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

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Apex Performer

Top 3% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
97%
VS
GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

70,879 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

54,247 Benchmark Score
Top 3% 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

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a 20-core, 20-thread desktop processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC. This is a significant architectural shift from previous Intel generations, moving to a tiled design with a 243 mm² die containing 17,800 million transistors. The chip operates with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The 20 cores are arranged with a cache hierarchy that includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache, providing a total of 30 MB of last-level cache.

The CPU sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs tested, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of desktop processors. Its average benchmark score of 70,879 places it in close competition with several server and high-end desktop parts. The nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6511P, scores 71,051, a delta of only -0.2%, meaning the Core Ultra 7 265K is essentially tied with that Xeon part. Similarly, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 scores 71,370, putting the 265K just 0.7% behind. Against mainstream desktop rivals, the 265K leads the Intel Core i7-14700KF by 1% and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F by 1.3%.

The single-core performance is particularly strong for a 20-core part. In Cinebench R23, the 265K scores 2,020 in single-core and 35,850 in multi-core. The multi-core to single-core ratio of roughly 17.7x indicates excellent scaling across the 20 cores, though not perfectly linear, which is typical for a hybrid architecture with shared memory bandwidth. The Geekbench scores of 2,713 single-core and 23,085 multi-core reinforce this picture, with the multi-core score being over 8.5x the single-core figure.

For real workloads, this translates into fast compile times, smooth 3D rendering, and responsive application performance. The Passmark multi-thread score of 58,594 and floating-point math score of 189,629 indicate strong number-crunching abilities. The data encryption score of 48,246 and data compression score of 665,554 suggest the chip handles both encryption and compression workloads efficiently. The integer math score of 143,242 is also robust, making the CPU well-suited for general-purpose computing, database operations, and software development tasks. The Passmark physics score of 3,731 is lower relative to the other scores, suggesting that the chip's physics simulation performance is not its primary strength, but it remains adequate for most workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The combined system benchmark picture shows a desktop build that sits in the 90th percentile overall, meaning it outperforms 90% of all tested desktop configurations. The CPU's individual performance is in the 94th percentile, while the GPU occupies the 86th percentile, indicating that the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers.

The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, delivers an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER with a score of 54,209, a delta of just 0.1% — effectively a statistical tie. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, putting it 1.1% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, 2.6% ahead, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, 2.7% ahead. This places the RTX 4080 at the lower end of a tight cluster of high-performance GPUs.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 6,567, which is a strong result for modern gaming workloads. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 214,739 and Vulkan score of 263,779 demonstrate substantial compute capability across different APIs. The Passmark G3D score of 34,457 is particularly notable, indicating strong DirectX performance across multiple versions: DirectX 11 scores 314, DirectX 12 scores 132, DirectX 10 scores 204, and DirectX 9 scores 370. The GPU compute score of 20,671 shows that the card handles compute-heavy tasks such as rendering and scientific simulations well.

The combined benchmark data shows a balanced system where the CPU slightly outpaces the GPU in percentile ranking, but both components are operating at a high level. The measured FPS data across 50 games shows an average of 203.9 FPS across all tested games and resolutions, with the system ranking 215th out of 3,732 pairs tested. This places it in the top 6% of all CPU+GPU pairings in the database, confirming that this is a high-end gaming and productivity configuration.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a system that is well-balanced, though with a slight CPU bias in percentile terms. The CPU at the 94th percentile versus the GPU at the 86th percentile means the processor is relatively stronger, which can be an advantage in CPU-bound scenarios such as esports titles, simulation games, and productivity workloads.

Looking at the measured FPS data, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K provides insight into bottleneck characteristics. For example, in Counter-Strike 2, the system delivers 325 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 215 FPS at 1440p and 120 FPS at 4K. The 4K-to-1080p ratio of 0.37 indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, which is typical. In Valorant, the FPS figures are 618 at 1080p, 586 at 1440p, and 507 at 4K — the remarkably small drop from 1080p to 4K (only 18%) suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is limiting, and at 4K, the GPU is still managing to keep up due to the relatively light graphics load of this title.

