Skytech Chronos 3
Score: 81/100
iBUYPOWER Y40 PRO Black
Score: 82/100Rankings
The iBUYPOWER Y40 PRO is a high-performance desktop featuring a Ryzen 9 7900X CPU, RTX 5080 GPU and 32 GB DDR5 RAM, delivering excellent gaming and creation power. Its large, heavy case and premium price make it less suitable for budget-focused or space-constrained users. Ideal for enthusiast gamers and content creators who want a ready-to-play system with premium peripherals.
The Skytech Chronos 3 is a high-end pre-built desktop featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K CPU, RTX 5080 GPU and 32 GB DDR5-6000 RAM, delivering strong 4K gaming and productivity performance. Early driver issues and a premium price are the main trade-offs. Best suited for enthusiasts who want a balanced gaming-productivity machine with future-proof specs.
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8 | 12best | |
32 GBbest | 32 GBbest | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
3.9 GHz | 4.7 GHzbest | |
5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHzbest | |
2,000 GBbest | 2,000 GBbest | |
850 Wbest | 800 W | |
6,000 MHzbest | 5,200 MHz |
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Performance(5) | ||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
CPU Cores | 8 | 12 |
CPU Base Clock (GHz) | 3.9 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
CPU Boost Clock (GHz) | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
RAM Speed (MHz) | 6000 MHz | 5200 MHz |
Storage(1) | ||
SSD Type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe | NVMe |
Power(1) | ||
Power Supply Wattage (W) | 850 W | 800 W |
Features(1) | ||
Cooling System | 360 mm AIO liquid cooler with ARGB fans | Liquid Cooling |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 17.8×9.1×17.2 in cm | 47.21×23.98×43.89 cm cm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 802.11AC |
Ports(1) | ||
DisplayPort Ports | 1 | 3 |
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Professional reviewers commend the Chronos Ultra 265K for its benchmark-leading performance, citing the 21,444 Cinebench multi-core score, a 16,309 Time Spy result, and the stability provided by its large CPU cache and robust cooling. They also note minor drawbacks such as slightly slower CPU rendering in Blender and the possibility of early driver teething problems with the new RTX 5080.
Everyday users praise the system for delivering smooth high-FPS gaming, rapid load times from the 2 TB SSD, and quiet liquid cooling, while generally expressing satisfaction with its 4K-ready capabilities. A few users mention early driver hiccups and wish for clearer chassis dimension details.
“Smooth high-FPS gaming, fast load times from 2TB SSD, quiet liquid cooling, and value for 4K-ready specs.”
