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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 265F + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

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93 Score

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93 / 100

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System Balance Analysis

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96%

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90%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 265F

64,438 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

17,789 Benchmark Score

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30-60

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60-85

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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

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 combine a modern 20-core desktop processor with a professional Turing-era workstation GPU. The data in this analysis is derived exclusively from synthetic benchmark scores, as no measured FPS rows exist for this exact pairing; all gaming frame rate discussions are therefore estimates based on those scores.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data is available for this specific CPU and GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no entries for `measuredFpsUltraByGame`, meaning the following frame rate expectations are qualitative estimates derived from the benchmark scores of each component.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5926 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4750 indicate strong per-thread performance, which is essential for maintaining high frame rates in games that rely on a few fast cores. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 15117 places it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, suggesting it is a mid-range performer that will be the limiting factor for 1440p or 4K gaming. At 1080p, the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking (vs all CPUs) should allow the Quadro RTX 4000 to reach its full potential, but the GPU's Turing architecture and 8 GB of VRAM will cap frame rates at higher resolutions.

The Quadro RTX 4000's DirectX 12 Passmark score of 52 and DirectX 11 score of 128 are low, indicating that modern API-heavy titles may not scale well. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1873 further confirms the GPU’s modest standing; expect playable frame rates at 1080p for most titles, but do not expect high-refresh-rate performance at 1440p. The CPU's Cinebench R20 single-core score of 2488 is robust, so in CPU-light scenarios, the GPU will dominate the FPS equation.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 is built on the Turing architecture using a TU104 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It packs 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die. The GPU features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. For ray tracing and AI acceleration, it includes 36 RT cores and 288 tensor cores, which are critical for professional rendering workloads that leverage hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS-style features.

Memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 416.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1625 MHz, with an effective data rate of 13 Gbps. This bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and moderate 1440p workloads but will constrain high-texture 4K scenes. The GPU's base clock is 1005 MHz with a boost clock of 1545 MHz, producing a pixel rate of 98.88 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 222.5 GTexel/s.

Compute performance is rated at 7.119 TFLOPS for FP32 and 14.24 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). These figures are modest by modern standards; the GPU's Passmark GPU Compute score of 6176 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 74540 indicate that it is capable for driver-certified CAD and rendering but not for heavy scientific compute. The Passmark G2D score of 846 is adequate for 2D desktop tasks. The GPU is PCIe 3.0 x16, which is a generation older than the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support, but this is unlikely to bottleneck most professional workloads. Its direct successor is Workstation Ampere, and it is now considered end-of-life, suggesting that software optimizations may wane.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, which supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a maximum bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory, which is a consideration for error-sensitive workloads. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the processor itself, enabling fast NVMe storage and future expansion cards.

The Quadro RTX 4000 uses a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, which is backward-compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots. The GPU has a TDP of 160 W and requires a single 8-pin power connector; the suggested power supply rating is 450 W, which is conservative and leaves headroom for the CPU's 65 W TDP. A sensible next upgrade would involve replacing the GPU with a more modern professional card, as the platform itself remains capable due to the high CPU percentile. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, limiting overclocking potential, but its boost clock of 5.30 GHz is already high.

For a system builder, the platform supports active production status for the CPU, while the GPU is end-of-life. This means the CPU will have longer driver and BIOS support longevity. The 20 CPU lanes are sufficient for a single high-end GPU and one Gen 5 SSD, but users with multiple expansion cards should plan carefully. The 450 W PSU recommendation implies that a modest 500-600 W unit would be a safe upgrade path if a more power-hungry GPU is later installed, though no specific wattage beyond 450 W is provided in the data.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU tiers. The CPU holds a 93rd percentile rank among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 64438, while the GPU sits at the 61st percentile with an average score of 17789. This 32-point percentile gap indicates that the CPU is far more powerful than the GPU in synthetic workloads.

In gaming, the Quadro RTX 4000 will be the primary bottleneck at resolutions above 1080p. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 49410 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41980 show immense headroom for streaming or background tasks while gaming, but the GPU's limited 8 GB VRAM and 416.0 GB/s bandwidth will throttle high-resolution textures. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, has an average score of 17639, which is 0.9% lower, confirming the Quadro's performance class is similar to a mainstream gaming card.

Conversely, in CPU-intensive workloads like data compression or encryption, the GPU is irrelevant. The CPU's Passmark data compression score of 507018 and data encryption score of 39468 demonstrate that the processor will dominate these tasks. The FPS scaling in games will be directly tied to the GPU's 61st percentile; expect frame rates to be consistent with a mid-range card, with the CPU rarely dropping below the GPU's limit. The combined percentile of 77 for the build reflects this CPU-heavy configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance relative to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has an average benchmark score of 64438, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (score 64640) and 0.6% lower than the AMD EPYC 4464P (score 64823). It is 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 7343 (score 64202) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i9-13900KS (score 64051).

Q: Does the Quadro RTX 4000 support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU includes 36 RT cores and 288 tensor cores, which are part of the Turing architecture. This enables hardware-accelerated ray tracing and tensor-based operations, such as DLSS, though the performance level is lower than modern cards.

Q: What memory type and bandwidth does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a total bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory.

Q: Is the GPU considered current or end-of-life?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 has a production status of "End-of-life" and was released on 2018-11-12. Its successor is listed as Workstation Ampere.

Q: What is the power supply requirement for the GPU?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 160 W and requires a single 8-pin power connector. The suggested power supply for the system is 450 W.