For heavier titles like Cyberpunk 2077, the system delivers 96 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The steady decline with resolution indicates GPU-bound behavior, with the 4K figure being about half the 1080p figure. Similarly, Red Dead Redemption 2 shows 87 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K. These results indicate that for AAA titles, the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, which is expected for a high-end but not top-tier GPU.

The average FPS across all games and resolutions is 203.9, which suggests that even at 4K, the system maintains playable frame rates in most titles. However, some games like Ark: Survival Ascended drop to 16 FPS at 4K, indicating that the GPU can be overwhelmed by the most demanding titles at ultra settings. The pair ranking of 215 out of 3,732 places this configuration in the top 5.8% of all tested pairs, confirming that the balance is appropriate for a high-refresh-rate gaming and productivity system.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, which is specific to the Core Ultra Series 2 processors. This platform supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, providing a theoretical memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory support is included, which is a professional-grade feature that can be valuable for workstation and server-like workloads where data integrity is critical.

The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the processor itself, which means the platform can support the fastest available NVMe SSDs and graphics cards. The integrated graphics is an Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU unit, which provides basic display output capabilities and can be useful for troubleshooting or power-saving scenarios where the discrete GPU is not needed.

The suggested PSU for the RTX 4080 is 700 W, while the CPU has a TDP of 125 W. This leaves ample headroom for system components, and the 700 W recommendation accounts for the GPU's 320 W TDP. The system can be configured with a 16-pin power connector for the GPU, which is the modern standard for high-end graphics cards.

For a sensible next upgrade, the unlocked multiplier on the CPU (multiplierUnlocked: true) means users can overclock the 265K to extract additional performance, though the base and boost clocks already provide substantial headroom. The platform's support for DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5 means that future storage and memory upgrades can take advantage of newer, faster components. The GPU, being end-of-life with a successor in the GeForce 50 series, would be the primary candidate for a future upgrade, but the current pairing provides a solid baseline for the socket's lifespan.

Who Should Build It

This system is designed for users who demand high performance across both gaming and productivity workloads. The 90th combined percentile means it outperforms 90% of tested configurations, making it suitable for enthusiasts and professionals who need a single system that can handle everything.

For gamers, the measured FPS data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the system can drive high-refresh-rate monitors in most titles. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 325 FPS at 1080p, Valorant at 618 FPS at 1080p, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 386 FPS at 1080p. At 1440p, these titles still deliver 215, 586, and 253 FPS respectively, making this an excellent choice for competitive gaming at those resolutions. At 4K, the system can handle most games at 60+ FPS, though the most demanding titles like Ark: Survival Ascended drop to 16 FPS.

For content creators, the CPU's 20 cores and strong multi-threaded performance (35,850 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) make it well-suited for video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and compute capabilities (48.74 TFLOPS FP32) support GPU-accelerated rendering and machine learning workloads. Software developers will benefit from the fast compilation times and the ECC memory support, which can prevent data corruption in long-running build processes.

Students and small business users who need a workstation that can also handle gaming will find this system capable, though it may be overkill for basic office tasks. The integrated graphics provide a fallback if the discrete GPU is not needed, and the 20-core CPU can handle virtualization, large spreadsheets, and database queries with ease.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. The chip, designated AD103, contains 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs. It features 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores, which provide the hardware acceleration needed for real-time ray tracing and AI-based features like DLSS.

The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory runs at a base of 1400 MHz with an effective speed of 22.4 Gbps. The core clocks are 2205 MHz base and 2505 MHz boost, producing pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 48.74 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 48.74 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), meaning the card handles both single-precision and half-precision workloads at the same throughput.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 indicates strong performance in modern DirectX 12 games. The Passmark G3D score of 34,457 is among the higher scores in the database, though the GPU's percentile ranking of 86th means it is in the top 14% of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is nearly identical in performance (0.1% delta), suggesting that the 4080 is essentially at the same performance level as its immediate successor.

For rendering workloads, the 16 GB of VRAM is substantial, allowing for large scenes and high-resolution textures without running out of memory. The tensor cores enable AI-accelerated features like DLSS, which can significantly boost frame rates in supported games. The ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for real-time ray tracing, which is becoming increasingly common in AAA titles. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad compatibility with modern graphics APIs.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s is crucial for 4K gaming and compute workloads, as it allows the 9,728 shading units to be fed with data efficiently. The 256-bit memory bus is narrower than some competing parts, but the high effective memory clock compensates, providing sufficient bandwidth for the GPU's compute capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and memory type?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: What is the system's combined percentile ranking?

