Best CPUs for NVIDIA RTX 4070
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA RTX 4070 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600
Score: 83/100Socket: AM5$161.28
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
Score: 82/100Socket: AM5$129.78
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Score: 82/100Socket: AM4$350.88
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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Intel Core i7-12700K
Score: 82/100Socket: LGA1700$268.97
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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Intel Core i9-12900
Score: 81/100Socket: LGA1700$339.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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Intel Core i5-14500
Score: 80/100Socket: LGA1700$409.99
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Score: 80/100Socket: AM4$225.16
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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Intel Core i7-12700F
Score: 80/100Socket: LGA1700$284.99
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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Intel Core i7-12700
Score: 80/100Socket: LGA1700$268.97
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
Score: 80/100Socket: sWRX90$2,618.6
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Score: 80/100Socket: sWRX90$3,898.99
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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Ryzen 5 7400F
Score: 80/100Socket: AM5$147.59
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
Score: 80/100Socket: sWRX90$7,927
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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Intel Core i5-14400F
Score: 79/100Socket: LGA1700$149
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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Intel Core i5-12600K
Score: 79/100Socket: LGA1700$169.97
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 4070?
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 4070 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $161.28 and has a gaming score of 83/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA RTX 4070?
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 at $161.28 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA RTX 4070 (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the NVIDIA RTX 4070 need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The NVIDIA RTX 4070 has a gaming score of 73/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.