Best GPUs for Core i5-3450S
Top 15 GPUs ranked by performance and balance with the Core i5-3450S at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:37Ultra|53Bal|73Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:35Ultra|50Bal|69Perf
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:34Ultra|49Bal|68Perf
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:33Ultra|48Bal|66Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:32Ultra|47Bal|64Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:32Ultra|46Bal|63Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:32Ultra|46Bal|63Perf
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:31Ultra|44Bal|61Perf
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:31Ultra|44Bal|61Perf
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:31Ultra|44Bal|61Perf
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:31Ultra|44Bal|61Perf
Balanced ~5%
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~FPS 1440p:29Ultra|42Bal|58Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best GPU for the Core i5-3450S?
The Intel Arc A750 is the best GPU for the Core i5-3450S with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 44/100 and costs $210.
What is the cheapest GPU that won't bottleneck with the Core i5-3450S?
The Intel Arc A750 is well-balanced with the Core i5-3450S, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p and costs $210.
Can the Core i5-3450S handle a high-end GPU?
The Core i5-3450S has a gaming score of 27/100. 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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