Best CPUs for AMD RX 5600
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 5600 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 5600?
The Core i3-8350K is the best CPU for the AMD RX 5600 with only a 9% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 40/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 5600?
The Core i3-8350K is well-balanced with the AMD RX 5600, at only 9% bottleneck at 1440p.
Does the AMD RX 5600 need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The AMD RX 5600 has a gaming score of 30/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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