Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME records an average benchmark score of 36699, while the Intel Core 7 240H records 31483. The Arc G3 EXTREME sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 82nd percentile for the Core 7 240H.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test with a score of 15764, which is 7% ahead of the Arc G3 EXTREME's 14655. This is one of only three benchmarks where the Core 7 240H takes the lead.

Q: What is the biggest single benchmark win for the Arc G3 EXTREME?

A: The largest margin comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 248 versus 102 for the Core 7 240H, a 143.1% advantage. This indicates a substantial difference in integer-heavy prime calculation workloads.

Q: Does the Core 7 240H win any other benchmarks besides Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: Yes, the Core 7 240H also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core with 2360 versus 2192 (a 7.1% edge) and PassMark integer math with 80396 versus 71164 (an 11.5% edge). These are the only three wins for the Core 7 240H out of 17 head-to-head tests.

Q: What are the launch dates for these two processors?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME was released on 2026-05-27, while the Intel Core 7 240H was released on 2024-12-17. The launch MSRP for the Core 7 240H is $502; the Arc G3 EXTREME has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock and what is it?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the Arc G3 EXTREME's 4.70 GHz boost clock. Despite this, the Arc G3 EXTREME wins the majority of single-threaded tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages within Intel's mobile lineup. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node, while the Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process node difference is significant: the Arc G3 EXTREME's 3 nm node is a much newer manufacturing technology compared to the Core 7 240H's 10 nm node.

Core and thread configurations diverge sharply. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning every core is a single-threaded physical core with no hyper-threading. The Core 7 240H has 10 cores but 16 threads, indicating that some cores support simultaneous multi-threading. This creates an interesting dynamic: the Arc G3 EXTREME has more physical cores, but the Core 7 240H has more logical threads.

Cache hierarchies also differ. 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 7 240H provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Arc G3 EXTREME has larger per-core caches at L1 and L2, while the Core 7 240H has a larger shared L3 pool.

Memory support separates the two as well. The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory with a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core 7 240H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for it in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Arc G3 EXTREME provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 7 240H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Core 7 240H has twice the PCIe lane count for CPU-attached devices.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Arc G3 EXTREME includes Arc B390 graphics, while the Core 7 240H includes Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. The sockets are different: the Arc G3 EXTREME uses Intel BGA 2540, and the Core 7 240H uses Intel BGA 1744. The Arc G3 EXTREME carries the part number SA4R3, while the Core 7 240H carries SRQ6TQ5ML. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show a clear pattern: the Arc G3 EXTREME wins 14 of 17 tests, while the Core 7 240H wins 3. The margins tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

In Cinebench R15, the Core 7 240H takes the multi-core test with 2360 versus 2192, a 7.1% lead. But the Arc G3 EXTREME answers in R15 single-core with 267 versus 249, a 7.2% edge. The R20 results shift decisively toward the Arc G3 EXTREME: it wins multi-core with 10945 versus 8562 (27.8% ahead) and single-core with 1545 versus 1208 (27.9% ahead). In R23, the Core 7 240H reclaims the multi-core win with 15764 versus 14655 (7% ahead), while the Arc G3 EXTREME wins single-core with 1862 versus 1719 (8.3% ahead).

The PassMark suite reveals where the Arc G3 EXTREME dominates. Data compression goes to the Arc G3 EXTREME at 307094 versus 271774, a 13% margin. Data encryption is a 57.6% blowout: 23881 versus 15155. Extended instructions show a 42.1% gap: 24017 versus 16897. Find prime numbers is the largest single delta at 143.1%: 248 versus 102. Floating point math favors the Arc G3 EXTREME by 47.6%: 86929 versus 58905. Physics tests show a 46% gap: 2515 versus 1723. Random string sorting goes to the Arc G3 EXTREME by 29.3%: 37331 versus 28866. Multi-thread performance favors the Arc G3 EXTREME by 27.9%: 30659 versus 23975. Single-thread performance favors the Arc G3 EXTREME by 13.5%: 4293 versus 3782.

