Best CPUs for AMD RX 590

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 590 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

1
Core i5-3570K
Score: 35/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
2
Core i5-4590
Score: 35/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
3
Core i7-3960X
Score: 35/100Socket: LGA2011Not recommended
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
4
Core i3-7350K
Score: 34/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
5
Core i5-3570
Score: 34/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
6
Core i5-4570
Score: 34/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
7
Core i7-2600
Score: 34/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
8
Core i3-7300
Score: 33/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
9
Core i5-4460
Score: 33/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
10
Core i5-6500T
Score: 33/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
11
Core i3-7100
Score: 32/100Socket: LGA1151Not recommended
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
12
Core i5-2500K
Score: 32/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
13
Core i5-3470
Score: 32/100Socket: LGA1155Not recommended
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
14
Core i5-4430
Score: 32/100Socket: LGA1150Not recommended
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
Score: 32/100Socket: AM4Not recommended
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:20Ultra|29Bal|40Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 590?

The Core i5-3570K is the best CPU for the AMD RX 590 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 35/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 590?

The Core i5-3570K is well-balanced with the AMD RX 590, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.

Does the AMD RX 590 need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The AMD RX 590 has a gaming score of 24/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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