It offers nearly 90% of the gaming performance of newer models for a much lower price. The "KF" version lacks integrated graphics, which is fine if you have a dedicated GPU.
For those who don't want to mess with manual tuning or expensive "Z" series motherboards. Price: Currently around $329.99 at B&H Photo-Video-Audio . Comparison Table: i7 Performance Tiers Intel Core i7-13700K Processor which i7 to buy
Often available for ~~~$449.99~~~ $268.99 at B&H Photo-Video-Audio . The "No-Overclock" Alternative: Intel Core i7-14700F Go to product viewer dialog for this item. It offers nearly 90% of the gaming performance