Best CPUs for Intel Arc A380
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the Intel Arc A380 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Balanced ~6%
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~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Balanced ~6%
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~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Balanced ~5%
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~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Balanced ~5%
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~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Balanced ~5%
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~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Balanced ~5%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Balanced ~4%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Balanced ~4%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Balanced ~4%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Balanced ~4%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Balanced ~3%
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~FPS 1440p:15Ultra|22Bal|30Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the Intel Arc A380?
The Core i5-2400 is the best CPU for the Intel Arc A380 with only a 9% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 28/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the Intel Arc A380?
The Core i5-2400 is well-balanced with the Intel Arc A380, at only 9% bottleneck at 1440p.
Does the Intel Arc A380 need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The Intel Arc A380 has a gaming score of 18/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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