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Top 6% 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
97%
VS
GPU
91%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

70,879 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A750

20,582 Benchmark Score
Top 9% 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

# GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The Intel Arc A750 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process with 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2050 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This memory configuration provides a solid foundation for 1080p and entry-level 1440p rendering workloads, though the 8 GB capacity becomes a limiting factor for high-texture 4K scenarios.

The chip contains 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, alongside 28 ray tracing cores. The GPU does not list tensor cores in the FACT PACK, so AI-accelerated workloads rely on the general compute pipeline. Pixel rate is 268.8 GPixel/s and texture rate is 537.6 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 17.20 TFLOPS and FP16 at 34.41 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). These figures place the card in the mid-range segment for rasterization, while the ray tracing hardware provides entry-level RT capability.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Arc A750 scores 2612, which places it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs. This is a modest result, indicating the card handles modern DX12 titles at moderate settings but will not dominate high-end workloads. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 98554 and 85631, respectively, show that compute performance is respectable for a mid-range card, though not exceptional. PassMark G3D score of 12534 reinforces the mid-range positioning, while the G2D score of 732 is low, suggesting that 2D desktop compositing is not a strength.

The memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s is a notable advantage, ranking the card above many peers with narrower buses. However, the 8 GB VRAM capacity, combined with the 256-bit bus, means bandwidth is sufficient but capacity may throttle performance in VRAM-heavy scenes. The 28 RT cores enable ray-traced effects, but the overall RT throughput is limited by the 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 ceiling, so RT workloads will see significant performance drops compared to rasterization.

The GPU's nearest rivals illustrate its position: the Intel Arc B570 is 0.1% faster, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.2% faster, the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.4% slower, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.5% slower. These deltaPct values are all within a narrow band, indicating that the Arc A750 sits in a tightly contested performance tier where minor architectural differences determine ranking.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not direct measurements.

The Arc A750's gaming performance can be inferred from its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2612 and PassMark G3D score of 12534. In the 66th GPU percentile, this card is positioned for 1080p gaming at high settings and 1440p at medium settings in most titles. The 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth supports high-resolution textures, but the 8 GB VRAM limits ultra-high texture packs in modern AAA games.

For esports titles, the 2400 MHz boost clock and 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 throughput suggest the card can drive very high frame rates at 1080p, likely exceeding 144 FPS in optimized competitive shooters. In demanding single-player games, frame rates will drop to the 60-90 FPS range at 1080p ultra, with 1440p requiring settings reductions to maintain playability.

The 28 RT cores allow for ray-traced effects at reduced resolutions or settings. The DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API support ensures compatibility with all current-gen gaming features, including mesh shaders and variable rate shading. The Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 support provides broad API coverage for older titles.

The CPU's strong single-core performance, evidenced by Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2020, ensures that the GPU is not starved in CPU-bound gaming scenarios. The 3.90 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost clocks provide ample headroom for high-FPS gaming, though the lack of measured FPS data means exact scaling cannot be quantified.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a 20-core, 20-thread desktop processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 3 nm process. The chip contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, representing a dense, modern design. The base clock is 3.90 GHz with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking. The TDP is 125 W, with the CPU supporting DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, delivering 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is supported, which is notable for workstation reliability.

The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration favors single-threaded responsiveness while providing substantial shared cache for multi-threaded workloads. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU provides basic display output without a discrete GPU, though the Arc A750 in this build renders all graphics work.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in both single-core and multi-core tasks. Cinebench R23 scores are 35850 multi-core and 2020 single-core, while Geekbench reports 23085 multi-core and 2713 single-core. The PassMark multithread score of 58594 and single-thread score of 4928 confirm balanced performance. In the 94th CPU percentile, this processor sits near the top of the desktop CPU hierarchy.

Data-intensive workloads show strong results: PassMark data compression scores 665554, data encryption 48246, and extended instructions 54333. Floating-point math scores 189629 and integer math 143242, indicating robust compute capability. The random string sorting score of 79752 suggests strong memory subsystem performance for database-style workloads.

