SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 165H + AMD Radeon 760M

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87 Score

Top 13% Ranking

87 / 100

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Power Build

Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

90%

GPU

83%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 165H

34,083 Benchmark Score

Top 10% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon 760M

6,019 Benchmark Score

Top 17% Market Ranking

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Market Position

How your build compares to others

Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High

50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med

30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and AMD Radeon 760M form a laptop pairing that sits at a distinct performance crossroads. The CPU is a high-end mobile part, while the GPU is an integrated graphics solution. The data shows a combined percentile ranking of 60, yet this figure masks a significant imbalance between the two components. The processor operates in a different performance tier than the graphics solution, and this dynamic defines the system's capabilities across all workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data reveals a clear and consistent bottleneck: the AMD Radeon 760M integrated GPU severely limits the system's gaming and graphics-intensive performance, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H provides ample headroom. The CPU holds an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU languishes in the 35th percentile among all GPUs. This 49-point gap is the defining characteristic of the build.

In practical terms, the CPU is capable of feeding frames far faster than the GPU can render them. For example, in Counter-Strike 2, the system achieves 53 FPS at 1920x1080 on ultra settings. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1759, is not the limiting factor. Instead, the GPU's 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the ceiling. The measured FPS scaling across resolutions confirms this: as resolution drops, frame rates do not scale dramatically, indicating the GPU is saturated even at lower resolutions.

The bottleneck shifts depending on the workload. In multi-threaded CPU tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering, the GPU is largely idle, and the CPU's 16 cores and 22 threads take over. Here, the system performs admirably. In gaming, the GPU is the sole constraint. The data shows that in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077, the system manages only 16 FPS at 1080p, a figure that points directly at the integrated graphics. The imbalance is not a flaw in execution but a fundamental architectural reality: a high-power CPU paired with an entry-level IGP.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 34083, placing it in the 84th percentile. This score is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H scoring 33989 (0.3% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X scoring 34260 (0.5% behind). The CPU demonstrates strong multi-core capability with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14551 and a Passmark multithread score of 25933. Single-core performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1759 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3509.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 6019, placing it in the 35th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6400, scores 6001 (0.3% ahead), and the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 scores 6049 (0.5% ahead). The GPU's Passmark G3D score is 5310, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 400. The combined picture is one of stark contrast: a top-tier processor paired with a bottom-tier graphics solution. The system's combined percentile of 60 is a compromise, dragged down by the GPU. For CPU-bound tasks like software compilation or spreadsheet analysis, this build ranks high; for GPU-bound tasks like modern gaming, it ranks low.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 render output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2599 MHz. It includes 8 ray tracing cores, though its FP32 performance is 5.323 TFLOPS, which is modest for ray-traced workloads.

Memory is system-shared, meaning the GPU uses a portion of the main system RAM. The memory bus width and bandwidth are listed as "System Shared" and "System Dependent," respectively, which means performance scales with the speed of the installed DDR5 memory. The GPU's pixel rate is 41.58 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 83.17 GTexel/s. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, indicating modern API support.

Benchmark results show the GPU's limitations. The Passmark G3D score of 5310 is entry-level, and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 20255 suggests basic compute capability. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400 is particularly low, indicating poor performance in modern DirectX 12 titles. For rendering tasks, the 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is insufficient for complex scenes, though it can handle light 2D work and basic 3D previews. The presence of 8 RT cores is largely academic, as the raw compute power is too low to deliver playable ray-traced frame rates in most games.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This build is not suitable for high-refresh gaming. In esports titles like Valorant, the system achieves 121 FPS at 1080p, which is playable on a 120Hz panel. However, in Counter-Strike 2, the frame rate drops to 53 FPS at the same resolution, and in Call of Duty: Warzone, it reaches 135 FPS at 1080p but only 102 FPS at 4K. For demanding titles, the GPU's 35th percentile ranking is the limiting factor, making high-refresh 1440p or 4K gaming unrealistic.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 22 threads provide ample headroom for software encoding while gaming. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14551 indicates it can handle the load of encoding a 1080p stream alongside a game. However, the GPU's low performance means the game itself may struggle to maintain playable frame rates, making the overall streaming experience poor for graphically intense titles.

Video Editing: The CPU excels here. The Passmark multithread score of 25933 and the data compression score of 291161 indicate fast timeline scrubbing and effect rendering in software like Premiere Pro. The GPU can accelerate some effects via OpenCL (score 20255), but its low G3D score of 5310 means it will not provide significant hardware acceleration for heavy effects or color grading.

3D Rendering: The CPU is a strong performer for CPU-based rendering in applications like Blender (Cycles) or V-Ray. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14551 puts it ahead of many desktop CPUs from a few generations ago. The GPU, however, is not suitable for GPU-accelerated rendering. Its 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is far below the level required for production work, and its Passmark GPU compute score of 2840 confirms its limitations.

Software Development: This is a strong use case. The CPU's high single-thread score of 3509 (Passmark) ensures fast compilation of single-threaded build steps, while the multi-thread score of 25933 handles parallel builds efficiently. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps with large codebases. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks, making this pairing ideal for developers who do not game.

