14700k is fast enough for all workloads.

I generally upgrade when new version of MS Windows get released.

How about 14400 or 14600. There are not many reason to go 12th gen now. Otherwise, if you can wait a little bit longer, going for 15th gen desktop is way better than 14th gen desktop it seems.

How about just turn the e-cores off.

I bought many Intel CPUs and AMD CPUs, and currently I am more of Intel guy. Reliability, ease of use, and high compatibility are unspoken advantages of Intel CPUs and Motherboards.

I am so disappointed. Why only laptop 14th gen gets the meteor lake???