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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 265H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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93%

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95%

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Intel Core Ultra 7 265H

41,621 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

38,135 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

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

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70-89

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

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50-69

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

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The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile form a high-end laptop pairing that sits at the 85th combined percentile of all benchmarked builds. The CPU, a 16-core Arrow Lake-H part, and the GPU, an Ada Lovelace flagship mobile chip, are both positioned to handle demanding workloads, but the data reveals a clear imbalance in their respective performance tiers. This analysis examines the benchmark scores, architectural details, and platform capabilities to define the strengths and limitations of this mobile configuration.

Balance and Bottleneck

Benchmark results indicate an asymmetrical pairing where the GPU is the primary performance driver for graphics-intensive tasks, while the CPU demonstrates a unique profile that can both complement and constrain the system. The RTX 4080 Mobile achieves a Passmark G3D score of 24926, placing it at the 81st percentile of all GPUs, whereas the Ultra 7 265H reaches the 88th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 41621. This 7-point percentile gap suggests the CPU is marginally stronger relative to its own market segment than the GPU is, but the nature of the workloads determines which component becomes the limiting factor.

In gaming scenarios, the GPU is overwhelmingly the bottleneck. The RTX 4080 Mobile’s FP32 throughput of 24.72 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s are the decisive specifications for rasterization, and the Passmark DirectX 12 score of 96 reflects its capability to handle modern graphics APIs. The CPU, while powerful, is unlikely to constrain the GPU in most titles, as its Passmark single-thread score of 4334 provides sufficient headroom for game logic and physics processing. The data shows that the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth will be the limiting factor at higher resolutions and with texture-heavy settings.

For productivity and compute workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU’s multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19940, becomes the primary engine for tasks like video encoding or software compilation, while the GPU’s Passmark GPU Compute score of 11191 accelerates parallel workloads such as rendering and machine learning inference. In these scenarios, the CPU can become the bottleneck if the workload is not sufficiently parallelized for the GPU’s 7424 shading units. The 16-thread count of the CPU, with no hyper-threading, means that heavily threaded CPU tasks will rely on the efficiency of the Arrow Lake architecture rather than thread count alone.

The FPS scaling potential is dictated by this balance. In GPU-bound scenarios, the RTX 4080 Mobile’s 81st percentile ranking indicates strong performance, but the lack of measured FPS data for this combination means all frame rate expectations must be derived from the benchmark scores. The CPU’s 88th percentile ranking suggests it will not be the limiting factor in most games, but the absence of measured FPS data prevents a definitive statement on the exact bottleneck in specific titles.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark suite paints a picture of a well-rounded mobile processor. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score of 19940 and single-core score of 2080 demonstrate strong scaling across its 16 cores, with a multi-to-single ratio that indicates solid parallel efficiency. The Cinebench R20 scores of 12131 (multicore) and 1712 (single-core) corroborate this trend. Passmark results further detail the CPU’s capabilities: a multithread score of 34027, a single-thread score of 4334, and an integer math score of 85479 show robust general-purpose performance. The floating-point math score of 109123 indicates strong scientific computing capability, while data compression (334711) and encryption (26005) scores suggest efficient handling of data-centric tasks.

Comparatively, the Ultra 7 265H sits within a tight competitive band. Its average benchmark score of 41621 is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14650HX (41576) and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (41376). It trails the Intel Core i7-12850HX (41779) by 0.4%. This places the CPU in a performance tier where generation and architecture differences are marginal, with the Ultra 7 265H offering competitive multi-threaded performance against both previous-generation Intel HX parts and a desktop-class AMD Ryzen 9.

The GPU’s benchmark results are equally detailed. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 159575 and Vulkan score of 145807 highlight strong compute and graphics API performance. Passmark G3D (24926) and GPU Compute (11191) scores reinforce the GPU’s position at the 81st percentile. However, the nearest rival data shows an unusual cluster: the RTX 4080 Mobile is 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 (38299) and 0.6% behind the RTX 5080 Mobile (38349), while being 1.3% ahead of both the RTX 4070 (37648) and Tesla P4 (37628). This suggests that the average benchmark scores of these disparate GPUs are very close, and the RTX 4080 Mobile’s performance is competitive with both lower-tier desktop and newer mobile parts.

