[According to this SWEclocker report (via Videocardz), the big winners this fall are likely to be budget gaming desktop builders.

The Raptor Lake refresh is not a new generation of CPUs, but is considered an update to the existing Core i9, i7, i5, and i3 13000 series. According to leaked information, the most significant and interesting update is seen in the Core i5 14440F, which is said to increase core count.

The Intel Core i5 13400F was already our favorite budget gaming CPU with 10 cores and 16 threads. Our reviewers appreciated its gaming performance and competitive price of just under $300. It's a great choice for system builders looking to save some cash.

If the rumors are true, expect the Core i5 14400F to get a refresh with a significant increase to 20 threads; the remaining CPUs in the 14000 series will also receive modest upgrades. the Core i9 14900K is expected to have no more cores than the previous Core i9 13900K The Core i7 14700K will increase to 20 cores and 28 threads, according to rumors, while the Core i9 14900K is expected to have fewer cores than its predecessor, the Core i9 13900K, but will boast higher clock speeds.

Previously, AMD has adopted the strategy of increasing core count when its competitors have not, and Intel seems to have followed suit. We have already seen how AMD is quietly crushing Intel in the mobile chip game with its Zen 4-based 7000 series mobile processors.