Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database shows a decisive outcome for the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME, which records 17 head-to-head wins against zero for the Intel Core i3-14100. The Arc G3 EXTREME leads in every recorded test, with the largest margins appearing in compute-heavy workloads. Its average benchmark score of 36699 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i3-14100 scores 18318, sitting in the 72nd percentile. The Arc G3 EXTREME's nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938 average score, 0.6% behind), AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, 0.7% behind), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, 0.9% behind), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, 1.1% behind). These deltas are small, indicating the Arc G3 EXTREME sits at the top of its performance cluster.

The Core i3-14100 is not without merit for specific use cases. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core 3 305 (18302, 0.1% ahead), Intel Core 5 330 (18345, 0.1% behind), Intel Core 7 360 (18374, 0.3% behind), and Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, 0.3% behind). This places the i3-14100 in a tightly grouped band of desktop processors where scores differ by less than half a percent. For single-threaded tasks, the gap between the two chips narrows considerably. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 1862 against 1809 for the i3-14100, a delta of just 2.9%. Similarly, PassMark single-thread shows 4293 versus 3759, a 14.2% advantage. These figures suggest that for lightly threaded applications, the two processors perform on a more comparable level.

The data indicates the Arc G3 EXTREME is the stronger choice for multithreaded workloads, content creation, and any task that can use its 14 cores. The Core i3-14100 remains a viable option for basic desktop workloads where its lower core count is sufficient, but the recorded benchmarks show no test where it outperforms the Arc G3 EXTREME. The Arc G3 EXTREME also carries a much higher performance percentile ranking, reinforcing its position as the superior processor in this comparison.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clock speeds differ substantially: the Arc G3 EXTREME runs at 1.90 GHz, the i3-14100 at 3.50 GHz. Both share a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Thermal design power also diverges, with the Arc G3 EXTREME rated at 25 watts and the i3-14100 at 60 watts. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses Intel BGA 2540, a mobile socket, while the i3-14100 uses Intel Socket 1700 for desktop platforms.

Memory support differs as well. The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory, while the i3-14100 supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Arc G3 EXTREME records a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s; no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i3-14100. ECC memory support is present on the i3-14100 but absent on the Arc G3 EXTREME. PCIe lane counts also differ: the Arc G3 EXTREME provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the i3-14100 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ, with the Arc G3 EXTREME featuring Arc B390 and the i3-14100 featuring UHD Graphics 730. The processors target different market segments, mobile for the Arc G3 EXTREME and desktop for the i3-14100. The i3-14100 has a recorded launch MSRP of $134. The Arc G3 EXTREME has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The underlying designs are built on different process nodes and architectures. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses a 3 nm process node and carries the codename Panther Lake, belonging to the Arc G3 (Panther Lake) generation. The Core i3-14100 uses a 10 nm process node, with the Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake-R codename, belonging to the Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Cache hierarchies vary significantly. 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 cache. The Core i3-14100 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Arc G3 EXTREME also has a recorded die size of 163 mm² for the i3-14100, while no die size is recorded for the Arc G3 EXTREME. Neither processor lists transistor counts or 3D V-Cache in the database. Both have locked multipliers, meaning they are not unlocked for overclocking. The Arc G3 EXTREME was released on 2026-05-27, while the i3-14100 was released on 2024-01-07. Both are marked as active in production status. The part numbers are SA4R3 for the Arc G3 EXTREME and SRMX1 for the i3-14100.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Arc G3 EXTREME wins all 17 head-to-head tests, but the margins vary widely by workload. The largest advantage appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 248 against 55 for the i3-14100, a delta of 350.9%. This workload is highly parallel and benefits from the Arc G3 EXTREME's 14 cores. Data encryption shows a 170.2% delta, with scores of 23881 versus 8838. Physics simulation follows at 162.5% (2515 versus 958). Floating point math shows a 146.5% delta (86929 versus 35266), and random string sorting shows 114.6% (37331 versus 17397).

In Cinebench tests, the multicore results show a 103.3% delta in R20 (10945 versus 5384) and a 69.7% delta in R15 (2192 versus 1292). The R23 multicore test shows a much smaller 14.3% delta (14655 versus 12820), indicating that the i3-14100 closes some ground in this specific workload. PassMark multithread shows a 103.1% delta (30659 versus 15095), while extended instructions show 102.4% (24017 versus 11865). Integer math shows a 57% delta (71164 versus 45329), and data compression shows 76.4% (307094 versus 174115).

Single-threaded results are closer. The Cinebench R20 single-core test shows a 103.6% delta (1545 versus 759), which is surprisingly large for a single-thread workload. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 46.7% delta (267 versus 182). PassMark single-thread shows a 14.2% delta (4293 versus 3759), and Cinebench R23 single-core shows only a 2.9% delta (1862 versus 1809). These single-thread results indicate the Arc G3 EXTREME has a higher peak frequency advantage in some tests, but the i3-14100 is competitive in others, particularly Cinebench R23.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME has an average benchmark score of 36699, while the i3-14100 scores 18318. This places the Arc G3 EXTREME in the 85th percentile and the i3-14100 in the 72nd percentile.

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

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME leads in all single-thread tests, but the margin varies. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 2.9% delta (1862 versus 1809), while PassMark single-thread shows a 14.2% delta (4293 versus 3759). Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 46.7% delta (267 versus 182).

Q: What is the largest performance gap recorded between them?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 248 against 55 for the i3-14100, a delta of 350.9%.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core i3-14100 supports ECC memory, while the Arc G3 EXTREME does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory, while the Core i3-14100 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Arc G3 EXTREME records a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s; the i3-14100 has no recorded bandwidth figure.