Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark record shows a clear split between the two processors: the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins 12 of 17 recorded tests, while the Intel Core 7 250H takes 5. The margins tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count, because each chip dominates in completely different workload categories.

The Arc G3 EXTREME delivers its largest victories in specialized compute tasks. Its most dramatic result is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 248 against the Core 7 250H's 106, a 134% advantage. That is more than double the rival's output, indicating a fundamental throughput advantage in integer-heavy algorithmic workloads. The extended instructions test follows a similar pattern: 24017 versus 17318, a 38.7% margin. Floating point math also favors the Arc G3 EXTREME decisively, with 86929 points versus 65094, a 33.5% gap. Physics simulation shows a 37.9% lead (2515 versus 1824), and data encryption comes in 31.2% ahead (23881 versus 18206).

The Core 7 250H fights back in other areas. Its strongest win is in Cinebench R15 multicore, scoring 3147 versus 2192, a 30.3% advantage. PassMark integer math also goes heavily to the Core 7 250H: 99100 versus 71164, a 28.2% margin. Cinebench R23 multicore shows an 11.5% lead for the Core 7 250H (16561 versus 14655), while Cinebench R15 singlecore is 10.4% ahead (298 versus 267). The Core 7 250H also edges out the Arc G3 EXTREME in Cinebench R23 singlecore, but only by 3.6% (1931 versus 1862).

The mid-range results reveal where the Arc G3 EXTREME consolidates its overall lead. Cinebench R20 multicore goes to the Arc G3 EXTREME by 12.9% (10945 versus 9697), and the same delta applies to singlecore (1545 versus 1368). PassMark multithread shows 30659 versus 27030, a 13.4% margin. Data compression is close, with the Arc G3 EXTREME at 307094 versus 303269, a slim 1.3% edge. Random string sorting favors the Arc G3 EXTREME by 9.4% (37331 versus 34136). The single-thread PassMark tests show a modest 3.5% lead for the Arc G3 EXTREME, at 4293 versus 4148.

The average benchmark scores reflect this overall balance. The Arc G3 EXTREME records an average of 36699 across all tests, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 7 250H averages 35728, also in the 85th percentile. The Arc G3 EXTREME's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, scores 36938, a delta of -0.6%, meaning the Arc G3 EXTREME trails that chip by less than one percent. The Core 7 250H sits effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, which scores 35719, a delta of exactly 0%. The Core 7 250H also runs nearly level with the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (35670, delta 0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802, delta -0.2%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design lineages. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename and is built on a 3 nm process node, while the Core 7 250H uses the Raptor Lake architecture (specifically Raptor Lake-H) on a 10 nm node. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process gap explains much of the performance distribution: the newer node allows the Arc G3 EXTREME to achieve higher efficiency in specialized instruction paths, while the older node on the Core 7 250H relies on higher power and clock speeds to push through integer and legacy multicore workloads.

Core and thread counts diverge significantly. Both chips have 14 cores, but the Arc G3 EXTREME runs 14 threads (one per core, no hyperthreading), whereas the Core 7 250H runs 20 threads. That 6-thread advantage helps the Core 7 250H in Cinebench R15 multicore, where thread scaling matters, but it does not translate to wins in the PassMark multithread suite, where the Arc G3 EXTREME leads by 13.4%. The base clock tells a similar story: the Core 7 250H starts at 2.50 GHz versus 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3 EXTREME, and boosts to 5.40 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. Higher clocks favor the Core 7 250H in single-threaded legacy tests, but the Arc G3 EXTREME's architectural efficiency compensates in newer benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, with 18 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 250H has 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with a larger 24 MB of shared L3. The smaller per-core cache on the Core 7 250H is offset by the larger L3 pool, which aids in workloads that benefit from shared data access. The Arc G3 EXTREME's larger per-core L1 and L2 suggest better locality for compute-heavy instruction streams, matching its wins in encryption, extended instructions, and prime number finding.

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 7 250H supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The PCIe configuration also differs: the Arc G3 EXTREME provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 7 250H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Core 7 250H's doubling of PCIe lanes could matter for external device throughput, though the database does not include a benchmark that isolates this.

Integrated graphics differ substantially. The Arc G3 EXTREME includes Arc B390 graphics, while the Core 7 250H includes Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. No graphics benchmarks are recorded in the head-to-head data, so the practical impact remains qualitative. The TDP gap is notable: the Arc G3 EXTREME is rated at 25 watts, while the Core 7 250H is rated at 45 watts. That higher power envelope explains the Core 7 250H's ability to sustain higher clock speeds, but it also means the Arc G3 EXTREME delivers its benchmark wins at a lower thermal budget.

Both chips target the mobile market segment, and both are currently active in production. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket, while the Core 7 250H uses Intel BGA 1744, meaning they are not interchangeable in any system. The release dates are separated by roughly 17 months: the Core 7 250H launched on December 17, 2024, and the Arc G3 EXTREME on May 27, 2026. The Core 7 250H has a launch MSRP of $502. The Arc G3 EXTREME has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks overall?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 7 250H wins 5. The Arc G3 EXTREME also has a higher average benchmark score at 36699 versus 35728, though both sit in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Where does the Intel Core 7 250H beat the Arc G3 EXTREME?

