Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core i3-14100, while the Intel Arc G3 currently has no benchmark entries. This asymmetry means direct score-to-score comparisons are impossible from the recorded data. The absence of measured results for the Arc G3 is itself a data point, indicating that the database has not yet captured performance figures for this mobile processor.

What can be established from the existing data is the Core i3-14100's position within its own performance class. Its average benchmark score of 18318 places it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database. This is a strong showing for a 4-core desktop part. The nearest rivals confirm a tightly contested cluster: the Intel Core 3 305 scores 18302 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core 5 330 scores 18345 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 7 360 scores 18374 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core i3-13100 scores 18380 (0.3% higher). The Core i3-14100 sits within a 0.4% band across all four competitors, a margin that effectively places these processors at performance parity.

The individual Cinebench results for the Core i3-14100 show a multicore score of 12820 in Cinebench R23 versus a single-core score of 1809. In Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 5384 and single-core is 759. The R15 run records 1292 multicore and 182 single-core. Geekbench returns 7231 multicore and 2133 single-core. The PassMark suite adds further granularity: multithread 15095, single-thread 3759, integer math 45329, floating point math 35266, data compression 174115, data encryption 8838, extended instructions 11865, find prime numbers 55, physics 958, and random string sorting 17397.

The lack of Arc G3 benchmark data means no head-to-head wins can be awarded to either part. The database shows zero wins for the Arc G3 and zero wins for the Core i3-14100 in direct comparisons, because no paired benchmark results exist. Any claim of performance superiority would require measured data that the database does not currently contain. The analysis must therefore focus on architectural and specification differences, which are fully documented.

FAQ

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

A: No. The Arc G3 has an empty benchmarks array and an average benchmark score of 0. The Core i3-14100, by contrast, has 19 recorded benchmark results across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark suites.

Q: How does the Core i3-14100 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Core i3-14100 scores 18318 on average, which is 0.1% above the Intel Core 3 305 (18302), 0.1% below the Intel Core 5 330 (18345), 0.3% below the Intel Core 7 360 (18374), and 0.3% below the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380). All five processors fall within a 0.4% performance window.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Arc G3 therefore offers 10 more cores but 6 fewer threads, indicating it does not support simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor has the higher clock speed?

A: The Core i3-14100 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core i3-14100 is 1.60 GHz higher at base and 0.10 GHz higher at boost.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory only. The Core i3-14100 supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The Arc G3 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s; the Core i3-14100 has no memory bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core i3-14100 supports ECC memory. The Arc G3 does not.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc G3 and Intel Core i3-14100 diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The Arc G3 is built on the Panther Lake architecture at a 3 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. The Core i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, on a 10 nm process node, also fabricated by Intel. The process node difference represents a significant manufacturing generation gap, although the database does not provide transistor counts or die sizes for the Arc G3 to quantify the impact.

The core counts differ substantially. The Arc G3 integrates 14 cores with 14 threads, meaning each core handles a single thread. The Core i3-14100 has 4 cores with 8 threads, meaning each core handles two threads via hyperthreading. Despite having 3.5 times the core count, the Arc G3 offers only 1.75 times the thread count, which changes how multithreaded workloads distribute across the silicon.

Cache hierarchies present a clear structural difference. The Arc G3 uses 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i3-14100 uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Per-core cache allocations are larger on the Arc G3, and the total L3 pool is 6 MB larger. The database does not record a total L3 figure for either part, so the shared L3 comparison is direct.

Memory support separates the two parts. The Arc G3 is restricted to LPDDR5X, a low-power mobile memory standard, with a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core i3-14100 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving it flexibility across desktop platforms, but the database records no bandwidth figure for it. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is available on the Core i3-14100 but not on the Arc G3.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The Arc G3 provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The Core i3-14100 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Core i3-14100 therefore offers 12 additional PCIe lanes for expansion devices, which is consistent with its desktop market segment. The Arc G3's 4 lanes reflect a mobile-oriented design where expansion is limited.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Arc G3 integrates Arc B370 graphics, while the Core i3-14100 integrates UHD Graphics 730. The database provides no benchmark scores for either integrated GPU, so relative graphics performance cannot be assessed from recorded data.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear differentiation between these two processors based on market segment and intended use. The Intel Arc G3 is a mobile processor on the Intel BGA 2540 socket, with a TDP of 25 watts. The Intel Core i3-14100 is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, with a TDP of 60 watts. The Arc G3's lower TDP and mobile socket align it with battery-powered systems. The Core i3-14100's higher TDP and desktop socket align it with conventional desktop builds.

On raw core count, the Arc G3 has 14 cores versus 4 on the Core i3-14100. However, the Core i3-14100 has 8 threads versus 14 on the Arc G3, narrowing the thread advantage to 6 threads. The Core i3-14100 holds higher clock speeds at both base (3.50 GHz versus 1.90 GHz) and boost (4.70 GHz versus 4.60 GHz). Single-thread performance, which depends heavily on clock speed and architecture, should logically favor the Core i3-14100 based on the recorded clock data, though no direct benchmark confirms this.

The Arc G3's advantages lie in its newer 3 nm process node, larger per-core caches (192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 versus 80 KB and 1.25 MB), larger shared L3 pool (18 MB versus 12 MB), and higher memory bandwidth (136.5 GB/s recorded versus none recorded). The Core i3-14100 counters with ECC support, DDR4 and DDR5 compatibility, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 4 on the Arc G3.

The Core i3-14100 has a recorded benchmark position: 72nd percentile among all CPUs and an average score of 18318. The Arc G3 has no recorded position, sitting at the 50th percentile by default with an average score of 0. This does not mean the Arc G3 is slower; it means the database has no measurements to place it. The Core i3-14100's launch MSRP is $134, while the Arc G3 has no launch MSRP recorded.

For desktop users who require measured performance, the Core i3-14100 is the only option with verified results. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.3%, indicate a stable competitive position. For mobile users who prioritize power efficiency and core count, the Arc G3's specifications suggest a different trade-off, but no benchmark data exists to validate its real-world performance. The choice rests on whether measured data or architectural specifications carry more weight for a given use case.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc G3 | Intel Core i3-14100 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 14 | 4 |

| Threads | 14 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 1.90 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 25 W | 60 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2540 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Panther Lake | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Panther Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 163 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 18 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 136.5 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Arc B370 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Part Number | SA4QZ | SRMX1 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $134 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

The release dates differ by over two years. The Core i3-14100 was released on 2024-01-07. The Arc G3 was released on 2026-05-27, making it the newer design by the recorded dates. The Arc G3's 3 nm process node versus the Core i3-14100's 10 nm node reflects this generational gap. The Core i3-14100 carries a die size of 163 mm², while the Arc G3's die size is not recorded in the database.