Best CPUs for AMD RX 9060 XT

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

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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Score: 73/100Socket: AM4$111.7 - price unverified
Balanced ~10%Check availabilityNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Intel Core i5-12400F
Score: 72/100Socket: LGA1700$150.14 - price unverified
Balanced ~9%Check availabilityNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
3
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Score: 72/100Socket: LGA1851$177
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
4
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
Score: 71/100Socket: LGA1851$163
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
5
Intel Core i5-12400
Score: 70/100Socket: LGA1700~$180 - unverified
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
6
Intel Core i5-12500
Score: 70/100Socket: LGA1700$206.81
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Score: 70/100Socket: AM5$187.9
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Intel Core i7-11700
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$185 - price unverified
Balanced ~5%Check availabilityNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Core i9-11900
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$338 - price unverified
Balanced ~5%Check availabilityNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Core i9-11900F
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200$289.96 - price unverified
Balanced ~5%Check availabilityNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Intel Core i9-11900K
Score: 68/100Socket: LGA1200Out of stock - last seen $500 (Jul 27)
Balanced ~5%Check availabilityNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Ryzen 5 8400F
Score: 68/100Socket: AM5$155
Balanced ~5%Buy on AmazonNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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Ryzen 5 8500G
Score: 68/100Socket: AM5$149.95
Balanced ~5%Buy on AmazonNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Score: 68/100Socket: AM4$162.1 - price unverified
Balanced ~5%Check availabilityNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700
Score: 67/100Socket: AM4$159
Balanced ~5%Buy on AmazonNewegg
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 9060 XT?

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is the best CPU for the AMD RX 9060 XT with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 73/100.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 9060 XT, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.

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

Not necessarily. The AMD RX 9060 XT has a gaming score of 62/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.

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