Best CPUs for Intel Arc B570

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the Intel Arc B570 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

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Intel Core i3-11100F
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA1200$97
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
2
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Score: 52/100Socket: AM4$714.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
Score: 52/100Socket: AM4$159
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
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Intel Core i7-8700K
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA1151$155.73
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
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Core i7-7700K
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA1151$115.88
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
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Core i9-10920X
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$379.24
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
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Core i9-10980XE
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$565.02
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
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Core i9-10940X
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$331.34
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
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Core i9-10900X
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$404.01
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
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Intel Core i7-8700
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA1151$120.77
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
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Intel Core i5-9600K
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA1151$75.53
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 4500
Score: 50/100Socket: AM4$45.86
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
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Core i9-9960X
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA2066$200.06
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
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Core i7-9800X
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA2066$150.27
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
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Core i7-7740X
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA2066$106.2
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the Intel Arc B570?

The Intel Core i3-11100F is the best CPU for the Intel Arc B570 with only a 9% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $97 and has a gaming score of 52/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the Intel Arc B570?

The Intel Core i3-11100F at $97 is well-balanced with the Intel Arc B570 (only 9% bottleneck at 1440p).

Does the Intel Arc B570 need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The Intel Arc B570 has a gaming score of 43/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.