Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core 5 210H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database. Out of 17 recorded comparisons, it takes 17 wins, while the Intel Core 5 210H records zero victories. This is not a close contest by any measure. The Arc G3 EXTREME dominates across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, as well as specialized instruction and math tests.

The largest gaps appear in compute-heavy tasks. The Arc G3 EXTREME leads by 367.9% in PassMark's find prime numbers test, by 141.8% in physics simulations, and by 96% in data encryption. These are not marginal advantages; they indicate a fundamentally different level of computational throughput. The Core 5 210H trails by double-digit percentages in every category, with the smallest deficit being 5.1% in Cinebench R23 single-core.

For users prioritizing raw multi-core performance, the Arc G3 EXTREME is clearly the superior choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14655 versus 11830 for the Core 5 210H represents a 23.9% advantage. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the gap widens to 68.3%, with scores of 10945 and 6504 respectively. The PassMark multi-thread test shows a 68% lead, with 30659 points against 18252.

Single-thread performance also favors the Arc G3 EXTREME, though the margin is smaller. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 5.1% lead, while PassMark single-thread scores are 21.3% higher (4293 versus 3539). The Cinebench R15 single-core gap is 8.1%, and R20 single-core shows a 68.3% advantage. These results indicate that the Arc G3 EXTREME delivers stronger per-core performance in addition to its multi-thread dominance.

Memory and cache-intensive workloads follow the same pattern. Data compression scores are 41% higher (307094 versus 217805), random string sorting is 59.2% ahead (37331 versus 23451), and extended instructions show a 79.6% lead (24017 versus 13370). Floating-point math is nearly doubled at 92.9% (86929 versus 45057), while integer math shows a more modest 15.7% advantage (71164 versus 61503).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and process nodes. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename, built on Intel's 3 nm process, while the Core 5 210H is based on Raptor Lake-H, using a 10 nm node. This process gap likely explains a substantial portion of the performance differential, as the smaller node allows for higher efficiency and density.

Core counts differ significantly. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it lacks Hyper-Threading. The Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration with performance and efficiency cores. Despite having fewer physical cores, the Core 5 210H's threading allows it to reach 12 threads, but this does not compensate for the 6-core deficit in the Arc G3 EXTREME.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Core 5 210H has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Arc G3 EXTREME's larger caches at every level contribute to its superior data throughput, particularly in workloads that benefit from repeated memory access.

Memory support differs as well. The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and achieves a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core 5 210H supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure. The faster memory standard in the Arc G3 EXTREME likely supports its higher benchmark scores.

PCIe connectivity shows a notable difference. The Arc G3 EXTREME provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes for the CPU, while the Core 5 210H offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes. This means the Core 5 210H has more direct CPU PCIe bandwidth available, though this does not translate into better CPU benchmark results.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Arc G3 EXTREME includes Arc B390 graphics, while the Core 5 210H uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so the performance implications remain unquantified here.

Clock speeds are somewhat close. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Core 5 210H has a higher base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost of 4.80 GHz. The Core 5 210H actually boosts slightly higher, yet it loses every benchmark, indicating that architectural efficiency and core count matter more than raw clock speed.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a TDP of 25 watts, while the Core 5 210H is rated at 45 watts. The Arc G3 EXTREME delivers far higher performance while consuming a lower rated power envelope, a direct consequence of the 3 nm process versus 10 nm.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most dramatic victory for the Arc G3 EXTREME comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test. It scores 248 against 53 for the Core 5 210H, a 367.9% advantage. This test is heavily dependent on integer arithmetic and branch prediction, areas where the newer architecture excels.

Physics simulation shows a 141.8% lead, with scores of 2515 and 1040. This workload benefits from floating-point throughput and multi-core scaling, both of which favor the Arc G3 EXTREME. Data encryption delivers a 96% advantage (23881 versus 12187), indicating stronger cryptographic instruction execution.

Floating-point math nearly doubles the Core 5 210H's result. The Arc G3 EXTREME scores 86929 versus 45057, a 92.9% gap. Extended instructions show a 79.6% lead (24017 versus 13370), while data compression is 41% ahead (307094 versus 217805). Random string sorting is 59.2% higher at 37331 versus 23451.

