That being said, for 1080p and 1440p gaming, you’ll need a CPU that can keep up with the GPU to avoid a bottleneck, and luckily, almost every CPU from the Intel 12th – 14th gen to AMD Ryzen 5000 – ...

Anything with Sandy Bridge or Ivy Bridge microarchitecture is a possibility. So whether you’re looking to replace a cooked CPU or considering building from parts, then you might find our guide useful.