Yes, upgrading your CPU can be beneficial if it meets your needs and improves performance.
Yes, upgrading your CPU can be beneficial if it meets your needs and improves performance.
Your i3-12100f works well overall but experiences occasional spikes. The main problem is during gaming, making Minecraft singleplayer difficult. Upgrading to an i5-12400f could help, especially if the instability affects performance. Since your 5700XT runs smoothly, the upgrade might noticeably improve your experience in Minecraft.
IMVHO 12400F represents an improvement, but I'm debating its worth: substantial enough? Checking the comparison page shows Intel i3-12100F vs i5-12400F and i5-13600. For a CPU upgrade, I'd consider a 13th generation model, even at a high SKU like xx600, if it's achievable. Yes, it comes with a price tag, but the overall enhancement is significant, especially in single-thread performance.
8+1 setup without cooling. The top choice here is 13400F; the board will likely cap itself if you push further. It’s not worth it to exceed 13600K or higher since Alder Lake Refresh is available below. If you can get 12400F or 12500 for a lower price, that’s the better option.
That sounds intriguing. Perhaps the 13600k isn't the best choice.
Alder Lake Refresh remains the Alder Lake Refresh model. The legal top speed is marked by the beast. Alder Lake can reach up to 4800MHz. On the left side is 13600K, on the right it's also 13600.