Best CPUs for NVIDIA RTX 4060
Efficient, cool, quiet, and narrower than the tier below it in one important respect: the memory bus. Ada's cache design covers for that at 1080p and covers for it less as resolution climbs. Frame generation is a real feature and it flatters this card in particular. Our position is that eight gigabytes on a card sold new this late is the compromise you will regret, and it deserves saying before you spend.
Ranked below: 15 CPUs against the NVIDIA RTX 4060 at 1440p, balanced pairings first, then by bottleneck %.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 4060?
The Intel Core i7-11700 is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 4060 with only a 9% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 68/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA RTX 4060?
The Intel Core i7-11700 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA RTX 4060, at only 9% bottleneck at 1440p.
Does the NVIDIA RTX 4060 need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The NVIDIA RTX 4060 has a gaming score of 58/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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