Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core 5 130UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME and Intel Core 5 130UL present a stark contrast in benchmark availability. The database contains a full suite of 17 benchmark scores for the Arc G3 EXTREME, while the Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmark results. This absence of data for the Core 5 130UL means no direct head-to-head comparison can be drawn from our measurements. The Arc G3 EXTREME stands alone with measurable performance data across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

In multi-threaded workloads, the Arc G3 EXTREME delivers strong results. The Cinebench R23 multicore score reaches 14655, while the R20 multicore test records 10945, and the R15 multicore test shows 2192. Single-thread performance follows a similar pattern: Cinebench R23 singlecore scores 1862, R20 singlecore records 1545, and R15 singlecore reaches 267. These scores indicate a processor capable of handling both heavily threaded and lightly threaded applications with notable efficiency.

Passmark results further characterize the Arc G3 EXTREME. The multithread score sits at 30659, with single-thread performance recorded at 4293. Integer math operations score 71164, while floating-point math reaches 86929. Extended instructions produce a score of 24017. Data compression workloads achieve 307094, and data encryption records 23881. The find prime numbers test yields 248, random string sorting reaches 37331, and physics simulation scores 2515.

The average benchmark score for the Arc G3 EXTREME is 36699. This places it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with an average score of 36938, representing a 0.6 percent gap, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 36945 with a 0.7 percent gap, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 with a 0.9 percent gap, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 with a 1.1 percent gap. The Arc G3 EXTREME trails each of these rivals by less than 1.1 percent, indicating very close overall performance parity despite the slight deficits.

The Core 5 130UL, by contrast, has no benchmark entries and an average benchmark score of zero. Its percentile ranking sits at 50, which reflects a middle-of-the-pack position based on its hardware characteristics rather than measured performance. Without recorded scores, no performance deltas can be calculated between the two processors.

Where Each One Wins

The Arc G3 EXTREME wins in every measurable benchmark category because it is the only one of the two with recorded data. Its 14 cores and 14 threads provide a solid foundation for parallel workloads. The Cinebench multicore scores demonstrate substantial throughput for rendering and content creation tasks. Passmark multithread results at 30659 reinforce this capability.

Single-thread performance for the Arc G3 EXTREME is equally notable. The 4.70 GHz boost clock supports responsive operation in applications that depend on per-core speed. Passmark single-thread score of 4293 positions it well for everyday desktop tasks.

The Core 5 130UL cannot claim any benchmark wins due to missing measurements. Its hardware profile suggests it targets a different segment. With 10 cores and 12 threads, it offers fewer parallel execution resources. Its 15 TDP indicates a power-conscious design, while the Arc G3 EXTREME carries a 25 TDP. The Core 5 130UL uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which targets desktop systems, whereas the Arc G3 EXTREME uses Intel BGA 2540, a mobile socket.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename and belongs to the Arc G3 generation. Its process node is 3 nm, fabricated by Intel. The Core 5 130UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, belonging to the Core 5 generation, and is built on a 10 nm process node. This process difference is significant: the 3 nm node allows for denser transistor packing and improved power efficiency compared to the 10 nm node.

Cache hierarchies diverge considerably. 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 5 130UL offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Arc G3 EXTREME therefore provides more than double the per-core L1 and L2 capacity, along with 50 percent more L3 cache.

Memory support differs as well. The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core 5 130UL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure. The memory controller capabilities indicate different platform priorities: the Arc G3 EXTREME targets mobile devices with low-power memory, while the Core 5 130UL accommodates desktop memory standards.

PCIe connectivity also separates the two. The Arc G3 EXTREME provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes for CPU-only connections. The Core 5 130UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes for CPU-only connections. The newer PCIe generation on the Arc G3 EXTREME offers higher per-lane bandwidth, while the Core 5 130UL doubles the lane count.

Integrated graphics differ substantially. The Arc G3 EXTREME includes Arc B390 graphics, while the Core 5 130UL features Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The integrated graphics solutions reflect their respective platform generations and performance tiers.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specifications. Core count: the Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores, the Core 5 130UL has 10. Thread count: 14 threads versus 12. Base clock: 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3 EXTREME, 1.60 GHz for the Core 5 130UL. Boost clock is identical at 4.70 GHz for both. TDP: 25 watts for the Arc G3 EXTREME, 15 watts for the Core 5 130UL.

Socket types differ: Intel BGA 2540 for the Arc G3 EXTREME, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 130UL. The BGA socket indicates a soldered mobile processor, while Socket 1700 is a desktop socket with a removable CPU. Process node: 3 nm versus 10 nm. Cache: L1 per core 192 KB versus 80 KB, L2 per core 2.5 MB versus 1.25 MB, L3 shared 18 MB versus 12 MB.

Memory support: LPDDR5X for the Arc G3 EXTREME, DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core 5 130UL. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Arc G3 EXTREME at 136.5 GB/s. PCIe: Gen 5 with 4 lanes versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics: Arc B390 versus Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. Market segment: Mobile for the Arc G3 EXTREME, Desktop for the Core 5 130UL.

Release dates differ: the Arc G3 EXTREME released on 2026-05-27, while the Core 5 130UL released on 2024-04-07. Both carry active production status. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a part number of SA4R3, while the Core 5 130UL has an unknown part number. ECC memory support is false for both.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core 5 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the performance ranking of the Arc G3 EXTREME among all CPUs?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, has an average score of 36938, which is 0.6 percent higher.

Q: Does the Core 5 130UL have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the Core 5 130UL, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare between the two processors?

A: Both processors have an identical boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Their base clocks differ: the Arc G3 EXTREME runs at 1.90 GHz, while the Core 5 130UL runs at 1.60 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core 5 130UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but no bandwidth figure is recorded.

Q: What are the power consumption ratings?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME has a TDP of 25 watts. The Core 5 130UL has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor uses a newer PCIe generation?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME uses PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes. The Core 5 130UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes.