Best CPUs for AMD RX 9060

Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 9060 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.

1
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Score: 64/100Socket: AM4$126.52
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
2
Intel Core i9-10900K
Score: 63/100Socket: LGA1200$348.97
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
3
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
Score: 62/100Socket: AM4$499
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
4
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Score: 62/100Socket: AM4$170.64
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
5
Intel Core i5-11600K
Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1200$132.3
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
6
Intel Core i5-11500
Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1200$174.91
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
7
Intel Core i3-12100
Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1700$93.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
8
Core i9-10850K
Score: 62/100Socket: LGA1200$273.98
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
9
AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT
Score: 61/100Socket: AM4$249
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
10
Intel Core i7-10700K
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$186.42
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
11
Intel Core i3-14100
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1700$102.44
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
12
Intel Core i3-14100F
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1700$102.44
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
13
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Score: 60/100Socket: AM4$249
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
14
Core i9-10900
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$348.97
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
15
Core i9-10900F
Score: 60/100Socket: LGA1200$416.09
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 9060?

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is the best CPU for the AMD RX 9060 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $126.52 and has a gaming score of 64/100.

What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 9060?

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G at $126.52 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 9060 (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).

Does the AMD RX 9060 need a high-end CPU?

Not necessarily. The AMD RX 9060 has a gaming score of 54/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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