Best CPUs for AMD RX 7900 GRE
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 7900 GRE at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
Score: 85/100Socket: LGA1700$339.99
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Score: 85/100Socket: AM5$161.28
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
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Intel Core i9-12900K
Score: 85/100Socket: LGA1700$339.99
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Score: 84/100Socket: AM4$447.28
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1851$175.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
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Intel Core i5-14600
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1700$228.96
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1851$257.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1851$175.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
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Intel Core i9-12900F
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1700$369.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600
Score: 83/100Socket: AM5$161.28
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
Score: 82/100Socket: AM5$129.78
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Score: 82/100Socket: AM4$350.88
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
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Intel Core i7-12700K
Score: 82/100Socket: LGA1700$268.97
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
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Intel Core i9-12900
Score: 81/100Socket: LGA1700$339.99
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
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Intel Core i5-14500
Score: 80/100Socket: LGA1700$409.99
Balanced ~5%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:62Ultra|90Bal|124Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 7900 GRE?
The Intel Core i9-12900KF is the best CPU for the AMD RX 7900 GRE with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $339.99 and has a gaming score of 85/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 7900 GRE?
The Intel Core i9-12900KF at $339.99 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 7900 GRE (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the AMD RX 7900 GRE need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The AMD RX 7900 GRE has a gaming score of 75/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.