Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + Radeon RX 7900 XT Bottleneck

1440p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Noticeable bottleneck

21.4%

bottleneck at 1440p

The graphics card sets the frame rate at 1440p. The processor has more power than this card can use. For more FPS, upgrade the GPU.

Which part is the limit?

Limit: GPU

← CPU is the limitGPU is the limit →
CPU est. usage in games 54%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 20 GB VRAM is enough for 1440p.
  • 16 GB RAM won't limit games.
  • The GPU sets your frame rate at 1440p. Upscaling (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) or lower settings give more FPS.

Spec comparison

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

Cores
8
Base / boost clock
3.9 GHz / 5.5 GHz
Single-thread score
4,929
CPU Mark
58,571
TDP
125 W
Socket
FCLGA1851
Category
Desktop
Released
Oct 2024
Price
$357

Graphics card

Radeon RX 7900 XT

VRAM
20 GB
Core clock
2000 MHz
G3D Mark
29,124
G2D Mark
1,248
TDP
315 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Dec 2022
Price
$926

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