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 %.

1
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Score: 86/100Socket: AM4$534.41
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
2
Intel Core i7-13700F
Score: 86/100Socket: LGA1700$485.87
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
3
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
Score: 86/100Socket: AM5$198.99
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
4
Intel Core i7-13700
Score: 86/100Socket: LGA1700$378.94
Balanced ~10%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
5
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Score: 85/100Socket: LGA1700$359.99
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
6
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Score: 85/100Socket: AM5$157.5
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
7
Intel Core i9-12900K
Score: 85/100Socket: LGA1700$359.99
Balanced ~9%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
8
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Score: 84/100Socket: AM4$447.28
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
9
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1851$159.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
10
Intel Core i5-14600
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1700$246.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
11
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1851$249.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
12
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1851$159.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
13
Intel Core i9-12900F
Score: 84/100Socket: LGA1700$389.99
Balanced ~8%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
14
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
Score: 83/100Socket: AM5$157.5
Balanced ~7%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:63Ultra|91Bal|125Perf
15
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
Score: 82/100Socket: AM5$119.35
Balanced ~6%Buy on AmazonNewegg
CPU
GPU
~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 $534.41 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 $534.41 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.

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