Best CPUs for NVIDIA RTX 5070

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA RTX 5070 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

1
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Score: 92/100Socket: AM5$264.99
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
2
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Score: 92/100Socket: LGA1851$519.99
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
3
Ryzen 5 7500X3D
Score: 92/100Socket: AM5$283.99
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
4
Intel Core i9-14900
Score: 91/100Socket: LGA1700$440
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
5
Intel Core i7-13700K
Score: 91/100Socket: LGA1700$378.94
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
6
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Score: 91/100Socket: AM5$319.97
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
7
Intel Core i9-14900F
Score: 91/100Socket: LGA1700$560.97
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
8
Intel Core i7-14700F
Score: 90/100Socket: LGA1700$329.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
9
Intel Core i5-14600K
Score: 90/100Socket: LGA1700$246.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
10
Intel Core i5-14600KF
Score: 90/100Socket: LGA1700$246.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
11
Intel Core i9-13900F
Score: 90/100Socket: LGA1700$474.6
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
12
Core i7-13790F
Score: 90/100Socket: LGA1700$315.63
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
13
Intel Core i7-14700
Score: 90/100Socket: LGA1700$329.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
14
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Score: 90/100Socket: LGA1851$199.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
15
Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus
Score: 90/100Socket: LGA1851$199.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 5070?

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is the best CPU for the NVIDIA RTX 5070 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $264.99 and has a gaming score of 92/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA RTX 5070?

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at $264.99 is well-balanced with the NVIDIA RTX 5070 (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).

Does the NVIDIA RTX 5070 need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The NVIDIA RTX 5070 has a gaming score of 82/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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