Processor
by Intel
A 14-core Raptor Lake Refresh processor and a favourite for mid-range gaming builds.
The Core i5-14600K is a 14-core Raptor Lake Refresh chip and a favourite for mid-range gaming builds, with strong multithreaded performance from its efficient cores.
It is nearly identical to the 13600K, so buy whichever is cheaper. Keep the BIOS up to date, and save money by pairing it with a B760 board and DDR4 or DDR5.
Intel Core i5-13600K · $319
The 14-core Raptor Lake chip that set the bar for mid-range gaming CPUs in 2022.
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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