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CPU
94%
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GPU
86%
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265T

47,697 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A380

8,558 Benchmark Score
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0-30
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30-60
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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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# Intel Core Ultra 7 265T + Intel Arc A380: A Desktop Analysis

This build pairs the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T, a 20-thread desktop processor from the Arrow Lake generation, with the Intel Arc A380, an entry-level discrete GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture. The combination targets a specific niche: a low-power desktop platform with a modest graphics subsystem, where the CPU carries the bulk of the workload. The benchmark data shows a CPU that performs in the 90th percentile against all processors, while the GPU sits at the 44th percentile against all GPUs, a clear performance discrepancy that shapes every use case. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination; all frame rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores.

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

The Intel Arc A380 is built on the DG2-128 chip using TSMC's 6 nm process, with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. It carries 6 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 96-bit bus, yielding 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1937 MHz, translating to 15.5 Gbps effective. The GPU's base clock is 2000 MHz, boosting to 2050 MHz. With 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, the A380 delivers a pixel rate of 65.60 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 131.2 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 4.198 TFLOPS for FP32 and 8.397 TFLOPS for FP16 via a 2:1 ratio. The GPU includes 8 ray tracing cores, though tensor cores are not specified in the data.

Benchmark results place the A380 at the 44th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8558. Its nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro W5170M (avg score 8595, 0.4% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 8870M (avg score 8462, 1.1% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (avg score 8458, 1.2% lower), and the AMD Radeon 880M (avg score 8436, 1.4% lower). This places the A380 in a performance class that is competitive with older mobile and entry-level desktop parts, but far from modern mid-range or high-end GPUs.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the A380 scores 808 points, which is a modest result for a modern API workload. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 38224 and 36736, respectively. PassMark DirectX tests show 73 for DX9, 38 for DX11, 37 for DX10, and 35 for DX12, indicating that the GPU does not scale well with newer API features. The G3D score is 6252, while G2D is 610, and GPU compute is 2762. For rendering workloads, the 6 GB VRAM is a limiting factor for large scenes, and the 186.0 GB/s bandwidth constrains texture-heavy operations. The 8 RT cores exist, but the low overall throughput means ray-traced effects will be computationally expensive relative to the GPU's rasterization capability.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work

High-refresh gaming: The Arc A380 is not suited for high-refresh gaming at modern resolutions. With a 44th percentile GPU score and DirectX 12 PassMark scores in the mid-30s, the GPU lacks the raw throughput to push high frame rates. The CPU's single-thread score of 4455 in Cinebench R23 is strong, but the GPU will bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, making 60+ FPS targets achievable only at low settings and lower resolutions.

Streaming: The CPU's 20 threads and 30 MB of shared L3 cache provide ample headroom for encoding and streaming workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 37084 and data compression score of 370158 indicate strong parallel processing capability. However, the GPU's modest performance may limit game capture quality, and the lack of measured FPS data for this pairing means streaming frame rates are speculative.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31558 and PassMark integer math score of 104943 suggest the CPU can handle video encoding and export tasks efficiently. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for basic effects and color grading, but complex timelines with multiple 4K streams would strain the A380's 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 throughput.

3D rendering: The CPU's 20 threads (no hyperthreading, so 20 threads total) deliver strong CPU-based rendering performance, as evidenced by the R20 multicore score of 13254. GPU-accelerated rendering will be limited by the A380's 44th percentile position; the PassMark GPU compute score of 2762 indicates the GPU is not a primary rendering engine for this build.

Software development: PassMark data encryption score of 29687 and extended instructions score of 28609 show capable cryptographic and SIMD performance. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking means compilation tasks will benefit from the 20 cores, though the 35 W TDP suggests sustained all-core loads may throttle compared to higher-power parts.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 4455) handles everyday productivity tasks with ease. The GPU's G2D score of 610 is adequate for 2D desktop rendering. The 35 W CPU TDP and 75 W GPU TDP make this a low-power platform suitable for long-duration office work, though the GPU is overkill for basic spreadsheets and document editing.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T is a 20-core, 20-thread processor from the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm TSMC process with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. It has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 dual-channel with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory is not supported. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). It includes integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units, providing a fallback display solution.

Benchmark results place the CPU at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47697. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (avg score 47527, 0.4% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D (avg score 47908, 0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 (avg score 47918, 0.5% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H (avg score 47468, 0.5% lower). This places the 265T in a tightly contested performance band where the differences between rivals are under 1%.

Cinebench scores are strong: R15 multicore 3180, R15 single-core 449, R20 multicore 13254, R20 single-core 1871, R23 multicore 31558, and R23 single-core 4455. The multicore-to-single-core ratio suggests good scaling across the 20 cores. PassMark results include multithread 37084, single-thread 4338, physics 2391, floating-point math 129817, integer math 104943, data compression 370158, data encryption 29687, extended instructions 28609, find prime numbers 322, and random string sorting 44400. These numbers indicate a processor that excels at parallelizable workloads like rendering, compression, and encryption, while maintaining competitive single-thread performance for daily interactive use. The 35 W TDP is notably low for a 20-core part, suggesting efficient power management, but the boost clock of 5.30 GHz is high, implying short bursts of high performance with sustained loads potentially limited by thermal constraints.

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

The combined percentile for this build is 67, which sits well above the GPU's 44th percentile but below the CPU's 90th percentile. This imbalance indicates the GPU is the limiting component for graphics-intensive workloads. In gaming, the CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 4455) is more than sufficient to feed the GPU, but the A380's 44th percentile position will cap frame rates. The GPU's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 35 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 808 suggest that even at lower resolutions, the GPU will be the primary constraint.

