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5 Best Mid-Range CPU-GPU Combos for 1440p Gaming

By / Tech / August 26, 2025

Here are the best mid-range CPU-GPU combinations that deliver a seamless 1440p gaming experience in AAA games and other titles.

5 Best Mid-Range CPU-GPU Combos for 1440p Gaming
An image showing PC parts (Image via Intel | AMD | Zotac)

Mid-range PC parts are the sweet spot in terms of value and performance. Gamers looking forward to playing AAA titles or those who enjoy casual gaming with a bit of content creation involved often make purchase decisions based on hardware that falls within the mid-range section, typically around the $700-$1000 range.

Below are a few combinations, featuring used and new parts from all generations, that make a great mid-range pair capable of handling 1440p and medium-high settings in AAA titles.

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1. Intel Core i5-14600K + RTX 4070 Super ($639)

An image showing the Intel 14600k and 4070 Super CPU-GPU Combo (Image via Intel | Gigabyte)

The 14600K alongside the RTX 4070 Super, specifically in used condition, makes a compelling combination for 1440 games at medium to high settings. AAA games that favor DLSS 4 usage will also play nicely with the 12GB VRAM, albeit with slightly toned-down settings.

2. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + RTX 5070 ($1028)

An image showing the 9800 X3D and 5070 Super CPU-GPU Combo (Image via Intel | Gigabyte)
An image showing the 9800 X3D and 5070 Super CPU-GPU Combo (Image via AMD | Zotac)

The 9800X3D is currently the fastest gaming CPU available. The RTX 5070 is the current generation 50-series card, offering significant improvements over the RTX 4070. As for its performance, it achieves 5% lower frame rates than the RTX 4070 Ti and falls well within the 4070 Supe’rs range. Together with the CPU, this combination should make short work of esports titles and allow for playing AAA games with toned-down settings, due to the 12GB VRAM.

3. AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D + AMD RX 7800 XT ($784)

An image showing the 7800X3D and 7800XT CPU-GPU Combo (Image via AMD | Sapphire)

The 7800X3D was the previous gaming king from AMD. The 7800XT was known for its incredible raster performance. These two, combined, make an excellent 1440p rasterized gaming machine. Nvidia-specific Ray Tracing titles (Cyberpunk, Black Myth: Wukong) will not perform adequately, but Unreal Engine 5 titles (Oblivion Remastered), which utilize Lumen for RT, will perform better. As for pricing, the 7800 XT can be bought for less than $400 on the used market, and the 7800X3D is still sold as new.

4. Intel Core i5-14600K + AMD RX 9070 ($788)

An image showing the 14600K and 9070 GPU-CPU combo (Image via Intel | Sapphire)
An image showing the 14600K and 9070 GPU-CPU combo (Image via Intel | Sapphire)

Gamers seeking the ultimate value under $800 need to opt for this combination. The RX 9070 has immense potential at 1440p and can, hands down, future-proof your setup more effectively with its 16GB VRAM. The 14600K, if paired with fast DDR5, will make an excellent pairing with this GPU. If gamers decide to power tune their 9070, then its performance nearly matches that of the RX 9070 XT. There is a clear risk involved, but the reward is high.

5. AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + RTX 5060 Ti 16GB ($633)

An image showing the Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 5060 Ti GPU-CPU combo (Image via AMD | PNY)
An image showing the Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 5060 Ti GPU-CPU combo (Image via AMD | PNY)

For under $650, the Ryzen 5 7600 and the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB make for a competent 1440p gaming choice. The 5060 Ti offers performance comparable to 15% of the RTX 4070’s performance, but with 16GB of VRAM, allowing gamers to utilize higher resolution textures and shadows while playing AAA games. 

Verdict

The builds mentioned here will require you to purchase additional components, such as a power supply, motherboard, RAM, and storage options. If you are not building from scratch, then these combinations will be more helpful in helping you pick various budget options. That said, the pricing data mentioned here is accurate as of August 27 and is subject to change without notice.

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