Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 220H is the only one of these two mobile processors with recorded benchmark results in the database. The Intel Arc G3, based on the Panther Lake architecture, has no submitted benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs. The Core 5 220H, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 28574 and ranks at the 80th percentile.

Since the Arc G3 has no benchmark entries, the comparison is one-sided. The Core 5 220H delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11198 and a single-core score of 1853. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7812 multi-core and 1102 single-core. The older R15 test shows 1835 multi-core and 262 single-core. These are the only recorded multi-threaded and single-threaded render scores available in the database for either part.

The Core 5 220H also produces a full set of PassMark results. Its PassMark multithread score is 21884, with a single-thread score of 3405. In integer math it scores 73555, while floating point math reaches 51671. Extended instruction throughput is recorded at 14642, data compression at 247921, and data encryption at 15216. The processor finds 82 prime numbers per test run, sorts random strings at 28438, and posts a physics score of 1478.

For the Arc G3, no such numbers exist in the database. The data cannot show any head-to-head wins for the Arc G3 because there are no recorded workloads. The Core 5 220H therefore leads in every measurable category by default, not because of a direct comparison, but because it is the only part with data.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 220H wins on every benchmark category that has been recorded. It demonstrates strength in multi-threaded productivity tasks, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11198 and the PassMark multithread score of 21884. Its single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1853 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3405. These results suggest the Core 5 220H handles both heavily threaded workloads and lightly threaded applications without a significant gap between the two.

The Core 5 220H also shows strong data-related throughput. The PassMark data compression score of 247921 is the highest single recorded value in its benchmark set. Data encryption at 15216 and extended instructions at 14642 round out a pattern of consistent performance in memory and cryptography related tasks. Random string sorting at 28438 indicates the processor manages sorting algorithms efficiently.

The Intel Arc G3 has no recorded wins. It does have architectural advantages on paper, including a newer 3 nm process node, a higher core count of 14 versus 12, and a larger L2 cache configuration of 2.5 MB per core against 2 MB per core. However, without benchmark data, the database cannot confirm any real-world advantage. The Arc G3 also has a lower TDP of 25 watts against 45 watts for the Core 5 220H, which suggests it is designed for more power constrained systems, but this does not translate into a measured performance win.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has an average benchmark score of 28574. The Intel Arc G3 has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmarks have been recorded for it.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Arc G3 sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 220H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The closest rival is the AMD EPYC 7203P with an average score of 28583, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS scores 28549, which is 0.1 percent behind. The Intel Xeon E-2436 scores 28530, also 0.1 percent behind. The Intel Core i5-12600 scores 28646, which is 0.3 percent ahead.

Q: What are the Cinebench R23 results for the Intel Core 5 220H?

A: The multi-core score is 11198 and the single-core score is 1853.

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

A: No. The benchmark list for the Intel Arc G3 is empty, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: What is the production status of both processors?

A: Both are marked as Active in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core 5 220H has a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz and a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The Arc G3 is rated at 25 watts, while the Core 5 220H is rated at 45 watts.

The socket types are different. The Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, and the Core 5 220H uses Intel BGA 1744.

Cache configurations differ as well. The Arc G3 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core. The Core 5 220H has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. Both share 18 MB of L3 cache.

Memory support is not identical. The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core 5 220H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded.

PCIe lanes differ. The Arc G3 provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The Core 5 220H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The Arc G3 contains an Arc B370 iGPU, while the Core 5 220H contains an Iris Xe Graphics 80EU iGPU.

Release dates differ. The Arc G3 launched on 2026-05-27, and the Core 5 220H launched on 2024-12-17. The Core 5 220H has a launch MSRP of $342. The Arc G3 has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc G3 is built on the Panther Lake architecture and uses a 3 nm process node from Intel. It is part of the Arc G3 generation. The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, and is built on a 10 nm process node. It belongs to the Core 5 generation, which the database lists as Raptor Lake Refresh.

The core count difference reflects a different design philosophy. The Arc G3 uses 14 cores with 14 threads, meaning it has no hyperthreading. The Core 5 220H uses 12 cores with 16 threads, indicating that four of its cores support simultaneous multithreading. This explains why the Core 5 220H has more threads despite having fewer physical cores.

The cache hierarchy also differs. The Arc G3 allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, which is more than double the 80 KB per core found on the Core 5 220H. The L2 allocation is 2.5 MB per core on the Arc G3 versus 2 MB per core on the Core 5 220H. Shared L3 is identical at 18 MB.

The memory controller differs. The Arc G3 uses LPDDR5X, a low-power memory standard, which aligns with its 25 watt TDP. The Core 5 220H supports both DDR4 and DDR5, offering broader memory compatibility but at a higher 45 watt TDP. The measured memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s exists only for the Arc G3.

The integrated GPU is another architectural split. The Arc G3 pairs with an Arc B370, while the Core 5 220H pairs with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The Arc G3 also uses a newer process node, which typically allows for higher transistor density and lower power draw per unit of work, though the database does not record transistor counts or die sizes for either part.

The PCIe implementation is not identical. Both support Gen 5, but the Arc G3 has 4 CPU lanes and the Core 5 220H has 8 CPU lanes. This affects potential bandwidth for attached devices.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion: the Intel Core 5 220H is the processor with measurable performance, and the Intel Arc G3 has no recorded performance at all. The Core 5 220H delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11198, a single-core score of 1853, and a PassMark multithread score of 21884. It ranks at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28574. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered, with the AMD EPYC 7203P at a 0 percent delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS at 0.1 percent behind, the Intel Xeon E-2436 at 0.2 percent behind, and the Intel Core i5-12600 at 0.3 percent ahead.

The Intel Arc G3 remains an unknown quantity in the database. It has a 50th percentile ranking, an average benchmark score of 0, and an empty benchmark list. Its architectural specifications, including a 3 nm process node, 14 cores, and a 25 watt TDP, indicate a modern low-power design. It also uses LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s and a newer Panther Lake architecture.

For anyone choosing between the two strictly on recorded data, the Core 5 220H is the only option with verified performance. It has a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz, more threads at 16 versus 14, broader memory support with DDR4 and DDR5, and 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes compared to 4. It also has a launch MSRP of $342, while the Arc G3 has no listed price. The Core 5 220H is the safer selection for any workload that depends on known multi-threaded or single-threaded performance, as every one of its recorded scores confirms capability, while the Arc G3 cannot be evaluated beyond its specifications.