For CPU-bound tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, the CPU is the dominant performer. The 20 threads and 30 MB L3 cache provide ample parallel resources, and the 90th percentile ranking confirms this. The GPU's role in these workloads is secondary, often limited to display output or minor acceleration. The PassMark GPU compute score of 2762 is low, meaning any GPU-accelerated compute would be far slower than CPU-based processing for most tasks.

The FPS scaling picture is one of GPU limitation. Since no measured FPS data exists for this pairing, the estimates are drawn from the GPU's benchmark scores. In light gaming titles, the A380 may deliver playable frame rates, but in demanding modern titles, the GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 throughput will cause frame rates to drop below 30 FPS at 1080p ultra settings. The CPU will never be the bottleneck in gaming; the GPU will always be the constraining factor. In productivity, the reverse holds: the CPU carries the workload, and the GPU is essentially idle.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

This build is best suited for users who prioritize CPU performance over GPU performance, given the 90th percentile CPU versus 44th percentile GPU. Gamers at 1080p with low-to-medium settings may find the A380 adequate for older or less demanding titles, but the 44th percentile GPU ranking means high-refresh gaming is not viable. Content creators working with CPU-heavy workflows—video encoding, batch photo processing, software compilation—will benefit from the 20 threads and strong Cinebench multicore scores. The data compression score of 370158 and encryption score of 29687 make this a reasonable choice for developers working with large datasets or secure communications.

Students and office workers who need a responsive system for multitasking, document editing, and web browsing will find the single-thread score of 4455 (Cinebench R23) more than adequate. The low TDP (35 W CPU, 75 W GPU) means this build can operate in small form factor cases with modest cooling, appealing to users with limited desk space. Small business workstations that run accounting software, database queries, or light server duties will leverage the CPU's multithread score of 37084 and integer math score of 104943. However, anyone needing serious GPU acceleration for 3D modeling, CAD, or machine learning should look elsewhere, as the A380's compute score of 2762 is insufficient for these tasks.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T has 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and what type?

A: The Intel Arc A380 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 96-bit bus and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does this build support ECC memory?

A: No, the CPU does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Arc A380 is at the 44th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8558.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T is at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47697.

Q: What is the combined percentile for this build?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 67.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this exact combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this combination; all FPS figures are estimates.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1851, which supports DDR5 dual-channel memory with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The platform offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), providing ample bandwidth for high-speed NVMe storage and future expansion. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is sufficient for the A380's 186.0 GB/s memory bandwidth but may limit performance if a faster GPU is installed in the same slot. The GPU has a suggested PSU of 250 W, while the CPU TDP is 35 W, indicating a low overall power draw. The GPU is dual-slot with a 222 mm length and requires a single 8-pin power connector.

The CPU's 3 nm process and 17,800 million transistors suggest a modern, power-efficient design. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with a successor named Battlemage, meaning an upgrade to a newer Intel GPU is a natural path. However, the CPU's 90th percentile performance means it will not be the limiting factor in most workloads, so a GPU upgrade would yield the most significant performance gains. The platform supports DDR5 memory, so a capacity or speed upgrade is straightforward. The 250 W suggested PSU leaves minimal headroom for a more powerful GPU, so a PSU upgrade would likely accompany any GPU replacement. The CPU's 20 threads are well-suited for multi-tasking, and the 30 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency, making this a balanced platform for productivity.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: "desktop") that pairs a 90th-percentile CPU with a 44th-percentile GPU, yielding a combined percentile of 67. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T is a 20-core Arrow Lake processor with a 35 W TDP, while the Intel Arc A380 is a 6 GB GDDR6 GPU with a 75 W TDP and a 250 W suggested PSU. The CPU is the clear performance leader, delivering strong multicore and single-core results, while the GPU sits in the lower half of the GPU performance distribution. This pairing creates a system that excels at CPU-bound tasks but is constrained in GPU-intensive applications. The overall tier is mid-range, defined by the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's modest capabilities. The build is best described as a CPU-centric desktop for productivity, with gaming and GPU compute as secondary considerations.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 47697, placing it at the 90th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945, scores 47527, a 0.4% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D scores 47908, 0.4% higher. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 31558 multicore and 4455 single-core. PassMark multithread is 37084, with single-thread at 4338. The GPU's average benchmark score is 8558, at the 44th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD FirePro W5170M, scores 8595, 0.4% higher. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 808, and PassMark G3D is 6252. The combined picture is a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU by a wide margin: the CPU's 90th percentile versus the GPU's 44th percentile. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score is 31558, while the GPU's PassMark G3D is 6252, illustrating the performance gap. This means the system will feel responsive for CPU-heavy work but will lag in graphics-intensive scenarios.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rates below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The Arc A380's 44th percentile ranking and PassMark DirectX 12 score of 35 suggest that modern games will run at low-to-medium settings at 1080p. In less demanding titles, the GPU's 6 GB VRAM may suffice for 60 FPS at medium settings, but in AAA releases, frame rates are likely to drop below 30 FPS at ultra settings. The CPU's 4455 single-core score in Cinebench R23 ensures no CPU bottleneck, so the GPU is the sole determinant of gaming performance. The 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth indicate that 1080p gaming is the realistic ceiling, with 1440p and 4K resolutions pushing the GPU beyond its limits. The 8 RT cores are present, but ray-traced games will experience significant frame rate penalties. The GPU's end-of-life status and successor Battlemage suggest that future driver optimizations are unlikely to close the gap with more modern GPUs. Overall, gaming performance is acceptable for casual or older games, but not for competitive or high-fidelity experiences.