Best CPUs for Intel Arc A770
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the Intel Arc A770 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Score: 58/100Socket: AM4$100.24
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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Intel Core i3-12100F
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1700$89.98
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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Intel Core i5-11400F
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1200$107.99
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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Core i5-11400
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1200$107.99
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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Intel Core i9-9900KF
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1151$290.72
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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Intel Core i9-9900K
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1151$279.37
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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Intel Core i5-10600K
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1200$145
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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Intel Core i7-10700
Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1200$200.5
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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Intel Core i9-9900
Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1151$194.37
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Score: 56/100Socket: AM4$126.74
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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Core i5-10600
Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1200$145
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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Intel Core i3-13100F
Score: 55/100Socket: LGA1700$108.87
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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Intel Core i5-10500
Score: 55/100Socket: LGA1200$129.81
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 4700G
Score: 55/100Socket: AM4$309
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Score: 55/100Socket: AM4$100.46
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the Intel Arc A770?
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is the best CPU for the Intel Arc A770 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $100.24 and has a gaming score of 58/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the Intel Arc A770?
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at $100.24 is well-balanced with the Intel Arc A770 (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the Intel Arc A770 need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The Intel Arc A770 has a gaming score of 48/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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