Best CPUs for AMD RX 9070 XT
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the AMD RX 9070 XT at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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Intel Core i7-14700K
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$349.97
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
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Intel Core i7-14700KF
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$349.97
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
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Intel Core i9-13900K
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$432.42
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
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Intel Core i9-13900KF
Score: 94/100Socket: LGA1700$432.42
Balanced ~10%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Score: 93/100Socket: AM5$439.91
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Score: 92/100Socket: AM5$283.94
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Score: 92/100Socket: LGA1851$549
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
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Ryzen 5 7500X3D
Score: 92/100Socket: AM5$299.99
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
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Intel Core i9-14900
Score: 91/100Socket: LGA1700$467.99
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Score: 91/100Socket: AM5$316
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
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Intel Core i7-13700K
Score: 91/100Socket: LGA1700$378.94
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
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Intel Core i9-14900F
Score: 91/100Socket: LGA1700$579
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
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Intel Core i7-14700F
Score: 90/100Socket: LGA1700$329.97
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
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Intel Core i5-14600K
Score: 90/100Socket: LGA1700$228.96
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
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Intel Core i5-14600KF
Score: 90/100Socket: LGA1700$228.96
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the AMD RX 9070 XT?
The Intel Core i7-14700K is the best CPU for the AMD RX 9070 XT with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $349.97 and has a gaming score of 94/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the AMD RX 9070 XT?
The Intel Core i7-14700K at $349.97 is well-balanced with the AMD RX 9070 XT (only 10% bottleneck at 1440p).
Does the AMD RX 9070 XT need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The AMD RX 9070 XT has a gaming score of 84/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.