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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + AMD Radeon RX 7700

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93 / 100
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Apex Performer

Top 7% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
96%
VS
GPU
89%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 265

64,640 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 7700

15,852 Benchmark Score
Top 11% 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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Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

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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 7 265 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 is a desktop build that targets a specific performance envelope. The benchmark data shows a processor that sits in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs, while the graphics card lands in the 58th percentile. This is a system that prioritizes high-refresh 1080p gaming and multi-threaded productivity, with a clear ceiling for demanding 4K titles.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data for this build, collected at ultra settings across three resolutions, reveals a component pairing that is well-suited for 1080p gaming. At 1920x1080, the system excels in esports titles, with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaching 431 FPS, Valorant hitting 447 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 achieving 195 FPS. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege also performs strongly at 232 FPS. This indicates that competitive gamers will experience frame rates well beyond the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

The 1080p performance in heavier, story-driven titles is also solid. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 58 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 52 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 70 FPS. While these are not triple-digit figures, they are perfectly playable at ultra settings. Some titles like Ark: Survival Ascended at 28 FPS and The Medium at 41 FPS show that the most demanding games will require some graphical compromises at this resolution to achieve smoother performance.

At 2560x1440, the system provides a good experience but the frame rates begin to drop. Counter-Strike 2 still manages 129 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone is very smooth at 162 FPS. However, the heavier titles show the strain of the increased pixel count. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 43 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 39 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended falls to 18 FPS. This resolution is still viable for high-refresh gameplay, but it is clearly a step down from the 1080p results.

The 3840x2160 results demonstrate that this GPU is not intended for consistent ultra settings at 4K. The average frame rate across all tested games drops to 126.4 FPS, but the heavy hitters fall off dramatically. Cyberpunk 2077 sits at 28 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 26 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 9 FPS. Only highly optimized or esports titles like Valorant (305 FPS) and Call of Duty: Warzone (138 FPS) remain playable at 4K. This pairing is clearly not a 4K ultra-setting powerhouse.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmark scores are strong. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 64640. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 and single-core score of 5960 demonstrate substantial capabilities for both multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks. The Cinebench R20 results of 6268 multi-core and 884 single-core reinforces this. The PassMark multi-thread score of 49682 and single-thread score of 4689 show a well-rounded processor. This data indicates that the CPU is a high-performing component in its own right.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2865. The PassMark G3D score is 20974, with a G2D score of 1206. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 106028 shows significant compute capability. The GPU's average benchmark score is 15852, placing it in the 58th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R9 370X, with a deltaPct of -0.1, and the AMD Radeon RX 9060, which is 1% faster. This places the RX 7700 firmly in the mid-range tier of graphics cards.

When comparing the two components, the CPU is considerably stronger relative to its peers than the GPU is to its own peers. The CPU is a top 7% part, while the GPU is a mid-range part. This is a crucial dynamic for understanding the system's character. The combined percentile for this pairing is 76, reflecting the CPU's dominance in the overall score. In a ranking of 3732 pairs, this CPU and GPU combination ranks 1747th, with an average FPS across all tested games of 126.4.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture using the Navi 32 chip. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This is a significant amount of VRAM for a mid-range card, which will be very useful for high-resolution textures and some productivity workloads.

The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. It is a dual-slot card with dual power connectors and a TDP of 200 W. The pixel rate is 236.1 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 393.4 GTexel/s. The card has 40 RT cores. Its FP32 performance is 25.18 TFLOPS, with a matching FP16 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS.

The benchmark scores suggest a GPU that is competent for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2865 is a baseline for DX12 performance. The PassMark G3D score of 20974 and GPU compute score of 10963 are also indicators of the card's capabilities. The data indicates that the RX 7700 is positioned to handle most modern titles at high settings without issue, but it is not a card for 4K ultra.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around the Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 7 265. The CPU uses the Arrow Lake architecture on a 3nm process from TSMC. The board supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel interface, providing 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5, with 20 lanes. This is a forward-looking platform that will support the latest memory and storage technologies.

The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. While the CPU offers PCIe Gen 5, the GPU's PCIe Gen 4 interface is not a bottleneck for current games. The power requirement for the GPU is 200 W TDP, with a recommended PSU of 550 W. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W. This means a high-quality 550 W power supply will be sufficient for this system.

The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, and does not support ECC memory. It has an integrated graphics solution (Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU), which is a useful backup but not intended for gaming. The upgrade path is primarily through the GPU. A more powerful GPU could be installed to improve 4K performance, as the CPU has the headroom to handle it. The platform itself is modern and will support future components.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The TDP is 65W, which is very efficient for the performance on offer. The CPU is manufactured on a 3nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors.

The cache structure is substantial: 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 30 MB of L3. This is a large cache that helps with performance in many workloads. The memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s from the dual-channel DDR5 support.

