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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 265F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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Apex Performer

Top 4% 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
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 265F

64,438 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

41,187 Benchmark Score
Top 4% 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

# Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti pairing presents an interesting balance study because the two components sit at different performance tiers. The CPU holds a 93rd percentile position among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all graphics cards. This 10-percentile gap suggests the processor has slightly more headroom than the graphics card in most scenarios, but the difference is not so large as to create a severe bottleneck in either direction.

The CPU’s 20-core, 20-thread configuration with a 5.30 GHz boost clock provides substantial compute throughput for feeding the GPU. In multi-threaded workloads, the Ultra 7 265F scores 41,980 points in Cinebench R23 multicore, which places it within 0.6% of the Intel Core i9-13900KS and 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7343. This level of processing power means the CPU is unlikely to stall the GPU in gaming scenarios, where frame generation and draw call processing depend heavily on single-thread performance.

Single-thread performance is equally strong, with Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,926 points and a Passmark single-thread score of 4,750. The RTX 3080 Ti, with its 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 912.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, can be fully utilized by this CPU in most titles. However, the data suggests that at lower resolutions where CPU-bound scenarios dominate, the GPU may occasionally wait on the processor—though the margin is narrow given the CPU’s high percentile ranking.

The 65W TDP of the CPU versus the 350W TDP of the GPU creates an asymmetric power profile. The GPU draws more than five times the power of the processor, meaning the graphics card is the dominant power consumer and thermal source in this build. The suggested PSU of 750W provides adequate headroom for both components under full load, but the balance of power draw heavily favors the GPU side.

Memory bandwidth also plays a role in balancing. The CPU supports DDR5 dual-channel memory with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the GPU has 912.4 GB/s of dedicated bandwidth. The GPU’s memory subsystem is roughly nine times faster than the CPU’s system memory interface, which is typical for discrete graphics configurations and does not represent an imbalance—rather, it reflects the different memory demands of each component.

In compute-heavy workloads such as 3D rendering or video encoding, the balance shifts toward the CPU. The Ultra 7 265F’s Passmark multithread score of 49,410 and floating point math score of 173,855 indicate strong sustained compute capability. Meanwhile, the GPU’s Passmark GPU compute score of 15,282 shows it can offload parallel tasks effectively. For mixed workloads, this pairing offers complementary strengths rather than a single dominant component.

# Benchmark Performance

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 88, placing it in the upper tier of desktop configurations. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 64,438 puts it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 41,187 places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. The gap between these percentiles indicates that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU within their respective markets.

Looking at CPU-specific benchmarks, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 41,980 represents strong multi-threaded capability for a 65W processor. The single-core score of 5,926 is competitive with the nearest rivals, sitting just 0.6% behind the Intel Core i9-13900KS and 0.3% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 265. The Passmark single-thread score of 4,750 reinforces this position, showing the architecture’s efficiency at lower power envelopes.

The RTX 3080 Ti delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,077, which is a modern DirectX 12 benchmark result. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 170,037 and 192,697 respectively indicate strong compute performance across different API environments. The Passmark G3D score of 26,896 places the GPU at the 83rd percentile, with the nearest rival being the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 0.8% ahead and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 at 2% behind.

For the combined picture, the CPU outperforms its direct rivals in some metrics while trading blows in others. The Ultra 7 265F is 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7343 but 0.6% behind the AMD EPYC 4464P. This places it in a tight cluster of high-performance processors where small percentage differences separate the top contenders. The GPU similarly sits in a competitive band, with the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB just 1.2% ahead and the Radeon Pro 5300 0.8% ahead.

The data shows no measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame rate discussions must therefore be treated as estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements. The benchmark performance suggests a system capable of high-end gaming and productivity, but exact frame rates remain projections.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip manufactured on Samsung’s 8nm process. The die contains 28,300 million transistors across a 628 mm² area, giving a transistor density of 45.1M per mm². This large die houses 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, providing a pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s.

Memory configuration consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, yielding 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective data rate. This bandwidth is substantial for 1440p and 4K gaming, where large texture loads and high-resolution framebuffers demand rapid data movement. The 12 GB capacity is sufficient for current-generation titles at high settings, though the 83rd percentile ranking suggests it is not at the absolute top of the GPU hierarchy.