Q: What is the CPU's architecture and process node?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F uses the Arrow Lake-S architecture (codename Arrow Lake) and is manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC, containing 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die.

Q: How does the GPU's DirectX 12 performance compare to its DirectX 11?

A: The Passmark DirectX 12 score is 52, while the DirectX 11 score is 128. This indicates the GPU performs significantly better under legacy DirectX 11 workloads than under modern DirectX 12 APIs.

Who Should Build It

This build targets professionals who require strong CPU throughput for multi-threaded applications but do not need state-of-the-art GPU compute power. The CPU's 20 cores and 20 threads, along with a 93rd percentile ranking, make it ideal for software developers compiling large codebases, data analysts processing large datasets, and engineers running simulation software that is CPU-bound.

For gamers, this pairing suits those playing at 1080p with medium to high settings, where the GPU's 61st percentile performance is adequate. The Quadro RTX 4000's 8 GB VRAM and 416.0 GB/s bandwidth support older titles and eSports games well, but not modern AAA titles at 4K. Content creators focused on video encoding or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41980, though the GPU's 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 performance will slow GPU-accelerated renders.

Students and small business workstations benefit from the CPU's 65 W TDP, which allows for efficient, quiet operation. The lack of integrated graphics on the CPU means a discrete GPU is mandatory, which this build provides. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4750 ensures responsive daily use in office applications, spreadsheets, and web browsing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is a 20-core, 20-thread desktop processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU's L1 cache is 192 KB per core, L2 cache is 3 MB per core, and the shared L3 cache is 30 MB.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded capability: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 41980, while single-core scores 5926. The Passmark suite shows a multithread score of 49410 and a single-thread score of 4750. The CPU is particularly adept at integer math (138078) and floating-point math (173855), indicating robust general-purpose compute. Data compression (507018) and encryption (39468) scores are high, making it suitable for archival and security workloads.

The CPU's 93rd percentile rank among all CPUs places it in the top tier for desktop processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265, scores 64640, a mere 0.3% difference, showing these are nearly identical parts. The unlocked multiplier is false, so overclocking is not an option, but the high boost clock compensates. The CPU uses DDR5 memory exclusively and provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, ensuring fast I/O for storage and peripherals. It was released on 2025-01-06 and is currently active in production.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing a high-end 2025 CPU with a professional 2018-era GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is a 20-core Arrow Lake processor with a 65 W TDP, while the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 is a 160 W Turing workstation card with 8 GB GDDR6. The build's combined percentile is 77th among all CPU+GPU pairings, indicating it sits above the median but below the top quartile.

The CPU is the dominant component, ranking in the 93rd percentile, while the GPU lags in the 61st percentile. This is not a balanced gaming rig; it is a workstation-oriented configuration where CPU throughput is the priority. The GPU's professional pedigree (Quadro series) suggests it is intended for certified CAD, DCC, and scientific visualization applications rather than pure gaming. The overall tier is "upper-midrange" for professional use, with the CPU providing future-proofing while the GPU is already end-of-life.

The platform supports modern DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, ensuring the motherboard and CPU have longevity. However, the GPU's PCIe 3.0 interface will not utilize the full bandwidth available, a minor bottleneck for data transfer. The 450 W suggested PSU is modest, reflecting the low combined TDP of 225 W.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 64438, placing it in the 93rd percentile. Key scores include Cinebench R23 multi-core (41980), Cinebench R20 multi-core (17631), and Passmark multithread (49410). The GPU's average benchmark score is 17789, placing it in the 61st percentile. Notable GPU scores include Passmark G3D (15117), 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 (1873), and Geekbench Vulkan (78844).

The combined picture shows a significant performance mismatch. The CPU outperforms its nearest rival (Intel Core Ultra 7 265) by only 0.3% in average score, while the GPU is 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7790 and 0.9% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The CPU's Cinebench R15 single-core score (597) and multi-core score (4231) are strong, while the GPU's Passmark DirectX 12 score (52) is very low, highlighting the GPU's age.

In real workloads, the CPU will excel in compilation, rendering, and simulation tasks. The GPU will handle professional applications with driver-certified performance but will not compete with modern GPUs in raw compute. The 93rd vs 61st percentile gap suggests that any benchmark measuring CPU+GPU interaction will be heavily weighted toward the CPU's performance.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 score 5926) can push high frame rates, but the GPU's 61st percentile ranking and 8 GB VRAM will limit refresh rates to around 60-100 FPS at 1080p in most titles. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 52 suggests poor scaling in modern APIs.

Streaming: The CPU's 20 cores and Passmark multithread score of 49410 provide ample headroom for simultaneous game encoding and streaming, even with the GPU's limited performance. The 65 W TDP keeps thermals low during extended streaming sessions.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41980 accelerates timeline rendering and export, while the GPU's 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 performance is sufficient for hardware-accelerated effects. The 8 GB VRAM may be a limitation for 4K projects with heavy color grading.

3D rendering: The CPU is the workhorse here, with Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 17631, making CPU-based renders fast. GPU-accelerated rendering (e.g., in Blender or Maya) will be slower due to the Quadro's modest compute scores, such as Passmark GPU Compute 6176.

Software development: The CPU's data compression (507018) and integer math (138078) scores are exceptional for compiling and code analysis. The GPU is largely irrelevant for this workload, but the PCIe Gen 5 lanes allow for fast NVMe storage to reduce build times.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 4750 ensures snappy performance in word processors and spreadsheets. The GPU's G2D score of 846 is adequate for 2D applications, and the 450 W PSU requirement keeps power costs low for daily use.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 265F + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

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