Results: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + GeForce RTX 3090
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and GeForce RTX 3090 paired: expected FPS in 10 games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, bottleneck analysis and the recommended power supply wattage.
Prices in shops
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Prices at UK shops today
Stock and prices come from UK shops we track (Back to the Office, GamingKit, PCHUB.UK). Prices are in pounds and include VAT.
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265K: from £327.52 at GamingKit. Lowest in the last 30 days: £289.47.
- GeForce RTX 3090: from £2,774.42 at GamingKit.
The pair together: from £3,101.94.
What a frame costs in the UK
The pair price at UK shops divided by the frames it gives at 1440p on high settings. Lower is better value.
| Game | FPS at 1440p | Cost per frame |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 195 FPS | £15.91 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 325 FPS | £9.54 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 105 FPS | £29.54 |
| Valorant | 450 FPS | £6.89 |
| COD: Warzone | 175 FPS | £17.73 |
| Battlefield 6 | 130 FPS | £23.86 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 190 FPS | £16.33 |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 265 FPS | £11.71 |
| Marvel Rivals | 85 FPS | £36.49 |
| GTA V | 85 FPS | £36.49 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 120 FPS | £25.85 |
| Escape from Tarkov | 100 FPS | £31.02 |
| Rust | 100 FPS | £31.02 |
| Minecraft | 435 FPS | £7.13 |
The same frame rate for less, in UK stock now
- GeForce RTX 5070 from £522.69: 1% more frames with this processor.
- Radeon RX 9070 from £563.72: 4% more frames with this processor.
- Radeon RX 9070 XT from £860.92: 12% more frames with this processor.
What it costs to run in the UK
At full load the pair draws about 475 W. At 26.32p per kWh (Ofgem energy price cap, October to December 2026) that is £0.13 an hour of play, or about £91 a year at 2 hours a day.
Expected FPS
Average FPS on “High” settings
| 1080p FPS | 1440p FPS | 4K FPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 270 FPS | 195 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 445 FPS | 325 FPS | 200 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 145 FPS | 105 FPS | 65 FPS |
| Valorant | 620 FPS | 450 FPS | 280 FPS |
| COD: Warzone | 215 FPS | 175 FPS | 105 FPS |
| Battlefield 6 | 175 FPS | 130 FPS | 80 FPS |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 260 FPS | 190 FPS | 115 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 360 FPS | 265 FPS | 160 FPS |
| Marvel Rivals | 115 FPS | 85 FPS | 50 FPS |
| GTA V | 115 FPS | 85 FPS | 50 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 165 FPS | 120 FPS | 75 FPS |
| Escape from Tarkov | 105 FPS | 100 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Rust | 135 FPS | 100 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Minecraft | 435 FPS | 435 FPS | 435 FPS |
Bottleneck by resolution
Which component limits performance at each resolution
Power supply
Estimated load: 671 W · Recommended: 850 W
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Other comparisons
The figures are estimates - real FPS depends on the game, settings and drivers. The FPS model is calibrated against public TechPowerUp, Tom’s Hardware and Hardware Unboxed benchmarks. CPU and GPU calibration: July 2026 · Newest games added: September 2026. How we calculate FPS