Best CPUs for AMD RX 7900 XTX
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 7900 XTX at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Score: 98/100Socket: AM5$349.98
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Score: 98/100Socket: AM5$674.99
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Score: 97/100Socket: AM5$529.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Score: 97/100Socket: AM5$514
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
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Intel Core i9-14900KF
Score: 96/100Socket: LGA1700$467.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Score: 96/100Socket: AM5$494.69
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
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Intel Core i9-14900K
Score: 96/100Socket: LGA1700$467.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Score: 95/100Socket: AM5$370
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
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Intel Core i7-14700K
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$349.97
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
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Intel Core i7-14700KF
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$349.97
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
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Intel Core i9-13900K
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$432.42
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
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Intel Core i9-13900KF
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$432.42
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Score: 93/100Socket: AM5$439.91
Balanced ~5%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Score: 92/100Socket: AM5$283.94
Balanced ~4%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Score: 92/100Socket: LGA1851$549
Balanced ~4%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 7900 XTX?
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best CPU for the AMD RX 7900 XTX with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $349.98 and has a gaming score of 98/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 7900 XTX?
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at $349.98 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 7900 XTX (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the AMD RX 7900 XTX need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The AMD RX 7900 XTX has a gaming score of 88/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.