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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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97%

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96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

70,879 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 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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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER form a desktop-class pairing that sits near the top of the performance spectrum. The data places this combination in the 89th percentile across all CPU-GPU pairings, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of systems in the database. The Core Ultra 7 265K is an Arrow Lake-S architecture processor built on a 3 nm process, while the RTX 4070 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace on a 5 nm node. This analysis draws exclusively on the measured benchmark data to explain what this hardware can deliver for gaming, rendering, and compute workloads.

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

The RTX 4070 SUPER is built around the AD104 chip with 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation processors. The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock sits at 1980 MHz with a boost of 2475 MHz, and the memory runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. These specs place the card solidly in the upper tier of the database, with a percentile rank of 83 out of all GPUs.

For rendering workloads, the RTX 4070 SUPER packs 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores, which handle ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks respectively. The FP32 throughput is 35.48 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 198.0 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s. The benchmark scores reflect this compute capability: Geekbench OpenCL returns 172,795 points, Geekbench Vulkan hits 205,624 points, and Passmark GPU compute scores 17,108. These numbers indicate strong performance for GPU-accelerated rendering in applications that leverage DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, or OpenGL 4.6.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627 quantifies the card's ability to handle modern game engines at high settings. Passmark DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 scores of 273 and 110 respectively are lower than the DX10 score of 167, which reflects the varying optimization levels across API generations. The G2D score of 1,184 and G3D score of 29,995 show that the card is substantially stronger in 3D workloads than in 2D operations, as expected for a gaming-focused GPU. The nearest rivals in the database are within a narrow band: the Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262 (0.1% higher), the RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268 (0.1% higher), and the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667 (1% higher). This clustering indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 43,223 is highly competitive, sitting within a single percentage point of several distinct GPU tiers.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 29,995 places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU's average benchmark score of 70,879 puts it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The combined percentile for the pairing is 89, which reflects a system that is stronger in processor performance than in graphics, though both are above the 80th percentile. The CPU's multi-threaded scores are particularly notable: Cinebench R23 multicore returns 35,850 points, Cinebench R20 multicore hits 20,918, and Cinebench R15 multicore scores 5,020. Single-core performance is equally strong, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2,020, R20 at 2,953, and R15 at 708.

Geekbench results show 23,085 for multicore and 2,713 for single-core, while Passmark multithread scores 58,594 and single-thread scores 4,928. The CPU's average score of 70,879 places it just 0.2% below the Intel Xeon 6511P (71,051) and 0.7% below the Xeon Platinum 8270 (71,370), but 1% above the Core i7-14700KF (70,163) and 1.3% above the Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996). This places the 265K in a tight group of high-end desktop and workstation processors where the differences are marginal.

The combined picture shows a system that excels in CPU-bound tasks like compilation, encoding, and physics simulations, while the GPU provides solid 1440p and capable 4K gaming performance. The pair rank 569 out of 3,732 pairs by average FPS across all games, with a mean of 180.1 FPS. This places the pairing in the top 15% of all tested combinations, indicating that neither component is a bottleneck in most scenarios.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The CPU's 94th percentile versus the GPU's 83rd percentile suggests that the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. In gaming workloads, the FPS scaling across resolutions reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At 1080p, the CPU often limits performance due to higher frame rates, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. For example, Counter-Strike 2 runs at 283 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 187 FPS at 1440p and 105 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern shows the GPU taking over as the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

In more demanding titles, the bottleneck is evident even at 1080p. Cyberpunk 2077 achieves 83 FPS at 1080p, 62 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint across all resolutions. Similarly, Microsoft Flight Simulator runs at 102 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K, showing a gradual GPU-bound scaling. For CPU-heavy esports titles like Valorant, the 265K's single-core strength shines: 618 FPS at 1080p, 553 FPS at 1440p, and 442 FPS at 4K. The relatively small drop from 1080p to 4K in Valorant (about 28%) versus the larger drop in Cyberpunk (about 50%) confirms that the CPU handles high-frame-rate scenarios with headroom to spare.

The Passmark physics score of 3,731 and data compression score of 665,554 indicate strong CPU throughput for non-gaming tasks. The data encryption score of 48,246 and extended instructions score of 54,333 show capable processing for security and SIMD workloads. In GPU-compute tasks, the Passmark GPU compute score of 17,108 is significantly lower than the CPU's average benchmark score, but this is expected given the different natures of the workloads. The balanced picture is that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately in most games, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor in modern AAA titles at high resolutions.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

Gamers targeting 1440p high-refresh monitors will find this pairing well-suited. The measured FPS data shows 1440p performance above 144 FPS in esports titles: Counter-Strike 2 hits 187 FPS, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege reaches 220 FPS, and Valorant achieves 553 FPS. For AAA games at 1440p, the performance is playable but not ultra-high refresh: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 62 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 57 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 171 FPS. At 4K, the system handles less demanding titles like Call of Duty: Warzone at 144 FPS and Roblox at 140.6 FPS, but struggles with heavier games like Ark: Survival Ascended at 14 FPS and Cyberpunk 2077 at 41 FPS.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's 20 cores and 20 threads, which deliver a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35,850. The GPU's 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth support texture-heavy workloads, and the CUDA cores (implied by the shading units) accelerate GPU rendering. The Passmark floating point math score of 189,629 and integer math score of 143,242 indicate strong number-crunching for scientific and engineering applications. The ECC memory support on the CPU is a specific feature for data integrity in workstation environments.

