Best GPUs for Core i7-2600K
Top 15 GPUs ranked by performance and balance with the Core i7-2600K at 1440p. Balanced pairings ranked by power, then by bottleneck %.
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:44Ultra|64Bal|87Perf
Balanced ~10%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:43Ultra|62Bal|86Perf
Balanced ~9%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|61Bal|84Perf
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:42Ultra|60Bal|83Perf
Balanced ~8%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:41Ultra|59Bal|81Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
Balanced ~7%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:40Ultra|58Bal|79Perf
Balanced ~6%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:38Ultra|55Bal|76Perf
Balanced ~5%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:37Ultra|54Bal|74Perf
Balanced ~5%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:37Ultra|54Bal|74Perf
Balanced ~5%
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GPU
~FPS 1440p:37Ultra|53Bal|73Perf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best GPU for the Core i7-2600K?
The NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super is the best GPU for the Core i7-2600K with only a 10% bottleneck at 1440p. It has a gaming score of 53/100.
What is the cheapest GPU that won't bottleneck with the Core i7-2600K?
The NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super is well-balanced with the Core i7-2600K, at only 10% bottleneck at 1440p.
Can the Core i7-2600K handle a high-end GPU?
The Core i7-2600K has a gaming score of 36/100. 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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