Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two distinct profiles. The Intel Core i9-14901E dominates in CPU-intensive rendering and single-core workloads, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME counters with decisive wins in security, compression, and extended instruction workloads. The final tally is narrow: 9 wins for the Core i9-14901E versus 8 for the Arc G3 EXTREME.

The largest gap in either direction appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core i9-14901E scores 3635 against the Arc G3 EXTREME's 1862, a 48.8% advantage. That pattern repeats in Cinebench R23 multi-core: 25753 versus 14655, a 43.1% margin. The Core i9-14901E also leads in Cinebench R15 multi-core by 15.5% (2595 vs 2192) and in Cinebench R15 single-core by 27% (366 vs 267). These are not marginal differences; they indicate a substantial performance gap in the Cinebench suite.

The Arc G3 EXTREME answers with its strongest result in Passmark extended instructions: 24017 versus 17249, a 39.2% lead. It also wins Passmark data encryption by 28.6% (23881 vs 18571) and Passmark find prime numbers by 31.2% (248 vs 189). Data compression favors the Arc G3 EXTREME by 6.3% (307094 vs 288777), and floating point math goes its way by 7.2% (86929 vs 81089).

Two Cinebench R20 results flip the narrative. The Arc G3 EXTREME wins Cinebench R20 multi-core by 1.2% (10945 vs 10816) and Cinebench R20 single-core by 1.2% (1545 vs 1526). These are close calls, but they show the Arc G3 EXTREME is not universally slower in Cinebench, just decisively slower in the R15 and R23 versions.

Passmark integer math is the Core i9-14901E's second-biggest win: 112736 versus 71164, a 36.9% margin. Passmark physics also favors the Core i9-14901E by 17.3% (3041 vs 2515), and random string sorting goes its way by 4.6% (39138 vs 37331). The single-thread score is nearly identical: 4354 versus 4293, a 1.4% edge for the Core i9-14901E. Passmark multithread is similarly close, with the Arc G3 EXTREME ahead by 1.2% (30659 vs 30298).

The average benchmark scores reflect this split. The Core i9-14901E sits at 37911 and the Arc G3 EXTREME at 36699, a 3.3% difference in overall average. Both occupy similar percentile territory: 86th for the Core i9-14901E and 85th for the Arc G3 EXTREME. The nearest rivals for the Arc G3 EXTREME are the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, 0.6% higher), AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, 0.7% higher), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, 0.9% higher), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, 1.1% higher). The Core i9-14901E's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37904, effectively tied), AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (37943, 0.1% higher), Intel Core 5 211E (37829, 0.2% lower), and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37804, 0.3% lower).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks head-to-head?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E wins 9 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins 8. The overall average benchmark score also favors the Core i9-14901E at 37911 versus 36699.

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

A: The Core i9-14901E leads in Cinebench R23 single-core by 48.8% (3635 vs 1862) and in Cinebench R15 single-core by 27% (366 vs 267). However, in Cinebench R20 single-core the Arc G3 EXTREME is ahead by 1.2% (1545 vs 1526), and in Passmark single-thread the Core i9-14901E leads by only 1.4% (4354 vs 4293).

Q: Where does the Arc G3 EXTREME show its biggest advantage?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME leads by 39.2% in Passmark extended instructions (24017 vs 17249), by 31.2% in Passmark find prime numbers (248 vs 189), and by 28.6% in Passmark data encryption (23881 vs 18571). It also wins data compression by 6.3% and floating point math by 7.2%.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-core rendering?

A: Results are mixed. The Core i9-14901E wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 15.5% and Cinebench R23 multi-core by 43.1%, but the Arc G3 EXTREME wins Cinebench R20 multi-core by 1.2%. Passmark multithread also goes to the Arc G3 EXTREME by 1.2% (30659 vs 30298).

Q: Are these processors in the same performance tier?

A: Yes, based on percentile ranking. The Core i9-14901E ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, and the Arc G3 EXTREME ranks in the 85th percentile. The average score difference is about 3.3%.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Core i9-14901E boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the Arc G3 EXTREME boosts to 4.70 GHz. The Core i9-14901E also has a higher base clock at 2.80 GHz versus 1.90 GHz.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for rendering and single-core-heavy tasks: the Intel Core i9-14901E. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 is 43.1% higher than the Arc G3 EXTREME's 14655, and its single-core scores in R15 and R23 are 27% and 48.8% higher respectively. For users running Cinebench-class workloads, the Core i9-14901E is the stronger option.

