Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison
Intel Arc G3 EXTREME
Core Ultra 9 288V
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME and Intel Core Ultra 9 288V are both mobile processors built on a 3 nm process, but they target different performance profiles. The database records the Arc G3 EXTREME with 15 benchmark wins against 2 for the Core Ultra 9 288V. The average benchmark score for the Arc G3 EXTREME is 36699, while the Core Ultra 9 288V sits at 23219. The Arc G3 EXTREME places in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 76th percentile for the Core Ultra 9 288V.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The most decisive victories for the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME come in throughput-heavy workloads. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the Arc G3 EXTREME scores 10945 against 7069, a 54.8% advantage. The Cinebench R23 multicore test shows a 44% lead, with scores of 14655 and 10178. Cinebench R15 multicore delivers a 38.5% margin, 2192 versus 1583.
PassMark results follow the same pattern. Data encryption shows the largest single delta at 68.9%, with the Arc G3 EXTREME scoring 23881 against 14141. Data compression is close behind at 64.6%, 307094 versus 186521. Random string sorting shows a 65% gap, 37331 to 22622. Integer math delivers a 61.7% advantage, 71164 versus 44019. The multithread test shows 30659 against 19810, a 54.8% delta. Extended instructions follow at 53.8%, 24017 versus 15613. Physics shows a 53.6% margin, 2515 to 1637. Floating point math lands at 46%, 86929 versus 59536. Prime number finding rounds out the PassMark set with a 27.2% lead, 248 versus 195.
The Core Ultra 9 288V takes the single-core Cinebench R15 test with a score of 301.5 against 267, an 11.4% advantage. It also wins Cinebench R23 singlecore, scoring 1950 versus 1862, a 4.5% margin. In PassMark single-thread tests, the Arc G3 EXTREME edges ahead by a narrow 0.4%, 4293 versus 4274. The Arc G3 EXTREME also wins Cinebench R20 singlecore by a wide 55% margin, 1545 versus 997, which is an unusual result next to the other single-core tests. The data suggests the Arc G3 EXTREME dominates multi-threaded and memory-heavy workloads, while the Core Ultra 9 288V holds a limited single-core advantage in older Cinebench versions.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?
A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME records an average benchmark score of 36699, compared to 23219 for the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V.
Q: How large is the gap in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?
A: The Arc G3 EXTREME scores 14655, while the Core Ultra 9 288V scores 10178, giving the Arc G3 EXTREME a 44% lead.
Q: Does the Core Ultra 9 288V win any benchmarks?
A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R15 singlecore with a score of 301.5 versus 267, an 11.4% advantage, and Cinebench R23 singlecore with 1950 versus 1862, a 4.5% margin.
Q: What is the difference in PassMark single-thread performance?
A: The Arc G3 EXTREME scores 4293 and the Core Ultra 9 288V scores 4274, a difference of only 0.4% in favor of the Arc G3 EXTREME.
Q: How do the processors compare in data encryption?
A: The Arc G3 EXTREME scores 23881 against 14141, a 68.9% advantage, the largest delta recorded between the two.
Q: What percentile ranking does each processor hold?
A: The Arc G3 EXTREME ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 9 288V ranks in the 76th percentile.
The Verdict
The recorded data points to the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME as the stronger processor for the majority of workloads. Its 15 wins cover multi-core rendering, integer and floating point math, data compression and encryption, and physics simulation. The 54.8% lead in Cinebench R20 multicore and the 44% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore are substantial margins. The average benchmark score of 36699 places it in the 85th percentile, well above the Core Ultra 9 288V at 23219 and the 76th percentile.
The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is the choice only where single-core Cinebench results matter most. Its 11.4% win in Cinebench R15 singlecore and 4.5% win in Cinebench R23 singlecore are the only two tests it takes. The PassMark single-thread result is effectively a tie at 0.4% in favor of the Arc G3 EXTREME, so the Core Ultra 9 288V does not hold a consistent single-thread advantage across all tools. For anyone prioritizing multi-core throughput, the Arc G3 EXTREME is the clear pick from the data.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in core count. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Core Ultra 9 288V has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The TDP is 25 for the Arc G3 EXTREME and 30 for the Core Ultra 9 288V.
The L3 cache differs: the Arc G3 EXTREME has 18 MB shared, while the Core Ultra 9 288V has 12 MB shared. L1 and L2 cache are identical at 192 KB per core and 2.5 MB per core. The socket differs, with the Arc G3 EXTREME using Intel BGA 2540 and the Core Ultra 9 288V using Intel BGA 2833. Both use dual-channel LPDDR5X memory with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth and neither supports ECC memory. Both have Gen 5 PCIe with 4 lanes. The Arc G3 EXTREME features integrated Arc B390 graphics, while the Core Ultra 9 288V features Arc 140V. The release dates differ: the Arc G3 EXTREME is dated 2026-05-27 and the Core Ultra 9 288V is dated 2024-09-23. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded.
Architecture Differences
The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is built on the Panther Lake codename with an Arc G3 generation label. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V uses the Lunar Lake architecture with a Core Ultra Series 2 label and Ultra 9 generation. Both are fabricated on a 3 nm process, but the foundries differ. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses Intel as the foundry, while the Core Ultra 9 288V uses TSMC. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 18 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 cores and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory support, memory bus width, memory bandwidth, ECC support, and PCIe configuration are identical. The integrated graphics solutions differ, with the Arc G3 EXTREME using Arc B390 and the Core Ultra 9 288V using Arc 140V.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins in every multi-threaded category. The 14-core configuration drives a 38.5% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore, a 54.8% lead in Cinebench R20 multicore, and a 44% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore. PassMark multithread shows a 54.8% advantage. Data-heavy workloads also favor the Arc G3 EXTREME, with a 64.6% lead in data compression, a 68.9% lead in data encryption, and a 65% lead in random string sorting. Mathematical workloads follow the same pattern: integer math at 61.7% ahead, floating point math at 46% ahead, and extended instructions at 53.8% ahead. Physics simulation shows a 53.6% advantage.
The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins specifically in Cinebench R15 singlecore and Cinebench R23 singlecore. The 11.4% margin in R15 and the 4.5% margin in R23 indicate a modest single-core edge in those specific tests. The PassMark single-thread score of 4274 is nearly identical to the Arc G3 EXTREME's 4293, so the Core Ultra 9 288V does not extend its single-core advantage across all benchmarks. The Arc G3 EXTREME is the processor for rendering, compression, encryption, and math-heavy tasks. The Core Ultra 9 288V is the processor for specific legacy single-core Cinebench workloads.