Processor
by Intel
The 14-core Raptor Lake chip that set the bar for mid-range gaming CPUs in 2022.
The Core i5-13600K set the bar for mid-range gaming CPUs in 2022, with six performance and eight efficient cores.
It is still a capable chip for gaming and streaming and performs almost the same as the 14600K. It works on LGA 1700 boards with DDR4 or DDR5; install the latest BIOS for Intel's stability microcode.
Intel Core i5-14600K · $319
A 14-core Raptor Lake Refresh processor and a favourite for mid-range gaming builds.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K · $309 ($10 less)
A 14-core Arrow Lake processor for mainstream LGA 1851 builds.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X · $299 ($20 less)
A 6-core Zen 3 processor that powered a generation of AM4 gaming builds.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X · $299 ($20 less)
A 6-core Zen 4 chip and a popular start to an AM5 gaming build.
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