Best GPUs for Core i3-3245
Top 15 GPUs ranked by performance and balance with the Core i3-3245 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:32Ultra|46Bal|63Perf
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:32Ultra|46Bal|63Perf
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:31Ultra|44Bal|61Perf
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:31Ultra|44Bal|61Perf
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:31Ultra|44Bal|61Perf
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:31Ultra|44Bal|61Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:28Ultra|41Bal|56Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|40Bal|54Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|40Bal|54Perf
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|40Bal|54Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:27Ultra|38Bal|53Perf
Balanced ~5%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Balanced ~5%
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~FPS 1440p:25Ultra|36Bal|50Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best GPU for the Core i3-3245?
The NVIDIA RTX 2060 is the best GPU for the Core i3-3245 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 38/100.
What is the cheapest GPU that won't bottleneck with the Core i3-3245?
The NVIDIA RTX 2060 is well-balanced with the Core i3-3245, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Can the Core i3-3245 handle a high-end GPU?
The Core i3-3245 has a gaming score of 21/100. Pairing it with a very high-end GPU may cause a noticeable CPU bottleneck, especially at 1080p. Best paired with a mid-range GPU.
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