Nothing’s worse than buying all the parts for your gaming PC, only to realize later that your choices are either holding back performance or, even worse, aren’t compatible at all. While there’s no perfect formula for the best CPU and GPU matchups, there are a few basic rules you can follow to avoid disappointment when you finally put everything together.
When components like your CPU and GPU, or even your motherboard and processor, don’t sync well, it can lead to all sorts of headaches—think system instability, random crashes, or even the risk of damaging your hardware. For example, pairing a high-end graphics card like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 with an entry-level Intel Core i3 processor is a disaster waiting to happen, with the CPU being too weak to let the GPU shine. So, it’s essential to make sure your parts are on the same level to get the most out of your build. (Via).