to 13700kf after 10years, the CPU runs mad hot at times.
I know them feels. I just bought a 13700 to upgrade after years of playing on my 6700. I’m excited to upgrade. Just waiting on my cooler to show up and I can get to building.