Best CPUs for AMD RX 6750 XT

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 6750 XT at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

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Intel Core i7-11700
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$185 - price unverified
Balanced ~10%Check availabilityNewegg
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf
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Core i9-11900
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$338 - price unverified
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf
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Core i9-11900F
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$289.96 - price unverified
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf
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Intel Core i9-11900K
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200Out of stock - last seen $500 (Jul 27)
Balanced ~10%Check availabilityNewegg
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf
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Ryzen 5 8400F
Score: 68/100Socket: AM5$155
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf
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Ryzen 5 8500G
Score: 68/100Socket: AM5$149.95
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Score: 68/100Socket: AM4$162.1 - price unverified
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700
Score: 67/100Socket: AM4$159
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf
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Intel Core i7-11700K
Score: 65/100Socket: LGA1200$249.94 - price unverified
Balanced ~7%Check availabilityNewegg
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Score: 65/100Socket: AM4$99
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
Score: 65/100Socket: AM4$249 - price unverified
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Score: 64/100Socket: AM4$123.31 - price unverified
Balanced ~6%Check availabilityNewegg
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf
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Intel Core i9-10900K
Score: 63/100Socket: LGA1200$430
Balanced ~5%Buy on AmazonNewegg
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf
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Intel Core i3-12100
Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1700$175 - price unverified
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf
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Intel Core i5-11500
Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1200$174.91 - price unverified
Balanced ~5%Check availabilityNewegg
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~FPS 1440p:47Ultra|68Bal|94Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6750 XT?

The Intel Core i7-11700 is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6750 XT with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 68/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 6750 XT?

The Intel Core i7-11700 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 6750 XT, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.

Does the AMD RX 6750 XT need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The AMD RX 6750 XT has a gaming score of 57/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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