The combined picture is a system where the CPU holds an 88th percentile rank and the GPU an 81st percentile rank, resulting in an 85th combined percentile. This indicates a high-tier laptop, but the GPU is the weaker link relative to the CPU. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 96, compared to DirectX 11 (244) and DirectX 9 (286), suggests that the GPU’s performance scales well with newer APIs, but the absolute scores are lower due to the complexity of DirectX 12 workloads.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is defined by the Intel BGA 2049 socket, which is a soldered mobile package with no upgrade path for the CPU. The Ultra 7 265H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with a total memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory is supported, which is a notable feature for workstation-class mobile computing. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, a standard configuration for mobile platforms.

The GPU has a TDP of 110 W and is classified as an IGP with no power connectors, meaning it is soldered to the motherboard and powered through the system’s power delivery. The CPU has a TDP of 28 W, which is low for a 16-core processor, indicating a focus on efficiency over sustained turbo clocks. The absence of a suggested PSU value for the GPU, combined with the IGP form factor, means the system’s power supply is proprietary and not user-upgradeable.

Given the BGA socket and IGP form factor, a sensible next upgrade is not a component swap but rather a full system replacement. Within the current platform, the only user-serviceable components are likely the storage and memory, but the dual-channel memory support and PCIe Gen 5 lanes for NVMe drives are the only avenues for performance enhancement. The data shows no headroom for GPU or CPU upgrades, making this a sealed, high-performance laptop solution.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who require high-end mobile performance without the need for a desktop tower. The CPU’s 88th percentile rank and the GPU’s 81st percentile rank position this system for gamers seeking high refresh rates at 1440p and 4K, where the RTX 4080 Mobile’s 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for modern titles. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 96 indicates the GPU can handle the latest API features, making it suitable for upcoming game releases.

Content creators and developers will benefit from the CPU’s multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19940 that accelerates video encoding and 3D rendering. The GPU’s 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores, combined with an FP16 throughput of 24.72 TFLOPS (1:1), provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI workloads such as DLSS. The ECC memory support on the CPU makes this platform viable for data integrity-sensitive tasks like financial modeling or scientific simulations.

Students and small business workstations will find the combination overkill for basic office tasks, but the Passmark single-thread score of 4334 ensures snappy application responsiveness. The 28 W TDP of the CPU suggests efficient battery life for mobile use, while the 110 W GPU TDP indicates a need for robust cooling, making this a desktop-replacement class machine rather than an ultraportable.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H is built on a 3 nm TSMC process node, part of the Arrow Lake-H architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The absence of hyper-threading means each core handles one thread, but the high boost clock and 24 MB of shared L3 cache provide strong single-threaded performance. The L1 cache is 192 KB per core, and L2 is 3 MB per core, offering a substantial cache hierarchy.

The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2080 is indicative of strong per-core IPC, which translates to responsive gaming and application load times. The multicore score of 19940 demonstrates that the 16 physical cores scale effectively, making the CPU suitable for multi-threaded workloads like video editing or software compilation. The Passmark data compression score of 334711 and encryption score of 26005 suggest the CPU handles data-heavy tasks efficiently, while the floating-point math score of 109123 indicates strong numerical processing for simulations.

