Best GPUs for Core i5-11400
Top 15 GPUs ranked by performance and balance with the Core i5-11400 at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~10%
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|89Bal|122Perf
Balanced ~9%
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~FPS 1440p:61Ultra|88Bal|120Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:60Ultra|86Bal|119Perf
Balanced ~8%
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~FPS 1440p:59Ultra|85Bal|117Perf
Balanced ~7%
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~FPS 1440p:57Ultra|83Bal|114Perf
Balanced ~5%
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~FPS 1440p:55Ultra|79Bal|109Perf
Balanced ~4%
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~FPS 1440p:54Ultra|78Bal|107Perf
Balanced ~4%
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
Balanced ~4%
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~FPS 1440p:53Ultra|77Bal|106Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best GPU for the Core i5-11400?
The NVIDIA RTX 3080 is the best GPU for the Core i5-11400 with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 75/100 and costs $290.
What is the cheapest GPU that won't bottleneck with the Core i5-11400?
The NVIDIA RTX 3080 is well-balanced with the Core i5-11400, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p and costs $290.
Can the Core i5-11400 handle a high-end GPU?
The Core i5-11400 has a gaming score of 58/100. 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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