F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The top choice would depend on your needs, but a good alternative could be an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor.

The top choice would depend on your needs, but a good alternative could be an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor.

The top choice would depend on your needs, but a good alternative could be an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor.

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_TinyBear
Junior Member
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05-05-2022, 10:25 PM
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You're considering the Intel i7-11700K for your new build. Looking for more affordable Intel options with similar performance is a smart move. There are several budget-friendly Intel processors you might explore, such as the i5-13400 or i3-12100, which offer comparable speeds at lower prices.
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_TinyBear
05-05-2022, 10:25 PM #1

You're considering the Intel i7-11700K for your new build. Looking for more affordable Intel options with similar performance is a smart move. There are several budget-friendly Intel processors you might explore, such as the i5-13400 or i3-12100, which offer comparable speeds at lower prices.

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klimentin
Junior Member
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05-06-2022, 02:35 AM
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13600KF offers improved performance and potentially lower costs because it's more accessible. I seldom suggest avoiding the newest models unless you have very specific constraints.
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klimentin
05-06-2022, 02:35 AM #2

13600KF offers improved performance and potentially lower costs because it's more accessible. I seldom suggest avoiding the newest models unless you have very specific constraints.

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XenohHD
Junior Member
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05-11-2022, 09:28 AM
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You already have an Intel 11th gen motherboard and don’t need an upgrade. Consider using an i7-11700K or i5-11600K. However, always verify the cost and stock on your local market. If you’re still in the planning phase, a budget-friendly 13th Gen Intel CPU like i5-13600K or AMD Ryzen 5600 would be a good choice. In short, the i7 label isn’t the only indicator of top performance anymore. Generation really matters.
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XenohHD
05-11-2022, 09:28 AM #3

You already have an Intel 11th gen motherboard and don’t need an upgrade. Consider using an i7-11700K or i5-11600K. However, always verify the cost and stock on your local market. If you’re still in the planning phase, a budget-friendly 13th Gen Intel CPU like i5-13600K or AMD Ryzen 5600 would be a good choice. In short, the i7 label isn’t the only indicator of top performance anymore. Generation really matters.

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DementedTrap
Junior Member
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05-11-2022, 10:26 AM
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No, the i5 13th Gen CPU is not cheaper than the one you referred to.
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DementedTrap
05-11-2022, 10:26 AM #4

No, the i5 13th Gen CPU is not cheaper than the one you referred to.

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Brodyk40
Member
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05-12-2022, 03:08 AM
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Hey, understand that the 11700K is priced around $280, which is quite steep. For about $300 you'd find a much better AMD 7700 or 7700X, or push your budget to $400 for a 7800X3D that delivers excellent gaming performance. All of this is on an upgradeable platform (AM5, lasting through at least 2025).
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Brodyk40
05-12-2022, 03:08 AM #5

Hey, understand that the 11700K is priced around $280, which is quite steep. For about $300 you'd find a much better AMD 7700 or 7700X, or push your budget to $400 for a 7800X3D that delivers excellent gaming performance. All of this is on an upgradeable platform (AM5, lasting through at least 2025).

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Charliemc909
Posting Freak
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05-12-2022, 03:22 AM
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According to PCpartpicker.com for the US market, the i5-13600K is priced higher than the i7-11700K at $280. However, alternatives like the i5-13500 and i5-13400 are available. The i5-13400 offers the lowest price at $207 but delivers about 20% less performance compared to the i5-13600K. I recommend the i5-13500 as a balanced option between the 13400 and 13600K models.
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Charliemc909
05-12-2022, 03:22 AM #6

According to PCpartpicker.com for the US market, the i5-13600K is priced higher than the i7-11700K at $280. However, alternatives like the i5-13500 and i5-13400 are available. The i5-13400 offers the lowest price at $207 but delivers about 20% less performance compared to the i5-13600K. I recommend the i5-13500 as a balanced option between the 13400 and 13600K models.