The integrated Arc Graphics 140T provides a fallback for basic display output, but the discrete RTX 4080 Mobile will handle all graphics workloads. The CPU’s memory support for DDR5 and LPDDR5X at 102.4 GB/s bandwidth is modest compared to desktop parts, but sufficient for the mobile form factor. The 28 W TDP is the defining characteristic, as it allows the CPU to be placed in thinner chassis, but it also means sustained all-core boost clocks may be limited by thermal and power constraints. The benchmark scores reflect a CPU that performs competitively with higher-TDP parts, as evidenced by its 0.6% lead over the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is based on the AD104 chip using the Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm TSMC process. The GPU contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, with a transistor density of 121.8M / mm². It features 7424 shading units, 232 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines. The 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI processing, with an FP32 throughput of 24.72 TFLOPS and an FP16 throughput of 24.72 TFLOPS (1:1).

The memory subsystem comprises 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2250 MHz with an 18 Gbps effective rate. The base clock is 1290 MHz with a boost of 1665 MHz. The pixel rate is 133.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 386.3 GTexel/s. The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16 and has a TDP of 110 W, classified as an IGP with no external power connectors.

For rendering, the Passmark G3D score of 24926 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 159575 indicate strong rasterization and compute performance. The 12 GB VRAM is a limiting factor for 4K texture packs or large 3D scenes, but it is adequate for 1440p gaming and most professional rendering tasks. The tensor cores enable DLSS, which can extend the GPU’s effective performance in supported games. The GPU’s 81st percentile ranking shows it is a high-end part, but its 0.4% deficit to the MX570 and 0.6% deficit to the RTX 5080 Mobile in average benchmark scores suggest that generation-over-generation gains are modest in synthetic tests.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 85, based on the CPU's 88th percentile rank and the GPU's 81st percentile rank.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X?

A: The Ultra 7 265H has an average benchmark score of 41621, which is 0.6% higher than the Ryzen 9 5900X's 41376.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4080 Mobile?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s, achieved through a 192-bit bus with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H supports ECC memory, which is a useful feature for data-integrity-sensitive workloads.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 28 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 110 W.

Q: How many RT cores does the RTX 4080 Mobile have?

A: The GPU features 58 RT cores, which are dedicated to ray tracing acceleration.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

Build Overview

This build is a laptop-class configuration, as indicated by the buildClass field. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H is a mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is a high-end mobile GPU from the GeForce 40-series. The pairing represents a desktop-replacement tier, given the CPU's 28 W TDP and the GPU's 110 W TDP, which require substantial cooling solutions. The overall tier is high, with an 85th combined percentile, indicating that this system outperforms the majority of benchmarked builds. The CPU is in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, making this a balanced but GPU-limited system.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU and GPU combination, as the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows. All frame rate expectations are therefore estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The RTX 4080 Mobile's Passmark G3D score of 24926 and DirectX 12 score of 96 suggest strong performance for modern titles. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread score of 4334 will likely not bottleneck the GPU, and the system should achieve high frame rates in esports titles. At 1440p, the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth become more relevant, and the system should handle most games at high settings. At 4K, the GPU’s 81st percentile rank indicates it will be the limiting factor, with frame rates falling below the high refresh rates achievable at lower resolutions. The lack of measured data means these are qualitative estimates based on the benchmark scores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4080 Mobile’s 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 133.2 GPixel/s pixel rate support high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with the CPU’s single-thread score of 4334 ensuring smooth gameplay in CPU-bound titles.

Streaming: The GPU’s 232 tensor cores and 58 RT cores can handle encoding and AI-enhanced features, while the CPU’s multithread score of 34027 provides headroom for concurrent gameplay and streaming software.

Video editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19940 accelerates timeline rendering and export, while the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and OpenCL score of 159575 assist with effects and color grading.

3D rendering: The GPU’s tensor cores and FP16 throughput of 24.72 TFLOPS (1:1) accelerate ray-traced renders, with the CPU’s floating-point math score of 109123 supporting physics simulations and geometry processing.

Software development: The CPU’s data encryption score of 26005 and integer math score of 85479 indicate strong performance for code compilation, while the 16 cores allow for parallel builds.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread score of 4334 ensures responsive application use, and the 28 W TDP contributes to efficient battery life for portability, though the 110 W GPU TDP means the system is best used plugged in.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 265H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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