Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Arc G3 and the Intel Core 7 250H. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counters for both processors show zero. This makes a direct per-test comparison impossible from the available data. What can be analyzed instead is the Core 7 250H's absolute benchmark scores and its position against its nearest rivals, while the Arc G3 has no benchmark entries at all, only a percentile ranking.

The Intel Core 7 250H posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16561 and a single-core score of 1931. In Cinebench R20, it records 9697 multi-core and 1368 single-core. The R15 results show 3147 multi-core and 298 single-core. These numbers place the chip at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 35728. The nearest rival data shows the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scoring 35719, which is a 0.0% delta, meaning the two are effectively tied. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 35670, putting the Core 7 250H 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802, which is 0.2% ahead of the Core 7 250H. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35909, leading by 0.5%. These deltas are all within a narrow band, indicating the Core 7 250H sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

The PassMark suite for the Core 7 250H shows a multithread score of 27030 and a single-thread score of 4148. Data compression reaches 303269, data encryption 18206, and extended instructions 17318. Floating point math scores 65094, integer math 99100, and find prime numbers records 106. Random string sorting posts 34136, and physics scores 1824. The Arc G3, by contrast, has no benchmark scores in the database, so its measured performance cannot be stated. The Arc G3 does carry a percentile ranking of 50, which places it exactly at the midpoint of all CPUs in the database, substantially below the Core 7 250H's 85th percentile. This percentile gap suggests a large performance difference, but the absence of raw scores for the Arc G3 prevents quantifying that gap in benchmark points.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 250H compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350?

A: The Core 7 250H has an average benchmark score of 35728, while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 35719. The delta percentage is 0.0%, meaning the two processors are statistically tied in the database's measurements.

Q: What is the largest performance gap among the Core 7 250H's nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X leads the Core 7 250H by 0.5%, which is the largest delta in the rival list. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H trails the Core 7 250H by 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 leads by 0.2%. All deltas are under 1%.

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

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Arc G3. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile ranking among all CPUs is 50. This means the database contains no measured performance data for this processor.

Q: What is the Core 7 250H's best single-threaded Cinebench result?

A: The highest single-thread Cinebench score for the Core 7 250H is 1931 in the R23 test. The R20 single-core score is 1368, and the R15 single-core score is 298.

Q: How does the Core 7 250H's percentile compare to the Arc G3's percentile?

A: The Core 7 250H sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc G3 sits at the 50th percentile. This places the Core 7 250H in the upper tier of the database and the Arc G3 exactly at the median.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores between the two processors?

A: The Core 7 250H has an average benchmark score of 35728. The Arc G3 has an average benchmark score of 0, because it has no recorded benchmarks. A direct numerical comparison is therefore not possible.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear separation between these two processors, but the comparison is limited by missing information. The Intel Core 7 250H has extensive benchmark coverage and sits at the 85th percentile, with an average score of 35728. The Intel Arc G3 has no benchmarks and sits at the 50th percentile. Anyone selecting between these two based on the database would have to rely on the Core 7 250H's measured results, since the Arc G3 provides no performance evidence.

The Core 7 250H's nearest rival analysis shows it competes within a 0.5% band against four other CPUs, including the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H. This means the Core 7 250H is a known quantity in the upper mid-range of the database. The Arc G3's 50th percentile, while lacking raw scores, still signals a median position that is far below the Core 7 250H's standing. For workloads measured by Cinebench and PassMark, the Core 7 250H is the only one of the two with verifiable performance, and its percentile rank confirms it belongs in a higher tier. The Arc G3's role in the database remains undefined until benchmark data is recorded.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Arc G3's base clock is 1.90 GHz and its boost clock is 4.60 GHz. The Core 7 250H runs at a 2.50 GHz base clock and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. Thermal design power differs notably: the Arc G3 is rated at 25 watts, while the Core 7 250H is rated at 45 watts.

The socket is another distinguishing field. The Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, while the Core 7 250H uses Intel BGA 1744. Memory support diverges as well, with the Arc G3 supporting LPDDR5X and the Core 7 250H supporting DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is listed for the Arc G3 at 136.5 GB/s, while the Core 7 250H has no bandwidth figure recorded. PCI Express lanes differ: the Arc G3 offers Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), and the Core 7 250H offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ between the two. The Arc G3 carries an Arc B370 iGPU, while the Core 7 250H carries Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The release dates also differ: the Arc G3 was released on 2026-05-27, and the Core 7 250H was released on 2024-12-17. The Core 7 250H has a launch MSRP of $502. The Arc G3 has no launch MSRP. The part numbers are SA4QZ for the Arc G3 and SRQ6UQ5MK for the Core 7 250H. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two is substantial. The Intel Arc G3 belongs to the Panther Lake codename family and is classified under the generation "Arc G3 (Panther Lake)". Its process node is 3 nm, fabricated by Intel. The Intel Core 7 250H is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename, and is classified under "Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)". Its process node is 10 nm, also fabricated by Intel. The process difference, 3 nm versus 10 nm, represents a significant generational jump in manufacturing technology.

Cache layouts are structured differently. 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 7 250H has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Arc G3 therefore has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, while the Core 7 250H has a larger shared L3 pool. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

The thread count difference, 14 threads versus 20 threads, points to a divergence in core topology. Both have 14 physical cores, but the Core 7 250H supports additional threads through its architecture, while the Arc G3 does not. The Core 7 250H's Raptor Lake Refresh generation is an established design, while the Arc G3's Panther Lake generation is newer. The Core 7 250H supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Arc G3 is limited to LPDDR5X. The PCIe lane count also differs, with the Core 7 250H offering double the CPU-only lanes of the Arc G3.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the available data, the Intel Core 7 250H wins in every category where measurements exist. It has a higher base clock, a higher boost clock, a higher thread count, a larger L3 cache, and a higher percentile ranking. Its benchmark scores, while not directly comparable to the Arc G3 due to missing data, demonstrate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and the PassMark suite. The Core 7 250H's nearest rival deltas, all within 0.5%, show it competes at a high level against established desktop and mobile CPUs.

The Intel Arc G3's wins are limited to structural attributes. It uses a smaller 3 nm process node compared to the Core 7 250H's 10 nm node. It has larger L1 and L2 caches per core. It has a lower thermal design power of 25 watts, which suggests lower power draw, though the database does not provide measured power consumption. It also has a newer release date, 2026-05-27 versus 2024-12-17, and a more recent codename in Panther Lake. The Arc G3's integrated graphics, Arc B370, is a different class of iGPU than the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, but no benchmark data exists to compare them.

For users relying on recorded performance, the Core 7 250H is the only processor with evidence of capability. The Arc G3's 50th percentile, even without raw scores, places it well below the Core 7 250H's 85th percentile. The Core 7 250H also offers broader memory compatibility with DDR4 and DDR5 support, double the PCIe lanes, and a higher thread count. The Arc G3 counters with a more advanced process node, larger per-core caches, and a lower TDP, but none of those advantages can be validated through benchmarks in the database. The data therefore favors the Core 7 250H for any measured workload, while the Arc G3 remains an unverified design with promising structural specifications.