Best CPUs for NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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Intel Core i5-12400F
Score: 72/100Socket: LGA1700$150.14
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Score: 72/100Socket: LGA1851$144.99
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
Score: 71/100Socket: LGA1851$144.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Score: 70/100Socket: AM5$188.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Intel Core i5-12400
Score: 70/100Socket: LGA1700$150.14
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Intel Core i5-12500
Score: 70/100Socket: LGA1700$206.81
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Intel Core i9-11900K
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$351.8
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Score: 68/100Socket: AM4$148.62
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Core i9-11900
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$289.98
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Ryzen 5 8400F
Score: 68/100Socket: AM5$131.95
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Intel Core i7-11700
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$184.66
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Ryzen 5 8500G
Score: 68/100Socket: AM5$149.95
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Core i9-11900F
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$289.98
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700
Score: 67/100Socket: AM4$148.24
Balanced ~5%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Score: 65/100Socket: AM4$249
Balanced ~3%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti?
The Intel Core i5-12400F is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $150.14 and has a gaming score of 72/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti?
The Intel Core i5-12400F at $150.14 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti has a gaming score of 62/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.