A: The combined percentile is 90, meaning it outperforms 90% of tested desktop configurations.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 scores 54,247 while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209, a delta of 0.1%, making them statistically equivalent.

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

A: The boost clock is 5.50 GHz, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz.

Q: What is the average FPS across all tested games and resolutions?

A: The average FPS across all games and resolutions is 203.9.

Q: What memory type does the platform support?

A: The platform supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, and ECC memory is supported.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in a desktop configuration. The CPU is a 20-core, 20-thread Arrow Lake processor with a 94th percentile ranking, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace-based card with an 86th percentile ranking. The combined percentile for the pair is 90, placing this system in the top 10% of all desktop builds in the database.

In terms of FPS performance, the pair ranks 215th out of 3,732 tested pairs, which is in the top 5.8%. The average FPS across all games and resolutions is 203.9. This is a high-end configuration that excels in both gaming and productivity workloads, with the CPU providing strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU delivering excellent rasterization and ray tracing capabilities.

The CPU's nearest rivals include server processors like the Intel Xeon 6511P and Xeon Platinum 8270, as well as high-end desktop parts like the Core i7-14700KF and Ryzen 7 9700F, with deltas ranging from -0.7% to 1.3%. The GPU's nearest rivals are similarly close, with deltas from -2.7% to 0.1%. This indicates that both components are well-positioned within their respective performance tiers.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the system delivers over 300 FPS in esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 (325 FPS) and Valorant (618 FPS), making it ideal for 240Hz or 360Hz monitors. At 1440p, these titles still exceed 200 FPS, and most AAA games run above 60 FPS at 4K.

Streaming: The 20-core CPU can handle game capture and encoding simultaneously without significant FPS drops, while the GPU's tensor cores can accelerate AI-based encoding features. The measured FPS in games like Call of Duty: Warzone (192 FPS at 1080p) leaves ample headroom for streaming software.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-core score of 35,850 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's 16 GB VRAM make this system suitable for 4K video editing and color grading. The Passmark data compression score of 665,554 indicates fast file operations for large project files.

3D rendering: The CPU's 20 cores handle CPU-based rendering well, while the GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates GPU-based renderers. The 16 GB VRAM can hold complex scenes without out-of-memory errors.

Software development: The high multi-threaded performance and ECC memory support (when configured with ECC DIMMs) make this suitable for compiling large codebases and running virtual machines. The Passmark integer math score of 143,242 indicates strong general-purpose processing.

Student and office work: While overkill for basic tasks, the system can handle any student or office workload, including large spreadsheets, database queries, and multi-tasking. The integrated graphics provide a fallback if the discrete GPU is disabled for power saving.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data across 50 games at three resolutions shows the system's gaming capabilities. At 1080p, the system exceeds 100 FPS in nearly all titles, with many exceeding 200 FPS. In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the system delivers 717 FPS at 1080p, 494 FPS at 1440p, and 292 FPS at 4K. Valorant delivers 618 FPS at 1080p, 586 FPS at 1440p, and 507 FPS at 4K, showing minimal scaling loss due to the CPU's strong single-thread performance.

For AAA titles at 1080p, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 96 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 87 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 192 FPS. At 1440p, these figures drop to 71, 65, and 171 FPS respectively. At 4K, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 47 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 43 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 144 FPS.

Some titles are particularly demanding. Ark: Survival Ascended runs at 47 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 16 FPS at 4K. The Medium runs at 68 FPS at 1080p and 45 FPS at 4K. These are the exceptions, as most games maintain playable frame rates even at 4K.

For competitive shooters, the system excels. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege delivers 386 FPS at 1080p, 253 FPS at 1440p, and 140 FPS at 4K. Ready Or Not delivers 261 FPS at 1080p and 86 FPS at 4K. Minecraft runs at 320 FPS at 1080p and 106 FPS at 4K. These figures demonstrate that the system can drive high-refresh-rate monitors in popular titles at all resolutions.