Best CPUs for AMD RX 6700
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 6700 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Score: 58/100Socket: AM4$100.24
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
2
Intel Core i3-12100F
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1700$89.98
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
3
Intel Core i5-11400F
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1200$108.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Core i5-11400
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1200$108.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Intel Core i9-9900KF
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1151$290.72
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Intel Core i9-9900K
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1151$290.72
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Intel Core i5-10600K
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1200$149.36
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Intel Core i7-10700
Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1200$213.08
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Intel Core i9-9900
Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1151$194.37
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Score: 56/100Socket: AM4$97.43
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Core i5-10600
Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1200$149.36
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Intel Core i3-13100F
Score: 55/100Socket: LGA1700$109.99
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Intel Core i5-10500
Score: 55/100Socket: LGA1200$129.81
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 4700G
Score: 55/100Socket: AM4$309
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Score: 55/100Socket: AM4$97.43
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6700?
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6700 with only a 9% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $100.24 and has a gaming score of 58/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 6700?
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at $100.24 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 6700 (only 9% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the AMD RX 6700 need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The AMD RX 6700 has a gaming score of 49/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.