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Intel Core Ultra 7 265T

47,697 Benchmark Score
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57,756 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core Ultra 7 265T + Intel Arc A580

This pairing combines Intel's 20-core Arrow Lake desktop processor with Intel's Arc A580 graphics card, creating a desktop system that sits at the 89th percentile overall among all CPU+GPU combinations tracked in the database. The CPU holds a 90th percentile position among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 87th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating a remarkably balanced pairing where both components sit within three percentile points of each other.

FAQ

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

A: The system ranks at the 89th percentile overall, meaning it outperforms roughly 89% of all tracked CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D?

A: The Ultra 7 265T scores 47,697 on the average benchmark score, which is 0.4% lower than the Ryzen 9 7900X3D's 47,908. This places the two processors within a statistical tie.

Q: What graphics card does the Intel Arc A580 most closely compete with?

A: The Arc A580's average benchmark score of 57,756 is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM's 58,085, making that GPU its closest rival. It also sits 0.7% above the RX 9070 GRE and 1.1% below the RX 6950 XT.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and what power supply does the GPU recommend?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Arc A580 has a 175-watt TDP and the manufacturer recommends a 450-watt power supply for the system.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units, providing a fallback display output option alongside the discrete Arc A580.

Q: What memory type does this platform support?

A: The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The GPU uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

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

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU pairing. All gaming performance figures discussed must be treated as estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T delivers an average benchmark score of 47,697, placing it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs tracked. This score positions it within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (47,527) and 0.5% above the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H (47,468). The processor essentially matches the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, which scores 47,908, and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 at 47,918 — both within half a percentage point.

The Intel Arc A580 produces an average benchmark score of 57,756, ranking at the 87th percentile among all GPUs. Its closest competitor is the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM at 58,085 (0.6% higher), followed by the Intel Arc A570M at 58,239 (0.8% higher) and the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT at 58,392 (1.1% higher). The Arc A580 also sits 0.7% above the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which scores 57,367.

Looking at individual GPU benchmarks, the Arc A580 achieves 2,229 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 91,657 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 79,381 in Geekbench Vulkan. These scores indicate solid DirectX 12 and compute performance, with the Vulkan score trailing OpenCL by roughly 13%, suggesting the driver stack favors OpenCL workloads slightly.

The combined picture shows a system where both the CPU and GPU land in the upper tier of their respective categories. The 89th percentile combined ranking confirms that neither component drags the other down significantly, and the narrow gap between CPU and GPU percentiles (90 vs. 87) suggests the pairing was chosen with balance in mind.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A580 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture using the DG2-512 chip manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process. The GPU contains 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 53.4 million per square millimeter. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs across a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth — a figure that places it comfortably in the mid-range segment for memory throughput.

The GPU's clock configuration shows a base of 1700 MHz and a boost of 2000 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The shading complex includes 3,072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. Pixel rate reaches 192.0 GPixel/s and texture rate hits 384.0 GTexel/s, indicating strong fillrate capabilities for its class.

Ray tracing hardware is present in the form of 24 RT cores, which aligns with the GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API support. The FP32 compute throughput of 12.29 TFLOPS and FP16 of 24.58 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) provide the arithmetic foundation for both rasterization and ray-traced workloads. The GPU also supports Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6.

In rendering contexts, the Arc A580's benchmark scores translate to capable 1080p and 1440p performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2,229 places it in the upper-mid tier of DX12 gaming performance, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 79,381 suggests strong cross-API compatibility. The 8 GB VRAM capacity, while not class-leading, is sufficient for most current titles at 1080p and many at 1440p with moderate texture settings.

The GPU's 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs means it outperforms the majority of installed graphics cards, though it trails top-tier offerings by a noticeable margin. The nearest rivals' scores (all within 1.1% of the Arc A580) indicate that this GPU sits in a tightly contested performance band where small driver optimizations could shift its relative position.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core Ultra 7 265T and the Arc A580 is unusually even, as evidenced by the narrow gap between their percentile rankings — 90th for the CPU versus 87th for the GPU. A bottleneck analysis based on percentiles shows the GPU is the marginally weaker component, but the difference is small enough that neither part consistently limits the other in most workloads.

