Best CPUs for AMD RX 5500 XT

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 5500 XT at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

Core i3-7350K

Score: 34/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended

Balanced ~10%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

Core i5-3570

Score: 34/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended

Balanced ~10%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

Core i5-4570

Score: 34/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended

Balanced ~10%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

Core i7-2600

Score: 34/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended

Balanced ~10%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

Core i3-7300

Score: 33/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended

Balanced ~9%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

Core i5-4460

Score: 33/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended

Balanced ~9%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

Core i5-6500T

Score: 33/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended

Balanced ~9%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

Core i3-7100

Score: 32/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended

Balanced ~8%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

Core i5-2500K

Score: 32/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended

Balanced ~8%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

Core i5-3470

Score: 32/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended

Balanced ~8%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

Core i5-4430

Score: 32/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended

Balanced ~8%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G

Score: 32/100Socket: AM4Not recommended

Balanced ~8%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

Core i5-3450

Score: 31/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended

Balanced ~7%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

Core i3-6100

Score: 30/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended

Balanced ~6%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

Core i5-3330

Score: 30/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended

Balanced ~6%

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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 5500 XT?

The Core i3-7350K is the best CPU for the AMD RX 5500 XT with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 34/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 5500 XT?

The Core i3-7350K is well-balanced with the AMD RX 5500 XT, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.

Does the AMD RX 5500 XT need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The AMD RX 5500 XT has a gaming score of 23/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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