Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core 3 N350 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME compare to the Intel Core 3 N350 in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME records an average benchmark score of 36699, while the Core 3 N350 records 9903. The Arc G3 EXTREME sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Core 3 N350 sits at the 66th percentile.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME boosts up to 4.70 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 N350 boosts up to 3.90 GHz. The base clock difference is much larger: 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3 EXTREME versus 0.10 GHz for the Core 3 N350.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of each processor?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads. Neither processor uses simultaneous multithreading.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 N350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The L2 cache also differs: 2.5 MB per core on the Arc G3 EXTREME versus 2 MB shared on the Core 3 N350.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 on a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the release date and process node for each?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is built on a 3 nm process and was released on 2026-05-27. The Intel Core 3 N350 is built on a 10 nm process and was released on 2025-01-06.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design families. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename, part of the Arc G3 generation, while the Intel Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, part of the Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) generation. The fabrication process differs substantially: 3 nm for the Arc G3 EXTREME versus 10 nm for the Core 3 N350, both manufactured by Intel.

Core counts diverge sharply. The Arc G3 EXTREME provides 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Core 3 N350 provides 8 cores and 8 threads. Cache organization also differs. The Arc G3 EXTREME allocates 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, with 18 MB of shared L3. The Core 3 N350 allocates 96 KB of L1 per core and a shared 2 MB L2, with 6 MB of shared L3. The Arc G3 EXTREME therefore carries three times the L3 capacity.

Memory architecture is another major split. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core 3 N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 but operates on a single-channel bus, with a recorded bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. That is a 3.6 times bandwidth advantage for the Arc G3 EXTREME.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Arc G3 EXTREME provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The Core 3 N350 provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics also differ: the Arc G3 EXTREME includes Arc B390 graphics, while the Core 3 N350 includes UHD Graphics 770.

Power envelopes separate the two clearly. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a TDP of 25 watts. The Core 3 N350 has a TDP of 7 watts, reflecting its low-power design. Both processors are locked (multiplier unlocked: false), both are mobile-market parts, and both are listed as active production. Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a comprehensive sweep for the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME: it wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The margins vary widely, from just over double in single-core Cinebench R15 to more than twelve times in prime-number finding.

Cinebench results show the single-core gap first. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 267 against 89, a 200% advantage. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the gap opens to 316.4% (1545 versus 371). In Cinebench R23 single-core, the margin is 110.4% (1862 versus 885). The single-core advantage is consistent but smaller in the newer R23 test, suggesting the Core 3 N350's single-core performance scales relatively better in that workload.

Multi-core Cinebench results show larger margins. Cinebench R15 multi-core: 2192 versus 632, a 246.8% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core: 10945 versus 2635, a 315.4% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 14655 versus 6274, a 133.6% lead. The Arc G3 EXTREME's lead is enormous in absolute terms, but the R23 margin is the smallest among the multi-core tests, indicating that the Core 3 N350's 8 cores handle sustained rendering loads better than its other workload categories.

PassMark results reinforce the pattern. The largest single delta appears in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 248 versus 20, a 1140% lead. That workload punishes the Core 3 N350's architecture most severely. PassMark extended instructions shows a 503.3% lead (24017 versus 3981), and passmark_physics shows a 463.9% lead (2515 versus 446). Floating-point math also favors the Arc G3 EXTREME heavily: 86929 versus 17781, a 388.9% advantage.

Data-related workloads follow the same direction. PassMark data compression: 307094 versus 80444, a 281.7% lead. PassMark data encryption: 23881 versus 5693, a 319.5% lead. PassMark random string sorting: 37331 versus 10102, a 269.5% lead. Integer math shows a 157.2% lead (71164 versus 27669), and multithread shows a 315.3% lead (30659 versus 7382). Single-thread PassMark shows a 117.5% lead (4293 versus 1974), the smallest margin in the entire set alongside the R23 single-core result.

The data indicates a processor that dominates in every measured dimension. The Arc G3 EXTREME's smallest margins, around 110% to 117%, still represent more than double the Core 3 N350's performance. Its largest margins, in prime-number finding and extended instructions, approach five to twelve times the Core 3 N350's scores.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear hierarchy. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME outperforms the Intel Core 3 N350 in every benchmark in the database, with a perfect 17-0 win record. Its average benchmark score of 36699 places it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and it sits within 1.1% of four nearest rivals: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (-0.6%), AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (-0.7%), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (-0.9%), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (-1.1%). The Core 3 N350, with an average score of 9903, sits near the 66th percentile and trades within 3.2% of the Intel Core i7-3770, Intel Core i5-1035G1, AMD EPYC 7F52, and Intel Xeon Platinum 8280.

