Best CPUs for AMD RX 7700 XT

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 7700 XT at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

1
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Score: 76/100Socket: AM4$148.24
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
2
Ryzen 7 8700F
Score: 76/100Socket: AM5$219.87
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
3
Core i5-12600
Score: 76/100Socket: LGA1700$174.95
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
4
Intel Core i5-13400F
Score: 76/100Socket: LGA1700$190.99
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
5
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Score: 75/100Socket: AM4$111.7
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
6
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
Score: 74/100Socket: AM5$266.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
7
Intel Core i5-13400
Score: 74/100Socket: LGA1700$190.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
8
Core i5-12490F
Score: 74/100Socket: LGA1700$150.57
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
9
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Score: 73/100Socket: AM4$111.7
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
10
Intel Core i5-12400F
Score: 72/100Socket: LGA1700$150.14
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
11
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Score: 72/100Socket: LGA1851$153.99
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
12
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
Score: 71/100Socket: LGA1851$153.99
Balanced ~5%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
13
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Score: 70/100Socket: AM5$188.99
Balanced ~4%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
14
Intel Core i5-12400
Score: 70/100Socket: LGA1700$150.14
Balanced ~4%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
15
Intel Core i5-12500
Score: 70/100Socket: LGA1700$206.81
Balanced ~4%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 7700 XT?

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is the best CPU for the AMD RX 7700 XT with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $148.24 and has a gaming score of 76/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 7700 XT?

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at $148.24 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 7700 XT (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).

Does the AMD RX 7700 XT need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The AMD RX 7700 XT has a gaming score of 66/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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