Best CPUs for NVIDIA GTX 660

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA GTX 660 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

1
AMD Athlon 200GE
Score: 15/100Socket: AM4Not recommended
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf
2
Intel Celeron G6900
Score: 15/100Socket: LGA1700Used market only
Balanced ~8%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf
3
Core i7-920
Score: 15/100Socket: LGA1366Not recommended
Balanced ~8%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf
4
Core i3-2120T
Score: 14/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~7%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf
5
Core i3-540
Score: 12/100Socket: LGA1156Not recommended
Balanced ~5%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf
6
AMD Athlon 3000G
Score: 18/100Socket: AM4Not recommended
GPU ~11%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf
7
Core i3-2100
Score: 18/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
GPU ~11%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf
8
Core i7-875K
Score: 18/100Socket: LGA1156Not recommended
GPU ~11%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf
9
Core i3-2120
Score: 19/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
GPU ~12%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf
10
Core i3-2130
Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
GPU ~13%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf
11
Core i3-3220
Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
GPU ~13%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf
12
Core i3-3225
Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
GPU ~13%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf
13
Core i3-4170T
Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
GPU ~13%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf
14
Intel Pentium Gold G6400
Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1200Not recommended
GPU ~13%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf
15
Core i3-4130
Score: 22/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
GPU ~14%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:5Ultra|7Bal|10Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX 660?

The AMD Athlon 200GE is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX 660 with only a 8% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 15/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA GTX 660?

The AMD Athlon 200GE is well-balanced with the NVIDIA GTX 660, at only 8% bottleneck at 1440p.

Does the NVIDIA GTX 660 need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The NVIDIA GTX 660 has a gaming score of 6/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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