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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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Score: 99/100Socket: AM5$458
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Score: 99/100Socket: AM5$499
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Score: 98/100Socket: AM5$349.98
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Score: 98/100Socket: AM5$674.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Score: 97/100Socket: AM5$529.99
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Score: 97/100Socket: AM5$514
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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Intel Core i9-14900KF
Score: 96/100Socket: LGA1700$467.99
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Score: 96/100Socket: AM5$494.69
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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Intel Core i9-14900K
Score: 96/100Socket: LGA1700$467.99
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Score: 95/100Socket: AM5$370
Balanced ~5%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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Intel Core i7-14700K
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$349.97
Balanced ~4%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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Intel Core i7-14700KF
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$349.97
Balanced ~4%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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Intel Core i9-13900K
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$432.42
Balanced ~4%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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Intel Core i9-13900KF
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$432.42
Balanced ~4%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Score: 93/100Socket: AM5$439.91
Balanced ~3%Check Price
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~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 $458 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 $458 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.