Best CPUs for AMD RX 6600

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 6600 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

1
Intel Core i3-11100F
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA1200$97
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
2
Core i7-7700K
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA1151$103.82
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
3
Intel Core i7-8700K
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA1151$124.39
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
4
Core i9-10900X
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$404.01
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
5
Core i9-10920X
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$373.96
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
6
Core i9-10940X
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$324.09
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
7
Core i9-10980XE
Score: 52/100Socket: LGA2066$512.02
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
8
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Score: 52/100Socket: AM4$714.99
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
9
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
Score: 52/100Socket: AM4$147.45
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
10
Intel Core i5-9600K
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA1151$76.63
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
11
Core i7-7740X
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA2066$106.48
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
12
Intel Core i7-8700
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA1151$112.06
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
13
Core i7-9800X
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA2066$150.27
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
14
Core i9-7900X
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA2066$139.97
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
15
Core i9-9820X
Score: 50/100Socket: LGA2066$197.96
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6600?

The Intel Core i3-11100F is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6600 with only a 9% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $97 and has a gaming score of 52/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 6600?

The Intel Core i3-11100F at $97 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 6600 (only 9% bottleneck at 1440p).

Does the AMD RX 6600 need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The AMD RX 6600 has a gaming score of 42/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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