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

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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%
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GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF

71,910 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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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

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

# Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER: A Flagship Desktop Analysis

This desktop build pairs Intel's 20-core Arrow Lake flagship CPU with NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace-based RTX 4080 SUPER, landing in the 90th combined percentile across all benchmarked configurations. The CPU alone achieves a 94th percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 86th percentile among all graphics cards, making this a top-tier pairing for demanding workloads. The data indicates a system designed for maximum throughput in both compute-heavy tasks and high-resolution gaming, though the absence of measured frame rates for this exact combination requires careful estimation from synthetic benchmarks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF is a 20-core, 20-thread desktop processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm process node. This represents a significant shift from previous Intel designs, with the 3 nm process containing 17,800 million transistors within a 243 mm² die. The chip operates with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boosts up to 5.50 GHz, and with an unlocked multiplier, it offers overclocking headroom for users willing to push beyond stock settings.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The platform uses Intel Socket 1851 and provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 20 CPU lanes, ensuring ample bandwidth for modern storage and expansion cards. Notably, this CPU lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for any display output.

Benchmark results reveal a processor that excels in multithreaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 49,736 points places it firmly in high-end desktop territory, while the single-core score of 7,021 indicates strong per-thread performance. Geekbench results corroborate this with a multicore score of 22,913 and a single-core score of 2,759. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 58,518 and a single-thread score of 4,928, with strong showing in integer math (143,351), floating-point math (189,431), and extended instructions (54,513).

The processor's 125 W TDP is modest relative to its core count, suggesting efficient power delivery on the 3 nm process. The nearest rivals in the database — the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX (0.2% higher average score), Intel Xeon 6517P (-0.6%), Intel Xeon 6724P (-0.7%), and Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (0.8%) — are all within a narrow performance band, indicating the 265KF sits at a competitive equilibrium point among high-core-count processors. The data compression score of 666,589 and data encryption score of 48,198 suggest strong performance in archiving and security-related tasks.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture for this build shows a system performing at the 90th percentile overall, with the CPU at the 94th percentile and GPU at the 86th percentile. The CPU's average benchmark score is 71,910, placing it just 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX and 0.8% above the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270, while trailing the Intel Xeon 6517P by 0.6% and the Intel Xeon 6724P by 0.7%. These margins are negligible, meaning the 265KF occupies a performance tier shared with enterprise-grade Xeon processors and AMD's mobile flagship.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 54,209, putting it 0.1% below the standard RTX 4080, 1.1% below the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, 2.7% below the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, and 2.8% below the AMD Radeon 8060S. The near-identical score to the RTX 4080 indicates the SUPER variant offers marginal synthetic gains, while the surprising lead of the Radeon RX 6750 GRE in average score suggests that aggregate metrics may weight certain workloads differently than gaming performance.

Specific GPU benchmarks show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600, Geekbench OpenCL of 219,065, and Geekbench Vulkan of 260,075. The PassMark suite reveals a G3D score of 34,245 with a GPU compute score of 19,822, alongside DirectX 11 (301), DirectX 12 (134), DirectX 10 (193), and DirectX 9 (381) scores. The higher DirectX 11 versus DirectX 12 scores are notable, potentially indicating driver optimization or workload characteristics. With the CPU's 20 threads feeding the GPU's 10,240 shading units, the combined picture suggests a system that can sustain high utilization in both CPU-bound and GPU-bound scenarios.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Socket 1851 platform represents the latest generation of Intel desktop processors, and the 265KF's support for PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes ensures compatibility with next-generation storage and graphics cards. DDR5 memory support across a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth is current but not bleeding-edge; users seeking higher memory bandwidth may wait for future platforms or overclock memory modules within supported limits.

The GPU's suggested PSU requirement is 700 W, while the CPU has a 125 W TDP, creating a combined thermal envelope that a high-quality 700 W power supply can handle with reasonable headroom. The GPU draws its power through a single 16-pin connector, and its triple-slot cooler measures 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width — users must verify case clearance. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward-compatible with the CPU's Gen 5 lanes, though the interface bandwidth is not fully utilized.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests the platform has room for more powerful GPUs, as the CPU's 94th percentile ranking indicates it can drive higher-end graphics cards without bottlenecking. The GPU's end-of-life production status (released January 2024, with the GeForce 50 series as successor) means users may consider future GPU upgrades while keeping the CPU. The CPU remains active in production, and its unlocked multiplier supports overclocking to extend its useful life. Memory upgrades to higher-capacity DDR5 kits would benefit content creation workloads, though the dual-channel bus limits absolute bandwidth compared to quad-channel workstation platforms.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rate expectations are estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking and the CPU's 94th percentile ranking suggest a system capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and 4K resolutions in most titles, though specific frame rates cannot be quoted.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility indicate modern feature support including ray tracing and mesh shaders. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600 provides a baseline for next-generation rendering workloads, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 260,075 suggests strong performance in Vulkan-based games. The CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7,021) is critical for maintaining high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, and its 20 cores ensure background tasks and streaming overhead do not impact gaming performance.

The absence of measured FPS data means estimates must rely on the GPU's compute capabilities. With 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units, the RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s. These figures support 4K gaming at high settings in most titles, with the 16 GB GDDR6X memory providing sufficient capacity for high-resolution textures and ray tracing workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 94th percentile versus the GPU's 86th percentile creates an interesting balance dynamic. The processor is capable of feeding the graphics card in most scenarios, meaning the GPU will likely be the limiting factor in GPU-bound workloads like ray-traced gaming or 3D rendering. However, the CPU's 20 threads without hyperthreading (20 threads for 20 cores) may show limitations in heavily threaded workloads that benefit from additional logical processors.

