Switch to Intel 14th Gen?

[randy_marsh]

Dilemma: I just purchased and installed an Intel i7-13700K into my new system (AIO attached), but I haven't installed Windows yet or done anything except tweaking BIOS settings. I can still return the CPU to Amazon and could have the new Intel i7-14700K in two days for $419 USD + tax (and would need to buy thermal paste to reapply the AIO). Given I don't care about the price difference, is it worthwhile to make this change? 

 

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Budget: $5,000 USD

Country: United States

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: 

• Productivity (primary)
  • Multiple web browser windows
  • Multiple Bloomberg windows
  • Multiple large Excel models with data streams
  • Other Microsoft Office programs
• Software development (secondary)
• Gaming (tertiary) 

Current Build:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor  ($364.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H100i RGB ELITE 59.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($118.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI MPG Z790I EDGE WIFI Mini ITX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($329.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6600 CL32 Memory  ($236.45 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X BLACK OC GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB Video Card  ($299.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Lian Li A4-H20 X4 Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($152.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair SF750 750 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply  ($163.49 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail - Download 64-bit  ($199.00 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: LG 32UN880-B 31.5" 3840 x 2160 60 Hz Monitor  ($494.00 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: LG 28MQ780-B 27.6" 2560 x 2880 60 Hz Monitor  ($599.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: LG 28MQ780-B 27.6" 2560 x 2880 60 Hz Monitor  ($599.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Logitech MX Keys Advanced Wireless Slim Keyboard  ($99.40 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3 Wireless Laser Mouse  ($111.50 @ Amazon) 
Webcam: Logitech StreamCam Webcam  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $4040.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-10-16 11:54 EDT-0400

[RONOTHAN##]

1 minute ago, randy_marsh said:

Given I don't care about the price difference, is it worthwhile to make this change?

Probably, you get more E cores, higher clock speeds, and theoretically a better memory controller. Might as well get the better chip. 

[Tetras]

Flash the bios.

[Zando_]

Better is better, might as well before you get everything set up. As Tetras said, flash the BIOS while you have the 13th gen chip though.