Best CPUs for RTX 4070 Ti in 2023

Intel did deliver the best processors from the last generation. Their, now upgraded, hybrid architecture grants Intel the pass to win the crown for the best CPU in 2022. The best part of this CPU is its versatility. They based their architecture to work amazingly in both gaming and content creation environments.

The 13-gen Core i7 features 16 cores and 24 threads divided into 8 P-cores and 8E-cores giving the best workload efficiency in the market. The CPU is capable of achieving up to 5.4 GHz of boosted clock speed, and a base frequency of 3.4 GHz. Thanks to these specs Tema Blue manages to get better performance from its CPU at a lower price than any other AMD GPU. At this moment the only other processor capable of beating the Core i7 is the Core i9 for almost $200 extra.

If you’re planning to get the best performance in 1440p ultra gaming and even mid-4K gaming from the RTX 4070 Ti, then this is a no-brainer; the Intel Core i7 13700K is the best CPU in the market right now.

One of the best fits for the RTX 4070 Ti will definitely come from the latest generations of AMD and Intel. We’ve selected the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X based on objective performance. The 7000-series Ryzen 7 comes packed with 8 cores and 16 threads ready to deliver up to 5.4 GHz of speed at only 105 W TDP. AMD is capable of matching the RTX 4070 Ti power and speed by demanding less power from the PSU and creating less heat, making it a better fit for an also power-efficient GPU.

Although 105 W of thermal power is not as good as expected is the lowest TDP of any other competitor in the list (until the non-x versions arrive). This CPU has shown to be the perfect spot for gaming and content creation. It will manage and communicate smoothness with the speed of the 4070 Ti. Plus, thanks to its 32 MB of L3 cache you’ll see how 1440p gaming at the ultra setting is sweatless to your rig.

AMD’s entry-level, the Ryzen 5 7600X is the most economical CPU that will cap the performances of the RTX 4070 Ti. With this CPU, you’ll be lacking some amazing performance of the others on this list but you’ll save nearly $100 in the CPU and ensure a non-bottleneck effect. Nonetheless, you might find yourself a bit limited in big CPU-demanding games; luckily the 4070 Ti is strong enough to deal with those aspects as well.

The Ryzen 5 7600X features 6 cores and 12 threads that provide a base clock speed of 4.7 GHz and a boost clock speed of 5.3 GHz; besides, it has a cache L3 memory of 38 MB that helps the CPU gain power in highly demanding tasks. If you’re looking to save the most that you can off of your CPU but still get great performance, this is your best bet.

This is the best CPU available at the moment, whether you want to play video games, stream, render, or any other sort of content creation, this processor’s got you covered. Intel put it all in the Core i9-13900K and you’ll feel it the moment you turn your computer on and hit play.

The Intel Core i9-13900K is a top-performing CPU with an impressive 24 cores and 32 threads, making it capable of handling both single and multi-core workloads with ease. It has a TDP of 125 W, which is higher than previous generations of Intel CPUs, but this increase in power is reflected in its superior performance.

One of the most appealing aspects of the 13th generation is that it is compatible with motherboards from the previous generation, as they use the same socket. This means that if you already have a 600 series motherboard, you can easily upgrade to a 13th generation CPU without having to purchase a new motherboard as well.