Best CPUs for NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

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Core i5-3570K
Score: 35/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
2
Core i5-4590
Score: 35/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
3
Core i7-3960X
Score: 35/100Socket: LGA2011Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
4
Core i3-7350K
Score: 34/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
5
Core i5-3570
Score: 34/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
6
Core i5-4570
Score: 34/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
7
Core i7-2600
Score: 34/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
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Core i3-7300
Score: 33/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
9
Core i5-4460
Score: 33/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
10
Core i5-6500T
Score: 33/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
11
Core i3-7100
Score: 32/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
12
Core i5-2500K
Score: 32/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
13
Core i5-3470
Score: 32/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
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Core i5-4430
Score: 32/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
Score: 32/100Socket: AM4Not recommended
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB?

The Core i5-3570K is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 35/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB?

The Core i5-3570K is well-balanced with the NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.

Does the NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB has a gaming score of 24/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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