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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Intel Core i3-14100
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1700$222 - price unverified
Balanced ~10%Check availabilityNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Intel Core i3-14100F
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1700$105
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Core i5-11600
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$132 - price unverified
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Intel Core i7-10700K
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$259 - price unverified
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Core i9-10900
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$349 - price unverified
Balanced ~10%Check availabilityNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Core i9-10900F
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$416.09 - price unverified
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Score: 60/100Socket: AM4$249 - price unverified
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Intel Core i3-12100F
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1700~$124 - unverified
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Core i5-11400
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1200$124 - price unverified
Balanced ~8%Check availabilityNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Intel Core i5-11400F
Score: 58/100Socket: LGA1200$107.99 - price unverified
Balanced ~8%Check availabilityNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Score: 58/100Socket: AM4$100.24 - price unverified
Balanced ~8%Check availabilityNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Intel Core i5-10600K
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1200$139.78 - price unverified
Balanced ~7%Check availabilityNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Intel Core i9-9900K
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1151$279.37 - price unverified
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Intel Core i9-9900KF
Score: 57/100Socket: LGA1151$288.95 - price unverified
Balanced ~7%Check availabilityNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
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Core i5-10600
Score: 56/100Socket: LGA1200Not recommended
Balanced ~6%
See current builds→Used on eBay
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6700?

The Intel Core i3-14100 is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6700 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 60/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 6700?

The Intel Core i3-14100 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 6700, at only 10% 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.

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