The Arc G3 EXTREME is the pick for workloads involving encryption, compression, and extended instruction sets. Its Passmark data encryption score is 28.6% higher, data compression is 6.3% higher, and extended instructions are 39.2% higher. It also wins floating point math and prime number finding by solid margins. For these specific tasks, the Arc G3 EXTREME offers a measurable advantage.

The overall average score slightly favors the Core i9-14901E (37911 vs 36699), but the difference is modest. The percentile rankings are nearly identical (86th vs 85th). The decision should rest on workload profile rather than overall averages. Rendering, physics, and integer math point to the Core i9-14901E. Security, compression, and extended instruction workloads point to the Arc G3 EXTREME.

Specification Differences

The Core i9-14901E uses 8 cores with 16 threads, while the Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores with 14 threads. The Core i9-14901E has higher clock speeds: base 2.80 GHz and boost 5.60 GHz, compared to 1.90 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost. Thermal design power differs significantly: 65 for the Core i9-14901E versus 25 for the Arc G3 EXTREME.

Sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i9-14901E and Intel BGA 2540 for the Arc G3 EXTREME. The Core i9-14901E has a larger L3 cache at 36 MB shared, while the Arc G3 EXTREME has 18 MB shared. L1 and L2 cache also differ: 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core for the Core i9-14901E, versus 192 KB per core and 2.5 MB per core for the Arc G3 EXTREME.

Memory support varies: the Core i9-14901E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with ECC memory enabled, while the Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X without ECC. The Core i9-14901E provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes; the Arc G3 EXTREME provides 4. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i9-14901E, Arc B390 on the Arc G3 EXTREME. The Core i9-14901E has a die size of 257 mm², while the Arc G3 EXTREME has no recorded die size. Market segments differ: desktop for the Core i9-14901E, mobile for the Arc G3 EXTREME. Release dates also differ: 2024-06-30 for the Core i9-14901E, 2026-05-27 for the Arc G3 EXTREME.

Architecture Differences

The Core i9-14901E is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, using a 10 nm process node. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename under the Arc G3 generation, fabricated on a 3 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process difference is substantial: 3 nm versus 10 nm.

Core configuration differs structurally. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning each core supports two threads. This explains why the Core i9-14901E can produce 16 threads from fewer physical cores.

Cache architecture also differs. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a larger per-core L1 cache (192 KB per core) and L2 cache (2.5 MB per core), but less total L3 cache (18 MB shared). The Core i9-14901E has smaller per-core caches (80 KB L1, 2 MB L2) but double the L3 (36 MB shared). The Core i9-14901E supports ECC memory, which the Arc G3 EXTREME does not. PCIe lane count is another difference: 16 lanes for the Core i9-14901E versus 4 for the Arc G3 EXTREME. The integrated graphics units are different models: UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc B390.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i9-14901E wins in rendering workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 43.1% lead, and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 15.5% lead. It also wins Passmark integer math by 36.9%, Passmark physics by 17.3%, and Passmark random string sorting by 4.6%. For users running CPU rendering, physics simulations, or integer-heavy compute, the Core i9-14901E is the better choice.

The Arc G3 EXTREME wins in encryption and compression tasks. Passmark data encryption shows a 28.6% lead, and data compression shows a 6.3% lead. Extended instructions favor the Arc G3 EXTREME by 39.2%, and prime number finding by 31.2%. Floating point math also goes to the Arc G3 EXTREME by 7.2%. For security workloads, compression pipelines, or floating-point math, the Arc G3 EXTREME has the edge.

The single-thread picture is mixed. The Core i9-14901E wins Cinebench R15 and R23 single-core by large margins (27% and 48.8%), but the Arc G3 EXTREME wins Cinebench R20 single-core by 1.2%, and the Passmark single-thread score is nearly even (1.4% for the Core i9-14901E). The multithread score is also close: the Arc G3 EXTREME leads by 1.2% in Passmark multithread, while the Core i9-14901E leads by 15.5% in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 43.1% in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

The overall average benchmark score favors the Core i9-14901E by 3.3%, and it ranks one percentile higher (86th vs 85th). The choice depends on whether the workload matches the Core i9-14901E's rendering and integer strengths or the Arc G3 EXTREME's encryption, compression, and floating-point strengths.