Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a dominant multi-threaded performance advantage for the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME. Across the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, the Arc G3 EXTREME takes 15 wins, while the Intel Core 7 350 secures 2. The most lopsided result appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 248 against 107, a delta of 131.8%. Data encryption shows a similar gap at 118.4% (23881 vs 10933), followed by random string sorting at 116.6% (37331 vs 17238) and data compression at 114.6% (307094 vs 143123).

Cinebench results reinforce the same pattern. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the Arc G3 EXTREME posts 10945 versus 5373, a 103.7% advantage. The single-core variant of the same test shows 1545 against 758, a 103.8% delta. Cinebench R23 multicore lands at 14655 for the Arc G3 EXTREME against 8030 for the Core 7 350, an 82.5% lead. Cinebench R15 multicore delivers 2192 versus 1220, or 79.7% ahead.

The Core 7 350 manages to win both single-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 292 against 267, an 8.6% margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it reaches 2046 versus 1862, a 9% advantage. The Arc G3 EXTREME still takes the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 4293 against 4100, a 4.7% edge. The gap narrows considerably in that test, which suggests the Core 7 350's higher boost clock keeps it competitive in lightly threaded work.

Other PassMark workloads show consistent doubling of throughput. Floating point math: 86929 vs 42809, a 103.1% delta. Integer math: 71164 vs 33734, a 111% delta. Extended instructions: 24017 vs 12045, a 99.4% delta. Multithread: 30659 vs 15170, a 102.1% delta. Physics: 2515 vs 1173, a 114.4% delta. The average benchmark score tells the same story: 36699 for the Arc G3 EXTREME versus 17779 for the Core 7 350.

Percentile placement reinforces the gap. The Arc G3 EXTREME sits at the 85th percentile against all CPUs. The Core 7 350 sits at the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for the Arc G3 EXTREME are the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (average score 36938, delta -0.6%), AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, -0.7%), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.9%), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, -1.1%). The Core 7 350's nearest rivals are the Intel Core 5 221TE (17860, -0.5%), AMD EPYC 9374F (17693, 0.5%), AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (17891, -0.6%), and Intel Core 5 120U (17898, -0.7%). The Arc G3 EXTREME sits in a different performance tier entirely, close to desktop-oriented parts, while the Core 7 350 trades near older mid-range silicon.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel lineups. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename and belongs to the Arc G3 (Panther Lake) generation. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. Both are built on a 3 nm process at Intel's foundry, but the core configurations diverge sharply.

The Arc G3 EXTREME packs 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads, also without SMT. The Arc G3 EXTREME's core count gives it a raw parallel throughput advantage that shows in every multi-threaded benchmark. Both parts share per-core L1 cache at 192 KB and per-core L2 cache at 2.5 MB. The shared L3 cache differs: 18 MB on the Arc G3 EXTREME versus 6 MB on the Core 7 350. That 12 MB difference in shared cache likely contributes to the Arc G3 EXTREME's lead in data-heavy tests like compression and encryption.