The nearest rivals bracket the 265K's position: the Intel Xeon 6511P is 0.2% faster, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 is 0.7% faster, the Intel Core i7-14700KF is 1% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is 1.3% slower. These narrow deltas indicate that the 265K competes directly with high-end server and desktop parts, with performance differences within 1.3% of all listed rivals.

The 20-core/20-thread configuration without hyperthreading is a deliberate design choice, emphasizing physical cores over logical threads. This benefits workloads that scale with core count while avoiding the overhead of simultaneous multithreading. The 5.50 GHz boost clock provides excellent single-thread performance for legacy applications and games that rely on high clock speeds.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The combination of a 94th-percentile CPU and a 66th-percentile GPU creates a significant performance imbalance. The CPU is substantially more powerful than the GPU, meaning the Arc A750 will be the limiting factor in most gaming and graphics workloads. The CPU's 35850 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 2020 single-core score far exceed what the GPU's 2612 3DMark Steel Nomad score can utilize in frame generation.

In gaming, the GPU will be the bottleneck at all resolutions above 1080p, as the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them. At 1080p with low settings, the CPU's single-core strength may become relevant, potentially capping frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. However, the GPU's 66th percentile position means this scenario is unlikely to be common in modern titles.

For productivity workloads, the CPU dominates. The 20 cores and 30 MB L3 cache handle multi-threaded rendering and compilation tasks far faster than the GPU's compute capabilities. The PassMark GPU compute score of 5368 is modest, meaning the CPU will handle most compute tasks more efficiently than the GPU for general-purpose workloads.

The memory bandwidth split is also notable: the CPU's 102.4 GB/s dual-channel DDR5 bandwidth is lower than the GPU's 512.0 GB/s GDDR6 bandwidth. This is typical, as the GPU requires higher bandwidth for frame buffer operations, but it means CPU-bound data movement will be slower than GPU-bound operations.

The FPS scaling between the two components cannot be measured directly, as no measured FPS data exists for this pairing. However, the percentile gap suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield immediate frame rate gains, while upgrading the CPU would show minimal gaming improvement. For compute tasks, the CPU is the clear workhorse, with the GPU providing supplementary acceleration for compatible workloads.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 5.50 GHz boost clock and 2020 Cinebench R23 single-core score can drive high frame rates, but the GPU's 66th percentile limits the ceiling. At 1080p, esports titles may reach 144+ FPS, but AAA games will likely stay in the 60-100 FPS range. The 8 GB VRAM may require texture quality reductions in modern titles.

Streaming: The 20-core CPU handles encoding workloads efficiently, with the 20 threads providing ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and streaming. The GPU's 17.20 TFLOPS can assist with hardware encoding, but the CPU's strong PassMark multithread score of 58594 suggests software encoding is the better choice for quality.

Video editing: The CPU's Geekbench multi-core score of 23085 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35850 indicate strong performance for video encoding and rendering. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth assist with effects and preview rendering, though the 66th GPU percentile means effects-heavy timelines may lag.

3D rendering: The CPU's 20 cores excel at CPU-based rendering, as evidenced by the 35850 Cinebench R23 score. The GPU's 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance provides acceleration for GPU-renderers, but the 8 GB VRAM limits scene complexity. The 28 RT cores offer ray-traced preview capabilities.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 143242 and data compression score of 665554 indicate strong compilation and data processing capabilities. The 20 threads handle parallel builds efficiently, while the 5.50 GHz boost clock speeds up single-threaded tooling.

Student and office work: This configuration is overpowered for typical office tasks. The CPU's single-thread score of 4928 PassMark handles spreadsheets and documents with ease, while the GPU's 732 G2D score is sufficient for desktop compositing. The 125 W CPU TDP and 225 W GPU TDP mean higher electricity costs than needed for such workloads.

# Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need substantial CPU performance for productivity tasks while maintaining a capable gaming GPU. The 94th CPU percentile makes it suitable for content creators using CPU-heavy rendering pipelines, developers compiling large codebases, and researchers running multi-threaded simulations. The 20 cores and 30 MB L3 cache provide the compute muscle for these workloads.

Gamers at 1080p with high settings represent the primary gaming audience. The GPU's 66th percentile supports smooth gameplay in most titles, though enthusiasts seeking 4K or high-refresh 1440p gaming will find the GPU limiting. The 8 GB VRAM restricts the most demanding texture packs.

