Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in overall benchmark averages?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has an average benchmark score of 36,699, while the Intel Core i7-14701E scores 33,206. That puts the Arc G3 roughly 10.5% higher overall, and it sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs versus 83rd for the i7-14701E.

Q: Which chip wins in Cinebench multicore tests?

A: The results are mixed. The Arc G3 EXTREME wins Cinebench R20 multicore by 17.4% (10,945 vs 9,321), but the i7-14701E wins Cinebench R15 multicore by 2% (2,237 vs 2,192) and R23 multicore by 34% (22,195 vs 14,655).

Q: Is the Arc G3 EXTREME a mobile chip?

A: Yes. It uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket, is classified in the mobile market segment, and supports LPDDR5X memory. The i7-14701E is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700 with DDR4 and DDR5 support.

Q: Which CPU has better single-thread performance?

A: The i7-14701E wins in Cinebench R15 single-core by 15.2% (315 vs 267), R23 single-core by 40.6% (3,133 vs 1,862), and PassMark single-thread by 0.3% (4,305 vs 4,293). The Arc G3 EXTREME wins Cinebench R20 single-core by 17.5% (1,545 vs 1,315).

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning each core supports two threads.

Q: Which chip is ahead in encryption workloads?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME leads PassMark data encryption by a wide 60.7% margin (23,881 vs 14,862). It also leads extended instructions by 29.6% and prime number finding by 40.9%.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME takes 10 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Its wins cluster heavily in PassMark workloads: data compression (307,094 vs 282,939, +8.5%), data encryption (23,881 vs 14,862, +60.7%), extended instructions (24,017 vs 18,528, +29.6%), prime number finding (248 vs 176, +40.9%), floating point math (86,929 vs 61,873, +40.5%), multithread (30,659 vs 26,112, +17.4%), physics (2,515 vs 2,399, +4.8%), and random string sorting (37,331 vs 29,158, +28%). It also wins Cinebench R20 in both multicore (10,945 vs 9,321, +17.4%) and single-core (1,545 vs 1,315, +17.5%).

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins 7 comparisons. Its strongest territory is Cinebench R23, where it leads multicore by 34% (22,195 vs 14,655) and single-core by 40.6% (3,133 vs 1,862). It also wins Cinebench R15 multicore by 2% and single-core by 15.2%. In PassMark, it takes integer math by 12.5% (81,325 vs 71,164) and single-thread by a narrow 0.3% (4,305 vs 4,293).

For workloads that stress integer throughput and sustained all-core rendering in the newest Cinebench revision, the i7-14701E is the clear pick. For encryption, compression, floating point math, and newer Cinebench R20 scaling, the Arc G3 EXTREME holds the advantage.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from completely different design lineages. The Arc G3 EXTREME carries the Panther Lake codename and is built on a 3 nm process at Intel. It is a mobile part with an Arc B390 integrated GPU. The i7-14701E belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, uses the Raptor Lake architecture, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process. Its integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770.

Cache structures differ substantially. 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 i7-14701E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 33 MB of shared L3. Despite the smaller L3, the Arc G3 EXTREME still wins several cache-sensitive PassMark tests, suggesting its per-core L1 and L2 capacities help.

The memory interface also separates the two. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration with 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth. The i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but the database does not list a bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory is supported on the i7-14701E, while the Arc G3 EXTREME lacks ECC support.

PCIe connectivity differs sharply. The Arc G3 EXTREME provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the i7-14701E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The desktop chip has far more expansion headroom.

The die size for the i7-14701E is 257 mm². No die size is recorded for the Arc G3 EXTREME.

Specification Differences

The base clock of the i7-14701E is 2.60 GHz versus 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3 EXTREME. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz and 4.70 GHz respectively. The i7-14701E runs at a 65 W TDP, while the Arc G3 EXTREME is rated at 25 W, a dramatic difference for a mobile part.

Core and thread counts: 8 cores and 16 threads for the i7-14701E, 14 cores and 14 threads for the Arc G3 EXTREME. The Arc G3 has more physical cores, but the i7-14701E has more logical threads.

L3 cache: 33 MB shared on the i7-14701E, 18 MB shared on the Arc G3 EXTREME. L1 and L2 per core are larger on the Arc G3 EXTREME as noted above.

Memory support: LPDDR5X for the Arc G3 EXTREME, DDR4 and DDR5 for the i7-14701E. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

ECC memory support is present only on the i7-14701E. PCIe Gen 5 is available on both, but the i7-14701E offers 16 lanes versus 4 on the Arc G3 EXTREME.

Integrated graphics: Arc B390 on the Arc G3 EXTREME, UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14701E. Sockets are BGA 2540 for the mobile chip and Socket 1700 for the desktop chip. The Arc G3 EXTREME released on May 27, 2026; the i7-14701E released on June 30, 2024. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. No launch MSRP is recorded for either part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest single win for the Arc G3 EXTREME is PassMark data encryption. It scores 23,881 against 14,862, a 60.7% lead. This is a decisive margin and suggests the Panther Lake design has strong cryptographic acceleration.

Floating point math is another major win. The Arc G3 EXTREME posts 86,929 versus 61,873, a 40.5% advantage. Prime number finding follows at 40.9% (248 vs 176). Extended instructions show a 29.6% lead (24,017 vs 18,528).

Random string sorting goes to the Arc G3 EXTREME by 28% (37,331 vs 29,158). Cinebench R20 favors it by 17.4% in multicore and 17.5% in single-core. PassMark multithread shows a 17.4% lead (30,659 vs 26,112). Data compression is closer, at 8.5% (307,094 vs 282,939). Physics is the narrowest Arc win at 4.8% (2,515 vs 2,399).

The i7-14701E answers with the largest margin of the entire comparison: Cinebench R23 single-core at 40.6% (3,133 vs 1,862). Its R23 multicore lead is 34% (22,195 vs 14,655). Cinebench R15 single-core goes to it by 15.2% (315 vs 267). Integer math favors it by 12.5% (81,325 vs 71,164). Cinebench R15 multicore is close, just 2% (2,237 vs 2,192). PassMark single-thread is nearly identical, 4,305 vs 4,293 for a 0.3% i7 lead.

The pattern is consistent: the Arc G3 EXTREME dominates in encryption, floating point, and memory-intensive sorting workloads, while the i7-14701E excels in the most recent Cinebench releases and integer math. The R23 results are particularly striking because the i7-14701E wins by over a third despite having fewer physical cores.

The Verdict

The data presents two very different profiles. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is a low-power mobile processor with 14 cores, a 25 W TDP, and LPDDR5X memory. It wins 10 benchmarks, with particularly strong showings in encryption, floating point math, and Cinebench R20. Its 85th percentile ranking and 36,699 average score put it slightly ahead of rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36,938, -0.6%), AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36,945, -0.7%), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37,018, -0.9%), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37,093, -1.1%).

The Intel Core i7-14701E is a desktop chip with 8 cores, 16 threads, a 65 W TDP, and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. It wins 7 benchmarks, highlighted by a 34% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and a 40.6% lead in R23 single-core. Its 83rd percentile and 33,206 average place it near AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33,201, 0%), AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33,244, -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33,091, 0.3%), and Intel Core i7-13650HX (33,089, 0.4%).

For a mobile system where power draw and encryption or floating point throughput matter, the Arc G3 EXTREME is the appropriate choice. For desktop builds where the latest Cinebench release, integer math, and single-thread performance are priorities, the i7-14701E is the better fit. The database shows clear strengths on each side, and the selection depends entirely on the target workload and platform.