Clock behavior also differs. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a 1.90 GHz base clock and a 4.70 GHz boost clock. The Core 7 350 has a 1.50 GHz base clock and a higher 4.80 GHz boost clock. The Core 7 350's 100 MHz higher boost clock explains its wins in Cinebench R15 and R23 single-core. The Arc G3 EXTREME's higher base clock helps sustain throughput under load, but the benchmark data indicates that the Core 7 350 can briefly outpace it in single-threaded bursts.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X only, over a dual-channel bus, delivering 136.5 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but over a single-channel bus, delivering 59.7 GB/s. The Arc G3 EXTREME thus has more than double the memory bandwidth, which matters for workloads that stream data, such as random string sorting and floating point math. Neither part supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Arc G3 EXTREME provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the newer PCIe generation, while the Core 7 350 offers more lanes. The integrated graphics also diverge: the Arc G3 EXTREME carries Arc B390 graphics, while the Core 7 350 carries Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). The sockets differ: Intel BGA 2540 for the Arc G3 EXTREME and Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 7 350. Both are mobile parts, both are locked (multiplier unlocked: false), and both are in active production.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is the clear choice for parallel workloads. Cinebench R20 multicore shows a 103.7% lead, and the PassMark multithread test shows a 102.1% lead. Data compression and encryption also favor the Arc G3 EXTREME by margins above 114%. The 14-core configuration, larger 18 MB L3 cache, and dual-channel memory bandwidth align with tasks that scale across cores and memory channels. The PassMark physics score of 2515 against 1173 (a 114.4% delta) indicates that simulation-style workloads benefit substantially from the Arc G3 EXTREME.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins only in the two single-core Cinebench tests. Its 4.80 GHz boost clock, 100 MHz higher than the Arc G3 EXTREME's 4.70 GHz, gives it an edge in lightly threaded rendering tasks. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2046 versus 1862 is a 9% advantage, and the R15 single-core score of 292 versus 267 is an 8.6% advantage. However, the PassMark single-thread test goes the other way, with the Arc G3 EXTREME scoring 4293 against 4100, a 4.7% lead. The mixed single-thread results suggest that the Core 7 350's advantage is workload-specific rather than universal.

For integer-heavy operations, the Arc G3 EXTREME dominates. Integer math scores 71164 versus 33734, a 111% delta. Extended instructions show 24017 versus 12045, a 99.4% delta. Prime number finding, which is often sensitive to core count and cache, shows the largest gap at 131.8%. The Arc G3 EXTREME's higher base clock and larger cache help sustain performance in these sustained workloads. The Core 7 350's lower TDP of 15 watts versus 25 watts indicates it targets more power-constrained environments, but the recorded data shows a corresponding performance cost.

The percentile data adds context. At the 85th percentile, the Arc G3 EXTREME outranks roughly 15% of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include desktop-oriented parts like the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, with deltas under 1.1%. The Core 7 350, at the 71st percentile, sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and Intel Core 5 120U, with deltas under 0.7%. The Arc G3 EXTREME competes in a higher performance class despite being a mobile part.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ.

| Specification | Intel Arc G3 EXTREME | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Cores | 14 | 6 |

| Threads | 14 | 6 |

| Base clock | 1.90 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 25 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2540 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Panther Lake | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Arc G3 (Panther Lake) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| L3 cache | 18 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 136.5 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Arc B390 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Release date | 2026-05-27 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | none listed | $469 |

The remaining fields match: both use a 3 nm process at Intel, both have 192 KB L1 per core and 2.5 MB L2 per core, both lack ECC support, both are mobile parts, both are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers differ: SA4R3 for the Arc G3 EXTREME and SAE3F for the Core 7 350. The release dates are roughly six weeks apart, with the Core 7 350 launching first.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Neither supports simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Why does the Intel Core 7 350 win some single-core benchmarks despite having fewer cores?

A: The Core 7 350 has a 4.80 GHz boost clock, 100 MHz higher than the Arc G3 EXTREME's 4.70 GHz. It wins Cinebench R15 single-core (292 vs 267, an 8.6% delta) and Cinebench R23 single-core (2046 vs 1862, a 9% delta). However, the Arc G3 EXTREME wins the PassMark single-thread test with 4293 versus 4100.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME leads by 103.7% in Cinebench R20 multicore (10945 vs 5373), 82.5% in Cinebench R23 multicore (14655 vs 8030), and 79.7% in Cinebench R15 multicore (2192 vs 1220). The PassMark multithread test shows a 102.1% lead (30659 vs 15170).

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME has an average benchmark score of 36699. The Core 7 350 has an average benchmark score of 17779. The Arc G3 EXTREME sits at the 85th percentile against all CPUs, while the Core 7 350 sits at the 71st percentile.

Q: What are the closest rivals for each processor?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, -0.6%), AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, -0.7%), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.9%), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, -1.1%). The Core 7 350's nearest rivals are the Intel Core 5 221TE (17860, -0.5%), AMD EPYC 9374F (17693, 0.5%), AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (17891, -0.6%), and Intel Core 5 120U (17898, -0.7%).