Small business workstations benefit from the CPU's ECC memory support and strong multi-threaded performance for database and financial applications. The PassMark data encryption score of 48246 indicates the CPU handles encryption tasks efficiently, making it suitable for secure workloads.

Students in engineering or computer science programs will find the CPU's compilation speed and parallel processing capabilities valuable, while the GPU provides entry-level CUDA-like compute via OpenCL. The 98554 Geekbench OpenCL score enables GPU-accelerated assignments.

The combined 80th percentile for the build indicates a well-above-average system, suitable for users who prioritize CPU performance over GPU performance. Those who primarily game should consider a stronger GPU, while those who primarily compute will find this pairing well-matched to their needs.

# FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation reliability and data integrity in professional workloads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Intel Arc A750?

A: The GPU has 512.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, provided by 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i7-14700KF?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% faster than the i7-14700KF based on average benchmark scores, with the 265K scoring 70879 versus 70163.

Q: What is the ray tracing capability of the Arc A750?

A: The GPU has 28 ray tracing cores, enabling entry-level ray-traced effects, though overall RT performance is limited by the 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 throughput.

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

A: The build ranks in the 80th percentile among all CPU+GPU combinations, indicating a solidly above-average system.

Q: What memory type does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with a maximum bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: Is the Intel Arc A750 still in production?

A: No, the GPU is end-of-life, with its successor being Battlemage. The CPU remains active in production.

# Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K with the Intel Arc A750, creating a system where the CPU is the dominant component. The 265K is a 20-core, 20-thread Arrow Lake processor on the Intel Socket 1851 platform, while the A750 is an Alchemist-generation GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The combined percentile of 80 places this system in the upper quintile of desktop builds.

The CPU's 94th percentile ranking versus all CPUs makes it a top-tier processor, while the GPU's 66th percentile ranking places it in the mid-range. This creates a system that excels at CPU-intensive tasks but is balanced toward productivity rather than pure gaming performance. The build class is desktop, indicating a stationary, high-performance configuration.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 70879, placing it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. Key results include Cinebench R23 multi-core of 35850, single-core of 2020, Geekbench multi-core of 23085, and PassMark multithread of 58594. The nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6511P, is 0.2% faster, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is 1.3% slower.

The GPU achieves an average benchmark score of 20582, placing it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs. Notable results include 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 of 2612, Geekbench OpenCL of 98554, and PassMark G3D of 12534. The nearest rival, the Intel Arc B570, is 0.1% faster, while the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.4% slower.

The combined picture shows a system with exceptional CPU performance and adequate GPU performance. The 80th combined percentile reflects the CPU's strength pulling the overall rating up, while the GPU's mid-range position prevents the system from reaching top-tier status. For workloads that leverage the CPU's 20 cores and high clock speeds, this build delivers outstanding performance; for GPU-bound tasks, it delivers competent but not class-leading results.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, which supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus and PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU's Gen 5 slots. The CPU's 125 W TDP and GPU's 225 W TDP suggest a total system power draw that the 550 W suggested PSU can handle with headroom for modest upgrades.

The GPU's power connectors (1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin) and dual-slot design are standard, allowing for straightforward replacement. The CPU's unlocked multiplier enables overclocking to extend its useful life. The GPU is end-of-life, with Battlemage as its successor, so a future upgrade to a newer Intel GPU or a competitor's card would require no platform changes.

A sensible next upgrade would be a stronger GPU to balance the system, as the CPU's 94th percentile has significant headroom for more demanding graphics cards. The 550 W PSU provides sufficient capacity for a GPU up to the 225 W TDP class, though a higher-wattage PSU may be needed for more powerful cards. The CPU's platform supports up to 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, ensuring compatibility with high-bandwidth storage and peripherals.

The memory support for DDR5 with ECC provides a stable foundation for workstation use, and the 30 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for performance-critical workloads. The platform's longevity is supported by the Active production status of the CPU, while the GPU's end-of-life status suggests prioritizing GPU upgrades when performance needs exceed current capabilities.