Best CPUs for NVIDIA GTX 780

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA GTX 780 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

1
Core i3-4130
Score: 22/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf
2
Core i3-4330
Score: 22/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf
3
Intel Pentium Gold G7400
Score: 22/100Socket: LGA1700Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf
4
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Score: 22/100Socket: AM4Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf
5
Core i3-3245
Score: 21/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~9%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf
6
Core i3-2130
Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf
7
Core i3-3220
Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf
8
Core i3-3225
Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf
9
Core i3-4170T
Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~8%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf
10
Intel Pentium Gold G6400
Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1200Not recommended
Balanced ~8%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf
11
Core i3-2120
Score: 19/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~7%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf
12
AMD Athlon 3000G
Score: 18/100Socket: AM4Not recommended
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf
13
Core i3-2100
Score: 18/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~6%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf
14
Core i7-875K
Score: 18/100Socket: LGA1156Not recommended
Balanced ~6%
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CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf
15
AMD Athlon 200GE
Score: 15/100Socket: AM4Not recommended
Balanced ~4%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:9Ultra|13Bal|18Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX 780?

The Core i3-4130 is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX 780 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 22/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA GTX 780?

The Core i3-4130 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA GTX 780, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.

Does the NVIDIA GTX 780 need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The NVIDIA GTX 780 has a gaming score of 11/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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