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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database pits the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME against the Intel Core i7-14701TE across 17 recorded tests. The Arc G3 EXTREME claims 15 victories, while the Core i7-14701TE takes 2 wins. The overall average benchmark score favors the Arc G3 EXTREME at 36699 against 26013 for the Core i7-14701TE, a gap that places the Arc G3 EXTREME in the 85th percentile of all CPUs versus the 78th percentile for the Core i7-14701TE.

The most decisive margin comes in PassMark data encryption. The Arc G3 EXTREME scores 23881, which is 104.1% ahead of the Core i7-14701TE's 11699. That is more than double the output, a clear indicator of where the Panther Lake part excels. Similarly, in PassMark extended instructions, the Arc G3 EXTREME delivers 24017 versus 14354, a 67.3% advantage.

In PassMark find prime numbers, the Arc G3 EXTREME posts 248 against 143, leading by 73.4%. Floating point math shows a nearly identical story: 86929 versus 50219, a 73.1% lead. Random string sorting favors the Arc G3 EXTREME by 64% (37331 against 22760). Compression workloads show a 39.3% edge, with the Arc G3 EXTREME scoring 307094 versus 220520.

Multi-threaded PassMark testing reflects the same pattern. The Arc G3 EXTREME records 30659 in PassMark multithread, which is 53% above the Core i7-14701TE's 20042. Physics simulation results show a 35.2% lead for the Arc G3 EXTREME (2515 versus 1860). Integer math is closer, with the Arc G3 EXTREME ahead by 8.2% (71164 versus 65792).

Cinebench results are mixed. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Arc G3 EXTREME leads 2192 to 1716, a 27.7% margin. The single-core test in R15 also favors the Arc G3 EXTREME, 267 to 242, a 10.3% edge. The R20 tests are more lopsided: the Arc G3 EXTREME wins multicore 10945 to 7154 and singlecore 1545 to 1010, both by exactly 53%. PassMark single thread also goes to the Arc G3 EXTREME by 62.8%, with scores of 4293 versus 2637.

The Core i7-14701TE takes its two wins in the newer Cinebench R23 suite. In R23 multicore, it posts 17035 against the Arc G3 EXTREME's 14655, a 14% advantage. The R23 single-core test shows an even larger lead: 2405 versus 1862, a 22.6% margin. These results indicate that in the R23 workload, the desktop part's higher boost clock and larger shared cache produce a measurable advantage.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to two distinct usage profiles. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME dominates the majority of workloads tested, particularly in encryption, extended instruction sets, prime number calculation, floating point math, and compression. Its 104.1% encryption lead and 67.3% extended instructions advantage suggest strong execution units that handle specialized tasks efficiently. The 73.4% lead in prime number finding and 73.1% lead in floating point math reinforce that conclusion.

The Core i7-14701TE, however, wins decisively in Cinebench R23, both multicore and single-core. The 22.6% single-core margin is substantial and indicates a higher per-thread performance ceiling, likely tied to its 5.20 GHz boost clock. For applications that rely heavily on the R23 rendering workload, the Core i7-14701TE is the better choice according to the data.

The average benchmark score places the Arc G3 EXTREME at 36699, roughly 41% higher than the Core i7-14701TE's 26013. In the database's nearest rival comparisons, the Arc G3 EXTREME sits within 0.6% to 1.1% of competitors like the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450. The Core i7-14701TE lands within 0.1% to 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U.

The Arc G3 EXTREME is the stronger all-around performer across the full benchmark suite. The Core i7-14701TE offers a targeted advantage in Cinebench R23, which may matter for rendering tasks that use that specific benchmark. Beyond that workload, the Arc G3 EXTREME leads by wide margins in most compute categories. Users prioritizing the R23 rendering path should consider the Core i7-14701TE, while those needing general compute throughput, encryption, or compression performance should favor the Arc G3 EXTREME.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename and is built on a 3 nm process node. The Core i7-14701TE is based on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and uses a 10 nm process. Both are fabricated by Intel, but the process node difference is significant for transistor density and power characteristics.

Core configuration differs sharply. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it operates without hyperthreading. The Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating hyperthreading is enabled. The Arc G3 EXTREME offers more physical cores, while the Core i7-14701TE compensates with additional logical threads per core.

Cache layouts are distinct. The Arc G3 EXTREME allocates 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i7-14701TE uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, but has a larger 33 MB shared L3 cache. The larger L3 on the Core i7-14701TE likely contributes to its Cinebench R23 wins.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Arc G3 EXTREME carries Arc B390 graphics, while the Core i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The market segments also diverge: the Arc G3 EXTREME is classified as Mobile, whereas the Core i7-14701TE is Desktop. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket, and the Core i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The base clocks differ modestly: the Arc G3 EXTREME runs at 1.90 GHz, and the Core i7-14701TE at 2.10 GHz. Boost clocks show a larger gap, with the Arc G3 EXTREME reaching 4.70 GHz and the Core i7-14701TE reaching 5.20 GHz. The higher boost clock on the Core i7-14701TE aligns with its R23 single-core advantage.

Thermal design power differs by 20 watts. The Arc G3 EXTREME is rated at 25 W TDP, and the Core i7-14701TE at 45 W TDP. The lower TDP of the Arc G3 EXTREME is consistent with its mobile segment and 3 nm process.

Memory support is a key differentiator. The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory, while the Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s; the Core i7-14701TE has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

ECC memory support differs: the Arc G3 EXTREME does not support ECC, while the Core i7-14701TE does. PCIe lane counts also differ. The Arc G3 EXTREME provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes, and the Core i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The die size is recorded only for the Core i7-14701TE at 257 mm². The release dates differ, with the Core i7-14701TE appearing in the database on 2024-06-30 and the Arc G3 EXTREME on 2026-05-27. Both are listed as Active production and both have locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has an average benchmark score of 36699, compared to 26013 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE.

Q: In which benchmark does the Core i7-14701TE show the largest advantage?

A: The Core i7-14701TE leads by the largest margin in Cinebench R23 single-core, with a score of 2405 against the Arc G3 EXTREME's 1862, a 22.6% difference.

Q: How much faster is the Arc G3 EXTREME in data encryption?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME scores 23881 in PassMark data encryption, which is 104.1% ahead of the Core i7-14701TE's 11699.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the larger shared L3 cache?

A: The Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Arc G3 EXTREME has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory. The Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.