Best CPUs for NVIDIA RTX 2080
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA RTX 2080 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
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~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 2080?
The AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 2080 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $249 and has a gaming score of 61/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA RTX 2080?
The AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT at $249 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA RTX 2080 (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the NVIDIA RTX 2080 need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The NVIDIA RTX 2080 has a gaming score of 51/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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