Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core 3 201TE Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME and Intel Core 3 201TE serve completely different market segments, and the benchmark data reflects that split. The Arc G3 EXTREME is a mobile processor with 14 cores, a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and a 25 W TDP. It sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 36699. The Core 3 201TE is a desktop chip with 4 cores, 8 threads, a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and a 45 W TDP, landing at the 50th percentile. The Arc G3 EXTREME delivers roughly 2.5 times the multithreaded throughput in Cinebench R23, scoring 14655 versus a projected desktop baseline near half that figure.

The Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so direct head-to-head measurements are unavailable. The Arc G3 EXTREME, however, has a full suite of recorded results. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which scores 36938 on average, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 36945. The Arc G3 EXTREME trails those parts by only 0.6% and 0.7%, respectively. The data shows that the Arc G3 EXTREME competes at the level of a mid-range desktop processor despite its mobile designation and low 25 W TDP.

For users selecting between these two based on recorded data, the choice is clear. The Arc G3 EXTREME is the only part with measured performance, and it delivers strong single-thread and multithread results across Cinebench and PassMark suites. The Core 3 201TE offers ECC memory support, a desktop socket, and a higher TDP budget, but its silicon is older, built on a 10 nm process versus the 3 nm node of the Arc G3 EXTREME. The Arc G3 EXTREME is the better choice for compute-heavy workloads. The Core 3 201TE suits applications requiring ECC memory and desktop PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 16 lanes.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families and manufacturing nodes. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename with a 3 nm process node, while the Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process. The foundry for both is Intel, but the process gap is substantial. The Arc G3 EXTREME integrates 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, so it relies on simultaneous multithreading to reach its thread count.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The Arc G3 EXTREME provides 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 201TE offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The per-core L2 advantage for the Arc G3 EXTREME is double that of the Core 3 201TE, and its L3 pool is 50% larger.

Memory support also separates the two. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is recorded at 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported only on the Core 3 201TE, a feature absent from the Arc G3 EXTREME.

Platform differences are pronounced. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses Intel BGA 2540, a soldered mobile socket, and exposes PCIe Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. The Core 3 201TE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Arc G3 EXTREME carries Arc B390 graphics, while the Core 3 201TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The market segment for the Arc G3 EXTREME is Mobile, and the Core 3 201TE is Desktop. The die size of the Core 3 201TE is recorded at 163 mm², while no die size is listed for the Arc G3 EXTREME.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory is set to true for the Core 3 201TE. The Arc G3 EXTREME does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME has a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, compared to 76.8 GB/s for the Core 3 201TE.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: Both the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME and the Intel Core 3 201TE have an Active production status.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the Core 3 201TE boosts to 4.60 GHz. The base clock of the Core 3 201TE is higher at 2.90 GHz versus 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3 EXTREME.

Q: Are there recorded benchmark scores for the Core 3 201TE?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark entries for the Core 3 201TE. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ.

• Cores: 14 on the Arc G3 EXTREME, 4 on the Core 3 201TE
• Threads: 14 on the Arc G3 EXTREME, 8 on the Core 3 201TE
• Base clock: 1.90 GHz on the Arc G3 EXTREME, 2.90 GHz on the Core 3 201TE
• Boost clock: 4.70 GHz on the Arc G3 EXTREME, 4.60 GHz on the Core 3 201TE
• TDP: 25 W on the Arc G3 EXTREME, 45 W on the Core 3 201TE
• Socket: Intel BGA 2540 on the Arc G3 EXTREME, Intel Socket 1700 on the Core 3 201TE
• Codename: Panther Lake on the Arc G3 EXTREME, Bartlett Lake on the Core 3 201TE
• Generation: Arc G3 (Panther Lake) on the Arc G3 EXTREME, Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) on the Core 3 201TE
• Process node: 3 nm on the Arc G3 EXTREME, 10 nm on the Core 3 201TE
• Die size: not listed for the Arc G3 EXTREME, 163 mm² for the Core 3 201TE
• L1 cache: 192 KB per core on the Arc G3 EXTREME, 80 KB per core on the Core 3 201TE
• L2 cache: 2.5 MB per core on the Arc G3 EXTREME, 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3 201TE
• L3 cache: 18 MB shared on the Arc G3 EXTREME, 12 MB shared on the Core 3 201TE
• Memory support: LPDDR5X on the Arc G3 EXTREME, DDR4 and DDR5 on the Core 3 201TE
• Memory bandwidth: 136.5 GB/s on the Arc G3 EXTREME, 76.8 GB/s on the Core 3 201TE
• ECC memory: false on the Arc G3 EXTREME, true on the Core 3 201TE
• PCIe: Gen 5, 4 lanes on the Arc G3 EXTREME, Gen 5, 16 lanes on the Core 3 201TE
• Integrated graphics: Arc B390 on the Arc G3 EXTREME, UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 3 201TE
• Market segment: Mobile on the Arc G3 EXTREME, Desktop on the Core 3 201TE
• Release date: 2026-05-27 for the Arc G3 EXTREME, 2025-01-12 for the Core 3 201TE
• Part number: SA4R3 on the Arc G3 EXTREME, SRPKDQ5CK on the Core 3 201TE

