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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 265F + Intel Arc A770

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Top 3% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
96%
VS
GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 265F

64,438 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A770

68,809 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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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

Intel Core Ultra 7 265F paired with the Intel Arc A770 represents a high-tier desktop combination, placing in the 92nd percentile overall. The processor itself is a 20-core, 20-thread Arrow Lake part on the 3nm TSMC node, while the graphics card is an Alchemist-generation DG2-512 chip on the 6nm node. The data indicates a pairing where CPU and GPU strengths are complementary, but the performance ceiling varies significantly by workload type, with the CPU dominating compute-heavy tasks and the GPU holding its own in graphics-specific benchmarks.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core Ultra 7 265F and the Arc A770 is not symmetrical across all workloads. The CPU’s benchmark results show a processor that is exceptionally strong in multi-threaded scenarios, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41980 placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. This is 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900KS in average benchmark score, a notable result given the i9’s flagship positioning. The single-core performance is equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5926, suggesting the 5.30 GHz boost clock is effectively utilized. In contrast, the GPU’s 90th percentile ranking is solid but not as dominant; its average benchmark score of 68809 sits 0.3% behind the NVIDIA CMP 90HX and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Instinct MI25.

The bottleneck shifts depending on the task. For CPU-bound workloads like data compression, the PassMark score of 507018 indicates the processor is the primary driver, and the GPU’s role is secondary. Conversely, in graphics-specific tasks such as 3DMark Steel Nomad, the GPU’s score of 2969 becomes the limiting factor. The data suggests that in mixed workloads — such as gaming with background streaming — the CPU’s high multi-threaded throughput (PassMark multithread score of 49410) can handle auxiliary tasks without significant impact on the primary application, but the GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth will cap frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios. The FP32 performance of 19.66 TFLOPS on the GPU indicates that raw graphics compute is adequate for high-refresh gaming, but the CPU’s superior percentile (93 vs 90) suggests it will more often be waiting on the GPU in gaming than vice versa.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Arc A770’s 16 GB memory buffer and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high-resolution textures, and its 90th percentile GPU ranking places it in contention for 1440p high-refresh gaming. The CPU’s 5926 Cinebench R23 single-core score ensures that frame pacing in CPU-bound titles is not a concern, but the absence of measured FPS data means actual frame rates are estimates. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2969 suggests DirectX 12 titles will perform adequately, though not at the level of the top-tier rivals that outpace it by up to 1.7%.

Streaming: The CPU’s 20 threads and strong multi-core scores make it an excellent encoder. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 17631 and PassMark multithread score of 49410 provide ample headroom for software encoding alongside gameplay. The GPU’s support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 also enables hardware-accelerated encoding paths, but the CPU’s processing power means streaming overhead is unlikely to bottleneck the system.

Video editing: The processor’s PassMark floating-point math score of 173855 and integer math score of 138078 indicate strong computational throughput for rendering and effects. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is beneficial for timeline scrubbing and GPU-accelerated effects, but the CPU will handle the bulk of export workloads. The combination is well-suited for 4K editing, where the CPU’s multi-core scores (41980 in Cinebench R23) reduce render times, while the GPU accelerates preview rendering.

3D rendering: In CPU-based renderers like Cinebench, the 265F excels with a multi-core score of 41980, placing it in the 93rd percentile. For GPU-accelerated renderers, the Arc A770’s FP32 throughput of 19.66 TFLOPS and 32 ray tracing cores provide respectable performance, but the GPU’s 90th percentile ranking means it is not a top-tier renderer. Hybrid workloads will see the CPU carry most of the load.

Software development: The PassMark data encryption score of 39468 and extended instructions score of 39235 indicate strong cryptographic and SIMD performance, respectively. Compilation tasks will benefit from the 20 threads and the 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU’s single-thread score of 4750 in PassMark ensures responsive IDE performance and fast code indexing.

Student and office work: This configuration is overkill for basic productivity but handles it effortlessly. The CPU’s low 65 W TDP means efficient operation, and the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is far beyond what office applications require. The PassMark single-thread score of 4750 ensures snappy application launches, while the multi-thread score of 49410 allows for heavy multitasking without slowdowns.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is a 20-core, 20-thread processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3nm process by TSMC. It features a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The die contains 17,800 million transistors across a 243 mm² area. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is limited to DDR5, running on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The CPU offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

The benchmark data reveals a processor that is exceptionally well-rounded. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41980 places it in the 93rd percentile, and its average benchmark score of 64438 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265, which scores 64640 (a 0.3% difference). The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 5926 is competitive with the Intel Core i9-13900KS, which has an average score 0.6% lower. In PassMark tests, the CPU shows balanced performance across workloads: data compression at 507018, data encryption at 39468, floating-point math at 173855, and integer math at 138078. The find prime numbers test score of 416 is notably lower, indicating that the architecture prioritizes throughput over specific integer operations.

The lack of a multiplier unlock (multiplierUnlocked: false) means the 265F is not intended for overclocking, but the high stock boost clock of 5.30 GHz mitigates this. The 65 W TDP is remarkably low for a 20-core processor, making it efficient for sustained workloads. The absence of integrated graphics (N/A) means a discrete GPU is mandatory, which is already accounted for in this pairing. The launch MSRP is $379, positioning it as a mid-range enthusiast part despite its high core count.

