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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER

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Top 12% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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97%

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79%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF

71,910 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER

2,690 Benchmark Score

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70-89

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50-69

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER form a desktop pairing that presents a stark contrast in benchmark standing. The CPU sits near the top of the performance hierarchy, while the GPU’s single available benchmark score places it in a much lower percentile, although the data set for this graphics card is extremely limited. The following analysis draws exclusively from the provided FACT PACK to interpret what this combination means for various workloads.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for this desktop build is 56, indicating it sits slightly above the midpoint of all tracked system configurations.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF has an average benchmark score of 71910, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX’s average score of 71797.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has a percentile rank of 18, meaning it outperforms only 18% of all GPUs in the database based on its single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2690.

Q: What memory type and bus width does the RTX 5070 SUPER use?

A: The GPU uses 18 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock speed and core count?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF has 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the integrated graphics field for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF is listed as "N/A", meaning a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Q: What is the power draw of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 275 W, for a combined thermal design power of 400 W.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU and GPU combination, and the `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty. Therefore, all FPS discussions for this build are estimates derived from the available benchmark scores, not from direct game testing. The GPU’s single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2690 is the only gaming-related metric, and its 18th percentile ranking suggests that this specific score may not be representative of a high-end gaming experience, or that the benchmark result is an outlier compared to what the hardware specifications would suggest.

Given the RTX 5070 SUPER’s specifications — 18 GB of GDDR7 memory, a 192-bit bus, and 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth — the card has the memory capacity and throughput to handle high-resolution textures. The shading units count of 6400 and 50 RT cores indicate the hardware is present for modern rendering features. However, without measured FPS data, it is not possible to quantify performance at 1080p, 1440p, or 4K resolutions. The benchmark scores for the CPU, particularly the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 49736, suggest that the processor is unlikely to be a limiting factor in game scenes, but the GPU’s actual frame output remains an estimate. The data shows a discrepancy between the GPU’s hardware tier and its recorded benchmark percentile, which warrants caution when predicting high-refresh-rate gaming performance.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF uses the Intel Socket 1851, which is the platform for the Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, but it does not support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is provided by Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, which allows for a modern graphics card and one or more high-speed NVMe drives. The CPU’s multiplier is unlocked, meaning overclocking is possible with a suitable motherboard and cooling solution.

The GPU connects via PCIe 5.0 x16, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The RTX 5070 SUPER is a dual-slot card measuring 245 mm in length, 115 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, with a single 16-pin power connector. The GPU has a TDP of 275 W, and while the `suggestedPsu` field is null, the combined TDP of the CPU (125 W) and GPU (275 W) totals 400 W. A power supply with headroom above this combined figure would be necessary, but no specific wattage recommendation is provided in the data.

A sensible next upgrade path would involve the CPU, as the Socket 1851 platform is current for the Ultra 7 series. The GPU’s percentile rank is low, but since it is an active production part, a future driver or benchmark update could change its standing. For the platform itself, adding more DDR5 memory or a Gen 5 NVMe drive would leverage the CPU’s PCIe lanes, but the core architecture of the build would remain unchanged until a new CPU generation is released.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER is heavily skewed by their respective benchmark percentiles. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 71910. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX (0.2% slower), the Intel Xeon 6517P (0.6% faster), and the Intel Xeon 6724P (0.7% faster). This places the CPU in a high-performance tier, suitable for heavily threaded workloads.

In contrast, the GPU ranks in the 18th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2690. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (1% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (1.1% slower), and the Intel Arc Pro B50 (1.1% slower). These rivals are entry-level or older parts, which is an unusual comparison group for a card with 18 GB of VRAM and a 192-bit bus. The deltaPct values are very small, meaning the GPU’s score is only marginally different from these lower-tier cards.

For gaming workloads, the data suggests the GPU would be the primary bottleneck, as its percentile rank is far below the CPU’s. The CPU’s high single-thread score in Cinebench R23 (7021) and Geekbench single-core score (2759) indicates it can feed frames quickly, but the GPU’s low 3DMark score implies it may not keep up with the CPU’s output in graphically intensive scenes. For non-gaming tasks like CPU-bound rendering or data processing, the balance flips, and the CPU becomes the dominant component, with the GPU contributing little. The data shows a clear imbalance: the CPU is a top-tier part, while the GPU’s benchmark performance aligns with a much lower tier.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF delivers strong benchmark results across multiple suites. In Cinebench R15, it scores 5013 in multicore and 707 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 20889 multicore and 2948 single-core. Cinebench R23 shows a multicore score of 49736 and a single-core score of 7021. Geekbench multicore is 22913, with a single-core score of 2759. Passmark results include a multithread score of 58518, a single-thread score of 4928, floating point math at 189431, integer math at 143351, and extended instructions at 54513. Data compression scores 666589, data encryption scores 48198, and random string sorting scores 79735. Find prime numbers scores 486, and physics scores 3633. The average benchmark score is 71910, placing it in the 94th percentile.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has only one benchmark entry: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, with a score of 2690. This score places the GPU in the 18th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 2690. The nearest rivals are all within 1.7% of this score, including the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (2664), the GeForce GT 1030 (2662), and the Intel Arc Pro B50 (2660). The combined picture is one of a very strong CPU paired with a GPU whose single benchmark result is low, but the lack of additional GPU benchmarks makes it difficult to determine if this is a true representation of the card’s capabilities. The combined percentile for the build is 56, which is higher than the GPU’s percentile alone, reflecting the CPU’s heavy influence on the overall score.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this build is someone who prioritizes CPU-intensive tasks over GPU-accelerated workloads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF’s 94th percentile ranking makes it suitable for content creators who work with video encoding, 3D rendering, or software compilation, where the multicore scores of 49736 in Cinebench R23 and 58518 in Passmark multithread are directly relevant. Gamers at high resolutions might consider this build if they rely on the CPU for simulation or physics-heavy games, but the GPU’s 18th percentile ranking suggests that frame rates could be limited.

