Best CPUs for AMD RX 9070
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 9070 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Score: 86/100Socket: AM4$759.98
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
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Intel Core i7-13700F
Score: 86/100Socket: LGA1700$484.99
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600
Score: 86/100Socket: AM5$189
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
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Intel Core i7-13700
Score: 86/100Socket: LGA1700$378.94
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
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Intel Core i9-12900KF
Score: 85/100Socket: LGA1700$339.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Score: 85/100Socket: AM5$161.28
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
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Intel Core i9-12900K
Score: 85/100Socket: LGA1700$339.99
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Score: 84/100Socket: AM4$447.28
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1851$175.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
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Intel Core i5-14600
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1700$228.96
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1851$257.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1851$175.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
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Intel Core i9-12900F
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1700$369.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600
Score: 83/100Socket: AM5$161.28
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
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AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
Score: 82/100Socket: AM5$129.78
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 9070?
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the best CPU for the AMD RX 9070 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $759.98 and has a gaming score of 86/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 9070?
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at $759.98 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 9070 (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the AMD RX 9070 need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The AMD RX 9070 has a gaming score of 76/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.