Best CPUs for AMD RX 480
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 480 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~9%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~7%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~6%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~5%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~5%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~5%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~4%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~4%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~3%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 480?
The Core i5-3450 is the best CPU for the AMD RX 480 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 31/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 480?
The Core i5-3450 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 480, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Does the AMD RX 480 need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The AMD RX 480 has a gaming score of 20/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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