Student and Office Work: This build is overkill for basic productivity. The CPU's performance is far beyond what is needed for word processing, spreadsheets, or web browsing. The integrated GPU is sufficient for 2D desktop compositing and video playback. The 28W TDP of the CPU suggests good battery life potential, making it a capable, if expensive, ultrabook configuration.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around the Intel BGA 2049 socket, which is a soldered, non-upgradeable mobile socket. The CPU is not a socketed part, meaning the processor cannot be swapped for a newer model. The system supports DDR5 memory, with the specific speed depending on the motherboard. The memory bus is dual-channel, providing a theoretical bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. This bandwidth is shared with the GPU, making high-speed memory crucial for graphics performance.

The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, which is reserved for dedicated GPUs or other high-speed devices. The GPU, however, uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is standard for integrated graphics. The CPU's TDP is 28W, and the GPU's TDP is 15W, suggesting a modest total system power draw. There is no suggested PSU, as this is a laptop component. A sensible next upgrade within the same laptop chassis is not possible due to the BGA socket. The only realistic upgrade path is to increase the amount of system memory, which would benefit the shared GPU memory pool. For a new build, the data suggests this CPU would pair better with a discrete GPU, but that is outside the scope of this mobile platform.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, from the `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field, shows that this system is only viable for esports and older titles at 1080p. In Valorant, the system achieves 121 FPS at 1080p, 103 FPS at 1440p, and 83 FPS at 4K. Call of Duty: Warzone is an outlier, achieving 135 FPS at 1080p, 120 FPS at 1440p, and 102 FPS at 4K, suggesting it is well-optimized for this hardware.

Most other titles show poor performance. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 16 FPS at 1080p, 12 FPS at 1440p, and 8 FPS at 4K. Red Dead Redemption 2 runs at 14 FPS at 1080p. The Medium is the worst performer, with 11 FPS at 1080p and 7 FPS at 4K. Lighter titles like Minecraft (52 FPS at 1080p) and Roblox (68 FPS at 1080p) are playable. The average FPS across all tested games is 36, and the pair ranks 3731 out of 3732 pairs, placing it in the bottom percentile for gaming performance. These figures are measured, not estimated, and they confirm that the GPU is the primary constraint for any gaming scenario.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who prioritize CPU performance above all else and have minimal to no gaming requirements. The 84th percentile CPU ranking makes it suitable for software developers who compile large codebases, data analysts running complex simulations, and video editors working on proxy footage. The Passmark integer math score of 89415 and floating-point math score of 66273 indicate strong number-crunching ability.

Students in engineering or computer science fields would benefit from the CPU power for compilations and virtual machines, while the GPU is sufficient for note-taking and research. Small business workstations that run accounting software or database queries would see excellent performance. Gamers should avoid this configuration entirely, as the 35th percentile GPU ranking results in unplayable frame rates for most modern titles, with the notable exceptions of Valorant and Call of Duty: Warzone. The system is not a gaming machine; it is a mobile workstation with basic graphics capability.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H holds an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34083.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X?

A: The CPU scores 34083, which is 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X's score of 34260.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The AMD Radeon 760M has an average benchmark score of 6019, placing it in the 35th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 performance?

A: The GPU delivers 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is a modest figure for modern rendering tasks.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz and a base clock of 3.80 GHz.

Q: What is the total memory bandwidth available to the system?

A: The system supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a theoretical bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which is shared with the integrated GPU.

Q: What is the system's rank by FPS among all pairs?

A: The pair ranks 3731 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 36 across all tested games.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 7 nm process. It is part of the Core Ultra Series 1 and has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The TDP is 28W, which is efficient for a mobile part. The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

The benchmark scores indicate a well-rounded processor. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14551 is strong for a 28W part, rivaling desktop CPUs from previous generations. The single-core score of 1759 is also competitive. The Passmark tests show specific strengths: the data compression score of 291161 is exceptional, and the integer math score of 89415 is high. The extended instructions score of 17299 suggests good SIMD performance for workloads like cryptography or scientific computing.

The CPU's memory support includes DDR5, with the exact speed dependent on the motherboard. It supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes for the CPU, which is a forward-looking feature. The processor is not multiplier unlocked, so overclocking is not possible. Its release date is December 13, 2023, and its launch MSRP is $460. For real workloads, this CPU is a top-tier mobile processor that can handle heavy multi-threaded tasks with ease, making it a strong choice for professionals.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H with the AMD Radeon 760M in a laptop configuration. The CPU is a high-end mobile processor with an 84th percentile ranking, while the GPU is an integrated graphics solution with a 35th percentile ranking. The combined percentile is 60, which accurately reflects the system's overall position: above average due to the CPU, but far below the top tier due to the GPU.

The class is laptop, and the overall tier is best described as "productivity-first." The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14551 and Passmark multithread score of 25933 put it in the upper echelon of mobile processors. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 5310 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 400 put it in the entry-level segment. This is a machine built for computation, not for graphics. It will excel in software development, data processing, and office productivity. It will struggle with any modern game that requires more than basic 3D rendering. The data is clear: this is a CPU-centric build where the GPU is a secondary consideration, and buyers should align their expectations with that reality.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 165H + AMD Radeon 760M

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core Ultra 7 165H

AMD Radeon 760M

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Valorant

Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Call of Duty: Warzone

Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

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High-End

Mid-Range

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Legacy

Balance and Bottleneck

Benchmark Performance

GPU Analysis

Usage Scenarios

Upgrade Path and Platform

Gaming Performance

Who Should Build It

FAQ

CPU Analysis

Build Overview

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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