Best CPUs for AMD RX 6800
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 6800 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
Score: 74/100Socket: AM5$273
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
2
Intel Core i5-13400
Score: 74/100Socket: LGA1700$186.99
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
3
Core i5-12490F
Score: 74/100Socket: LGA1700$152.95
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
4
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Score: 73/100Socket: AM4$111.7
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
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Intel Core i5-12400F
Score: 72/100Socket: LGA1700$150.14
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Score: 72/100Socket: LGA1851$144.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
Score: 71/100Socket: LGA1851$144.99
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Score: 70/100Socket: AM5$188.99
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
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Intel Core i5-12400
Score: 70/100Socket: LGA1700$150.14
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
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Intel Core i5-12500
Score: 70/100Socket: LGA1700$206.81
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
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Intel Core i9-11900K
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$351.8
Balanced ~4%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Score: 68/100Socket: AM4$148.62
Balanced ~4%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
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Core i9-11900
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$289.98
Balanced ~4%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
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Ryzen 5 8400F
Score: 68/100Socket: AM5$131.95
Balanced ~4%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
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Intel Core i7-11700
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$184.66
Balanced ~4%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6800?
The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6800 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $273 and has a gaming score of 74/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 6800?
The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at $273 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 6800 (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the AMD RX 6800 need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The AMD RX 6800 has a gaming score of 64/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.