Best CPUs for NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
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~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti?
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti with only a 9% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $249 and has a gaming score of 65/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti?
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X at $249 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti (only 9% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti has a gaming score of 56/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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