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

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Top 4% 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
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

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

54,209 Benchmark Score
Top 4% 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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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 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER form a desktop pairing that targets high-refresh 1440p gaming and serious content creation. The data places this combination in the 90th combined percentile, indicating a system that outperforms the vast majority of installed hardware. This analysis explores the individual components, their measured performance, and the implications for various workloads.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, utilizing the AD103 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The GPU houses 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units, with a transistor count of 45,900 million on a 379 mm² die. Its memory subsystem is substantial, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective speed, while the core operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz.

For ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads, the GPU includes 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS features. The FP32 compute throughput is rated at 52.22 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 52.22 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). Pixel fill rate is 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate is 816.0 GTexel/s, indicating strong raw rasterization capabilities that complement the RT hardware. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering modern graphics APIs.

Benchmark results place the RTX 4080 SUPER in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,209. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 6,600, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 219,065 and 260,075 respectively. The PassMark G3D score is 34,245, with a GPU compute score of 19,822. Comparing to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4080 SUPER sits only 0.1% behind the non-SUPER RTX 4080, which scores 54,247. It also trails the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1% and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.7%, though the RTX 4080 SUPER leads the AMD Radeon 8060S by 2.8%. These margins are narrow, suggesting the 4080 SUPER is tightly clustered with its immediate competition in synthetic tests, but its 16 GB VRAM and bandwidth advantage become more apparent in real-world gaming scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and RTX 4080 SUPER combination achieves a combined percentile of 90, meaning it outperforms 90% of all tested system pairings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700KF?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265K has an average benchmark score of 70,879, which is 1% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700KF’s score of 70,163, indicating a slight edge in overall CPU performance.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4080 SUPER, and how much VRAM does it have?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s, which is crucial for high-resolution textures and complex scenes.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the Core Ultra 7 265K?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265K has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, alongside a base clock of 3.90 GHz, contributing to its strong single-threaded performance.

Q: How many cores and threads does the Core Ultra 7 265K have?

A: The CPU has 20 cores and 20 threads, with a 30 MB shared L3 cache, making it a high-core-count desktop processor.

Q: What is the average FPS across all tested games for this pairing?

A: The pairing has an average FPS of 209.6 across all games tested, ranking 167th out of 3,732 total pairs, placing it in the top 5% of all tested configurations.

Q: Does the GPU support the latest PCIe interface?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, while the CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, meaning the system is ready for future high-bandwidth devices.

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 desktop processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, part of the Core Ultra Series 2. It uses the Intel Socket 1851 and is fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The CPU 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 includes 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and a shared 30 MB L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, providing a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG with 64 EU, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking.

Benchmark scores show the 265K in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70,879. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 35,850 and single-core is 2,020, demonstrating strong multi-threaded performance for rendering. Geekbench scores are 23,085 multicore and 2,713 single-core. PassMark tests show a multithread score of 58,594 and single-thread of 4,928. The data compression score is 665,554, encryption is 48,246, and extended instructions score 54,333. Floating point math scores 189,629, integer math 143,242, and prime number finding 491.

Comparing to rivals, the 265K is 0.2% below the Intel Xeon 6511P (score 71,051) and 0.7% below the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (score 71,370). It leads the Intel Core i7-14700KF by 1% and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F by 1.3%. These deltas are small, indicating the 265K sits at a performance plateau where slight architectural differences determine ranking. The high single-core score of 2,020 in Cinebench R23 suggests excellent responsiveness in lightly-threaded tasks, while the multicore score of 35,850 indicates strong capability in video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation workloads. The 20 threads without hyper-threading mean the CPU relies on its physical core count, which is still substantial for professional applications.

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

This build is ideal for gamers targeting high refresh rates at 1440p, as the measured FPS data shows strong performance at 2560x1440 across many titles. For competitive shooters like Valorant, the system achieves 586 FPS at 1440p, and 618 FPS at 1080p, ensuring smooth gameplay on high-refresh monitors. At 4K, the system still delivers playable frame rates, with Call of Duty: Warzone hitting 144 FPS at 3840x2160, though more demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 drop to 47 FPS at 4K.

