Best CPUs for Intel Arc B580

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the Intel Arc B580 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

1
Intel Core i7-10700K
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$186.42
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
2
Intel Core i3-14100
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1700$102.44
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
3
Intel Core i3-14100F
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1700$102.44
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
4
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Score: 60/100Socket: AM4$249
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
5
Core i9-10900
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$348.97
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
6
Core i9-10900F
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$416.09
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
7
Core i5-11600
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$132.3
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
8
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Score: 58/100Socket: AM4$100.24
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
9
Intel Core i3-12100F
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1700$93.99
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
10
Intel Core i5-11400F
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1200$107.99
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
11
Core i5-11400
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1200$107.99
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
12
Intel Core i9-9900KF
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1151$282.25
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
13
Intel Core i9-9900K
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1151$279.37
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
14
Intel Core i5-10600K
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1200$139.78
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
15
Intel Core i7-10700
Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1200$186.42
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the Intel Arc B580?

The Intel Core i7-10700K is the best CPU for the Intel Arc B580 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $186.42 and has a gaming score of 60/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the Intel Arc B580?

The Intel Core i7-10700K at $186.42 is well-balanced with the Intel Arc B580 (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).

Does the Intel Arc B580 need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The Intel Arc B580 has a gaming score of 50/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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