Multi-threaded benchmarks consistently show large gaps. Cinebench R20 multi-core gives the Arc G3 EXTREME a 68.3% lead (10945 versus 6504), and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 24.8% advantage (2192 versus 1757). Cinebench R23 multi-core is closer at 23.9% (14655 versus 11830), but still a decisive win.

PassMark multi-thread results show a 68% advantage (30659 versus 18252). Integer math is the closest multi-thread test, with only a 15.7% gap (71164 versus 61503). This suggests that the Core 5 210H's integer throughput is relatively competitive, but not enough to close the overall gap.

Single-thread benchmarks all favor the Arc G3 EXTREME. Cinebench R23 single-core is the narrowest margin at 5.1% (1862 versus 1771). Cinebench R15 single-core shows 8.1% (267 versus 247). PassMark single-thread scores are 21.3% higher (4293 versus 3539), and Cinebench R20 single-core shows a 68.3% lead (1545 versus 918). The R20 single-core result is notable because the Core 5 210H's score appears disproportionately low relative to its other single-thread results.

The average benchmark score in the database places the Arc G3 EXTREME at 36699, while the Core 5 210H sits at 24872. This translates to a 47.6% higher average score for the Arc G3 EXTREME. The percentile ranks reflect this: the Arc G3 EXTREME sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core 5 210H falls to the 77th percentile.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear hierarchy. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME outperforms the Intel Core 5 210H in every recorded benchmark, with no exceptions. For multi-threaded workloads such as rendering, video encoding, and scientific computation, the Arc G3 EXTREME delivers substantially higher throughput. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14655 is 23.9% higher than the Core 5 210H's 11830, and its PassMark multi-thread result of 30659 is 68% higher.

For single-threaded tasks like web browsing, office productivity, and older games, the Arc G3 EXTREME also holds an advantage, though smaller. The 5.1% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 8.1% in Cinebench R15 single-core indicate that the Core 5 210H is closer in this domain. However, PassMark single-thread shows a 21.3% gap, suggesting a broader single-thread superiority.

Users coming from the Core 5 210H's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13620H (which scores 24911, a 0.2% difference) or the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822, 0.2% difference), should view the Arc G3 EXTREME as a significant upgrade. Its average score of 36699 places it near the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, 0.6% difference) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, 0.7% difference).

The Arc G3 EXTREME also achieves this performance with a 25 watt TDP, compared to 45 watts for the Core 5 210H. Systems based on the Arc G3 EXTREME can potentially use smaller cooling solutions and lighter chassis designs. The Core 5 210H's higher base clock of 2.20 GHz and boost of 4.80 GHz do not offset its architectural disadvantages.

The Core 5 210H does offer more PCIe lanes (8 versus 4) and supports DDR4 as well as DDR5, which could matter for specific system configurations. However, no benchmark in the database rewards these features. For pure CPU performance, the Arc G3 EXTREME is the unequivocal choice.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME leads in all multi-core tests. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 14655 versus 11830, a 23.9% advantage. PassMark multi-thread shows 30659 versus 18252, a 68% advantage.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME wins all single-thread tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 5.1% lead (1862 versus 1771), while PassMark single-thread shows a 21.3% lead (4293 versus 3539).

Q: What is the biggest performance difference between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 248 versus 53, a 367.9% difference. Physics simulation follows at 141.8% (2515 versus 1040).

Q: How do their thermal design power ratings compare?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME has a TDP of 25 watts, while the Core 5 210H has a TDP of 45 watts. The Arc G3 EXTREME delivers higher performance with a lower rated power envelope.

Q: What process nodes do these processors use?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME uses Intel's 3 nm process under the Panther Lake codename. The Core 5 210H uses a 10 nm process under the Raptor Lake-H codename.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare to rival CPUs?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME's average score of 36699 is 0.6% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F. The Core 5 210H's average of 24872 is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-13620H and 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc G3 EXTREME | Intel Core 5 210H |

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

| Cores | 14 | 8 |

| Threads | 14 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 1.90 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 25 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2540 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Panther Lake | Raptor Lake-H |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

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

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

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

| Memory Support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 136.5 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Arc B390 | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU |

| Release Date | 2026-05-27 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $342 |

| Part Number | SA4R3 | SRQ6RQ5MN |