CPU-bound scenarios, such as data compression (PassMark score of 370,158), encryption (29,687), and integer math (104,943), will benefit from the processor's strong multithreaded throughput. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31,558 demonstrates substantial headroom for compute-heavy tasks, while the single-core score of 4,455 indicates strong per-thread performance for lightly threaded workloads.

GPU-bound scenarios, including most gaming at higher resolutions and ray-traced rendering, will see the Arc A580 as the primary constraint. The GPU's 12.29 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are respectable but not exceptional, meaning that at 1440p and above, the graphics card will likely become the limiting factor before the CPU does.

The FPS scaling picture, while not backed by measured data for this pairing, can be inferred from the component scores. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 4,455) should keep frame rates high even in CPU-intensive titles, while the GPU's 87th percentile ranking provides adequate rasterization throughput. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the more significant constraint, and at 4K, the 8 GB VRAM capacity may limit texture detail settings in demanding titles.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T is a 20-core, 20-thread processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture (Arrow Lake-S codename) using TSMC's 3 nm process. The CPU packs 17,800 million transistors into a 243 mm² die. Base clock runs at 1.50 GHz with a boost of 5.30 GHz, and the chip carries a TDP of just 35 watts — an exceptionally low figure for a 20-core desktop processor.

The cache hierarchy comprises 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while ECC memory is not supported. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 EU provides basic display output capabilities.

Benchmark results show strong multicore performance: Cinebench R15 multicore scores 3,180, R20 multicore hits 13,254, and R23 multicore reaches 31,558. Single-core results are equally solid, with R15 single-core at 449, R20 at 1,871, and R23 at 4,455. PassMark multithread score of 37,084, single-thread of 4,338, and physics score of 2,391 round out the picture.

The PassMark data compression score of 370,158 and encryption score of 29,687 indicate strong throughput for data-intensive workloads. Floating-point math scores 129,817, integer math reaches 104,943, and extended instructions achieve 28,609. Random string sorting hits 44,400, while the find prime numbers test scores 322.

The 90th percentile CPU ranking, combined with the near-tie against the Ryzen 9 7900X3D (0.4% difference), positions this processor as a high-end desktop part. The 35-watt TDP is particularly notable, as it delivers performance comparable to much higher-power chips while consuming a fraction of the power budget. Real-world workloads that benefit from this CPU include compilation, video encoding, 3D rendering, and multitasking, where the 20 cores provide substantial parallel throughput.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 4,455) should sustain high frame rates in esports titles, while the GPU's 87th percentile ranking supports 1440p at moderate settings. The 8 GB VRAM may require texture reductions in newer titles at higher resolutions.

Streaming: The 20 cores provide ample headroom for simultaneous game capture, encoding, and gameplay. The CPU's 35-watt TDP means thermal headroom for sustained streaming sessions, and the PassMark multithread score of 37,084 suggests encoding tasks will not starve the GPU of data.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31,558 and PassMark floating-point score of 129,817 indicate strong performance for timeline rendering, color grading, and export tasks. The GPU's 12.29 TFLOPS FP32 throughput accelerates effect processing and GPU-accelerated encoding.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering benefits from 20 cores and the R23 multicore score of 31,558. GPU-based rendering leverages the Arc A580's 3,072 shading units and 24 RT cores, with OpenCL score of 91,657 indicating solid compute throughput. The 8 GB VRAM may limit scene complexity.

Software development: The 20 threads handle parallel compilation tasks effectively, evidenced by the PassMark multithread score of 37,084. Single-thread performance of 4,338 in PassMark supports interactive development tools, while the 30 MB L3 cache aids working-set locality.

Student and office work: The 35-watt TDP makes this an efficient system for daily productivity. Single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4,455 ensures responsive application launches, while the integrated graphics provide a fallback if the discrete GPU is disabled for power savings.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p high-refresh or 1440p balanced settings will find this pairing suitable, given the GPU's 87th percentile ranking and the CPU's 90th percentile position. The 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth handle most current titles at these resolutions, though ultra-high texture settings may exceed capacity in some games.

Content creators working in video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's 20 cores and the GPU's compute capabilities. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31,558 accelerates CPU-side rendering, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 91,657 supports GPU-accelerated effects and previews.

Software developers and engineers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 20 threads and strong multithreaded PassMark score of 37,084. The 35-watt TDP also makes this an attractive option for compact or thermally constrained workstation builds.

Students and professionals needing a balanced desktop for coursework, research, and productivity will find the combination efficient, with the CPU's low TDP and the GPU's solid 87th percentile performance covering most academic and office software requirements without excessive power draw.

Small business workstations running accounting software, database applications, or virtualization workloads will benefit from the CPU's data compression score of 370,158 and encryption score of 29,687, which indicate strong throughput for transaction processing and secure communications.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform, which is current for the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, and the platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. The socket and platform will support future Arrow Lake derivatives, though the exact compatibility beyond the current generation is not specified in the data.

The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16 and draws up to 175 watts, with the manufacturer recommending a 450-watt power supply. The CPU's 35-watt TDP leaves substantial power headroom within that 450-watt budget, meaning a more powerful GPU could be installed later without necessarily requiring a larger PSU — though the two 8-pin power connectors on the Arc A580 indicate the current GPU already demands significant power.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU's 90th percentile ranking provides headroom above the GPU's 87th percentile. The 20 CPU cores and 5.30 GHz boost clock suggest the processor can drive more powerful graphics cards without becoming the bottleneck. Alternatively, adding more DDR5 memory (the platform supports dual-channel) could benefit memory-intensive workloads, given the 102.4 GB/s bandwidth is shared between CPU and integrated graphics.

The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU side means future storage devices or accelerators can achieve higher bandwidth, though the current GPU uses PCIe 4.0. The 20 CPU lanes provide ample connectivity for a primary GPU and one or more NVMe drives.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build (classified as "desktop" in the build class field) pairing Intel's Core Ultra 7 265T processor with Intel's Arc A580 graphics card. Both components come from Intel's current and recent product lines — the CPU from the Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake) and the GPU from the Alchemist generation (Arc 5 series).

The combined percentile ranking of 89 places this system in the upper tier of tracked builds. The CPU's 90th percentile and GPU's 87th percentile indicate a well-matched pair where the processor holds a slight edge over the graphics card. The 35-watt CPU TDP combined with the 175-watt GPU TDP yields a system that can be cooled and powered with moderate components, as reflected in the 450-watt suggested PSU.

The build's overall tier can be described as upper-midrange to high-end desktop, with the CPU delivering top-tier multicore performance (Cinebench R23 multicore 31,558) and the GPU providing solid 1080p/1440p rasterization and ray tracing (3DMark Steel Nomad 2,229). The 20-core, 20-thread CPU with 30 MB L3 cache and the 8 GB GDDR6 GPU with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth form a cohesive system for gaming, content creation, and productivity workloads.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows for this pairing. Therefore, all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores of the Core Ultra 7 265T and Arc A580, and should be treated as approximations rather than verified results.

Based on the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,229 and its 87th percentile ranking, this system should handle 1080p gaming at high settings in most titles, with 1440p achievable at medium-to-high settings depending on the game's optimization. The 8 GB VRAM capacity will be the primary constraint in VRAM-hungry titles at 1440p, potentially requiring texture quality reductions.

The CPU's strong single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 4,455) suggests that frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios — such as open-world games with complex AI or physics — will remain high. The 20 cores provide ample background throughput for game streaming or recording while playing.

For competitive esports titles at 1080p, the combination of the CPU's 5.30 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 192.0 GPixel/s pixel rate should support high refresh rates, though the exact FPS will vary by title. For AAA single-player games, the GPU's 12.29 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 24 RT cores enable ray-traced effects at playable frame rates, particularly at 1080p.

The Geekbench Vulkan score of 79,381 indicates solid Vulkan API performance, which benefits titles using that API. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensures compatibility with the latest DX12 features, including hardware ray tracing. Overall, this system is best suited for 1080p high-refresh gaming and 1440p balanced settings, with the understanding that the 8 GB VRAM and mid-range GPU compute will require settings adjustments in the most demanding recent releases.