Today, mid and high-end Intel processors are released in two different versions, locked (non-K) and unlocked (K-series). Thus, users with a K series processor and Z series motherboard can overclock their systems. However, this may change with the new MSI B760 series motherboards.MSI B760 motherboards can offer overclocking on locked processors
Looking at the shared image, we see that the Intel Core i5-12400 is overclocked to 5GHz with the MSI B760M Mortar Max motherboard. The value in question represents a 14 percent increase compared to the processor’s base frequency of 4.4GHz. However, it has not yet been confirmed whether this development will apply to Intel’s locked 13th generation processors.
Intel is expected to announce the non-K Raptor Lake lineup and accompanying mid-range motherboards at its upcoming CES 2023 event. The new motherboards will support both 12th and 13th Gen Intel processors, as well as DDR5 and DDR4 options.
A recent leak has also revealed the prices of MSI B760 motherboards. The new motherboards will be $10 to $40 more expensive than the B660 series and will be available for users starting at $169. Here is the leaked price list of MSI B760 motherboards:
- MAG B760 Tomahawk WiFi $229
- MAG B760 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 $219
- MAG B760M Mortar MAX WiFi $229
- MAG B760M Mortar MAX WiFi DDR4 $219
- MPG B760I EDGE WIFI DDR4 $209
- MAG B760M Mortar WiFi $199
- MAG B760M Mortar WiFi DDR4 $189
- MAG B760M Mortar $189
- MAG B760M Mortar DDR4 $179
- PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 $179
- PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4 $169
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