Best GPUs for Core i5-12490F
Top 15 GPUs ranked by performance and balance with the Core i5-12490F at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:75Ultra|108Bal|149Perf
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:73Ultra|106Bal|145Perf
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:72Ultra|104Bal|144Perf
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:70Ultra|101Bal|139Perf
Balanced ~5%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
Balanced ~5%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:68Ultra|98Bal|135Perf
Balanced ~2%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:65Ultra|94Bal|129Perf
Balanced ~2%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:64Ultra|92Bal|127Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best GPU for the Core i5-12490F?
The NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super is the best GPU for the Core i5-12490F with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 90/100.
What is the cheapest GPU that won't bottleneck with the Core i5-12490F?
The NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super is well-balanced with the Core i5-12490F, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Can the Core i5-12490F handle a high-end GPU?
The Core i5-12490F has a gaming score of 74/100. 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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