Who Should Build It

The target audience for the Core Ultra 7 265F and Arc A770 pairing is primarily gamers and content creators who need strong multi-threaded performance without the power draw of a flagship HEDT platform. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking makes it suitable for gamers at 1440p or 4K who also run background tasks like Discord, browser, or streaming software. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is future-proof for high-resolution textures, and its 90th percentile ranking ensures playable frame rates in most titles, though not at the extreme high end.

Content creators editing 4K video or working in 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41980, which reduces export and render times. The PassMark data encryption score of 39468 is relevant for developers working with secure applications or handling large datasets. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 20 threads and 30 MB of L3 cache, which reduce build times. The CPU’s 4750 PassMark single-thread score ensures quick IDE responsiveness.

Students and small business users will find this configuration far exceeds their needs, but the low 65 W TDP of the CPU means the system can operate quietly and efficiently. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is useful for CAD or GIS applications that load large models. The combination is not ideal for budget-conscious builds, but for users who need a single system that can handle both heavy compute and graphics workloads, this pairing offers a balanced solution. The GPU is end-of-life, so buyers should consider that the platform will not receive future driver optimizations for new architectures.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core Ultra 7 265F uses the Intel Socket 1851, which is specific to the Arrow Lake generation. The platform supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with a maximum bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which is sufficient for a single high-end GPU and one or two NVMe SSDs. The Arc A770 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the Gen 5 slots. The GPU’s TDP is 225 W, and the suggested PSU is 550 W. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, so a system with this pairing should be comfortable with a 550 W power supply, assuming no other high-power components.

The upgrade path is limited by the socket’s generation specificity. The next sensible upgrade would be to a higher-tier Arrow Lake CPU, though the 265F already occupies a high percentile. The GPU is end-of-life, so a future upgrade would involve moving to Intel’s Battlemage architecture or a rival GPU. The platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support means that a newer GPU using Gen 5 would be fully utilized. The 16 GB VRAM on the Arc A770 is adequate for current games, but a future upgrade to a GPU with more memory or higher bandwidth would be the primary bottleneck relief. The memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s on the GPU is substantial, but newer GPUs may offer higher bandwidth, making a GPU swap the most impactful upgrade.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s single-core performance compared to its nearest rival?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265F’s Cinebench R23 single-core score is 5926. Its average benchmark score of 64438 is 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i9-13900KS, which scores 64051, and 0.3% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265, which scores 64640.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc A770 has 32 dedicated ray tracing cores. Its architecture is Xe-HPG, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing features.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GPU?

A: The Arc A770 has a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s, using 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false). The boost clock is 5.30 GHz, which is the maximum speed, and the base clock is 2.40 GHz.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for the CPU and GPU pairing is 92, indicating it outperforms 92% of all desktop builds in the database.

Q: What is the power requirement for the GPU?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 225 W, and the suggested PSU is 550 W. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: How does the CPU perform in data compression tasks?

A: The PassMark data compression score is 507018, which is a strong result indicating fast file compression and decompression, useful for archival and backup workloads.

Gaming Performance

There are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK. All frame rate figures discussed here are estimates based on benchmark scores. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 90th percentile ranking suggest that the system is capable of high-refresh gaming at 1080p and solid frame rates at 1440p. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2969 indicates that DirectX 12 titles will be the strongest performance area, while the Vulkan score of 94284 in Geekbench suggests good API utilization.

In CPU-bound games, the 265F’s 5926 Cinebench R23 single-core score ensures high minimum frame rates, reducing stutter. The 20 cores handle background tasks without impacting game performance. In GPU-bound scenarios, the Arc A770’s 16 GB VRAM allows for high texture settings at 1440p, and the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth prevents memory-related bottlenecks. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 19.66 TFLOPS is adequate for 1440p gaming at high settings, but not for 4K at maximum frame rates. The 32 ray tracing cores provide ray-traced effects, but performance will be lower than rasterized rendering. The estimated 90th percentile GPU ranking places it near the NVIDIA CMP 90HX (0.3% higher) and above the AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 (0.4% lower), suggesting it competes with older mid-range to high-end cards.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F with the Intel Arc A770. The CPU is a 20-core, 20-thread Arrow Lake processor with a 65 W TDP, and the GPU is a DG2-512 chip with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 225 W TDP. The combined percentile is 92, placing this build in the top 8% of all configurations in the database. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 64438, and the GPU’s is 68809. This is a high-end combination aimed at enthusiasts who prioritize multi-threaded performance and are willing to accept a GPU that is end-of-life. The system is well-balanced for productivity and gaming, with the CPU being the stronger component relative to its peers.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark results are consistently strong. In Cinebench R15, it scores 4231 multi-core and 597 single-core. In R20, the scores are 17631 multi-core and 2488 single-core. The R23 scores are 41980 multi-core and 5926 single-core. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 49410 and a single-thread score of 4750. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 64438, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265, has an average score of 64640, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 7343 scores 64202 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core i9-13900KS scores 64051 (0.6% lower).

The GPU’s benchmarks are more limited. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2969, the Geekbench OpenCL score is 109175, and the Geekbench Vulkan score is 94284. The average benchmark score is 68809, placing it in the 90th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 90HX, scores 69000 (0.3% higher), while the AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 scores 68562 (0.4% lower). The AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200 scores 69870 (1.5% higher), and the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 scores 69986 (1.7% higher). The combined picture shows a CPU that is slightly above its direct competitors and a GPU that is slightly below its nearest rivals, resulting in a build that is CPU-dominant in most workloads. The CPU’s 93rd percentile and the GPU’s 90th percentile combine for an overall 92nd percentile, indicating a system that is well above average but not at the absolute top tier.