Best CPUs for AMD RX 6700 XT

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 6700 XT at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

Intel Core i7-11700K

Score: 65/100Socket: LGA1200$249.94 - price unverified

Balanced ~10%Check availability Newegg

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

Score: 65/100Socket: AM4$99

Balanced ~10%Buy on Amazon Newegg

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

Score: 65/100Socket: AM4$249 - price unverified

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

Score: 64/100Socket: AM4$123.31 - price unverified

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

Intel Core i9-10900K

Score: 63/100Socket: LGA1200$430

Balanced ~8%Buy on Amazon Newegg

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

Intel Core i3-12100

Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1700$175 - price unverified

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

Intel Core i5-11500

Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1200$174.91 - price unverified

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

Intel Core i5-11600K

Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1200$139 - price unverified

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

Core i9-10850K

Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1200$273.98 - price unverified

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

Score: 62/100Socket: AM4$138.21 - price unverified

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

Score: 62/100Socket: AM4$300 - price unverified

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT

Score: 61/100Socket: AM4$249 - price unverified

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

Intel Core i3-14100

Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1700$222 - price unverified

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

Intel Core i3-14100F

Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1700$105

Balanced ~5%Buy on Amazon Newegg

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

Core i5-11600

Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$132 - price unverified

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~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6700 XT?

The Intel Core i7-11700K is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6700 XT with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 65/100.

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

The Intel Core i7-11700K is well-balanced with the AMD RX 6700 XT, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.

Does the AMD RX 6700 XT need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The AMD RX 6700 XT has a gaming score of 54/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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