Content creators will benefit from the CPU’s multicore performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35,850, which directly translates to faster video rendering and 3D modeling. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth support large textures and complex scenes in applications like Blender or Unreal Engine. Software developers compiling large codebases will find the 20 cores and 30 MB L3 cache advantageous, with PassMark integer math scoring 143,242, reflecting strong computational throughput.

Students and small business workstations can utilize this system for demanding multitasking, data analysis, and office productivity. The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 58,594 and data compression score of 665,554 indicate efficient handling of large datasets. The GPU’s compute score of 19,822 in PassMark supports GPU-accelerated tasks like scientific simulations or financial modeling. For professionals in architecture or engineering, the combination of 20 CPU cores and RTX tensor cores enables both CPU-bound simulations and GPU-accelerated rendering workflows.

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

The Core Ultra 7 265K uses Intel Socket 1851, which is specific to the Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors, meaning upgrades within this generation are limited to other 1851 socket CPUs. The platform supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and ECC capability, offering a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while the RTX 4080 SUPER uses PCIe 4.0 x16, leaving bandwidth headroom for future GPUs or NVMe storage devices that utilize Gen 5.

The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 320 W, and the suggested PSU is 700 W. This leaves reasonable headroom for the rest of the system, including drives and cooling, though overclocking the unlocked multiplier would increase power draw. The GPU is triple-slot, 310 mm long, 140 mm high, and 61 mm wide, requiring a case with adequate clearance and airflow. It uses a single 16-pin power connector, which is standard for this generation.

A sensible next upgrade path would be to add more DDR5 memory, as the dual-channel bus can benefit from higher capacity for workstation tasks. The PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU means a future GPU could leverage higher bandwidth, though the RTX 4080 SUPER’s PCIe 4.0 interface is not a bottleneck currently. The 700 W PSU may need upgrading if a future GPU with higher power draw is installed, but for the current pairing, it provides adequate power. The ECC memory support is a notable feature for data integrity in professional workstations, and populating all memory slots could improve throughput.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

The data is measured, and the FPS figures below are from actual testing at ultra settings across three resolutions. At 1080p, the system excels in esports titles: Counter-Strike 2 runs at 323 FPS, Valorant at 618 FPS, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege at 384 FPS. For heavier titles, Cyberpunk 2077 achieves 95 FPS at 1080p, while Red Dead Redemption 2 runs at 87.4 FPS. At 1440p, which is the sweet spot for this pairing, Counter-Strike 2 drops to 214 FPS, Valorant to 586 FPS, and Rainbow Six Siege to 252 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 71 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 67.3 FPS, both still playable but not at high refresh rates.

At 4K, performance scales down significantly. Valorant still achieves 505 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 runs at 120 FPS, but demanding games struggle. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 47 FPS, while Red Dead Redemption 2 hits 40.5 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone manages 144 FPS at 4K, and Control runs at 69.4 FPS. The most demanding title tested, Ark: Survival Ascended, only achieves 47.5 FPS at 1080p, 28.8 FPS at 1440p, and 16.1 FPS at 4K, suggesting this game is a worst-case scenario. The average FPS across all games is 209.6, ranking 167th out of 3,732 pairs, which places this system in the top 5% of all tested configurations.

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

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 70,879, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Key scores include Cinebench R23 multicore at 35,850 and single-core at 2,020, Geekbench multicore at 23,085 and single-core at 2,713, and PassMark multithread at 58,594 with single-thread at 4,928. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 54,209, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score is 6,600, Geekbench OpenCL is 219,065, and Vulkan is 260,075. The PassMark G3D score is 34,245, and GPU compute is 19,822.

