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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME and Intel Core i9-14901TE occupy different segments of the database, and their benchmark data reflects that separation. The Arc G3 EXTREME, a mobile processor on the Panther Lake architecture, carries a complete set of 17 recorded benchmark scores. The Core i9-14901TE, a desktop Raptor Lake Refresh part, has no recorded benchmark entries in the database at this time. This asymmetry means the head-to-head comparison rests entirely on the Arc G3 EXTREME's measured results and the architectural context provided by the specification data.

The Arc G3 EXTREME posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14655 and a single-core score of 1862. In Cinebench R20, it records 10945 multi-core and 1545 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2192 multi-core and 267 single-core. These results place the processor at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating that it outperforms the large majority of recorded processors. The average benchmark score across all its tests is 36699.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for these scores. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 averages 36938, which is 0.6% higher than the Arc G3 EXTREME. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F averages 36945, 0.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D averages 37018, 0.9% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 averages 37093, 1.1% higher. The Arc G3 EXTREME therefore sits in a tight cluster where the entire spread among these four rivals is only 155 points, roughly 0.4% of the average score. Such a narrow margin means the Arc G3 EXTREME is statistically comparable to all four rivals, with no clear leader among them.

PassMark results for the Arc G3 EXTREME show a multi-thread score of 30659 and a single-thread score of 4293. Data compression reaches 307094, while data encryption hits 23881. Extended instructions score 24017, floating point math reaches 86929, and integer math records 71164. Physics tests produce 2515, and random string sorting completes at 37331. The find prime numbers test is notably lower at 248, which suggests a relative weakness in that specific workload pattern despite strong overall throughput in other integer and floating point tasks.

The Core i9-14901TE has no recorded scores, so the database cannot confirm its absolute performance or its standing relative to the Arc G3 EXTREME. The percentile field places it at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, but with an average benchmark score of 0 and no rival entries, that percentile is not supported by measured test data. The meaningful comparison must therefore proceed from the Arc G3 EXTREME's measured results and the documented specification differences between the two processors.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear segmentation. The Arc G3 EXTREME is the only one of the two with measured performance data, and it demonstrates solid multi-threaded and single-threaded results across Cinebench and PassMark tests. Its 85th percentile ranking places it above the median CPU in the database by a substantial margin. The Core i9-14901TE cannot be evaluated on performance grounds because the database contains no benchmark results for it, only a placeholder 50th percentile and a zero average score.

For workloads that rely on measured multi-core throughput, the Arc G3 EXTREME delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14655 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 30659. For single-thread responsiveness, its Cinebench R23 single-core result of 1862 and PassMark single-thread result of 4293 indicate competitive per-core performance. The processor's nearest rivals all sit within 1.1% of its average score, which means the Arc G3 EXTREME is effectively in the same performance class as the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450.

The Core i9-14901TE offers a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, more threads at 16 versus 14, support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, ECC memory support, a larger 36 MB shared L3 cache, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. These are meaningful specification advantages on paper, but without benchmark scores in the database, they cannot be converted into measured performance claims. The Arc G3 EXTREME is the only processor here that can be assessed with actual data, and that data is positive.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake architecture and is built on a 3 nm process node. The Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is built on a 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process difference is substantial: 3 nm versus 10 nm represents a significant generational jump in transistor density and power efficiency characteristics.

The core configurations differ in structure. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it operates without hyperthreading on any of its cores. The Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning it uses dual-threading across all cores. The thread counts are close, 14 versus 16, but the physical core counts are not. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 6 more physical cores, while the Core i9-14901TE has 2 more threads.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Arc G3 EXTREME allocates 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i9-14901TE allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i9-14901TE therefore has twice the L3 capacity, 36 MB versus 18 MB, while the Arc G3 EXTREME has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Arc G3 EXTREME carries the Arc B390 GPU, while the Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770. Memory support also differs: the Arc G3 EXTREME uses LPDDR5X memory, while the Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is dual-channel on both, but the Arc G3 EXTREME has a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, while the Core i9-14901TE has no bandwidth figure recorded.

