Best CPUs for NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super
The version of the 2060 that should have shipped first, with more memory and more cores. As a cheap used 1080p card it still does a job. What you are really buying is an older feature set, since anything involving current ray tracing or the newest upscaling either runs poorly or does not run at all on this generation.
Ranked below: 15 CPUs against the NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super at 1440p, balanced pairings first, then by bottleneck %.
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 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 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super, at 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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