Best GPUs for Intel Core i5-10400
Top 15 GPUs ranked by performance and balance with the Intel Core i5-10400 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:59Ultra|85Bal|117Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:54Ultra|78Bal|107Perf
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
Balanced ~5%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:51Ultra|74Bal|102Perf
Balanced ~2%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:48Ultra|70Bal|96Perf
Balanced ~1%
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~FPS 1440p:46Ultra|67Bal|92Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best GPU for the Intel Core i5-10400?
The AMD RX 6900 XT is the best GPU for the Intel Core i5-10400 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 71/100.
What is the cheapest GPU that won't bottleneck with the Intel Core i5-10400?
The AMD RX 6900 XT is well-balanced with the Intel Core i5-10400, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Can the Intel Core i5-10400 handle a high-end GPU?
The Intel Core i5-10400 has a gaming score of 54/100. 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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