In terms of benchmarks, the CPU's performance is standout. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 is a massive number, demonstrating the power of the 20 cores. The single-core score of 5960 also shows that it is not just a multi-core monster but also a strong single-core performer. The PassMark results confirm this. The data compression score of 522983 and the data encryption score of 40456 are high, illustrating productivity capabilities. The floating-point math score of 172776 and the integer math score of 134773 are also strong.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 93% places it above most other processors. In its nearest rival group, it is slightly behind the AMD EPYC 4464P by -0.3%, but ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F by 0.3%. Its average score of 64640 is essentially tied with these other high-end server and desktop chips. This CPU is not a bottleneck for the paired GPU in most gaming scenarios.

Who Should Build It

This system is a good match for a gamer who plays at 1920x1080 or 2560x1440. The high frame rates in esports titles make it ideal for competitive players. The performance in triple-A titles at 1080p, such as Cyberpunk 2077 at 58 FPS, shows that a good experience is achievable. The 1440p numbers are still decent for many games, but may require some settings adjustments for the newest, most demanding titles.

This is also a great system for content creators and video editors. The CPU's high multi-core performance in Cinebench R23 (42216) and PassMark multithread (49682) will speed up rendering and encoding. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is also helpful for 4K video editing and other graphics-heavy applications.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU's performance for compiling and testing code. The high data compression and encryption scores are also useful for data-heavy tasks. The system is a strong desktop workstation for small business use, handling multi-tasking and office productivity without issue. The integrated graphics in the CPU also provide a safe fallback if the GPU is not needed.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance in this system. The CPU is a top-tier part, while the GPU is a mid-range part. This means the GPU is the primary bottleneck in most gaming workloads, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU has the headroom to handle a more powerful GPU, but the RX 7700 will hold it back in frame rate in 4K.

At 1080p, the CPU can feed frames to the GPU efficiently, allowing the GPU to be the limiting factor. The high FPS in esports titles shows this. As the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU's workload increases, and the CPU's role diminishes. The GPU becomes the sole bottleneck, and the FPS drops accordingly. For example, the jump from 1080p to 1440p in Cyberpunk is from 58 to 43 FPS, and to 28 FPS at 4K. This is a GPU-limited curve.

In CPU-heavy workloads, like video rendering or data compression, the CPU is the star. The GPU is less of a factor. The CPU's high percentile ensures it will not be the constraint in these tasks. The system is not a balanced one, but that is not necessarily a negative. It's a pairing that favors the CPU for productivity and is still capable for 1080p/1440p gaming.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 with the AMD Radeon RX 7700. It is a combination of a top-tier CPU and a mid-tier GPU. The system's combined percentile is 76th, indicating it outperforms the majority of all systems. The average FPS across all games is 126.4.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 2025 desktop processor with a 93rd percentile rank. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is a 2025 GPU with a 58th percentile rank. The system is a solid performer for gaming and productivity, with a clear focus on 1080p and 1440p gaming.

The CPU is a high-performance part, and the GPU is a capable mid-range part. This makes the system a very good value for the money, if one is not looking for 4K gaming. The CPU's 20 cores and high clock speeds will ensure it remains relevant for years. The GPU is the only real limitation for the most demanding gaming scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance tier of this build?

A: The system has a combined percentile of 86, placing it in the upper tier of desktop systems. The CPU is in the 93rd percentile, while the GPU is in the 58th percentile.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average score of 64640. It is 0.3% slower than the AMD EPYC 4464P, 0.3% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, and 0.7% faster than the AMD EPYC 7343.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to other cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has an average score of 15852. It is 0.1% slower than the AMD Radeon R9 370X, 1% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 9060, and 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500.

Q: What kind of gaming performance can be expected at 1080p?

A: At 1080p ultra settings, the system is very strong. For example, Valorant hits 447 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 431 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 hits 195 FPS. More demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 58 FPS.

Q: Is this build suitable for 4K gaming?

A: No, this is not a 4K gaming build. At 3840x2160, most games fall below 60 FPS. For instance, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 28 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 26 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 9 FPS. Only some esports titles remain highly playable.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the data shows this system excels. At 1080p, esports titles like Valorant (447 FPS) and CS:GO (431 FPS) will easily push a 360Hz monitor. For 1440p, the system still provides high frame rates in competitive games, with Counter-Strike 2 at 129 FPS and Rainbow Six Siege at 152 FPS.

For streaming, the CPU is a strong asset. The 20 cores and high multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 score of 42216) can handle both the game and the encoding stream without issues. The GPU's 16GB of VRAM is also a plus for any overlay rendering.

For video editing, the CPU's multi-threaded performance is top-notch. The PassMark multi-thread score of 49682 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 will make rendering and encoding fast. The 16 GB GPU VRAM is also helpful for previewing large video projects.

For 3D rendering, the CPU's 20 cores are a major advantage. The Cinebench scores show it can handle heavy compute tasks. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and compute score of 10963 will also contribute to render times in GPU-accelerated workflows.

For software development, the CPU's single-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 5960) and multi-core capabilities are ideal for compiling code. The high data encryption and compression scores also help with software builds and data processing.

For student and office work, this system is more than enough. The CPU's high performance will handle any academic task, and the GPU is sufficient for any graphics work. The integrated graphics in the CPU provide a backup, and the system's overall responsiveness is excellent.