Best CPUs for AMD RX 6600 XT
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 6600 XT at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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Intel Core i7-10700
Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1200$213.08
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
2
Intel Core i9-9900
Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1151$194.37
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Score: 56/100Socket: AM4$97.43
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
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Core i5-10600
Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1200$149.36
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
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Intel Core i3-13100F
Score: 55/100Socket: LGA1700$109.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
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Intel Core i5-10500
Score: 55/100Socket: LGA1200$129.81
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 4700G
Score: 55/100Socket: AM4$309
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Score: 55/100Socket: AM4$97.43
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
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Intel Core i3-13100
Score: 55/100Socket: LGA1700$109.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
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Intel Core i5-10400F
Score: 55/100Socket: LGA1200$99.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700
Score: 55/100Socket: AM4$100.24
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
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Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Score: 55/100Socket: AM4$153.23
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
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Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G
Score: 55/100Socket: AM4$188.17
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
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Intel Core i5-10400
Score: 54/100Socket: LGA1200$99.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
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Intel Core i7-9700K
Score: 54/100Socket: LGA1151$173.05
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6600 XT?
The Intel Core i7-10700 is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6600 XT with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $213.08 and has a gaming score of 56/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 6600 XT?
The Intel Core i7-10700 at $213.08 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 6600 XT (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the AMD RX 6600 XT need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The AMD RX 6600 XT has a gaming score of 46/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.