Combined, these scores produce a 90th percentile system ranking. The CPU’s 94th percentile indicates it is stronger relative to its peers than the GPU’s 86th percentile, suggesting the CPU has more headroom over typical systems than the GPU. The nearest CPU rival, the Intel Xeon 6511P, is only 0.2% faster, while the nearest GPU rival, the RTX 4080, is 0.1% faster, meaning both components are at the top of their respective performance tiers. The combined picture is a system that excels in both CPU-bound productivity and GPU-bound gaming, with no significant weakness in either domain.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop-class build, combining the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The CPU is a 20-core, 20-thread processor with a 5.50 GHz boost clock, and the GPU is a 16 GB GDDR6X card with 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. The overall tier is high-end, as evidenced by the combined 90th percentile ranking. The CPU’s 94th percentile means it outperforms 94% of all CPUs, while the GPU’s 86th percentile indicates it outperforms 86% of all GPUs. This pairing is designed for users who demand top-tier performance in both gaming and productivity, without reaching the extreme enthusiast level of multi-GPU setups or server-grade parts.

The build’s measured FPS average of 209.6 across games, ranking 167th out of 3,732 pairs, confirms its position in the upper echelon of gaming systems. The 16 GB VRAM is future-proof for upcoming titles, and the 20 cores handle multitasking and heavy workloads. The system is well-balanced, with the CPU slightly outperforming the GPU in percentile terms, which is beneficial for tasks that rely heavily on processor power.

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

The balance between CPU and GPU is close, but the data reveals which component limits different workloads. The CPU’s 94th percentile versus the GPU’s 86th percentile suggests the CPU is relatively stronger, meaning the GPU is more likely to be the limiting factor in most scenarios. In gaming, this is evident from the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, where CPU load is higher relative to GPU, the system achieves high frame rates, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as seen in Cyberpunk 2077 dropping from 95 FPS at 1080p to 47 FPS at 4K, a 50% decrease that is primarily GPU-bound.

In CPU-intensive workloads like data compression (score 665,554) or encryption (48,246), the CPU is the clear driver, and the GPU plays a minimal role. Conversely, in GPU-compute tasks like PassMark GPU compute (19,822), the GPU is the limiting factor, and the CPU’s high single-core score of 2,020 in Cinebench R23 ensures it does not bottleneck the GPU’s data processing. The narrow deltaPct to rivals (e.g., 0.2% to the Xeon 6511P) indicates the CPU is near a performance ceiling, so upgrades would likely focus on the GPU. However, the GPU’s nearest rival is only 0.1% faster, meaning neither component is far from its tier’s peak, resulting in a balanced system where bottlenecks shift depending on the workload.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

High-Refresh Gaming: This system is exceptional for competitive gaming, with measured FPS at 1080p reaching 618 in Valorant and 323 in Counter-Strike 2, and at 1440p, 586 FPS in Valorant and 214 FPS in Counter-Strike 2, ensuring smooth gameplay on 240Hz or 360Hz monitors. Even at 4K, Valorant maintains 505 FPS, though more demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 drop to 47 FPS, which is below high-refresh thresholds.

Streaming: The 20-core CPU with a PassMark multithread score of 58,594 can handle encoding and streaming simultaneously without significant impact on gaming performance, as the GPU’s tensor cores could also offload encoding tasks. The 16 GB VRAM ensures headroom for streaming software overlays and game capture.

Video Editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35,850 accelerates video rendering in applications like Premiere Pro, while the GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 16 GB VRAM handle effects and color grading. The PassMark data compression score of 665,554 aids in file handling.

3D Rendering: The CPU’s 20 cores and the GPU’s 80 RT cores provide a strong foundation for rendering in Blender or Octane, with the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6,600 indicating robust DX12 performance. The 30 MB L3 cache helps with large scene data.

Software Development: The CPU’s high single-core score of 2,020 in Cinebench R23 and PassMark integer math score of 143,242 support fast compilation and code analysis, while the 20 threads allow for parallel builds. The ECC memory support ensures data integrity during long compile sessions.

Student and Office Work: The system’s PassMark single-thread score of 4,928 ensures snappy responsiveness in office applications, and the integrated Arc Xe-LPG graphics provide a fallback if the discrete GPU is not needed, saving power. The 16 GB VRAM is overkill for typical student tasks, but the CPU’s efficiency makes it a capable workstation for research and data analysis.