Ray tracing hardware includes 80 RT cores, while 320 tensor cores handle AI-accelerated workloads. The FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS matches the FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio, which is notable for compute tasks that can utilize reduced precision. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with current and upcoming graphics APIs.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,077 reflects the GPU’s capabilities in modern DirectX 12 workloads. Geekbench Vulkan score of 192,697 exceeds the OpenCL score of 170,037, indicating strong Vulkan optimization. The Passmark G3D score of 26,896 and GPU compute score of 15,282 provide additional context for rasterization and compute performance respectively.

For rendering workloads, the combination of 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores enables hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS-style upscaling. The GPU’s 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handles traditional rasterization efficiently, while the tensor cores can accelerate denoising and AI-based rendering techniques. The 912.4 GB/s bandwidth ensures that large scene data and texture atlases move quickly between memory and compute units.

# Who Should Build It

The 88th combined percentile positions this build for enthusiasts and professionals who need strong performance across both CPU and GPU workloads. Gamers targeting high-refresh 1440p or entry-level 4K gaming would benefit from the RTX 3080 Ti’s 12 GB memory and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ultra 7 265F’s single-thread performance prevents CPU bottlenecks in most titles.

Content creators working with video editing software that leverages GPU acceleration would find the combination of the CPU’s 20 cores and the GPU’s compute capabilities useful. The Passmark multithread score of 49,410 and the GPU’s 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance provide a balanced platform for rendering, encoding, and effects processing.

Software developers compiling large codebases would appreciate the CPU’s 20 threads and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The Passmark integer math score of 138,078 and data compression score of 507,018 indicate strong performance for build processes and data manipulation tasks. The GPU’s compute capabilities also enable local machine learning experimentation.

Students and small business users running productivity suites would find this configuration overkill for basic tasks but useful for more demanding applications like CAD, data analysis, or simulation software. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking ensures responsive performance across a wide range of applications, while the GPU provides headroom for visualization tasks.

Professionals working with 3D modeling and animation software would benefit from the combination of 80 RT cores for viewport rendering and the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 41,980 for final frame rendering. The GPU’s 12 GB memory accommodates complex scenes, though very large assets may require optimization.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1851, which is the platform for Core Ultra Series 2 processors based on Arrow Lake architecture. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, though ECC memory is not supported. PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU provides high-bandwidth connectivity for storage and expansion cards.

The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 lanes. This means the GPU operates at full bandwidth without bottleneck from the interface. The 750W suggested PSU provides sufficient headroom for the 350W GPU TDP and 65W CPU TDP, with margin for additional drives and peripherals.

A sensible next upgrade would focus on the GPU, as the CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking leaves more headroom than the GPU’s 83rd percentile. Moving to a higher-tier GPU would better utilize the CPU’s remaining performance capacity. Alternatively, adding more DDR5 memory would benefit memory-intensive workloads, though the dual-channel configuration limits total bandwidth.

The platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support means future GPUs and NVMe storage devices can take advantage of increased bandwidth. The CPU’s 20 lanes provide flexibility for multiple expansion cards, though the GPU occupies 16 of those lanes. The 65W TDP of the CPU allows for smaller cooling solutions, leaving more case space and airflow for the GPU’s thermal output.

The Intel Socket 1851 platform is active in production, suggesting ongoing BIOS support and potential for future CPU upgrades within the same socket generation. However, the locked multiplier on the Ultra 7 265F limits overclocking potential, so performance gains from future CPUs would come from architectural improvements rather than manual tuning.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 3080 Ti’s 34.10 TFLOPS and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth support high frame rates at 1440p, while the CPU’s single-thread score of 5,926 in Cinebench R23 prevents CPU-side frame pacing issues. Estimated performance would be strong for competitive titles.

Streaming: The GPU’s NVENC encoder (implied by tensor core presence) can offload video encoding from the CPU, leaving the 20 cores available for game logic and streaming software. The CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 49,410 ensures smooth simultaneous gaming and encoding.

Video editing: The combination of CPU multithread score of 41,980 in Cinebench R23 and GPU compute score of 15,282 accelerates timeline rendering and effects processing. The 12 GB GPU memory handles 4K footage and effects layers.

3D rendering: CPU rendering workloads benefit from 20 threads and 30 MB L3 cache, while GPU rendering leverages 10,240 shading units and 80 RT cores. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5,077 indicates capable DirectX 12 rendering performance.

Software development: The CPU’s integer math score of 138,078 and data compression score of 507,018 speed up compilation and testing cycles. The 20 threads handle parallel builds, while the GPU remains available for testing graphics applications.

