Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core 7 160UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Arc G3 and Intel Core 7 160UL occupy very different positions in the database. The Arc G3 has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs. The Core 7 160UL, by contrast, has a full suite of 17 recorded benchmark results, an average score of 14232, and ranks at the 69th percentile. This means the comparison is entirely one-sided in terms of available measured data.

The Core 7 160UL delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 9386 and a single-core score of 1325. In Cinebench R20, it records 3942 multi-core and 556 single-core. The R15 run shows 946 multi-core and 133 single-core. These scores place it firmly in the mid-range desktop segment.

The Arc G3 shows no recorded Cinebench results of any version. The database contains zero benchmark entries for this processor. Its average benchmark score of 0 confirms the absence of any measured performance data.

The Core 7 160UL posts a Passmark single-thread score of 3391 and a multithread score of 11043. It also records 47515 in integer math, 25670 in floating point math, and 5832 in extended instructions. Data compression reaches 108953, data encryption hits 7146, and random string sorting lands at 11843. Prime number finding scores 50, and physics simulation scores 819.

The Arc G3 has no Passmark entries whatsoever. No integer math, no floating point, no encryption, no compression, no physics results.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Core 7 160UL sits within a tight cluster. It trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.3% (14277 vs 14232), leads the Intel Core i5-10400F by 0.3% (14185), leads the Intel Xeon 6756E by 0.5% (14163), and trails the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U by 0.6% (14320). These deltas are all under one percent, indicating that the Core 7 160UL delivers performance essentially identical to those four processors.

The Arc G3 has no nearest rivals listed in the database. There is no comparative anchor for its performance.

The data shows a clear situation: one processor has extensive measured results, the other has none. Every benchmark category that can be compared, from Cinebench multi-core to Passmark integer math, shows results only for the Core 7 160UL.

FAQ

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

A: No. The database lists zero benchmarks for the Arc G3, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: What is the Core 7 160UL's best multi-core result?

A: Its highest multi-core score is 9386 in Cinebench R23, with 3942 in Cinebench R20 and 946 in Cinebench R15.

Q: How does the Core 7 160UL compare to its closest rivals?

A: It is within 0.6% of all four nearest rivals. It trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.3% and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U by 0.6%, while leading the Intel Core i5-10400F by 0.3% and the Intel Xeon 6756E by 0.5%.

Q: What single-thread performance does the Core 7 160UL show?

A: It scores 3391 in Passmark single-thread, 1325 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 556 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 133 in Cinebench R15 single-core.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 7 160UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: What are the production statuses of these two chips?

A: Both are listed as Active. The Arc G3 was released on 2026-05-27, and the Core 7 160UL was released on 2024-04-07.

The Verdict

The recorded data gives the Core 7 160UL a decisive edge in every measurable category. It has an average benchmark score of 14232 versus 0 for the Arc G3, and a percentile rank of 69 versus 50. There are no benchmark results for the Arc G3 to challenge any of these figures.

The Core 7 160UL performs within one percent of four comparable processors: the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.3% behind), Intel Core i5-10400F (0.3% ahead), Intel Xeon 6756E (0.5% ahead), and AMD Ryzen 5 3501U (0.6% behind). This places it in a well-established performance band.

The Arc G3 cannot be evaluated for performance from the database. Its 50th percentile rank with zero scores indicates a processor for which no measured data exists.

For any workload that requires verified performance numbers, the Core 7 160UL is the only option with supporting evidence. The Arc G3's specifications may indicate potential, but the database contains no results to confirm it.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification. The Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Core 7 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core 7 160UL has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, giving it the higher maximum frequency by 0.60 GHz.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The Arc G3 is rated at 25 W, the Core 7 160UL at 15 W. The Arc G3 consumes more power on paper despite having more cores.

Sockets are not interchangeable. The Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, while the Core 7 160UL uses Intel Socket 1700. The Arc G3 targets the mobile segment, the Core 7 160UL targets desktop.

Memory support diverges completely. The Arc G3 uses LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core 7 160UL uses DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth figure in the database. Both use dual-channel buses.

PCIe support differs. The Arc G3 provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The Core 7 160UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates are roughly two years apart. The Core 7 160UL arrived on 2024-04-07, the Arc G3 on 2026-05-27.

Architecture Differences

The Arc G3 is built on Panther Lake architecture using a 3 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. The Core 7 160UL uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node, also fabricated by Intel. The process node difference is significant: 3 nm versus 10 nm.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. The Arc G3 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 160UL has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Arc G3 holds the advantage at every cache level.

Integrated graphics differ. The Arc G3 includes Arc B370 graphics, while the Core 7 160UL includes Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. No benchmark data exists for either GPU in the database.

The core counts and thread counts reflect different design philosophies. The Arc G3 uses 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The Core 7 160UL uses 10 cores and 12 threads, indicating some cores support additional threads.

The Arc G3's part number is SA4QZ, while the Core 7 160UL's part number is unknown. The Arc G3 has no recorded architecture field beyond its codename, but Panther Lake is listed as its generation. The Core 7 160UL explicitly lists Raptor Lake as its architecture and Raptor Lake-PS as its codename.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 160UL wins every category where data exists. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both multi-core and single-core, it has recorded scores. In Passmark, it has results across single-thread, multithread, integer math, floating point math, extended instructions, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, prime number finding, and physics simulation.

The Arc G3 wins no measured category because no measurements exist. Its 50th percentile rank is a neutral placeholder, not a performance claim. The database shows zero benchmarks, zero scores, and an average benchmark score of 0.

For users who need verified Cinebench performance, the Core 7 160UL delivers scores from 133 to 9386 depending on the test version and core count. For users who need Passmark results, it offers a comprehensive set of 11 distinct metrics.

The Arc G3's strengths are entirely theoretical. It has more cores (14 vs 10), a smaller process node (3 nm vs 10 nm), larger caches at every level, and a higher memory bandwidth figure (136.5 GB/s vs none recorded). But none of these specifications translate into benchmark scores in the database.

The Core 7 160UL also holds the advantage in competitive positioning. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.6% of its average score, showing it is a known quantity in its performance class. The Arc G3 has no rivals listed, no comparative data, and no measured standing.

For any workload requiring evidence of performance, from multi-threaded rendering to single-thread responsiveness, the Core 7 160UL is the only processor with supporting data. The Arc G3 remains an unmeasured part, specified on paper but absent from every benchmark in the database.