Best CPU?
Best CPU?
Unless you require a HEDT package but can't afford a Threadripper, it's not advised.
there are some unusual details in this discussion, but for gaming it’s still the 10900k/kf that works best right now. HEDT struggles with single-core speed and ends up lagging in games, plus it’s pricier. for 1440p the difference between Ryzen and Intel becomes less noticeable, and at 4k there’s no real advantage. if you’re just building and don’t care about overclocking, go with a 10600k. it offers the best performance with minimal effort. if you skip overclocking, there’s little value in paying extra for Intel, and for higher resolutions above 1080p, a budget Ryzen 3600 gives you the best return.
In theory, no. Usually the iGPU remains off unless there are issues with Intel's output. The F-series helps prevent chip failures due to iGPU problems. I haven't found any research showing a clear link between this and core performance on average. Still, you can always find strong or weak examples from either model.
One more thought is the 10600k. Again binning. a 10700k is a 10900k with two cores locked out. A 10600k is a 10900k with 4 cores locked out. For whatever reason this pushes OC binning up again. You get a decent chance at high OC with a 10600k. The problem is the thing is 6/12 which might matter a lot come 2021.
10700k isn't a good number and the ranges are unclear. Using 8 cores in games won't help much—10600k likely gives you about 99% of the frame rate for around $100 less and better performance. 6c12t versus 8c16t
10600K and 10700K share the same silicon layout as the 10900K, but vary in disabled cores. More active cores increase the likelihood of a 'potato core,' which reduces overall overclocking potential. This is why binning matters and why premium parts remain costly even with identical production costs.