Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core 7 150U Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is the dominant processor in this comparison. The recorded data shows it wins 16 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 36699 against 17395 for the Intel Core 7 150U. That is more than double the overall score. The Arc G3 EXTREME sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 7 150U sits at the 71st percentile. The Arc G3 EXTREME is the choice for any workload that benefits from multi-core throughput, data compression, encryption, or floating-point math. The Core 7 150U wins exactly one test, Cinebench R23 single-core, by a razor-thin 0.7 percent margin. That single win does not offset the massive gaps elsewhere. The Core 7 150U is the better pick only for a user who prioritizes the absolute highest single-thread score in one specific rendering benchmark and accepts large losses everywhere else. For all other purposes, the Arc G3 EXTREME is the clear recommendation from the data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has an average benchmark score of 36699, compared to 17395 for the Intel Core 7 150U.

Q: How many benchmarks does each processor win?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 7 150U wins one, Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: What is the margin in the one benchmark the Core 7 150U wins?

A: The Core 7 150U scores 1875.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 1862. That is a 0.7 percent advantage for the Core 7 150U.

Q: How do the processors compare in multi-core rendering?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME leads by 65 percent in Cinebench R23 multi-core (14655 vs 8883), by 108.6 percent in Cinebench R20 multi-core (10945 vs 5248), and by 45.6 percent in Cinebench R15 multi-core (2192 vs 1505.5).

Q: Which processor has the larger cache?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 192 KB of L1 per core. The Core 7 150U has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 80 KB of L1 per core.

Q: What are the manufacturing process nodes?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME uses a 3 nm process, while the Core 7 150U uses a 10 nm process. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake architecture with the codename Panther Lake, while the Core 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-U. The Arc G3 EXTREME is built on a 3 nm process, the Core 7 150U on a 10 nm process. Both are produced at Intel's foundry.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Arc G3 EXTREME does not use simultaneous multithreading, as its thread count equals its core count. The Core 7 150U has two additional threads beyond its core count, indicating some form of multithreading capability on part of its core layout.

Cache hierarchies are different in both size and allocation. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 150U has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Arc G3 EXTREME therefore has more than double the L1 per core, double the L2 per core, and 50 percent more L3.

Memory support differs as well. The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core 7 150U supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses PCIe Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes, while the Core 7 150U uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The Arc G3 EXTREME includes the Arc B390 graphics solution. The Core 7 150U includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, the Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are close: 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3 EXTREME, 1.80 GHz for the Core 7 150U. Boost clocks favor the Core 7 150U, which reaches 5.40 GHz against 4.70 GHz for the Arc G3 EXTREME.

Thermal design power favors the Core 7 150U at 15 W, while the Arc G3 EXTREME is rated at 25 W. Both target the mobile market segment. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket, the Core 7 150U uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket. They are not socket-compatible with each other.

Process node and architecture are already covered, but the specification table shows the Arc G3 EXTREME is a 3 nm part and the Core 7 150U is a 10 nm part. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a generation label of "Arc G3 (Panther Lake)", the Core 7 150U has "Core 7 (Raptor Lake-U)".

Memory support, PCIe generation and lane counts, integrated graphics, and cache capacities all differ as detailed in the architecture section. Neither processor supports ECC memory. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a part number of SA4R3 and a release date of 2026-05-27. The Core 7 150U has a part number of SRMYP and a release date of 2024-01-07. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Arc G3 EXTREME wins every multi-core rendering test by a wide margin. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2192 against 1505.5, a 45.6 percent advantage. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 10945 against 5248, a 108.6 percent advantage. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 14655 against 8883, a 65 percent advantage. The pattern is consistent: the more modern and more heavily cored Arc G3 EXTREME pulls further ahead as the workload scales.

Single-core results are more nuanced. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 267 against 254, a 5.1 percent win. In Cinebench R20 single-core, it scores 1545 against 740, a 108.8 percent win. That R20 gap is unusually large and suggests the Core 7 150U underperforms in that specific test relative to its other single-core results. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 7 150U finally wins, scoring 1875.5 against 1862, a 0.7 percent margin. The two processors are effectively tied in that test, with the Core 7 150U taking a marginal lead.

PassMark results heavily favor the Arc G3 EXTREME. Data compression shows 307094 against 158622, a 93.6 percent win. Data encryption shows 23881 against 10025, a 138.2 percent win. Extended instructions show 24017 against 8748, a 174.5 percent win. Find prime numbers shows 248 against 58, a 327.6 percent win, the largest margin in the entire comparison. Floating-point math shows 86929 against 34405, a 152.7 percent win. Integer math shows 71164 against 51057, a 39.4 percent win. Multithread shows 30659 against 14700, a 108.6 percent win. Physics shows 2515 against 1012, a 148.5 percent win. Random string sorting shows 37331 against 18269, a 104.3 percent win. Single-thread shows 4293 against 3508, a 22.4 percent win.

The percentile data reinforces the gap. The Arc G3 EXTREME ranks at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 average score (-0.6 percent), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 36945 (-0.7 percent), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.9 percent), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (-1.1 percent). The Core 7 150U ranks at the 71st percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 17333 average score (0.4 percent), the AMD Ryzen 3 210 at 17321 (0.4 percent), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 17482 (-0.5 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G at 17507 (-0.6 percent). The Arc G3 EXTREME competes in a completely different performance class.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins in every category that the benchmark data covers except one. It is the stronger processor for multi-core rendering workloads, as shown by its 45.6 percent, 108.6 percent, and 65 percent leads across the three Cinebench multi-core tests. It is the stronger processor for data compression, with a 93.6 percent lead. It is the stronger processor for encryption, with a 138.2 percent lead. It is the stronger processor for extended instruction sets, floating-point math, integer math, physics simulation, random string sorting, and multithreaded PassMark workloads. Its single-thread PassMark score is also higher by 22.4 percent.

The one workload where the Intel Core 7 150U wins is Cinebench R23 single-core, where it holds a 0.7 percent edge with a score of 1875.5 against 1862. That is a narrow, test-specific result. In the other two single-core Cinebench tests, the Arc G3 EXTREME wins by 5.1 percent in R15 and by 108.8 percent in R20. The Core 7 150U also has the higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, but that does not translate into a consistent single-thread advantage across the benchmark suite.

The Core 7 150U does have a lower TDP of 15 W against 25 W for the Arc G3 EXTREME, which indicates it is the more power-efficient part on paper. It also supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving it broader memory compatibility, while the Arc G3 EXTREME is limited to LPDDR5X. The Core 7 150U uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, while the Arc G3 EXTREME uses PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes.

For use-case planning, the data points to the Arc G3 EXTREME for rendering, content creation, data processing, encryption tasks, and any workload that scales with cores and cache. The Core 7 150U is the sensible pick only when the workload is dominated by a single-threaded Cinebench R23 rendering scenario, or when the lower TDP and broader memory support matter more than raw performance. The Arc G3 EXTREME delivers more than double the average benchmark score, and its 85th percentile ranking places it well above the Core 7 150U's 71st percentile. The benchmark record is unambiguous.