Best CPUs for NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~7%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~7%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~7%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti?
The Core i7-4790 is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 43/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti?
The Core i7-4790 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Does the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti has a gaming score of 32/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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