Core Ultra 7 265K + Arc A750: bottleneck check
GPU-limited at 1440p. GPU-bound (normal).
The Arc A750 is the part working hardest at 1440p, which is what you want. The Core Ultra 7 265K keeps about 33% in reserve.
By resolution
| Resolution | Limiting part | Severity | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | GPU | 26% | GPU-bound (normal) |
| 1440p | GPU | 33% | GPU-bound (normal) |
| 4K | GPU | 48% | CPU overkill |
The Arc A750 is the limit at every resolution and by a wide margin at 4K (48%). The Core Ultra 7 265K is overkill for this card: a faster GPU would give you far more frames than any CPU change.
Specifications
| Cores / threads | 20 / 20 |
|---|---|
| Max boost | 5.5 GHz |
| Socket | LGA1851 |
| Maximum turbo power (MTP) | 250 W Intel's published maximum sustained turbo power, above its base power; the PSU estimate uses it, so it errs high · Intel ARK |
| Released | 2024 |
| Gaming index | 80 / 100 |
| Multi-core index | 90 / 100 |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Board power | 225 W |
| Released | 2022 |
| 1080p index | 28.7 / 100 |
| 1440p index | 23 / 100 |
| 4K index | 18.4 / 100 |
Power supply
The Arc A750 measured 203 W average while gaming (255 W highest 20 ms spike, TechPowerUp). With the Core Ultra 7 265K at its maximum turbo power of 250 W and about 75 W for the rest of the system, the sustained load is about 528 W. A 750 W unit is the safe choice. Details on the Arc A750 PSU page or try other pairs in the PSU calculator.
Upgrade paths
CPUs that remove the bottleneck
LGA1851Cards that use the Core Ultra 7 265K fully
Best CPU for the Arc A750 Best GPU for the Core Ultra 7 265K Arc A750 PSU requirements
Same CPU, other cards
AllSame card, other CPUs
AllIndexes are relative estimates aggregated from published reviews; real results vary by game, settings, memory speed and drivers. Methodology.