Choose between the 8400, 10400 or 12400 series for gaming performance.
Choose between the 8400, 10400 or 12400 series for gaming performance.
Hi, I mainly play competitive FPS games at low resolutions like 1080p to hit 120fps. My current setup uses an i58400 with a 1070 Ti and I'm experiencing only about 1% FPS. Upgrading the GPU isn't an option because prices are too high. I'm comparing a few options: an i5-10400f with MSI B560M-A for $260, an i5-12400 (price not listed), an Asus Prime B660M-A for $360, and a Biostar B660 MX-E for $320. Many people warn against these two boards. Would the extra $60–100 for the i5-12400 be worth it specifically for improving low FPS performance?
Regarding 11400(F), it tends to match the price of a 10400F. You might find the Asus + 12400F more appealing. Biostar isn't reliable, and Asrock hasn't performed well lately. When gaming, does your GPU consume over 95%? If yes, upgrading the CPU won't resolve the problem.
The price gap between these chips is minimal, around $20. It's unclear if the differences matter much. They lack XMP support for RAM and might pose risks to your CPU.
Their VRMs aren't enough for mid-range and high-end CPUs, leading to increased temperatures, throttling, and lower performance. The included features are often reduced, with poorer audio quality, fewer USB ports, less fan headers, and limited PCIe options—unless you specifically require those capabilities.