The Core 7 240H's wins are concentrated in specific workloads. Besides R15 multi-core and R23 multi-core, it wins integer math with 80396 versus 71164, an 11.5% margin. This is the only PassMark test where the Core 7 240H comes out ahead. The pattern suggests the Arc G3 EXTREME's architecture excels at floating point, encryption, compression, and instruction-heavy workloads, while the Core 7 240H holds an edge in certain integer and multi-core rendering scenarios.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category in the database. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses 14 cores with 14 threads, while the Core 7 240H uses 10 cores with 16 threads. Base clocks differ: 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3 EXTREME versus 2.50 GHz for the Core 7 240H. Boost clocks differ: 4.70 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. Thermal design power differs substantially: 25 W for the Arc G3 EXTREME versus 45 W for the Core 7 240H.

The process nodes are different: 3 nm for the Arc G3 EXTREME, 10 nm for the Core 7 240H. Socket types differ: Intel BGA 2540 versus Intel BGA 1744. Cache configurations differ at every level: L1 is 192 KB per core versus 80 KB per core, L2 is 2.5 MB per core versus 2 MB per core, and L3 is 18 MB shared versus 24 MB shared. Memory support differs: LPDDR5X versus DDR4/DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Arc G3 EXTREME at 136.5 GB/s. PCIe lane counts differ: 4 lanes versus 8 lanes, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics differ: Arc B390 versus Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. Release dates differ: 2026-05-27 versus 2024-12-17. The Core 7 240H has a recorded launch MSRP of $502; the Arc G3 EXTREME has none. Both are mobile segments, both are active production, both lack ECC support, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear overall winner in the Arc G3 EXTREME, which wins 14 of 17 head-to-head tests and holds a 16.6% higher average benchmark score (36699 versus 31483). Its percentile ranking of 85 versus 82 reinforces that position. The Arc G3 EXTREME also achieves these results at a 25 W TDP versus the Core 7 240H's 45 W TDP, suggesting a strong efficiency profile in the measured workloads.

However, the Core 7 240H is not without its strengths. It wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, which is a widely used rendering workload, and it wins integer math by a solid 11.5% margin. It also has a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz and double the PCIe lanes at 8 versus 4. For workloads that rely on R23 multi-core rendering or integer-heavy calculations, the Core 7 240H offers a measurable advantage.

The Arc G3 EXTREME is the better choice for the majority of measured workloads, particularly those involving encryption, compression, floating point math, physics simulation, and single-threaded tasks. The Core 7 240H is the better choice for Cinebench R23 multi-core rendering, integer math, and scenarios requiring more PCIe lanes. The data does not support a universal recommendation; it supports a workload-dependent split.

Where Each One Wins

The Arc G3 EXTREME wins in 14 of 17 head-to-head tests. Its largest margins come in find prime numbers (143.1% ahead), data encryption (57.6% ahead), floating point math (47.6% ahead), and physics (46% ahead). It also wins extended instructions by 42.1%, random string sorting by 29.3%, PassMark multi-thread by 27.9%, Cinebench R20 multi-core by 27.8%, Cinebench R20 single-core by 27.9%, PassMark single-thread by 13.5%, data compression by 13%, Cinebench R23 single-core by 8.3%, and Cinebench R15 single-core by 7.2%. These wins span rendering, encryption, compression, physics, and single-threaded responsiveness.

The Core 7 240H wins in 3 of 17 tests. Its wins are Cinebench R23 multi-core (7% ahead), Cinebench R15 multi-core (7.1% ahead), and PassMark integer math (11.5% ahead). These wins are clustered in multi-core rendering and integer arithmetic. The Core 7 240H also brings a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, a larger shared L3 cache of 24 MB, and double the CPU-attached PCIe lanes, which may benefit certain platform configurations despite not showing up directly in the benchmark scores.

The data suggests a complementary split: the Arc G3 EXTREME is the broader performer across the benchmark suite, while the Core 7 240H is the specialist for multi-core rendering and integer workloads. Users prioritizing the majority of measured tasks would favor the Arc G3 EXTREME, while those targeting Cinebench R23 multi-core or integer math specifically would find the Core 7 240H competitive.