Best CPUs for NVIDIA RTX 4060
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA RTX 4060 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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Intel Core i9-11900K
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$351.8
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Score: 68/100Socket: AM4$148.62
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
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Core i9-11900
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$289.98
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
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Ryzen 5 8400F
Score: 68/100Socket: AM5$131.95
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
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Intel Core i7-11700
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$184.66
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
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Ryzen 5 8500G
Score: 68/100Socket: AM5$149.95
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
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Core i9-11900F
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$289.98
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700
Score: 67/100Socket: AM4$148.24
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Score: 65/100Socket: AM4$249
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
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Intel Core i7-11700K
Score: 65/100Socket: LGA1200$242.47
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Score: 65/100Socket: AM4$89
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Score: 64/100Socket: AM4$121.21
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
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Intel Core i9-10900K
Score: 63/100Socket: LGA1200$348.97
Balanced ~5%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
Score: 62/100Socket: AM4$499
Balanced ~4%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Score: 62/100Socket: AM4$173.26
Balanced ~4%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 4060?
The Intel Core i9-11900K is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 4060 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $351.8 and has a gaming score of 68/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA RTX 4060?
The Intel Core i9-11900K at $351.8 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA RTX 4060 (only 10% 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.