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 %.

1
Intel Core i5-10400
Score: 54/100Socket: LGA1200$98
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
2
Core i7-8086K
Score: 54/100Socket: LGA1151$182.99
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
3
Intel Core i7-9700
Score: 54/100Socket: LGA1151$134.86
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
4
Intel Core i7-9700K
Score: 54/100Socket: LGA1151$162.22
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
5
Intel Core i3-11100F
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA1200$97
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
6
Core i7-7700K
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA1151$103.82
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
7
Intel Core i7-8700K
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA1151$124.39
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
8
Core i9-10900X
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$404.01
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
9
Core i9-10920X
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$373.96
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
10
Core i9-10940X
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$324.09
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
11
Core i9-10980XE
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$512.02
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
12
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Score: 52/100Socket: AM4$714.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
13
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
Score: 52/100Socket: AM4$147.45
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
14
Intel Core i5-9600K
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA1151$76.63
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf
15
Core i7-7740X
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA2066$106.48
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:36Ultra|52Bal|71Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the Intel Arc B570?

The Intel Core i5-10400 is the best CPU for the Intel Arc B570 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $98 and has a gaming score of 54/100.

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

The Intel Core i5-10400 at $98 is well-balanced with the Intel Arc B570 (only 10% 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.

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