The Arc G3 EXTREME is the choice for anyone who needs multi-core throughput, fast data compression and encryption, or heavy floating-point work. Its 14 cores, 18 MB of L3 cache, dual-channel LPDDR5X memory, and 4.70 GHz boost clock support that role. The Core 3 N350 is the choice for scenarios where power consumption matters more than performance: its 7 watt TDP is 18 watts lower than the Arc G3 EXTREME's 25 watt TDP.

The nearest-rival data adds context. The Arc G3 EXTREME's average score of 36699 is statistically close to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, a -0.6% difference), meaning the two perform nearly identically in aggregate. The Core 3 N350's average of 9903 is close to the Intel Core i5-1035G1 (9684, a 2.3% difference), meaning it slots into the same performance class as a much older mobile chip. Neither processor offers an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a factor in the comparison.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. Core count: 14 versus 8. Thread count: 14 versus 8. Base clock: 1.90 GHz versus 0.10 GHz. Boost clock: 4.70 GHz versus 3.90 GHz. TDP: 25 watts versus 7 watts. Socket: Intel BGA 2540 versus Intel BGA 1264. Process node: 3 nm versus 10 nm. Codename: Panther Lake versus Twin Lake. Generation: Arc G3 (Panther Lake) versus Core 3 (Alder Lake-N).

Cache differs across all levels. L1 cache: 192 KB per core versus 96 KB per core. L2 cache: 2.5 MB per core versus 2 MB shared. L3 cache: 18 MB shared versus 6 MB shared. Memory support: LPDDR5X versus DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5. Memory bus: dual-channel versus single-channel. Memory bandwidth: 136.5 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s. PCIe: Gen 5, 4 lanes versus Gen 3, 9 lanes. Integrated graphics: Arc B390 versus UHD Graphics 770.

Release dates also differ: 2026-05-27 for the Arc G3 EXTREME versus 2025-01-06 for the Core 3 N350. Part numbers: SA4R3 versus SRPNS. Both have the same manufacturer (Intel), both target mobile, both are active production, both lack ECC support, both are locked, and both have no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins in every measured benchmark category. Its largest advantages appear in passmark_find_prime_numbers (1140% lead), passmark_extended_instructions (503.3% lead), and passmark_physics (463.9% lead). These workloads involve heavy integer arithmetic, extended instruction set usage, and physics simulation, respectively. The Arc G3 EXTREME also dominates memory-sensitive tasks: data compression (281.7% lead) and data encryption (319.5% lead) benefit from its dual-channel LPDDR5X memory and larger cache hierarchy.

The Arc G3 EXTREME is the appropriate pick for software compilation, 3D rendering, scientific computing, and any workload that scales across 14 cores. Its 85th percentile ranking and near-parity with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600F in average score place it in the upper mid-range of the database. Its 18 MB of L3 cache and 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth support data-heavy applications.

The Intel Core 3 N350 wins nowhere in the raw benchmark data. Its role is defined by its specifications rather than its scores. The 7 watt TDP makes it suitable for fanless or passively cooled designs, and its Gen 3 PCIe with 9 lanes provides more PCIe lane count than the Arc G3 EXTREME's Gen 5 with 4 lanes. The Core 3 N350's support for DDR4 and DDR5 alongside LPDDR5 gives system designers more memory flexibility, though at single-channel bandwidth.

The data indicates that the Core 3 N350 is a low-power efficiency part, while the Arc G3 EXTREME is a performance part within the same mobile segment. The 66th percentile ranking for the Core 3 N350 places it near older desktop processors like the Intel Core i7-3770 and Intel Core i5-1035G1, which is a reasonable frame of reference for its expected workload capacity. The Arc G3 EXTREME's 85th percentile ranking places it closer to modern mid-range desktop and mobile parts.

For users prioritizing throughput, the Arc G3 EXTREME delivers between 2.1 and 12.4 times the performance depending on the workload. For users prioritizing power draw, the Core 3 N350 consumes 18 watts less at its TDP rating. The benchmark database records no scenario where the Core 3 N350 outperforms the Arc G3 EXTREME.