Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core 5 120UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database currently contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Arc G3 versus the Intel Core 5 120UL. The Arc G3 entry has no recorded benchmark scores, while the Core 5 120UL has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. This means the comparison relies entirely on the Core 5 120UL's measured performance, its position relative to other CPUs, and the architectural specifications of both parts.

The Core 5 120UL posts an average benchmark score of 13594, placing it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals bracket it tightly. The Intel Core i3-12100F scores 13494, which is 0.7% behind. The Intel Core 3 N355 scores 13492, 0.8% behind. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, 1.1% behind. Above it, the Intel Core 3 304 scores 13745, which is 1.1% ahead of the Core 5 120UL. These margins are small, indicating the Core 5 120UL sits in a dense performance cluster where a few percent separates competitors.

In Cinebench R23, the Core 5 120UL delivers a multicore score of 8974 and a singlecore score of 1266. The singlecore result is modest relative to the multicore figure, suggesting the chip's 10 cores and 12 threads carry the load in threaded workloads. Cinebench R20 shows a multicore score of 3769 and a singlecore score of 531. Cinebench R15 shows a multicore score of 904 and a singlecore score of 127. The progression across R15 to R23 reflects the expected scaling of the benchmark suite.

PassMark results for the Core 5 120UL show a multithread score of 10558 and a singlethread score of 2080. The integer math score is 38060, while floating point math reaches 26311. Data compression scores 109090, data encryption scores 7685, and extended instructions score 5203. Random string sorting scores 13610. Find prime numbers scores 47, and physics scores 807. These figures paint a picture of a chip that handles integer-heavy and compression workloads well, but the prime number and physics scores are low in absolute terms.

The Arc G3 has no benchmarks in the database, so no wins can be attributed to it. The head-to-head comparison table is empty, and the wins counter shows zero for both parts. The Arc G3's percentile rank is 50, meaning it sits exactly at the median of all CPUs in the database, but this is a default value rather than a measured result, as its average benchmark score is 0.

The Core 5 120UL, by contrast, has a measured percentile of 68, which places it above the median and within striking distance of the Core i5-9500 and Core i3-12100F. The 0.7% and 1.1% deltas against those rivals are within run-to-run variance for most benchmark suites, so the Core 5 120UL effectively trades blows with that tier of processor.

The Verdict

The data does not support a performance verdict for the Intel Arc G3 because it has no recorded benchmark scores. The database shows an average benchmark score of 0 and an empty rivals list. Any claim about its performance would be speculation, which the recorded data cannot back.

The Intel Core 5 120UL, however, has a complete benchmark profile. It delivers a multicore Cinebench R23 score of 8974 and a PassMark multithread score of 10558, with an average benchmark score of 13594. It ranks in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, ahead of the Core i3-12100F by 0.7%, the Core 3 N355 by 0.8%, and the Core i5-9500 by 1.1%. It trails the Core 3 304 by 1.1%. These are narrow margins, so the Core 5 120UL belongs to a performance tier where the differences between neighboring CPUs are minor.

For the Arc G3, the only concrete facts are its specifications. It has 14 cores and 14 threads, a base clock of 1.90 GHz, a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and a TDP of 25 W. It uses the Panther Lake architecture on a 3 nm process, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache, and integrates Arc B370 graphics. It supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth. The Core 5 120UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 1.30 GHz, a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and a TDP of 15 W. It uses Raptor Lake on a 10 nm process, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache, and integrates Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

The Core 5 120UL is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, while the Arc G3 is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2540. The Core 5 120UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, while the Arc G3 uses PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes. Both have locked multipliers. The Core 5 120UL was released in April 2024, while the Arc G3 has a release date of May 2026. Both are listed as active production parts.

Where Each One Wins

From the recorded data, the Core 5 120UL wins in every measured category because the Arc G3 has no benchmark entries. The Core 5 120UL shows strength in Cinebench multicore workloads, with an R23 score of 8974, and in PassMark integer math, with a score of 38060. Its data compression score of 109090 is the highest single result in its benchmark suite, indicating strong performance in compression tasks. The singlethread score of 2080 in PassMark and 1266 in Cinebench R23 suggest competent single-core behavior, though not exceptional.

The Arc G3 would theoretically compete on core count, with 14 cores versus 10, and on memory bandwidth, with 136.5 GB/s recorded against no figure for the Core 5 120UL. Its 25 W TDP is higher than the Core 5 120UL's 15 W, which could indicate a higher performance ceiling in sustained workloads, but no benchmark data confirms this. The Arc G3's 3 nm process node gives it a manufacturing advantage over the Core 5 120UL's 10 nm node, and its Panther Lake architecture is newer than Raptor Lake. The Arc G3 also has a larger L3 cache at 18 MB versus 12 MB.

The Core 5 120UL wins on platform flexibility, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Arc G3 only supports LPDDR5X. The Core 5 120UL also has more PCIe lanes at 8 Gen 4 lanes, versus 4 Gen 5 lanes on the Arc G3. The Core 5 120UL is a desktop part, which typically allows for more robust cooling and sustained operation, while the Arc G3 is a mobile part with a BGA socket.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Arc G3 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Arc G3 entry has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile of 50 is a default value, not a measured result.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 120UL compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 5 120UL has an average benchmark score of 13594. It is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i3-12100F, 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core 3 N355, and 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500. The Intel Core 3 304 is 1.1% ahead of the Core 5 120UL.

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

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core 5 120UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 W. The Intel Core 5 120UL has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 120UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The Intel Arc G3 uses Arc B370 graphics. The Intel Core 5 120UL uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

Q: What are the release dates for these processors?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has a release date of May 27, 2026. The Intel Core 5 120UL has a release date of April 7, 2024.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc G3 and Intel Core 5 120UL differ fundamentally in architecture, process node, and platform. The Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake architecture on a 3 nm process, manufactured by Intel. The Core 5 120UL uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, also manufactured by Intel. The process node difference is substantial, with the Arc G3's 3 nm node representing a newer manufacturing technology than the Core 5 120UL's 10 nm node.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it uses a design without simultaneous multithreading, where each core handles one thread. The Core 5 120UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid design where some cores support hyper-threading and others do not. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core 5 120UL has a base clock of 1.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Both reach the same maximum boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. The Arc G3 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 120UL has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Arc G3 has a larger cache at every level, which can benefit workloads with high data locality.

Memory support diverges. The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory only, with a dual-channel bus and 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth. The Core 5 120UL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, but no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The Arc G3's memory bandwidth is a concrete advantage, though the Core 5 120UL's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 offers platform flexibility.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Arc G3 uses PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes, while the Core 5 120UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The Arc G3 has a newer PCIe standard but fewer lanes, while the Core 5 120UL has an older standard with double the lane count.

The sockets and market segments are different. The Arc G3 is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 2540, with a market segment of Mobile. The Core 5 120UL is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, with a market segment of Desktop. This affects the systems these parts can be installed in, with the Arc G3 soldered to a board and the Core 5 120UL socketed and replaceable.

The integrated graphics differ. The Arc G3 integrates Arc B370 graphics, while the Core 5 120UL integrates Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports overclocking. The Arc G3 has a part number of SA4QZ, while the Core 5 120UL has an unknown part number. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The release timeline shows the Core 5 120UL launched in April 2024, over two years before the Arc G3's May 2026 release date. Both are currently active production parts. The Arc G3's newer architecture and process node suggest it is a more advanced design, but the database contains no measured performance data to quantify that advantage. The Core 5 120UL, despite its older architecture, has a complete set of benchmark results and a clear position in the 68th percentile of all CPUs.