Student and office work: This configuration exceeds requirements for document processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking ensures responsive multitasking, while the GPU provides acceleration for presentation graphics and data visualization.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, so all frame rate figures presented here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements. The dataIsMeasured field is false, meaning these projections carry inherent uncertainty.

Based on the GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking and the CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking, this system is estimated to deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with ultra settings. The RTX 3080 Ti’s 12 GB memory and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth suggest it can handle modern game assets without texture streaming bottlenecks. The CPU’s single-thread performance of 4,750 in Passmark supports high FPS in CPU-bound scenarios.

At 4K resolution, the GPU’s 34.10 TFLOPS and 186.5 GPixel/s pixel rate would support playable frame rates in most titles, though very demanding games might require settings adjustments. The 112 ROPs ensure efficient pixel throughput for high resolutions. Ray tracing workloads would benefit from the 80 RT cores, though performance depends heavily on specific game optimizations.

The estimated frame rates should be treated as approximations. Actual performance varies by game title, driver version, and system configuration. The benchmark scores indicate a system capable of high-end gaming, but precise FPS figures cannot be guaranteed without measured data.

# FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 88, placing it in the upper tier of desktop configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265?

A: The Ultra 7 265F has an average benchmark score of 64,438, which is 0.3% behind the Ultra 7 265’s score of 64,640.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the GPU have?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth from 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus.

Q: What socket does the CPU use?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F uses Intel Socket 1851 for the Arrow Lake architecture.

Q: What is the GPU’s FP32 performance?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti delivers 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the Ultra 7 265F does not support ECC memory, but it does support DDR5 in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the suggested power supply for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 3080 Ti is 750W, which provides headroom for the 350W GPU TDP and 65W CPU TDP.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is a 20-core, 20-thread desktop processor from the Core Ultra Series 2 family. It is based on the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, manufactured on TSMC’s 3nm process node. The die contains 17,800 million transistors across a 243 mm² area, representing a high transistor density for a desktop processor.

Base clock runs at 2.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, providing a wide frequency range for varying workloads. The 65W TDP is notably low for a 20-core processor, indicating efficient power management through the 3nm process. The CPU is not multiplier unlocked, meaning overclocking is not officially supported.

Cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides low-latency access to frequently used data while maintaining high capacity for working sets. The dual-channel DDR5 memory interface delivers 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for the 20 cores’ data demands.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 41,980. The Passmark multithread score of 49,410 and floating point math score of 173,855 indicate robust compute capability. Single-thread performance is equally impressive, with Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,926 and Passmark single-thread score of 4,750.

The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking places it above most processors currently available. It outperforms the AMD EPYC 7343 by 0.4% and the Intel Core i9-13900KS by 0.6% in average benchmark score, while sitting 0.6% behind the AMD EPYC 4464P. This tight competitive cluster shows the Ultra 7 265F is a top-tier performer in its segment.

Real-world workloads benefit from the 20 threads for parallel tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and scientific computing. The Passmark data encryption score of 39,468 and data compression score of 507,018 indicate strong performance for security and data management applications. The extended instructions score of 39,235 shows capable SIMD processing for vectorized workloads.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti in a desktop configuration. The CPU represents Intel’s latest Arrow Lake architecture on the 3nm process, while the GPU is based on the older Ampere architecture on Samsung’s 8nm process. This generational difference means the CPU is newer and more power-efficient, while the GPU relies on a larger die and higher power draw for performance.

The combined percentile of 88 places this system in the upper tier of desktop PCs, suitable for demanding gaming and productivity workloads. The CPU’s 93rd percentile is notably higher than the GPU’s 83rd percentile, suggesting the processor has more headroom relative to its market than the graphics card does relative to its market. This imbalance is not severe but indicates the GPU is the more likely upgrade target in the future.

The CPU+GPU pairing offers complementary strengths: the CPU excels at multi-threaded compute with 20 cores and a 5.30 GHz boost clock, while the GPU provides massive parallel throughput with 10,240 shading units and 34.10 TFLOPS. The 12 GB GDDR6X memory with 912.4 GB/s bandwidth ensures the GPU can feed its compute units efficiently. The 65W CPU TDP and 350W GPU TDP create a system that prioritizes graphics performance while maintaining reasonable CPU power consumption.

This is a desktop build class, indicating it is designed for stationary use with discrete components. The GPU’s dual-slot design and 285 mm length require a case with adequate clearance, while the 750W suggested PSU provides sufficient power delivery. The production status shows the CPU is active while the GPU is end-of-life, meaning this pairing uses a current processor with a previous-generation graphics card.