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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Intel Core i3-12100F

Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1700~$124 - unverified

Balanced ~9%Buy on Amazon Newegg

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

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Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1200$124 - price unverified

Balanced ~9%Check availability Newegg

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

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Intel Core i5-11400F

Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1200Not recommended

Balanced ~9%

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

4

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Score: 58/100Socket: AM4Not recommended

Balanced ~9%

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

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Intel Core i5-10600K

Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1200Not recommended

Balanced ~8%

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

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Intel Core i9-9900K

Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended

Balanced ~8%

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

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Intel Core i9-9900KF

Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended

Balanced ~8%

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

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Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1200Not recommended

Balanced ~7%

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

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Intel Core i7-10700

Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1200Not recommended

Balanced ~7%

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

10

Intel Core i9-9900

Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended

Balanced ~7%

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Score: 56/100Socket: AM4Not recommended

Balanced ~7%

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

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Intel Core i3-13100

Score: 55/100Socket: LGA1700$231 - price unverified

Balanced ~6%Check availability Newegg

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

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Intel Core i3-13100F

Score: 55/100Socket: LGA1700$108.87 - price unverified

Balanced ~6%Check availability Newegg

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

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Intel Core i5-10400F

Score: 55/100Socket: LGA1200Not recommended

Balanced ~6%

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

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Intel Core i5-10500

Score: 55/100Socket: LGA1200Not recommended

Balanced ~6%

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~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the Intel Arc A770?

The Intel Core i3-12100F is the best CPU for the Intel Arc A770 with only a 9% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 58/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the Intel Arc A770?

The Intel Core i3-12100F is well-balanced with the Intel Arc A770, at only 9% 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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