I need a to find a good CPU for my RTX 3080

[PatrikPotter]

I was wondering what CPU would be the best at the moment with RTX 3080 for 1440p gaming

 

 

[JTPOTATO]

Ryzen 7 or Intel Core i7 should do just fine keeping up...

 

If you can stretch to the Ryzen 9 or core i9, gives you power for other things like streaming, video editing, etc.

[PatrikPotter]

Just now, JTPOTATO said:

Ryzen 7 or Intel Core i7 should do just fine keeping up...

 

If you can stretch to the Ryzen 9 or core i9, gives you power for other things like streaming, video editing, etc.

I thought something like Ryzen 5 3600

[Fasauceome]

1 minute ago, PatrikPotter said:

I thought something like Ryzen 5 3600

not a bad CPU but if you're buying an expensive graphics card you may also want to consider a better CPU. The Ryzen 5 5600X is a nice step up. What country are you buying in?

 

2 minutes ago, JTPOTATO said:

Ryzen 7 or Intel Core i7 should do just fine keeping up...

 

If you can stretch to the Ryzen 9 or core i9, gives you power for other things like streaming, video editing, etc.

you can definitely stream and edit really well on a 6 core CPU

[SFFDesigns]

1 minute ago, PatrikPotter said:

I thought something like Ryzen 5 3600

That's a bit low, I would pair the 3600 with a 3070 and no higher to not lose perf.

 

Cheapest CPU for 3080 I'd say would be the 10600K (if you get a good chip, OC can help too) which is a bit cheaper and easier to find than 5600X I think

[PatrikPotter]

1 minute ago, Fasauceome said:

not a bad CPU but if you're buying an expensive graphics card you may also want to consider a better CPU. The Ryzen 5 5600X is a nice step up. What country are you buying in?

I thought because the pc is 1440p I should look for a bit stronger GPU or it doesn't make a big difference?

Buying from Germany btw

[SFFDesigns]

Just now, PatrikPotter said:

it doesn't make a big difference?

What are you playing?

 

I play MSFS and my 3700X is the limiting factor even at 4K

[PatrikPotter]

Just now, Hymenopus_Coronatus said:

What are you playing?

 

I play MSFS and my 3700X is the limiting factor even at 4K

I only plan on playing new AAA games on min 60fps 1440p and some online games like Destiny 2,Apex and so on 100+ fps at 1440p

[Fasauceome]

2 minutes ago, PatrikPotter said:

I thought because the pc is 1440p I should look for a bit stronger GPU or it doesn't make a big difference?

Buying from Germany btw

1440p won't make a weak CPU stronger. Targeting 144Hz gaming? faster single core speed is a benefit.

[LienusLateTips]

2 minutes ago, PatrikPotter said:

I thought because the pc is 1440p I should look for a bit stronger GPU or it doesn't make a big difference?

Buying from Germany btw

At 1440p the CPU makes less, but still a difference. The GPU is the main factor there. 

 

1 minute ago, PatrikPotter said:

I only plan on playing new AAA games on min 60fps 1440p and some online games like Destiny 2,Apex and so on 100+ fps at 1440p

At 144hz you'll want strong single core. I'd try to get a R5 5600X, or an i5 10600K, but preferably the former. 

[SFFDesigns]

1 minute ago, PatrikPotter said:

I only plan on playing new AAA games on min 60fps 1440p and some online games like Destiny 2,Apex and so on 100+ fps at 1440p

I'd recommend a chip with strong single core perf then, if you want the cheapest possible, the 10600K should drop in price in a bit (when the 11600K is released)

[PatrikPotter]

Just now, Hymenopus_Coronatus said:

I'd recommend a chip with strong single core perf then, if you want the cheapest possible, the 10600K should drop in price in a bit (when the 11600K is released)

I plan on buying in a few months so maybe

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, PatrikPotter said:

I plan on buying in a few months so maybe

Then ask in a couple months. Don't ask now. Prices and availability change daily. We don't have a crystal ball.

[PatrikPotter]

So I should better look for stronger single core if I want to go to 144fps?

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, PatrikPotter said:

So I should better look for stronger single core if I want to go to 144fps?

Yeah. Something like a 5600X or the soon to be released 11600K since you won't be buying now.

[PatrikPotter]

1 minute ago, LienusLateTips said:

Yeah. Something like a 5600X or the soon to be released 11600K since you won't be buying now.

Okay, thanks.I just wanted to know how much I will need to save.