Best CPUs for NVIDIA GTX 1660
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA GTX 1660 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:24Ultra|35Bal|48Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX 1660?
The Core i3-8350K is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX 1660 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 40/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA GTX 1660?
The Core i3-8350K is well-balanced with the NVIDIA GTX 1660, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Does the NVIDIA GTX 1660 need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The NVIDIA GTX 1660 has a gaming score of 29/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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