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Is it time to change an i3-12100f (alien.top)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello fellow community! Quick question from me. I own an i3-12100f on b660 mobo. I would like to upgrade to i5-12600kf and new motherboard. Is it a good idea for now or should I wait for 15th gen to come out. Thanks in advance

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Your 12100f & 6600 Complement each other, upgrading one of them will just cause the other to be a Bottleneck. I'd save the money for a complete overhaul.
A 13400, 13500 would allow you to keep your MB & Ram, that 12600k would work on your MB as well, you just wouldn't be able to OC that K. The 13600k might be a bit much for your B660 due to Heat Issues.
pc-builds.com lists that 12600k as a Bottleneck for a 4070 at 1080p, I'm not sure If I believe that or not, I'm guessing that pair would be fine for Gaming, possibly not professional type work.
Comparing a 4070 to that 4060Ti, you'll more than likely kick yourself after buying that 4060Ti, the 4070 is a good bit better, albeit more expensive as well.