BOTTLENECK PAIR · GAMING · 1440P HEADLINE
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
// VERDICT · 1440P GAMING
35% GPU-bound. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is holding back the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K.
GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p gaming. CPU has roughly 35% of headroom available.
GRADE
B
PSU MIN
650W
CONFIDENCE
86%
// HOW THE VERDICT CHANGES WITH RESOLUTION
The same pair gives a different answer at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K.
// 1080P GAMING
30% GPU-bound
CPU
99
GPU
51
// 1440P GAMING
35% GPU-bound
CPU
99
GPU
50
// 4K GAMING
35% GPU-bound
CPU
99
GPU
53
// PREDICTED FPS · 1440P
Expected frame rates in 10 popular games.
- League of Legends272EST. LOW
- Valorant275EST. LOW
- Counter-Strike 2241EST. LOW
- Fortnite189EST. LOW
- Baldur's Gate 387EST. LOW
// SWAP THE GPU FOR A BETTER MATCH
These GPUs would unlock more of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K.
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