A: The Core 7 250H wins in Cinebench R15 multicore (3147 versus 2192, a 30.3% lead), Cinebench R23 multicore (16561 versus 14655, an 11.5% lead), Cinebench R15 singlecore (298 versus 267, a 10.4% lead), Cinebench R23 singlecore (1931 versus 1862, a 3.6% lead), and PassMark integer math (99100 versus 71164, a 28.2% lead).

Q: What is the Arc G3 EXTREME's largest margin of victory?

A: In the PassMark find prime numbers test, the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 248 versus 106 for the Core 7 250H, a 134% advantage. That is the widest delta in either direction across all recorded benchmarks.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The results are mixed. The Core 7 250H leads in Cinebench R15 singlecore by 10.4% and R23 singlecore by 3.6%, but the Arc G3 EXTREME leads in Cinebench R20 singlecore by 12.9% and in PassMark single-thread by 3.5% (4293 versus 4148).

Q: Do the processors have the same core count?

A: Yes, both have 14 cores. However, the Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 threads (one per core), while the Core 7 250H has 20 threads, indicating hyperthreading support on the latter.

Q: How do these chips compare to their nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME trails the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 by 0.6% (36938 versus 36699) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F by 0.7% (36945). The Core 7 250H is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35719, delta 0%) and sits 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (35670).

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc G3 EXTREME | Intel Core 7 250H |

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

| Cores | 14 | 14 |

| Threads | 14 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 1.90 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 25 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2540 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Panther Lake | Raptor Lake-H |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| 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) | 24 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 96EU |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $502 |

| Part Number | SA4R3 | SRQ6UQ5MK |

Both processors are mobile segments, have ECC memory disabled, have locked multipliers, and are actively in production.

Where Each One Wins

The Arc G3 EXTREME is the clear choice for compute-heavy, specialized workloads. Its 134% lead in prime number finding, 38.7% lead in extended instructions, and 33.5% lead in floating point math point to a processor designed for scientific, cryptographic, and algorithmically intense tasks. The 31.2% advantage in data encryption reinforces this profile. Physics simulation also favors the Arc G3 EXTREME by 37.9%, which could matter for modeling and analysis applications. The PassMark multithread result, 13.4% ahead, suggests that the Arc G3 EXTREME handles concurrent specialized threads better despite having 6 fewer threads than the Core 7 250H. Data compression and random string sorting also go to the Arc G3 EXTREME, making it the better option for data processing pipelines.

The Core 7 250H wins where raw integer throughput and legacy multicore scaling dominate. Its 28.2% lead in PassMark integer math indicates strength in general-purpose arithmetic operations. The Cinebench R15 and R23 multicore wins, at 30.3% and 11.5% respectively, show that the Core 7 250H scales better in classic rendering workloads that reward higher thread counts and clock speeds. The singlecore wins in R15 and R23, though modest, suggest the Core 7 250H holds an edge in lightly threaded legacy applications. The 45 W TDP and higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz support this profile, as the chip can draw more power to sustain higher frequencies.

The average benchmark scores place both chips in the same percentile band, so neither is a clear overall winner. The Arc G3 EXTREME's higher average (36699 versus 35728) is offset by the Core 7 250H's wins in more traditional CPU tasks. The Arc G3 EXTREME's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, sits only 0.6% above it, while the Core 7 250H is tied with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350. Both chips are competitive within their respective peer groups.

The Verdict

The data supports a workload-based decision rather than a blanket recommendation. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME should be chosen by users whose tasks involve encryption, extended instruction sets, floating point math, physics simulation, prime number generation, data compression, and random string sorting. In those areas, it beats the Core 7 250H by margins ranging from 1.3% to 134%, and it does so at a 25 W TDP, which is 20 watts lower than the Core 7 250H's 45 W rating. The Arc G3 EXTREME also leads in PassMark single-thread performance (4293 versus 4148) and in the newer Cinebench R20 tests, indicating that its architectural efficiency translates well to modern benchmark suites.

The Intel Core 7 250H is the better pick for integer math and legacy multicore rendering. Its 28.2% lead in PassMark integer math and 30.3% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore show that it excels in traditional CPU workloads that rely on high clock speeds and thread scaling. The 20 threads, 5.40 GHz boost clock, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache all support this strength. Users running older Cinebench versions, integer-heavy business logic, or applications that do not leverage the Arc G3 EXTREME's specialized instruction paths would see better results with the Core 7 250H.

The release timeline favors the Arc G3 EXTREME as the newer design, launching on May 27, 2026, versus December 17, 2024 for the Core 7 250H. The 3 nm process node versus 10 nm gives the Arc G3 EXTREME a generational advantage in efficiency, which the benchmark results confirm through its wins in power-sensitive workloads. The Core 7 250H's 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, double the Arc G3 EXTREME's 4, could matter for systems with high-bandwidth external devices, though no benchmark in the database isolates this effect.

Both processors sit at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, meaning either one is a strong choice by overall performance. The deciding factor is the specific application mix. Compute-specialized workloads point decisively to the Arc G3 EXTREME. General-purpose integer and legacy rendering workloads point to the Core 7 250H. Users who need a balance should note that the Arc G3 EXTREME wins the multithread PassMark test by 13.4%, suggesting its specialized strengths also carry broader concurrent workloads, even with fewer threads. The Core 7 250H's only path to victory in a multithreaded test comes through Cinebench, which rewards its higher thread count and clock speed. In the recorded data, the Arc G3 EXTREME is the more versatile processor, while the Core 7 250H is the specialist in traditional CPU-bound tasks.