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I checked if it's feasible to overclock the B660 with a 13700k. It seems possible, though prices for Z690 boards are rising in Italy and Europe (like 280 for an MSI Pro Z690-A). I found decent B660 options at reasonable costs (e.g., ASUS Strix B660-F around 260). You're right that this board can be used for overclocking non-K 12th gen Intel CPUs, and the process is similar to what works with Z690 boards.
This situation feels a bit unusual right now. The 13,600k seems to be the new direction, while the 13,700k is kind of out of place. Those board prices look pretty low. Would it be better to order from the US and use a forwarding service? It could save even more.
I’ll have to differ with that. The 13700k is the top-tier chip for this generation—it delivers comparable gaming performance to the 13900k because both use the same 8-core configuration. When running at the same speed, they match. The 13600k will eventually hit a ceiling where overclocking won’t help due to the absence of two cores and their 6MB L3 cache. Similarly, it’s more affordable and outperforms its price range in many cases, often surpassing the 7900x and closely matching the 7950x. The 13600k performs similarly to the 7600x and 7700x, and I agree with that assessment. The 13700k, however, isn’t a poor choice or out of reach. It’s one of the strongest gaming CPUs available and excels in other tasks compared to competitors. The 13900k, on the other hand, falls short of the 11900k mark in quality but isn’t worth the investment when the 13700k is already there.
Eh, everything depends on the context. Back in 2017 I spent $379 on a 6-core 8700K. The $439 price tag for the 13700K ignores inflation. When you factor in platform costs and overall performance, the 13700K really stands out—especially in gaming or general use, it outperforms the 7700K significantly. It's definitely not a stretch for anyone. Regarding upgrades, the path isn't one-size-fits-all. For my setup, constant CPU changes don't help much because I keep using the same components and still need a motherboard and RAM. Check out my system list to see how things have changed over time.
That really adds up. I’m switching to a 3D cache chip myself, so the 7700x is essentially just a $100 fee when I resell it for $300 once they’re released.
I told myself I’d hold off, but then...something unexpected occurred—magic or maybe something else. The person worked on 13,700k and 13,600k builds, various motherboards and coolers. Looked intriguing. Check out his videos for a sense of what he achieved: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidNobleSports/videos
The main concern will probably be price. They’re expected to offer top gaming CPUs at a significant discount. The 7800X3D should cost around $500 to $550? The 7950X3D might sit near $1000 but with improved performance, so it won’t lose speed. Meteor Lake is rumored to include some kind of 3D caching solution. Intel mentioned this during a recent Reddit AMA about the 13th generation. I actually asked the question and they replied, “we can't reveal future plans, wink wink.”
Meteor lake leaks indicate a strong lean toward E-cores. This puts P-cores at a cap of six. If accurate... well, it’s frustrating. I initially aimed for a 13600K build, but switching to a 6-core setup from a "10" core system felt like a step back, even if performance was better. Still, I’ve had my share of placebos before, so I’m not dismissing the effect.
Hey there! Your last joke got a bit too light. If gaming is limited to six cores, Meteor Lake falls out of the picture. There are whispers that Zen 5 might be moving all the options up a level—like Ryzen 5 9600X with 8 cores, Ryzen 7 9700X with 12, Ryzen 9 9900X with 16, and then adding a whole new tier for the 9950X with 24 cores and 48 threads. If Meteor 14700K or similar has six cores, it’s pretty much out of the game. Zen 5 is also a fresh design, unlike previous upgrades such as Zen 3 which was just a smaller node.