I'm looking for advice on the best CPU to use with my RTX 5070 Ti. I'm planning to go with a Ryzen CPU and I'm considering a bundle that includes a Ryzen 7 9700X, which I found at my local Micro Center for $429.99. However, I've heard some people mention that the 9700X might bottleneck the 5070 Ti. Can you suggest another good CPU if that's the case? My total budget for this build is around $1,500, but I can stretch to $1,600 if it offers a worthwhile performance boost. I've already got the 5070 Ti at MSRP, so I've got about $750 left to spend. I mainly game at 1440p to 4K and might dabble in some minor 3D modeling. The games I'm interested in playing include Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Alan Wake 2, and Elden Ring.
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If you're looking for the best match for the 5070 Ti, I'd recommend the 7800X3D if you can stretch your budget a bit. It's optimal for that graphics card. If that's too pricey, then the 9700X will definitely do the job. Honestly, at 4K gaming, the GPU will be more of a limitation than the CPU anyway!
9700X is a great choice for the 5070 Ti! Just make sure you factor in what else you might need for your build to not exceed your budget too much. But honestly, that CPU should pair well without causing major bottlenecks.
The 9700X will work just fine with the RTX 5070 Ti. Sure, in some demanding games, it might hold you back compared to something like the 9800X3D, but if you're keeping to your budget, the 9700X is a solid choice. Just enjoy your setup and don't stress too much about bottlenecking!
Thanks for the info! I'm just focused on the build itself, so I’m not buying any peripherals. Just trying to get the best out of the remaining budget.