PCIe connectivity is another point of difference. The Arc G3 EXTREME provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes for CPU-only use, while the Core i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes for CPU-only use. The Core i9-14901TE therefore has four times the PCIe lane count. ECC memory support is present on the Core i9-14901TE but absent on the Arc G3 EXTREME. The market segments differ as well: the Arc G3 EXTREME is a mobile processor, while the Core i9-14901TE is a desktop processor.

Specification Differences

The recorded specification differences between the two processors are as follows. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3 EXTREME and 2.30 GHz for the Core i9-14901TE. Boost clocks are 4.70 GHz for the Arc G3 EXTREME and 5.50 GHz for the Core i9-14901TE. Thermal design power is 25 W for the Arc G3 EXTREME and 45 W for the Core i9-14901TE.

The sockets differ: Intel BGA 2540 for the Arc G3 EXTREME, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i9-14901TE. Process nodes are 3 nm for the Arc G3 EXTREME and 10 nm for the Core i9-14901TE. The die size is recorded only for the Core i9-14901TE at 257 mm², with no die size recorded for the Arc G3 EXTREME. L1 cache is 192 KB per core on the Arc G3 EXTREME versus 80 KB per core on the Core i9-14901TE. L2 cache is 2.5 MB per core versus 2 MB per core. L3 cache is 18 MB shared versus 36 MB shared.

Memory support is LPDDR5X for the Arc G3 EXTREME and DDR4 plus DDR5 for the Core i9-14901TE. Memory bandwidth is 136.5 GB/s for the Arc G3 EXTREME, with no figure recorded for the Core i9-14901TE. ECC memory is false on the Arc G3 EXTREME and true on the Core i9-14901TE. PCIe is Gen 5 with 4 lanes on the Arc G3 EXTREME and Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Core i9-14901TE. Integrated graphics are Arc B390 versus UHD Graphics 770. Market segments are Mobile versus Desktop. Release dates are 2026-05-27 for the Arc G3 EXTREME and 2024-06-30 for the Core i9-14901TE. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 16 threads, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, which is 0.80 GHz higher than the 4.70 GHz boost clock of the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, twice the 18 MB of shared L3 cache on the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher recorded percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE is at the 50th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Arc G3 EXTREME wins in every category with recorded benchmark data, since the Core i9-14901TE has none. Its 14655 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 30659 PassMark multi-thread score indicate strong parallel throughput for a mobile processor. Its 1862 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 4293 PassMark single-thread score show capable per-core performance. The 85th percentile ranking confirms that the Arc G3 EXTREME outperforms most CPUs in the database across the aggregate of its tests.

The Core i9-14901TE wins on specification grounds where the recorded data favors it. Its 5.50 GHz boost clock is higher than the 4.70 GHz of the Arc G3 EXTREME. Its 36 MB L3 cache doubles the 18 MB of the Arc G3 EXTREME. Its 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes quadruple the 4 lanes on the Arc G3 EXTREME. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Arc G3 EXTREME supports only LPDDR5X. It includes ECC memory support, which the Arc G3 EXTREME lacks. Its 16 threads exceed the 14 threads of the Arc G3 EXTREME. Its 45 W TDP is higher than the 25 W TDP of the Arc G3 EXTREME, which indicates a greater power envelope for sustained operation.

The Arc G3 EXTREME wins on efficiency-oriented measurements. Its 25 W TDP is 20 W lower than the Core i9-14901TE's 45 W TDP. Its 3 nm process node is smaller than the 10 nm node of the Core i9-14901TE. Its 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth is recorded, while the Core i9-14901TE has no bandwidth figure. Its 14 physical cores exceed the 8 physical cores of the Core i9-14901TE, which matters for workloads that scale with physical core count rather than thread count.

Use-case separation follows the market segments. The Arc G3 EXTREME is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2540, suited to systems where the 25 W TDP and LPDDR5X memory support fit a compact power-constrained design. The Core i9-14901TE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, suited to systems where the 45 W TDP, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, DDR4 and DDR5 support, and ECC memory capability provide broader platform flexibility. The Arc G3 EXTREME is the only one of the two with measured performance data, and that data places it in the upper tier of the database. The Core i9-14901TE offers specification advantages that cannot be quantified with benchmark scores because none are recorded.