Best CPUs for NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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Intel Core i5-14500
Score: 80/100Socket: LGA1700$409.99
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Score: 80/100Socket: AM4$225.16
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
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Intel Core i7-12700F
Score: 80/100Socket: LGA1700$284.99
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
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Intel Core i7-12700
Score: 80/100Socket: LGA1700$268.97
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
Score: 80/100Socket: sWRX90$2,618.6
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Score: 80/100Socket: sWRX90$3,898.99
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
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Ryzen 5 7400F
Score: 80/100Socket: AM5$147.59
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
Score: 80/100Socket: sWRX90$7,927
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
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Intel Core i5-14400F
Score: 79/100Socket: LGA1700$149
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
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Intel Core i5-12600K
Score: 79/100Socket: LGA1700$169.97
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
Score: 79/100Socket: sWRX90$9,999.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
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Core i5-14400
Score: 79/100Socket: LGA1700$278
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Score: 78/100Socket: AM4$155.84
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 5 235
Score: 78/100Socket: LGA1851$258.6
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
Score: 78/100Socket: sWRX90$1,603.26
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:58Ultra|84Bal|115Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti?
The Intel Core i5-14500 is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $409.99 and has a gaming score of 80/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti?
The Intel Core i5-14500 at $409.99 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti has a gaming score of 70/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.