Best CPUs for AMD R9 Nano

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD R9 Nano at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

1
Core i3-6100
Score: 30/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf
2
Core i5-3330
Score: 30/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf
3
Core i7-2600S
Score: 30/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf
4
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
Score: 30/100Socket: AM4Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf
5
AMD Ryzen 5 1400
Score: 30/100Socket: AM4Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf
6
Core i5-2400
Score: 28/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf
7
Core i5-3470S
Score: 28/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf
8
Core i5-3450S
Score: 27/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf
9
Core i3-7300T
Score: 26/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf
10
Core i3-6300T
Score: 25/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf
11
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
Score: 25/100Socket: AM4Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf
12
Core i3-4170
Score: 24/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf
13
Core i5-2400S
Score: 24/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf
14
Core i3-4160
Score: 23/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf
15
Core i3-4340
Score: 23/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:16Ultra|23Bal|31Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the AMD R9 Nano?

The Core i3-6100 is the best CPU for the AMD R9 Nano with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 30/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD R9 Nano?

The Core i3-6100 is well-balanced with the AMD R9 Nano, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.

Does the AMD R9 Nano need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The AMD R9 Nano has a gaming score of 19/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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