Best CPUs for AMD RX 580 2048SP
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 580 2048SP at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~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%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~5%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~5%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~5%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~4%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~4%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Balanced ~3%
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~FPS 1440p:17Ultra|24Bal|33Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 580 2048SP?
The Core i5-3450 is the best CPU for the AMD RX 580 2048SP 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 580 2048SP?
The Core i5-3450 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 580 2048SP, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Does the AMD RX 580 2048SP need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The AMD RX 580 2048SP 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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