Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data splits cleanly across Cinebench versions, with the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME taking four wins and the Intel Core i5-14401E taking two. The most decisive advantage for the Arc G3 EXTREME appears in Cinebench R20, where it leads by 43.5% in the multicore test (10945 versus 7627) and by 43.6% in the singlecore test (1545 versus 1076). Those are the largest deltas in either direction across all six comparisons.

In Cinebench R15, the Arc G3 EXTREME again leads, though by smaller margins. The multicore result shows 2192 versus 1830, a 19.8% advantage, while the singlecore result shows 267 versus 258, a 3.5% edge. The R15 figures suggest that at lower workload intensities the gap narrows considerably, particularly for single-threaded performance where both processors land within 9 points of each other.

The Core i5-14401E claims its wins in Cinebench R23, and it does so with substantial margins. In the multicore test, the i5-14401E scores 18161 against the Arc G3 EXTREME's 14655, a 19.3% difference. The singlecore R23 result is even more lopsided: 2564 versus 1862, putting the i5-14401E 27.4% ahead. This pattern is unusual, as the R23 results reverse the ordering seen in both R15 and R20, and the singlecore swing from a 3.5% R15 deficit to a 27.4% R23 surplus indicates a significant workload-dependent performance shift.

Looking at the overall benchmark averages, the two processors occupy different tiers. The Arc G3 EXTREME posts an average benchmark score of 36699 and sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (average 36938, delta -0.6%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (average 36945, delta -0.7%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (average 37018, delta -0.9%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (average 37093, delta -1.1%). The Arc G3 EXTREME trails each of these by less than 1.1%, meaning it trades blows with a tight cluster of upper-midrange parts.

The Core i5-14401E, by contrast, posts an average benchmark score of 5253 and sits at the 60th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (average 5259, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i7-11700B (average 5241, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i9-10850K (average 5240, delta 0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-13400T (average 5210, delta 0.8%). The i5-14401E sits within 0.8% of all four, indicating a dense competitive field around this score level.

The discrepancy between the average benchmark scores (36699 versus 5253) and the head-to-head Cinebench results is stark. The Arc G3 EXTREME's overall average is roughly seven times higher, yet the i5-14401E wins the R23 tests outright. This stems from the Arc G3 EXTREME's broader benchmark portfolio, which includes PassMark tests where it records very high scores. For instance, the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 307094 in data compression, 86929 in floating point math, and 71164 in integer math, none of which have corresponding entries for the i5-14401E in the recorded data. Those additional scores drag the Arc G3 EXTREME's average upward, while the i5-14401E's average is computed from only the six Cinebench results.

The direct head-to-head comparisons therefore tell a focused story: in the older R15 and R20 Cinebench workloads, the Arc G3 EXTREME leads by margins ranging from 3.5% to 43.6%, but in the newer R23 workload, the i5-14401E leads by 19.3% to 27.4%. The R23 singlecore result is particularly notable, as it represents the largest percentage gap in the entire comparison, and it runs opposite to the R20 singlecore result where the Arc G3 EXTREME led by 43.6%.

The Verdict

The data indicates two processors with complementary strengths, and the choice depends on which benchmark generation reflects the target workload. The Arc G3 EXTREME wins four of the six head-to-head tests, including both R15 and both R20 tests. Its R20 multicore lead of 43.5% and singlecore lead of 43.6% are commanding, and its R15 multicore lead of 19.8% is substantial. The i5-14401E, however, wins the R23 tests by wide margins, suggesting it handles the more recent Cinebench workload more efficiently.

The percentile gap is decisive in a broader sense. The Arc G3 EXTREME sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile. That 25-percentile spread reflects the Arc G3 EXTREME's superior aggregate performance across the full benchmark suite, even though the i5-14401E outperforms it in R23. The average benchmark scores reinforce this: 36699 for the Arc G3 EXTREME versus 5253 for the i5-14401E, a difference of roughly sevenfold. However, that comparison is skewed because the two processors have different benchmark portfolios, so the average scores are not directly comparable across the full suite.

For users prioritizing Cinebench R23 results, the i5-14401E is the stronger part. Its 27.4% singlecore lead and 19.3% multicore lead in that test are unambiguous. For users prioritizing Cinebench R15 or R20 results, the Arc G3 EXTREME is clearly ahead, with leads that exceed 40% in the R20 tests. The R15 singlecore margin of 3.5% is small enough to be considered effectively a tie, but the R15 multicore margin of 19.8% is not.

The production status of both processors is Active, and both are currently available in the database. The Arc G3 EXTREME targets the mobile segment with a 25 TDP and Intel BGA 2540 socket, while the i5-14401E targets the desktop segment with a 65 TDP and Intel Socket 1700. These platform differences matter more than raw benchmark scores for most real-world decisions, and the data cannot resolve which platform is more appropriate for a given user.

