Which CPU should I buy?
Which CPU should I buy?
Others prefer not to download files online (Linus reacting to flashbacks from the hack). The 13.6k and 12.7k should match in cost. Still, the 12.7k is superior to the 11.9k.
Varies by situation, but many modern games gain from the 13600k clock speed and extra cache. For productivity tasks, there are more efficient cores available for use.
I'm concerned about keeping it secure. It looks like you're weighing options between 12700, 11900, and 12400. A 12400 is quicker than 11900, so you might want to skip that. For the 12700, a 13600 is faster and usually costs the same or less.