Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison
Intel Arc G3
Core 5 221TE
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core 5 221TE
The Verdict
The Intel Arc G3 and Intel Core 5 221TE serve completely different market segments. The Core 5 221TE is the only one with recorded benchmark data, posting an average score of 17,860 and ranking in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. The Arc G3 has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, so no direct performance comparison is possible. For users needing verified performance data, the Core 5 221TE is the only option with measurable results. The Arc G3 targets mobile platforms with its 25 W TDP and Panther Lake architecture, while the Core 5 221TE is a desktop part with a 45 W TDP. The Core 5 221TE also has a recorded launch MSRP of $232, which appears once in this analysis.
Architecture Differences
The Intel Arc G3 uses Panther Lake architecture built on a 3 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. It features 14 cores and 14 threads, with no hyper-threading enabled. Its base clock is 1.90 GHz and boost clock reaches 4.60 GHz. The Core 5 221TE uses Bartlett Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node, also fabricated by Intel. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating hyper-threading support. Its base clock is 1.80 GHz and boost clock reaches 5.00 GHz, higher than the Arc G3.
Cache configurations differ substantially. 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 221TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 221TE has a larger total L3 pool, while the Arc G3 has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.
Memory support diverges clearly. The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 5 221TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, but with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc G3 does not support ECC memory, while the Core 5 221TE does. PCIe connectivity differs: the Arc G3 provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 5 221TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).
Integrated graphics also differ. The Arc G3 includes Arc B370 graphics, while the Core 5 221TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Core 5 221TE has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the Arc G3 has no die size data. Both processors are active in production status. The Arc G3 was released on 2026-05-27, while the Core 5 221TE was released on 2025-01-12.
Where Each One Wins
The Core 5 221TE wins in all measurable categories because it has benchmark data and the Arc G3 does not. In Cinebench R23, the Core 5 221TE scores 11,305 in multi-core and 1,596 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4,748 multi-core and 670 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,139 multi-core and 160 single-core. These results place it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,860.
The Core 5 221TE shows strength in PassMark integer math with a score of 42,303 and floating point math at 31,661. Data compression scores 156,682, while data encryption scores 8,963. Extended instructions score 9,655, and random string sorting scores 16,929. Single-thread performance is 1,734, and multithread performance is 13,301. Physics score is 977, and find prime numbers score is 59.
The Arc G3 cannot be positioned as winning any specific workload because no benchmark results exist in the database. Its architecture suggests different characteristics: a lower TDP of 25 W versus 45 W, a smaller PCIe lane count of 4 versus 16, and a newer 3 nm process versus 10 nm. The Arc G3 also has a higher memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, which could benefit memory-intensive tasks, but this cannot be confirmed with recorded scores.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?
A: Only the Core 5 221TE has measured scores. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1,596, and PassMark single-thread score is 1,734. The Arc G3 has no recorded benchmark data.
Q: What is the core and thread difference between the two?
A: The Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.
Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?
A: The Core 5 221TE supports ECC memory. The Arc G3 does not.
Q: What are the TDP ratings?
A: The Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 W. The Core 5 221TE has a TDP of 45 W.
Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?
A: The Core 5 221TE has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Arc G3 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.
Q: What sockets do these processors use?
A: The Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540. The Core 5 221TE uses Intel Socket 1700.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
No head-to-head benchmark data exists in the database for these two processors. The Arc G3 has zero recorded benchmark scores and zero wins in any comparison. The Core 5 221TE has 17 recorded benchmark scores and is the sole subject of performance measurement.
The Core 5 221TE's nearest rivals provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has an average score of 17,891, which is 0.2% higher than the Core 5 221TE's 17,860. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17,898, also 0.2% higher. The Intel Core 7 350 scores 17,779, which is 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 17,994, 0.7% higher. This places the Core 5 221TE in a tight competitive band, essentially matching its closest rivals within a 1% margin.
The largest recorded wins for the Core 5 221TE are in Cinebench R23 multi-core at 11,305 and PassMark data compression at 156,682. Its lowest score is in PassMark find prime numbers at 59. The Arc G3 cannot be compared on any of these metrics.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads; the Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are close, 1.90 GHz versus 1.80 GHz, but boost clocks differ more, 4.60 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. TDP differs significantly, 25 W versus 45 W.
Process nodes are distinct: 3 nm for the Arc G3 and 10 nm for the Core 5 221TE. The Core 5 221TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the Arc G3 has no recorded die size. Cache layouts differ in every level. L1 is 192 KB per core on the Arc G3 versus 80 KB per core on the Core 5 221TE. L2 is 2.5 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. L3 is 18 MB shared versus 24 MB shared.
Memory support diverges: LPDDR5X only for the Arc G3, DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core 5 221TE. Memory bandwidth is 136.5 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. ECC support is absent on the Arc G3 and present on the Core 5 221TE. PCIe lanes are 4 for the Arc G3 and 16 for the Core 5 221TE, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics are Arc B370 on the Arc G3 and UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 221TE.
Market segments differ: mobile for the Arc G3, desktop for the Core 5 221TE. Sockets are Intel BGA 2540 versus Intel Socket 1700. Release dates are 2026-05-27 for the Arc G3 and 2025-01-12 for the Core 5 221TE. The Core 5 221TE has a launch MSRP of $232, while the Arc G3 has no recorded launch price. Both have locked multipliers. Part numbers are SA4QZ for the Arc G3 and SRVQS for the Core 5 221TE. The Core 5 221TE has an average benchmark score of 17,860 and a 71st percentile ranking, while the Arc G3 has an average score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking.