Best GPUs for Intel Core i5-9400F
Top 15 GPUs ranked by performance and balance with the Intel Core i5-9400F at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
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AMD RX 6700 XT
Score: 54/100VRAM: 12GB$199
Balanced ~9%Check Price
CPU
GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
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NVIDIA Titan RTX
Score: 54/100VRAM: 24GB$299
Balanced ~9%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:45Ultra|65Bal|89Perf
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NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super
Score: 53/100VRAM: 8GB$299
Balanced ~8%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
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AMD RX 7600
Score: 52/100VRAM: 8GB$279.97
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:43Ultra|62Bal|86Perf
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NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB
Score: 52/100VRAM: 12GB$339.99
Balanced ~7%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:43Ultra|62Bal|86Perf
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NVIDIA RTX 2080
Score: 51/100VRAM: 8GB$279
Balanced ~6%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
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Intel Arc B580
Score: 50/100VRAM: 12GB$289.99
Balanced ~5%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
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NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super
Score: 48/100VRAM: 8GB$249
Balanced ~3%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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AMD RX 6650 XT
Score: 48/100VRAM: 8GB$169
Balanced ~3%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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Intel Arc A770
Score: 48/100VRAM: 16GB$199
Balanced ~3%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
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AMD RX 6600 XT
Score: 46/100VRAM: 8GB$149
Balanced ~1%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
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NVIDIA RTX 2070
Score: 45/100VRAM: 8GB$219
Balanced ~0%Check Price
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:37Ultra|54Bal|74Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best GPU for the Intel Core i5-9400F?
The AMD RX 6700 XT is the best GPU for the Intel Core i5-9400F with only a 9% bottleneck at 1440p. It costs $199 and has a gaming score of 54/100.
What is the cheapest GPU that won't bottleneck with the Intel Core i5-9400F?
The AMD RX 6700 XT at $199 is well-balanced with the Intel Core i5-9400F (only 9% bottleneck at 1440p).
Can the Intel Core i5-9400F handle a high-end GPU?
The Intel Core i5-9400F has a gaming score of 45/100. 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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