Software developers will appreciate the high single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core 2,713) for compilation and the multithread score of 23,085 for parallel builds. Students in engineering or computer science programs can handle simulation software and development environments without compromise. Small business workstations running databases or virtualization will benefit from the CPU's 94th percentile ranking and the ECC memory option, though the GPU is more than sufficient for typical office and light CAD work. The 12 GB VRAM is adequate for moderate machine learning inference tasks, but the FP16 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS (1:1) suggests it is not a primary choice for heavy AI training workloads.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The cache hierarchy consists of 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and the processor includes integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units.

The benchmark scores translate to real-world performance in specific ways. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35,850 positions the 265K as a high-end desktop processor that can handle multi-threaded rendering and encoding tasks with ease. The single-core score of 2,020 in the same test indicates strong per-thread performance, which is critical for older games or lightly threaded applications. The Passmark single-thread score of 4,928 and Geekbench single-core of 2,713 confirm this strength. The data encryption score of 48,246 and extended instructions score of 54,333 show that the processor handles cryptographic and SIMD workloads efficiently, which is relevant for database encryption and multimedia processing.

The 94th percentile ranking against all CPUs means the 265K outperforms 94% of processors in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6511P (0.2% higher average score) and the Core i7-14700KF (1% lower), showing that the 265K sits at the boundary between consumer and workstation-class performance. The transistor count of 17,800 million on a 243 mm² die indicates a dense design that balances power efficiency and performance. For workloads like video encoding, the 20 threads provide parallel throughput, while the 5.50 GHz boost clock ensures snappy responsiveness in single-threaded tasks. The integrated GPU is a fallback for systems without a discrete card, but the primary compute power comes from the 20 cores.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The platform is built on Intel Socket 1851, which is specific to the Core Ultra Series 2 processors. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s and ECC support for error-correcting workloads. The processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, which is sufficient for a high-end GPU and one or two NVMe drives. The power delivery is rated at 125 W TDP for the CPU, while the GPU has a 220 W TDP and requires a 550 W PSU as suggested.

A sensible next upgrade path would involve the GPU, as the CPU has more headroom. The RTX 4070 SUPER is end-of-life per the production status, and the data shows its successor is the GeForce 50 series. Upgrading to a newer GPU within the same PCIe Gen 5 slot would be straightforward, provided the PSU has sufficient capacity. The current 550 W suggested PSU leaves headroom for a slightly more power-hungry GPU, but a major upgrade would likely require a higher-wattage unit. The dual-slot design and 1x 16-pin power connector are standard, and the 267 mm length should fit most mid-tower cases.

For memory, the platform supports DDR5, and going from a dual-channel configuration to higher-capacity modules would benefit memory-intensive tasks like video editing. The CPU's 30 MB of L3 cache is shared across all cores, and additional memory bandwidth could help in scenarios where the 102.4 GB/s becomes a bottleneck. The socket 1851 platform is current for the Ultra 7 generation, so a CPU upgrade would likely require a new motherboard if future generations change sockets. The PCIe Gen 5 support from the CPU means that storage and GPU upgrades will not be limited by bandwidth in the near term. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU provides a fallback if the discrete GPU fails or is removed for troubleshooting.

FAQ

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

A: The pairing ranks in the 89th percentile across all CPU-GPU combinations in the database.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4070 SUPER have and what type is it?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The multicore score is 35,850, and the CPU's average score is 1% higher than the Core i7-14700KF and 1.3% higher than the Ryzen 7 9700F.

Q: What resolutions does this system handle well for gaming?

A: Measured FPS shows strong 1080p and 1440p performance, with 1440p averaging above 60 FPS in most games and 4K playable in lighter titles.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K supports ECC memory in dual-channel DDR5 configuration.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4070 SUPER is 550 W, while the CPU has a TDP of 125 W.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the GPU?

A: The launch MSRP for the RTX 4070 SUPER is 599 USD.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class system pairing the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. The CPU is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, built on Arrow Lake architecture with 20 cores and 20 threads, while the GPU is from the GeForce 40-series on Ada Lovelace architecture. The combined percentile of 89 indicates that this build sits in the upper tier of all tested systems, outperforming 89% of pairings in the database.

The GPU's percentile of 83 and CPU's percentile of 94 mean that the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. This is a high-end desktop configuration for gaming at 1440p and productivity workloads. The measured average FPS across all games is 180.1, and the pairing ranks 569 out of 3,732 pairs. The system is well-balanced for high-refresh 1440p gaming, with the CPU providing ample headroom for future GPU upgrades. The build class is desktop, confirming it is intended as a stationary workstation or gaming rig rather than a portable solution.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data shows strong performance across a wide range of titles at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p, the system achieves very high frame rates in esports and lighter games: Valorant hits 618 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 626.4 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 runs at 283 FPS. For AAA games at 1080p, the performance is solid: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 83 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 76 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 192 FPS.

At 1440p, the system remains highly capable. Esports titles still run above 150 FPS: Valorant at 553 FPS, Counter-Strike 2 at 187 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege at 220 FPS. AAA games dip but remain playable: Cyberpunk 2077 at 62 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 57 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 82 FPS. At 4K, the system is best suited for lighter titles or older games. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 144 FPS, Roblox at 140.6 FPS, and Valorant at 442 FPS. However, demanding games struggle: Ark: Survival Ascended at 14 FPS, Cyberpunk 2077 at 41 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 37 FPS. The data confirms that 1440p is the sweet spot for this pairing, delivering high frame rates in competitive titles and solid performance in AAA games.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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Game Performance Benchmarks

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Valorant

Valorant

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

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

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

FAQ

Build Overview

Gaming Performance

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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