Best CPUs for NVIDIA Titan X (Maxwell)
Top 15 CPUs ranked by performance and balance with the NVIDIA Titan X (Maxwell) at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
Balanced ~6%
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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
Balanced ~6%
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~FPS 1440p:19Ultra|28Bal|38Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best CPU for the NVIDIA Titan X (Maxwell)?
The Core i3-7350K is the best CPU for the NVIDIA Titan X (Maxwell) with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 34/100.
What is the cheapest CPU that won't bottleneck the NVIDIA Titan X (Maxwell)?
The Core i3-7350K is well-balanced with the NVIDIA Titan X (Maxwell), at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Does the NVIDIA Titan X (Maxwell) need a high-end CPU?
Not necessarily. The NVIDIA Titan X (Maxwell) has a gaming score of 23/100, so a mid-range CPU will pair well. You don't need the most expensive CPU to avoid bottlenecking.
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