Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core 5 120HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME and the Intel Core 5 120HL. The Arc G3 EXTREME carries a full suite of measured results, while the Core 5 120HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This asymmetry makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible. What the data does allow is an evaluation of the Arc G3 EXTREME's absolute standing and how it positions against other processors in the database.

The Arc G3 EXTREME posts an average benchmark score of 36,699 across all recorded tests. That places it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs tracked by the database. The nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered around this figure. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 averages 36,938, a margin of 0.6% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F averages 36,945, 0.7% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D averages 37,018, 0.9% ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 averages 37,093, 1.1% ahead. The Arc G3 EXTREME trails each of these four processors by less than 1.1%, a narrow band that places it in direct competition with those parts.

In Cinebench R23, the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 14,655 in multicore and 1,862 in single-core. The R20 results are 10,945 multicore and 1,545 single-core. The R15 results are 2,192 multicore and 267 single-core. Single-thread performance in PassMark is 4,293, while the multithread score is 30,659. The data shows a processor that holds its own in both threaded and single-threaded workloads relative to its nearest rivals, though the exact deltas for those specific subtests are not recorded for the rival parts.

The PassMark suite reveals specific strengths. Integer math scores 71,164, floating-point math scores 86,929, and extended instructions score 24,017. Data compression scores 307,094, while data encryption scores 23,881. Random string sorting scores 37,331. Physics scores 2,515, and find prime numbers scores 248. The compression figure is notably the highest single subtest result, indicating strong performance in data-dense workloads.

Because the Core 5 120HL has no recorded benchmark results, the database cannot substantiate any win for either processor in a direct comparison. The only conclusion the data supports is that the Arc G3 EXTREME is a measurable, mid-80th-percentile performer, while the Core 5 120HL lacks any recorded performance metrics to compare against.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by Intel, with a Panther Lake codename and an Arc G3 (Panther Lake) generation label. The Intel Core 5 120HL uses a 10 nm process node, also fabricated by Intel, with a Raptor Lake architecture and a Raptor Lake-PS codename. The generation label is Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS). This is a two-generation process gap, with the Arc G3 EXTREME on the newer node.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The Core 5 120HL has 12 cores and 16 threads, meaning four of its cores support additional threads. The thread count advantage sits with the Core 5 120HL despite its lower core count.

Cache hierarchies differ per core. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core. The Core 5 120HL has 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. Both share 18 MB of L3 cache. The per-core cache figures favor the Arc G3 EXTREME in both L1 and L2, while the shared L3 is identical.

Clock speeds show a split. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Core 5 120HL has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and the same 4.70 GHz boost. The Core 5 120HL starts higher but both top out at the same boost frequency.

Memory support diverges. The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core 5 120HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Arc G3 EXTREME provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The Core 5 120HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the newer PCIe standard with fewer lanes, while the Core 5 120HL uses the older standard with double the lane count.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Arc G3 EXTREME includes Arc B390 graphics. The Core 5 120HL includes Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The processors target different sockets: the Arc G3 EXTREME uses Intel BGA 2540, which is a mobile package, while the Core 5 120HL uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop package. Thermal design power reflects this: the Arc G3 EXTREME is rated at 25 W, the Core 5 120HL at 45 W.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a part number of SA4R3, while the Core 5 120HL has SRPFR. The Arc G3 EXTREME is marked as Active in production status, as is the Core 5 120HL. Release dates differ: the Arc G3 EXTREME was released on 2026-05-27, and the Core 5 120HL on 2024-04-07. The Arc G3 EXTREME has no launch MSRP recorded, while the Core 5 120HL has a launch MSRP of $279.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores, while the Intel Core 5 120HL has 12 cores.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 120HL has 16 threads, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 threads.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses a 3 nm process, while the Intel Core 5 120HL uses a 10 nm process. Both are fabricated by Intel.

Q: How does the cache compare?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME has 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core. The Core 5 120HL has 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. Both share 18 MB of L3.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core 5 120HL supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 120HL has a base clock of 2.60 GHz, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has a base clock of 1.90 GHz. Both boost to 4.70 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields:

• Cores: Arc G3 EXTREME has 14, Core 5 120HL has 12.
• Threads: Arc G3 EXTREME has 14, Core 5 120HL has 16.
• Base clock: Arc G3 EXTREME at 1.90 GHz, Core 5 120HL at 2.60 GHz.
• TDP: Arc G3 EXTREME at 25 W, Core 5 120HL at 45 W.
• Socket: Arc G3 EXTREME uses Intel BGA 2540, Core 5 120HL uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Codename: Arc G3 EXTREME is Panther Lake, Core 5 120HL is Raptor Lake-PS.
• Generation: Arc G3 EXTREME is Arc G3 (Panther Lake), Core 5 120HL is Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS).
• Process node: Arc G3 EXTREME at 3 nm, Core 5 120HL at 10 nm.
• L1 cache: Arc G3 EXTREME at 192 KB per core, Core 5 120HL at 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: Arc G3 EXTREME at 2.5 MB per core, Core 5 120HL at 2 MB per core.
• Memory support: Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X, Core 5 120HL supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: Arc G3 EXTREME at 136.5 GB/s, Core 5 120HL has no recorded value.
• PCIe: Arc G3 EXTREME is Gen 5 with 4 lanes, Core 5 120HL is Gen 4 with 8 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: Arc G3 EXTREME has Arc B390, Core 5 120HL has Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.
• Market segment: Arc G3 EXTREME is Mobile, Core 5 120HL is Desktop.
• Release date: Arc G3 EXTREME on 2026-05-27, Core 5 120HL on 2024-04-07.
• Launch MSRP: Arc G3 EXTREME has no recorded value, Core 5 120HL is $279.
• Part number: Arc G3 EXTREME is SA4R3, Core 5 120HL is SRPFR.
• Architecture: Arc G3 EXTREME has no recorded architecture field, Core 5 120HL is Raptor Lake.

Identical fields include the 4.70 GHz boost clock, dual-channel memory bus, no ECC support, no unlocked multiplier, Intel as manufacturer, and Active production status.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split by use case. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is a mobile processor on a 3 nm node with 14 cores, 14 threads, a 25 W TDP, LPDDR5X memory support, PCIe Gen 5, and Arc B390 integrated graphics. It carries all recorded benchmark results in this comparison, with an average score of 36,699 and an 85th percentile standing among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals sit within 1.1%, which indicates it competes at a specific performance tier. The Core 5 120HL has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance level cannot be established from the database.

The Intel Core 5 120HL is a desktop processor on a 10 nm node with 12 cores, 16 threads, a 45 W TDP, DDR4 and DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 4, and Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. It offers more threads, a higher base clock, double the PCIe lanes, and a desktop socket. It also has a recorded launch MSRP of $279.

The benchmark data favors the Arc G3 EXTREME for users who need measured performance evidence, a lower power envelope, newer process technology, and a more modern PCIe standard. The Core 5 120HL favors users who need a desktop socket, higher thread count, higher base clock, and broader memory compatibility across DDR4 and DDR5. The absence of recorded benchmarks for the Core 5 120HL means no performance claims can be made for it from the database, while the Arc G3 EXTREME's position at the 85th percentile with a 36,699 average score provides a concrete reference point.