Best CPUs for AMD RX 550 4GB

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 550 4GB at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

Core i3-2130

Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended

Balanced ~10%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

Core i3-3220

Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended

Balanced ~10%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

Core i3-3225

Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended

Balanced ~10%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

Core i3-4170T

Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended

Balanced ~10%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

Intel Pentium Gold G6400

Score: 20/100Socket: LGA1200Not recommended

Balanced ~10%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

Core i3-2120

Score: 19/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended

Balanced ~9%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

AMD Athlon 3000G

Score: 18/100Socket: AM4Not recommended

Balanced ~8%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

Core i3-2100

Score: 18/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended

Balanced ~8%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

Core i7-875K

Score: 18/100Socket: LGA1156Not recommended

Balanced ~8%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

AMD Athlon 200GE

Score: 15/100Socket: AM4Not recommended

Balanced ~5%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

Intel Celeron G6900

Score: 15/100Socket: LGA1700Used market only

Balanced ~5%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

Core i7-920

Score: 15/100Socket: LGA1366Not recommended

Balanced ~5%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

Core i3-2120T

Score: 14/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended

Balanced ~5%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

Core i3-540

Score: 12/100Socket: LGA1156Not recommended

Balanced ~3%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

Core i3-3245

Score: 21/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended

GPU ~11%

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~FPS 1440p:7Ultra|11Bal|15Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 550 4GB?

The Core i3-2130 is the best CPU for the AMD RX 550 4GB with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 20/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 550 4GB?

The Core i3-2130 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 550 4GB, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.

Does the AMD RX 550 4GB need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The AMD RX 550 4GB has a gaming score of 9/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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