Best CPUs for AMD Radeon VII
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD Radeon VII at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
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~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
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~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
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~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
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~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
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~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
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~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
Balanced ~10%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
Balanced ~9%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
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~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the AMD Radeon VII?
The Intel Core i3-10100 is the best CPU for the AMD Radeon VII with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 46/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD Radeon VII?
The Intel Core i3-10100 is well-balanced with the AMD Radeon VII, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Does the AMD Radeon VII need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The AMD Radeon VII has a gaming score of 35/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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