Best CPUs for NVIDIA GTX 1070 Ti
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA GTX 1070 Ti at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Balanced ~7%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Balanced ~7%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX 1070 Ti?
The Intel Core i5-8400 is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX 1070 Ti with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 45/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA GTX 1070 Ti?
The Intel Core i5-8400 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA GTX 1070 Ti, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Does the NVIDIA GTX 1070 Ti need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The NVIDIA GTX 1070 Ti has a gaming score of 34/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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