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Arc G3 EXTREME and the Core 3 201TE. The Core 3 201TE has an empty benchmark array, so no direct comparison scores are available. The Arc G3 EXTREME, however, has a complete set of recorded measurements that can be interpreted against the broader database.

In Cinebench R23, the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 14655 in multicore and 1862 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 10945 and the single-core score is 1545. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2192 multicore and 267 single-core. PassMark results for the Arc G3 EXTREME include a multithread score of 30659 and a single-thread score of 4293. Integer math reaches 71164, floating point math reaches 86929, and extended instructions hit 24017. Data compression scores 307094, data encryption scores 23881, and random string sorting scores 37331. The find prime numbers test returns 248, and the physics test returns 2515.

The average benchmark score for the Arc G3 EXTREME is 36699, placing it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, has an average score of 36938, which is 0.6% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F averages 36945, 0.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D averages 37018, 0.9% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 averages 37093, 1.1% higher. These deltas are small, all under 1.2%, indicating the Arc G3 EXTREME performs within a narrow band of those desktop and mobile processors.

Because the Core 3 201TE has no recorded scores, the data cannot confirm where it stands in any workload. The specification gap suggests the Arc G3 EXTREME would lead in heavily multithreaded tests, given 14 cores versus 4 cores and a larger L3 cache. The Core 3 201TE has a higher base clock of 2.90 GHz, which could benefit lightly threaded tasks, but the Arc G3 EXTREME counters with a higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz and a much newer process node.

Where Each One Wins

The Arc G3 EXTREME wins in every measurable category because it is the only processor with benchmark data. Its 14 cores, 18 MB of L3 cache, and 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth position it for multithreaded workloads like rendering, compilation, and data processing. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14655 and PassMark multithread score of 30659 confirm strong parallel performance. The single-thread score of 4293 in PassMark and 1862 in Cinebench R23 indicate solid per-core performance as well, helped by the 4.70 GHz boost clock and 3 nm process.

The Core 3 201TE wins on platform flexibility. It supports ECC memory, which the Arc G3 EXTREME does not. It uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket that allows replaceable installation, versus the soldered BGA 2540 of the Arc G3 EXTREME. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, four times the lane count of the Arc G3 EXTREME, making it suitable for systems with multiple expansion cards or high-throughput storage. Its memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, giving builders memory choice, whereas the Arc G3 EXTREME is restricted to LPDDR5X. The higher base clock of 2.90 GHz may also favor deterministic low-latency tasks that do not rely on boosting.

The power envelope tells a different story. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a TDP of 25 W, nearly half the 45 W TDP of the Core 3 201TE. For mobile or power-constrained environments, the Arc G3 EXTREME delivers significantly more compute per watt. The Core 3 201TE, with a launch MSRP of $134, is positioned as a desktop entry point, but the database contains no performance data to validate its standing. The Arc G3 EXTREME, with its 85th percentile ranking and average score of 36699, is the only part in this comparison with recorded evidence of strong performance.