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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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
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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 $157.5 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 $157.5 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.
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