Best CPUs for NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

1
Intel Core i3-11100F
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA1200$97
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
2
Core i7-7700K
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA1151$103.82
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
3
Intel Core i7-8700K
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA1151$124.39
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
4
Core i9-10900X
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$404.01
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
5
Core i9-10920X
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$373.96
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
6
Core i9-10940X
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$324.09
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
7
Core i9-10980XE
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$512.02
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
8
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Score: 52/100Socket: AM4$714.99
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
9
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
Score: 52/100Socket: AM4$147.45
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
10
Intel Core i5-9600K
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA1151$76.63
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
11
Core i7-7740X
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA2066$106.48
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
12
Intel Core i7-8700
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA1151$112.06
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
13
Core i7-9800X
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA2066$150.27
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
14
Core i9-7900X
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA2066$139.97
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
15
Core i9-9820X
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA2066$197.96
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super?

The Intel Core i3-11100F is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super with only a 9% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $97 and has a gaming score of 52/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super?

The Intel Core i3-11100F at $97 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super (only 9% bottleneck at 1440p).

Does the NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super has a gaming score of 42/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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