13600K on B660
13600K on B660
Based on the information from techpowerup, the 13600K offers only a modest improvement—around 14%—over the 12400F. With your current 1440p setup and a 6800 XT, you should weigh the added price against any real performance gains before deciding.
Without a top-tier graphics card, the upgrade likely wouldn't have much impact. Many user reviews for the 13600k chose the Nvidia RTX 4090, which wasn't a typical combo for regular customers.
Relies on your specific situation. TPU used a typical 10gb 3080 during testing, which means performance stays within that range. The 6800XT will behave differently but should be somewhat closer, with a bigger gap compared to the 3080. For future upgrades, check 1080p or 720p data to see what stronger GPUs could offer. Personally, I upgraded from an overclocked 10900KF to a 13700KF, yet the gaming performance gain wasn't significant—only minor differences in certain games. The 12400F performs similarly to a 10900K in games. I bought it mainly because I liked new components, wanted PCIe 4/5 support, and my kids can use my old parts without waste. If you don’t need another system, upgrading just for gaming isn’t worth it.
You're considering exactly 1080p with a snapshot of your setup. The idea is to pass along component details so we can match your usage. I think sticking with the 12400F and 6800 XT makes sense since you're already achieving solid FPS at 1440p across all games. Thanks for the input!
It's amusing how right away my son started asking for the old pieces he got from the delivery—he said, "I take care of your stuff." Sister didn’t seem too interested, but it’s nice to see. In the end, she still receives an upgrade since the whole setup changes.
I just secured a 13600KF for £280. Now I can trade in my 12400F.