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 %.

1
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Score: 64/100Socket: AM4$126.52
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
2
Intel Core i9-10900K
Score: 63/100Socket: LGA1200$348.97
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
3
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
Score: 62/100Socket: AM4$499
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
4
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Score: 62/100Socket: AM4$170.64
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
5
Intel Core i5-11600K
Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1200$132.3
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
6
Intel Core i5-11500
Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1200$174.91
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
7
Intel Core i3-12100
Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1700$93.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
8
Core i9-10850K
Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1200$273.98
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
9
AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT
Score: 61/100Socket: AM4$249
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
10
Intel Core i7-10700K
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$186.42
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
11
Intel Core i3-14100
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1700$102.44
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
12
Intel Core i3-14100F
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1700$102.44
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
13
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Score: 60/100Socket: AM4$249
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
14
Core i9-10900
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$348.97
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
15
Core i9-10900F
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$416.09
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6700 XT with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $126.52 and has a gaming score of 64/100.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G at $126.52 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 6700 XT (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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