Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + Radeon RX 9070 Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

44.5%

bottleneck at 4K

The graphics card sets the frame rate at 4K. 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 30%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 16 GB VRAM is enough for 4K.
  • 16 GB RAM won't limit games.
  • The GPU sets your frame rate at 4K. 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 9070

VRAM
16 GB
Core clock
1330 MHz
G3D Mark
25,380
G2D Mark
1,259
TDP
220 W
Bus
PCIe 5.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Mar 2025
Price
$680

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