Best CPUs for NVIDIA GTX Titan Black
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA GTX Titan Black at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Balanced ~6%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Balanced ~5%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Balanced ~5%
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~FPS 1440p:10Ultra|14Bal|20Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX Titan Black?
The Core i3-4160 is the best CPU for the NVIDIA GTX Titan Black with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 23/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA GTX Titan Black?
The Core i3-4160 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA GTX Titan Black, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Does the NVIDIA GTX Titan Black need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The NVIDIA GTX Titan Black has a gaming score of 12/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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