Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

The database compares two active Intel processors from different market segments: the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME, a 14-core mobile part on Panther Lake, and the Intel Core 3 201E, a 4-core desktop part on Bartlett Lake. Across 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the Arc G3 EXTREME wins every test, with margins ranging from 4.6% in Cinebench R23 single-core to 335.1% in Passmark find prime numbers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

All 17 head-to-head results have the same winner: the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME. The Core 3 201E records zero wins. The largest margin is in Passmark find prime numbers, where the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 248 against 57, a 335.1% advantage. Data encryption is also a blowout: 23881 versus 8931, a 167.4% lead. Floating point math follows at 161.4%, with scores of 86929 and 33260. Physics shows a 120.4% gap, 2515 versus 1141. Extended instructions produce 24017 against 11035, a 117.6% lead. Random string sorting is 37331 versus 17783, a 109.9% margin.

The Cinebench results are less uniform. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 10945 against 5297, a 106.6% lead, and Passmark multithread mirrors that exact 106.6% delta with 30659 versus 14839. Cinebench R20 single-core is even wider at 106.8%, 1545 versus 747. Data compression is 307094 versus 164160, a 87.1% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core is 2192 versus 1271, a 72.5% margin. Integer math is 71164 versus 43894, a 62.1% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core is 267 versus 179, a 49.2% gap. Passmark single-thread is 4293 versus 3482, a 23.3% lead; the Passmark single-thread and singlethread entries share the same values.

The closest results are in the Cinebench R23 pair. R23 multi-core shows 14655 versus 12613, a 16.2% lead, and R23 single-core shows 1862 versus 1780, a 4.6% lead. Even in those narrowest margins, the Core 3 201E never overtakes the Arc G3 EXTREME. The smallest leads are still leads, and the overall direction of the head-to-head data is one-sided.

Where Each One Wins

Because the Arc G3 EXTREME wins every recorded benchmark, the meaningful split is not about which processor takes a category, but how large the margin is in each category.

For multi-threaded rendering workloads, the Arc G3 EXTREME dominates the older Cinebench tests, with 72.5% and 106.6% leads in R15 and R20 multi-core. The R23 multi-core margin shrinks to 16.2%, which is the Core 3 201E's second-best relative result. That suggests the Core 3 201E's four cores and eight threads scale more effectively in the newer Cinebench version, but it still loses.

For single-thread workloads, the results vary by test generation. Cinebench R20 single-core gives the Arc G3 EXTREME a 106.8% lead, Cinebench R15 single-core gives a 49.2% lead, and Passmark single-thread gives a 23.3% lead. The closest single-thread result is Cinebench R23 single-core at 4.6%. The Core 3 201E has a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz and a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz, yet the recorded single-thread scores still favor the Arc G3 EXTREME.

For data and security workloads, the Arc G3 EXTREME leads by 167.4% in encryption, 87.1% in compression, and 109.9% in random string sorting. For math and physics workloads, the leads are 335.1% in prime numbers, 161.4% in floating point math, 117.6% in extended instructions, 120.4% in physics, and 62.1% in integer math. The Core 3 201E has no recorded win in any of these categories.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel process nodes: the Arc G3 EXTREME uses a 3 nm process, while the Core 3 201E uses a 10 nm process. The core counts are also very different. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Arc G3 EXTREME's base clock is 1.90 GHz and boost clock is 4.70 GHz. The Core 3 201E's base clock is 3.60 GHz and boost clock is 4.80 GHz.

The cache hierarchy favors the Arc G3 EXTREME. It has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 3 201E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support also differs: the Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X with 136.5 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Core 3 201E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s.

Platform features separate the two clearly. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses Intel BGA 2540, is marked as a Mobile part, has no ECC memory support, and exposes 4 PCIe Gen5 lanes. The Core 3 201E uses Intel Socket 1700, is a Desktop part, supports ECC memory, and exposes 16 PCIe Gen5 lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Arc G3 EXTREME carries Arc B390, while the Core 3 201E carries UHD Graphics 730. The Core 3 201E has a listed die size of 163 mm²; the Arc G3 EXTREME has no die size listed.

The power and release data reinforce the architectural split. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a 25 W TDP and a release date of 2026-05-27. The Core 3 201E has a 60 W TDP and a release date of 2025-01-12. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, both have locked multipliers, and both are actively produced by Intel.

The Verdict

The recorded data is unambiguous: the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks. Its average benchmark score is 36699, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056 and sits in the 73rd percentile. The Arc G3 EXTREME's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, sit within 0.6 to 1.1 percent of its average score. The Core 3 201E's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, Intel Core i5-12400F, Intel Core i5-1335U, and AMD EPYC 7773X, sit within 0 to 0.4 percent. Both processors are competitive within their own performance tiers, but the tiers are far apart.

For workloads represented by these benchmarks, the data supports the Arc G3 EXTREME in every measured test. The Core 3 201E does not take a single performance win. Its role in the comparison is defined by platform features instead: ECC memory support, DDR4 and DDR5 compatibility, 16 PCIe Gen5 lanes, and a desktop Socket 1700. The verdict from the data is that raw performance belongs to the Arc G3 EXTREME, while the Core 3 201E is the only one of the two with those desktop platform traits.

FAQ

Q: How many head-to-head benchmarks does each processor win?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 3 201E wins 0.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result?

A: Cinebench R23 single-core is the closest result: the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME scores 1862, the Intel Core 3 201E scores 1780, a 4.6% lead.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin?

A: Passmark find prime numbers is the largest margin: 248 versus 57, a 335.1% lead for the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports ECC memory. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME does not.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has 16 PCIe Gen5 lanes. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 4 PCIe Gen5 lanes.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 3 201E supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Arc G3 EXTREME | Intel Core 3 201E |

|---|---|---|

| Name | Intel Arc G3 EXTREME | Intel Core 3 201E |

| Cores | 14 | 4 |

| Threads | 14 | 8 |

| Base clock | 1.90 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 25 W | 60 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2540 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Panther Lake | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Arc G3 (Panther Lake) | Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| Die size | Not listed | 163 mm² |

| L1 cache | 192 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 18 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 136.5 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 4 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Arc B390 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-05-27 | 2025-01-12 |

| Part number | SA4R3 | SRVTR |