Best CPUs for AMD R9 380
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD R9 380 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
Balanced ~6%
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
Balanced ~6%
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
Balanced ~6%
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
Balanced ~6%
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
Balanced ~6%
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
Balanced ~5%
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~FPS 1440p:11Ultra|16Bal|21Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the AMD R9 380?
The Core i3-4170 is the best CPU for the AMD R9 380 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 24/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD R9 380?
The Core i3-4170 is well-balanced with the AMD R9 380, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Does the AMD R9 380 need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The AMD R9 380 has a gaming score of 13/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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