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 %.

1
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Score: 98/100Socket: AM5$340.45
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
2
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Score: 98/100Socket: AM5$679
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
3
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Score: 97/100Socket: AM5$490
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
4
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Score: 97/100Socket: AM5$499.99
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
5
Intel Core i9-14900KF
Score: 96/100Socket: LGA1700$457
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
6
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Score: 96/100Socket: AM5$478.28
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
7
Intel Core i9-14900K
Score: 96/100Socket: LGA1700$440
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
8
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Score: 95/100Socket: AM5$359.99
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
9
Intel Core i9-13900K
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$432.42
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
10
Intel Core i9-13900KF
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$432.42
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
11
Intel Core i7-14700K
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$359.99
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
12
Intel Core i7-14700KF
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$359.99
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
13
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Score: 93/100Socket: AM5$439.91
Balanced ~5%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
14
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
Score: 93/100Socket: LGA1851$319.99
Balanced ~5%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
15
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Score: 92/100Socket: AM5$264.99
Balanced ~4%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~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 $340.45 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 $340.45 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.

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