Best CPUs for NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Score: 88/100Socket: LGA1851$549
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Score: 88/100Socket: AM5$189
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
Score: 88/100Socket: LGA1851$257.99
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
Score: 88/100Socket: LGA1851$257.99
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
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Intel Core i7-13700KF
Score: 88/100Socket: LGA1700$378.94
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700
Score: 87/100Socket: AM5$218.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
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Intel Core i5-13600K
Score: 87/100Socket: LGA1700$259
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
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Intel Core i5-13600KF
Score: 87/100Socket: LGA1700$259
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Score: 86/100Socket: AM4$759.98
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
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Intel Core i7-13700F
Score: 86/100Socket: LGA1700$484.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600
Score: 86/100Socket: AM5$189
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
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Intel Core i7-13700
Score: 86/100Socket: LGA1700$378.94
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
Score: 85/100Socket: LGA1700$339.99
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Score: 85/100Socket: AM5$161.28
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
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Intel Core i9-12900K
Score: 85/100Socket: LGA1700$339.99
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super?
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $549 and has a gaming score of 88/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super?
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 at $549 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super has a gaming score of 78/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.