Best CPU for DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT (2026)

To get the most out of DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT, pair your graphics card with a CPU at or above its recommended processor. A too-slow CPU caps your frame rate no matter how strong the GPU is. Below are our picks by budget, chosen from real benchmark data.

Recommended processors by budget

TierOur pickPrice
Budget Intel Core i7-12700F
Meets the recommended spec · 12 cores · ~$244.00
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Sweet spot Intel Core i5-8500 Processor
High-FPS headroom at 1080p/1440p · 6 cores
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The CPU sets your frame-rate ceiling. For high-refresh (144Hz+) or 1080p competitive play, lean toward the sweet-spot or high-end pick; at 4K the GPU does most of the work and a budget-tier CPU is usually enough.

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DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT system requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommended
CPUIntel Core i5-2400 or AMD Phenom II X6 1100TIntel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
GPUGeForce GTX 750 Ti or Radeon HD 7950GeForce GTX 960 or Radeon R9 280X
RAM4 GB8 GB

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Frequently Asked Questions

What CPU do I need for DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT?
A Intel Core i7-12700F-class processor meets the recommended bar. For high frame rates a Intel Core i5-8500 Processor gives more headroom. Verify any chip with our free Can I Run It checker.

Does the CPU matter for DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT, or just the GPU?
Gaming is GPU-bound, so the graphics card matters most for raw settings and resolution. But the CPU sets your frame-rate ceiling — it matters most at high refresh rates, at 1080p, and in CPU-heavy games (strategy, simulation, open-world). A weak CPU paired with a strong GPU causes a bottleneck.

Will my CPU bottleneck DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT?
It can, if your CPU is much weaker than your GPU. Check the exact balance of your build with our free bottleneck calculator before buying either component.