F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Choose between the 1.4GHz and 3.0GHz models.

Choose between the 1.4GHz and 3.0GHz models.

Choose between the 1.4GHz and 3.0GHz models.

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harrison582
Junior Member
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09-07-2021, 07:08 AM
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Consider a CPU that matches your 3060’s capabilities while boosting performance for both gaming and media. You’re weighing between the 13400f and 11600k—both similar in cost but differing in core count. Since you enjoy high-end games and streaming, prioritize cores to avoid bottlenecks. More cores help maintain smooth gameplay and reduce frame drops when handling demanding content. If you want seamless performance across tasks, opt for the higher core count.
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harrison582
09-07-2021, 07:08 AM #1

Consider a CPU that matches your 3060’s capabilities while boosting performance for both gaming and media. You’re weighing between the 13400f and 11600k—both similar in cost but differing in core count. Since you enjoy high-end games and streaming, prioritize cores to avoid bottlenecks. More cores help maintain smooth gameplay and reduce frame drops when handling demanding content. If you want seamless performance across tasks, opt for the higher core count.

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Bombartia
Senior Member
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09-07-2021, 09:40 PM
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You're considering a upgrade to a faster motherboard and RAM. The 13400f is among the quickest options available for those CPUs.
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Bombartia
09-07-2021, 09:40 PM #2

You're considering a upgrade to a faster motherboard and RAM. The 13400f is among the quickest options available for those CPUs.

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chimmychonga12
Member
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09-14-2021, 11:21 AM
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13400F delivers superior performance across all metrics. For gaming, six cores are more than sufficient, though the faster cores on this chip make it an even stronger option. The 12600K(F) edges out the 13400F slightly due to higher clock speeds and comparable pricing, plus its enhanced memory controller, making it a more robust CPU overall.
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chimmychonga12
09-14-2021, 11:21 AM #3

13400F delivers superior performance across all metrics. For gaming, six cores are more than sufficient, though the faster cores on this chip make it an even stronger option. The 12600K(F) edges out the 13400F slightly due to higher clock speeds and comparable pricing, plus its enhanced memory controller, making it a more robust CPU overall.

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WildFlowerIRD
Junior Member
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09-15-2021, 05:26 AM
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your z370p d3 board runs with 16gb corsair venge memory
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WildFlowerIRD
09-15-2021, 05:26 AM #4

your z370p d3 board runs with 16gb corsair venge memory

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N015iA
Member
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09-15-2021, 05:54 AM
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Remember the need for a new motherboard for both the 11600k and 13400f models—they don’t fit your Z370p. These chipsets also require different boards than what you currently have.
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N015iA
09-15-2021, 05:54 AM #5

Remember the need for a new motherboard for both the 11600k and 13400f models—they don’t fit your Z370p. These chipsets also require different boards than what you currently have.

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HyPn0Zee
Junior Member
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09-15-2021, 06:41 AM
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You'll need a different motherboard to support those CPUs, unfortunately.
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HyPn0Zee
09-15-2021, 06:41 AM #6

You'll need a different motherboard to support those CPUs, unfortunately.

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ricby
Senior Member
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09-15-2021, 02:05 PM
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A budget-friendly option for the 13400f would be a used or refurbished model at a lower price point.
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ricby
09-15-2021, 02:05 PM #7

A budget-friendly option for the 13400f would be a used or refurbished model at a lower price point.