Best CPUs for AMD RX 6800 XT
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 6800 XT at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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Intel Core i5-14400F
Score: 79/100Socket: LGA1700$149
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
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Intel Core i5-12600K
Score: 79/100Socket: LGA1700$169.97
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
Score: 79/100Socket: sWRX90$9,999.99
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
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Core i5-14400
Score: 79/100Socket: LGA1700$278
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Score: 78/100Socket: AM4$155.84
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 5 235
Score: 78/100Socket: LGA1851$258.6
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
Score: 78/100Socket: sWRX90$1,603.26
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
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Core i5-13490F
Score: 78/100Socket: LGA1700$173.37
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
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Intel Core i5-13600
Score: 78/100Socket: LGA1700$259
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
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Intel Core i5-13500
Score: 78/100Socket: LGA1700$298.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
Score: 77/100Socket: AM4$225.16
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Score: 76/100Socket: AM4$148.24
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
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Core i5-12600
Score: 76/100Socket: LGA1700$169.97
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
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Ryzen 7 8700F
Score: 76/100Socket: AM5$238.95
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
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Intel Core i5-13400F
Score: 76/100Socket: LGA1700$186.99
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6800 XT?
The Intel Core i5-14400F is the best CPU for the AMD RX 6800 XT with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $149 and has a gaming score of 79/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 6800 XT?
The Intel Core i5-14400F at $149 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 6800 XT (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the AMD RX 6800 XT need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The AMD RX 6800 XT has a gaming score of 69/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.