Where Each One Wins

The Arc G3 EXTREME wins in older Cinebench workloads. Its R20 multicore score of 10945 exceeds the i5-14401E's 7627 by 43.5%, and its R20 singlecore score of 1545 exceeds 1076 by 43.6%. These are the largest margins in the entire comparison, indicating that the Arc G3 EXTREME has a significant advantage in workloads similar to Cinebench R20. Its R15 multicore lead of 19.8% (2192 versus 1830) is also substantial, though its R15 singlecore lead of 3.5% (267 versus 258) is marginal.

The i5-14401E wins in Cinebench R23, the most recent of the three Cinebench versions recorded. Its multicore score of 18161 beats the Arc G3 EXTREME's 14655 by 19.3%, and its singlecore score of 2564 beats 1862 by 27.4%. The singlecore R23 result is the largest win for either processor in any test, and it suggests that the i5-14401E has a notable per-thread performance advantage in this workload.

Beyond the head-to-head tests, the Arc G3 EXTREME's broader benchmark portfolio shows strengths in several PassMark categories. It scores 307094 in data compression, 23881 in data encryption, 24017 in extended instructions, 86929 in floating point math, 71164 in integer math, 30659 in multithread, 37331 in random string sorting, and 4293 in single-thread tests. The i5-14401E has no recorded PassMark scores, so these cannot be compared directly, but they contribute to the Arc G3 EXTREME's 85th percentile ranking.

The i5-14401E's recorded data consists solely of the six Cinebench results, so its 60th percentile ranking is based on a narrower set of measurements. Within that set, its R23 results are strong enough to place it above the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 by 0.1% on average, and it exceeds the Intel Core i7-11700B and Intel Core i9-10850K by 0.2% each.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins four of the six head-to-head tests: Cinebench R15 multicore, R15 singlecore, R20 multicore, and R20 singlecore. The Intel Core i5-14401E wins the remaining two: Cinebench R23 multicore and R23 singlecore.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark lead in the comparison?

A: The largest lead is 43.6%, achieved by the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME in Cinebench R20 singlecore (1545 versus 1076). The next largest is its 43.5% lead in R20 multicore (10945 versus 7627).

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14401E compare in Cinebench R23?

A: The i5-14401E leads by 19.3% in R23 multicore (18161 versus 14655) and by 27.4% in R23 singlecore (2564 versus 1862). Both are wins for the i5-14401E.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for each processor?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile.

Q: How much does the Arc G3 EXTREME's average benchmark score exceed the i5-14401E's?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME has an average benchmark score of 36699, while the i5-14401E has an average of 5253. The Arc G3 EXTREME's average is approximately seven times higher, though the two processors have different benchmark portfolios.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor in the database?

A: For the Arc G3 EXTREME, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (delta -0.6%), AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (delta -0.7%), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (delta -0.9%), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (delta -1.1%). For the i5-14401E, the nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (delta -0.1%), Intel Core i7-11700B (delta 0.2%), Intel Core i9-10850K (delta 0.2%), and Intel Core i5-13400T (delta 0.8%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families and target different market segments. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is a mobile processor built on the Panther Lake architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process node at Intel's foundry. It uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket and carries the Codename "Panther Lake" with the generation label "Arc G3 (Panther Lake)". The Intel Core i5-14401E is a desktop processor from the Raptor Lake Refresh family, built on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on a 10 nm process node, and using the Intel Socket 1700. Its codename is "Raptor Lake-R" and its generation is "Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)".

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it has no simultaneous multithreading. The i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating that each core supports two threads. The Arc G3 EXTREME thus has more physical cores, while the i5-14401E has fewer cores but more threads per core.

Clock speeds are identical at the boost level: both processors boost to 4.70 GHz. The base clocks differ, with the Arc G3 EXTREME running at 1.90 GHz and the i5-14401E at 2.50 GHz. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Cache configurations also differ. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14401E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14401E has more L3 cache overall, while the Arc G3 EXTREME has more L1 and L2 per core.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. The i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with no recorded memory bandwidth figure, and it does support ECC memory. The PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Arc G3 EXTREME provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the i5-14401E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ in branding. The Arc G3 EXTREME includes the Arc B390 graphics, while the i5-14401E includes the UHD Graphics 730. The power envelopes are far apart: the Arc G3 EXTREME has a TDP of 25, and the i5-14401E has a TDP of 65. The die size for the i5-14401E is recorded as 215 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Arc G3 EXTREME. The release dates differ by nearly two years, with the i5-14401E releasing on 2024-06-30 and the Arc G3 EXTREME on 2026-05-27. Both processors are listed as Active in production status.