The PassMark data reveals specific strengths: the CPU's floating-point math score of 189,431 and integer math score of 143,351 indicate strong general-purpose compute, while the GPU's compute score of 19,822 in PassMark and 219,065 in Geekbench OpenCL show its parallel processing capabilities. In gaming, the CPU's single-thread score of 4,928 (PassMark) and 7,021 (Cinebench R23) suggests it can maintain high minimum frame rates in CPU-bound titles, while the GPU's 86th percentile ranking ensures consistent frame delivery at high resolutions.

The bottleneck analysis from the percentile gap suggests that at 1080p, the CPU may occasionally limit frame rates in esports titles, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear constraint. The 30 MB of L3 cache helps mitigate memory latency, and the 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth supports the GPU's 736.3 GB/s bandwidth without starving it. The data indicates a well-balanced system where either component can become the limiting factor depending on workload characteristics.

Who Should Build It

This desktop build targets users who demand high performance across both CPU-intensive and GPU-intensive workloads. Gamers playing at 1440p or 4K resolutions will benefit from the GPU's 86th percentile ranking and 16 GB memory capacity, which supports high-resolution textures without exceeding VRAM limits. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will leverage the CPU's 49,736 Cinebench R23 multicore score and the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 compute for accelerated rendering.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 20 cores and 20 threads, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance (2,759 Geekbench single-core) supports responsive compilation and IDE usage. Students in engineering or computer science fields will find the system capable of running virtual machines, simulations, and data analysis workloads, with the PassMark data compression score of 666,589 indicating fast file operations. Small business workstations handling database operations or financial modeling will benefit from the CPU's 22,913 Geekbench multicore score and the GPU's compute capabilities for parallel processing tasks.

The system's 90th combined percentile makes it suitable for professional use where time is money, and the CPU's active production status ensures ongoing support. Users requiring ECC memory should note the CPU does not support it, making this build less suitable for mission-critical server applications where data integrity is paramount.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF has 20 cores and 20 threads, with no hyperthreading, based on the Arrow Lake architecture.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s.

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

A: The combined percentile is 90, with the CPU at the 94th percentile and the GPU at the 86th percentile among all benchmarked components.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF does not support ECC memory, and it uses a dual-channel DDR5 memory bus.

Q: What is the GPU's production status?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is end-of-life as of the data collection date, with the GeForce 50 series listed as its successor.

Q: What PCIe interface does the GPU use?

A: The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, while the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The CPU has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Build Overview

This desktop build combines the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF (20 cores, 20 threads, Arrow Lake architecture) with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (10,240 shading units, Ada Lovelace architecture). The CPU is active in production with a launch MSRP of $379, while the GPU is end-of-life with a launch MSRP of 999 USD. The system achieves a 90th combined percentile, placing it among the top 10% of benchmarked configurations. The CPU's 94th percentile and GPU's 86th percentile indicate a high-tier pairing suited for demanding applications, though the GPU's end-of-life status suggests future upgrade considerations. The platform uses Intel Socket 1851 with DDR5 memory support and PCIe Gen 5 for the CPU, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The GPU's 86th percentile and 16 GB VRAM support high-refresh gaming at 1440p and 4K, though no measured FPS data exists for this exact pairing. The CPU's single-thread score of 7,021 in Cinebench R23 ensures minimal frame pacing issues in CPU-bound titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 20 cores handle encoding and streaming overhead without competing with game threads, while the GPU's 320 tensor cores and 80 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for broadcast effects. The PassMark multithread score of 58,518 indicates ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and streaming.

Video Editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 49,736 accelerates timeline rendering and export, while the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 compute powers effects and color grading. The 16 GB VRAM accommodates 4K preview footage and effect-heavy projects.

3D Rendering: The GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 and 80 RT cores deliver strong ray-traced rendering performance, with the CPU's 20 cores handling scene preparation and physics simulation. The 30 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency in complex scenes.

Software Development: The CPU's 22,913 Geekbench multicore score speeds up compilation, while its single-core score of 2,759 maintains responsive IDE interactions. The 666,589 PassMark data compression score accelerates build artifact handling.

Student and Office Work: This build exceeds requirements for typical student workloads, with the CPU's 20 threads handling multitasking across office applications, browsers, and analysis tools. The GPU's 1270 PassMark G2D score ensures smooth desktop compositing.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, containing 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die with a transistor density of 121.1 million per mm². The chip operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2550 MHz, and memory runs at 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective speed. The 16 GB GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, which supports high-resolution textures and complex shader workloads.

The GPU features 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, 112 render output units, 80 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate is 816.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS (with FP16 at a 1:1 ratio) indicates strong compute capabilities for both gaming and professional rendering tasks. The GPU's TDP is 320 W, requiring a suggested 700 W PSU, and uses a single 16-pin power connector with a triple-slot cooler measuring 310 mm in length.

Benchmark results place the GPU at the 86th percentile overall, with an average score of 54,209. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600 indicates strong performance in next-generation DX12 workloads, while Geekbench scores of 219,065 (OpenCL) and 260,075 (Vulkan) show excellent compute and graphics API performance. The PassMark G3D score of 34,245 and GPU compute score of 19,822 provide additional context, though the DirectX 12 score of 134 is notably lower than DirectX 11's 301, suggesting potential driver optimization gaps or workload-specific performance characteristics. The GPU's nearest rivals include the RTX 4080 (0.1% higher), Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% higher), Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.7% higher), and Radeon 8060S (2.8% higher), with all differences within a narrow 3% band.