Best CPUs for NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super?
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super with only a 9% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $448 and has a gaming score of 99/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super?
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D at $448 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super (only 9% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super need a high-end CPU?
Yes, the NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super is a high-end GPU (gaming score: 90/100). Pairing it with a mid-range or budget CPU will cause a significant CPU bottleneck, especially at 1080p. Aim for a CPU with a gaming score of at least 75/100.
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