Students and small business workstations could benefit from the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (7021 in Cinebench R23 single-core), which handles everyday productivity tasks well. Developers would find the CPU’s data compression score of 666589 and integer math score of 143351 useful for code compilation and data processing. However, for users who need GPU compute for machine learning or rendering, the RTX 5070 SUPER’s 32.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance is present, but its low benchmark percentile is a concern. The build is not ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming at any resolution, given the estimated FPS limitations, but it is a capable workstation for CPU-bound tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF is a 20-core, 20-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake architecture built on a 3 nm process at 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 includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. It uses the Intel Socket 1851 and has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 49736 is indicative of strong rendering performance, while the single-core score of 7021 suggests fast response times in everyday applications. The Geekbench multicore score of 22913 and single-core score of 2759 reinforce this. Passmark tests reveal high throughput in data compression (666589) and encryption (48198), which are common in server and workstation tasks. The CPU’s 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its high-end status.

The architecture’s 3 nm process node, with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, contributes to its efficiency and performance. The lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory, which is already present in this build. The CPU’s unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, potentially improving the already strong benchmark scores. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX, is only 0.2% slower in average score, indicating that the 265KF is competitive with top mobile and desktop parts.

Build Overview

This build combines the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER, both designed for the desktop market. The CPU is a high-end part, with a 94th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 71910. The GPU, however, has an 18th percentile ranking with an average score of 2690. The combined percentile for the build is 56, placing it in the middle of the pack for overall system performance.

The pairing is unusual because the CPU vastly outperforms the GPU in relative terms. The CPU’s scores are in the top 6% of all CPUs, while the GPU’s score is in the bottom 18% of all GPUs. This suggests that the build is heavily CPU-centric, and the GPU may be the limiting factor for graphics-intensive applications. The class is desktop, meaning it is intended for stationary use with a dedicated power supply and cooling. The overall tier, based on the percentiles, is that of a strong workstation CPU with a weak or underperforming GPU, at least according to the available data. The lack of measured FPS data means the gaming tier is uncertain, but the GPU’s benchmark score does not align with a high-performance gaming card.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, with a transistor density of 118.3 million per mm². The GPU has 6400 shading units, 200 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. It features 50 RT cores and 200 tensor cores, indicating support for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads. The base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, and the memory clock is 1750 MHz, effective 28 Gbps.

Memory is 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The GPU has a TDP of 275 W and is a dual-slot card with a 16-pin power connector. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The only benchmark score is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 2690, which places the GPU in the 18th percentile. This is a very low score for a card with these specifications, and the nearest rivals are the Quadro K1100M, GT 1030, and Arc Pro B50, all of which are older or entry-level parts. The FP32 performance is rated at 32.15 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 201.0 GPixel/s, but these theoretical numbers do not translate to a high benchmark score in this instance. The data suggests either the benchmark is not representative of the card’s full capabilities, or there is an issue with the recorded score. For rendering, the 18 GB VRAM and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are substantial, but the low percentile indicates real-world performance may be much lower than expected.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s strong single-core score of 7021 in Cinebench R23 is sufficient for driving high frame rates, but the GPU’s 18th percentile ranking suggests the graphics card will limit FPS. Users should expect lower frame rates than what the CPU could theoretically support, making this a poor choice for 144Hz or 240Hz monitors.

Streaming: The CPU’s multicore performance, with a Cinebench R23 score of 49736, can handle encoding workloads, but the GPU’s NVENC capabilities are unmeasured. The 200 tensor cores are present for AI features, but the low benchmark score raises questions about real-time encoding performance.

Video editing: The CPU’s data compression score of 666589 and floating-point math score of 189431 are excellent for codec processing and effects. The GPU’s 18 GB of VRAM is useful for timeline previews, but its low 3DMark score may result in slower rendering of GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: The CPU is the star here, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 49736 and Passmark multithread score of 58518, making it ideal for CPU-based rendering. The GPU’s 32.15 TFLOPS FP32 is present, but its 18th percentile score indicates it may not accelerate renderers as effectively as other cards in its class.

Software development: The CPU’s integer math score of 143351 and find prime numbers score of 486 support compilation and algorithmic tasks. The GPU is less relevant for most development workloads, unless the user is doing CUDA-based compute, where the 6400 shading units could be used, but performance is uncertain.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-core Geekbench score of 2759 and Passmark single-thread score of 4928 ensure snappy responsiveness in word processors and spreadsheets. The GPU is overkill for these tasks, but the 18 GB of VRAM would be unused. The low GPU percentile does not affect basic productivity, making this a viable, if unbalanced, workstation for academic or administrative use.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER

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