Best CPUs for NVIDIA GTX 1650 Super

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA GTX 1650 Super at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

1
Intel Core i3-8100
Score: 38/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf
2
Core i3-8300
Score: 38/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf
3
Core i5-4690K
Score: 38/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf
4
Core i5-6500
Score: 38/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf
5
Core i7-3770
Score: 38/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf
6
Core i7-4770S
Score: 38/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf
7
Core i7-4960X
Score: 38/100Socket: LGA2011Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf
8
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
Score: 38/100Socket: AM4Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf
9
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
Score: 38/100Socket: AM4Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf
10
Core i5-4670K
Score: 37/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf
11
Core i5-4690
Score: 37/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf
12
Core i7-2700K
Score: 37/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf
13
AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Score: 37/100Socket: AM4Not recommended
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf
14
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
Score: 37/100Socket: AM4Used market only
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf
15
Core i5-4670
Score: 36/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~8%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:22Ultra|32Bal|45Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX 1650 Super?

The Intel Core i3-8100 is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX 1650 Super with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 38/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA GTX 1650 Super?

The Intel Core i3-8100 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA GTX 1650 Super, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.

Does the NVIDIA GTX 1650 Super need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The NVIDIA GTX 1650 Super has a gaming score of 27/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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