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 %.
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Intel Core i7-10700K
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$216.59
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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Intel Core i3-14100
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1700$102.44
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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Intel Core i3-14100F
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1700$102.44
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Score: 60/100Socket: AM4$263.99
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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Core i9-10900
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$348.97
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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Core i9-10900F
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$371.64
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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Core i5-11600
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$132.3
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Score: 58/100Socket: AM4$100.24
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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Intel Core i3-12100F
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1700$89.98
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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Intel Core i5-11400F
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1200$108.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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Core i5-11400
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1200$108.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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Intel Core i9-9900KF
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1151$290.72
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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Intel Core i9-9900K
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1151$290.72
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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Intel Core i5-10600K
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1200$149.36
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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Intel Core i7-10700
Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1200$213.08
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~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 $216.59 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 $216.59 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.