Best CPUs for AMD RX 5700 XT
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 5700 XT at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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Intel Core i3-11100F
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA1200Used market only
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Balanced ~8%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Balanced ~8%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Balanced ~8%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Balanced ~8%
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 5700 XT?
The Intel Core i3-11100F is the best CPU for the AMD RX 5700 XT with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 52/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 5700 XT?
The Intel Core i3-11100F is well-balanced with the AMD RX 5700 XT, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Does the AMD RX 5700 XT need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The AMD RX 5700 XT has a gaming score of 41/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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