Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain any recorded head-to-head benchmark measurements for the Intel Arc G3 against the Intel Core i5-110. The benchmark arrays for both processors are empty, and the wins tally shows zero for each side. This means no direct performance comparison can be drawn from the recorded data at this time.

Both processors sit at the 50th percentile against all CPUs in the database, indicating a median position within the overall performance distribution. The average benchmark score for each is zero, which reflects the absence of submitted benchmark results rather than a true performance measurement.

Without direct measurements, the only quantifiable differentiators are the architectural specifications recorded in the database. The Intel Arc G3 operates with 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Intel Core i5-110 uses 6 cores and 12 threads. The Arc G3 carries a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core i5-110 starts at 2.90 GHz base and reaches 4.30 GHz boost.

Clock speed alone favors the Core i5-110 at base frequency by 1.00 GHz, but the Arc G3 holds a 0.30 GHz advantage at maximum boost. The core count difference is substantial: the Arc G3 provides 8 additional physical cores, though it adds only 2 additional threads because it lacks hyper-threading. The Core i5-110 doubles its core count to 12 threads.

The thermal design power figures diverge sharply. The Arc G3 is rated at 25 watts, while the Core i5-110 is rated at 65 watts. This 40-watt gap places the Arc G3 in a fundamentally lower power envelope, which matters for sustained workloads and cooling requirements.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 shows an advantage in scenarios that benefit from higher thread counts and newer memory technology. Its 14 threads exceed the Core i5-110's 12 threads, which favors heavily parallel workloads such as compilation, rendering, and multi-tasking environments where each thread maps to a separate task. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz is also higher than the rival's 4.30 GHz, giving the Arc G3 an edge in bursty single-threaded or lightly threaded workloads that reach maximum frequency.

Memory bandwidth strongly favors the Arc G3. It supports LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, compared to the Core i5-110's DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s. That is a 93.8 GB/s difference, roughly 3.2 times the bandwidth of the older platform. Applications that stream large datasets, such as data analytics, video processing, or large in-memory databases, will see measurable benefit from this bandwidth advantage.

The Arc G3 also uses a Gen 5 PCIe interface with 4 lanes, while the Core i5-110 uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The newer PCIe generation provides higher per-lane throughput, which can benefit the connection to a discrete GPU or NVMe storage, though the lane count is lower.

The Core i5-110 wins in base clock dominance. Its 2.90 GHz base frequency is 1.00 GHz higher than the Arc G3's 1.90 GHz. For sustained all-core workloads that run at base clock rather than boost, the Core i5-110 will sustain higher frequency without relying on boost headroom. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache is smaller than the Arc G3's 18 MB, but its per-core L1 and L2 caches are larger in ratio: 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core versus 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 per core for the Arc G3.

The Core i5-110 also offers a desktop socket, Intel Socket 1200, which typically allows for more flexible cooling and power delivery compared to the Arc G3's Intel BGA 2540, a mobile socket. The integrated graphics differ: the Core i5-110 includes UHD Graphics 630, while the Arc G3 includes Arc B370. The Arc B370 represents a newer integrated graphics architecture, aligned with Intel's Arc discrete GPU family.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and process nodes. The Intel Arc G3 is built on the Panther Lake architecture at a 3 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. The Intel Core i5-110 uses the Comet Lake architecture at a 14 nm process node, also fabricated by Intel. The 3 nm node is markedly more advanced than the 14 nm node, which explains the significant difference in thermal design power: 25 watts versus 65 watts.

The core layouts differ in configuration. The Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multi-threading. The Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning each core supports two threads. This is a fundamental design difference: the Arc G3 relies on physical core count, while the Core i5-110 relies on thread-level parallelism to reach its 12-thread count.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Arc G3 provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-110 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Arc G3's L2 cache is roughly 10 times larger per core, which reduces reliance on L3 for frequently accessed data. Total L3 cache favors the Arc G3 by 6 MB.

Memory support reflects the generational divide. The Arc G3 pairs with LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, achieving 136.5 GB/s. The Core i5-110 pairs with DDR4 over a dual-channel bus, achieving 42.7 GB/s. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The memory bus width is identical at dual-channel, but the memory generation and resulting bandwidth are vastly different.

PCIe capabilities differ in generation and lane count. The Arc G3 provides PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes, while the Core i5-110 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Gen 5 doubles the per-lane data rate of Gen 4 and quadruples Gen 3, so even with fewer lanes, the Arc G3 can deliver competitive interconnect bandwidth for attached devices. The Core i5-110's 16 lanes provide more physical connectivity options for expansion.

The market segments differ: the Arc G3 is a mobile processor, while the Core i5-110 is a desktop processor. This aligns with the socket types: Intel BGA 2540 is a ball-grid array for soldered mobile installation, and Intel Socket 1200 is a desktop LGA socket. The production status for both is listed as Active. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates in the database are 2026-05-27 for the Arc G3 and 2025-09-10 for the Core i5-110. The launch MSRP for the Core i5-110 is $200; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Arc G3. Part numbers are SA4QZ for the Arc G3 and SA35X for the Core i5-110.

The Verdict

The recorded data does not include direct benchmark scores for either processor, so the verdict must rest on the architectural specifications and platform characteristics.

The Intel Arc G3 is the stronger choice for workloads where memory bandwidth, core count, and power efficiency dominate. Its 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth is more than three times that of the Core i5-110, its 14 physical cores outnumber the rival's 6, and its 25-watt TDP allows deployment in power-constrained mobile systems. The higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz adds a burst-performance advantage. The 3 nm process node underpins these capabilities.

The Intel Core i5-110 is the stronger choice for desktop workloads that depend on sustained base clock frequency and broad PCIe connectivity. Its 2.90 GHz base clock is a full 1.00 GHz above the Arc G3, which matters for all-core loads that run at base speed. Its 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes provide more expansion room than 4 Gen 5 lanes. The 12 MB L3 cache, while smaller, is paired with a simpler cache hierarchy that may be sufficient for typical desktop applications.

Users who require a mobile processor with high memory throughput and many physical cores should select the Intel Arc G3. Users who need a desktop processor with a high base clock and wide PCIe lane support should select the Intel Core i5-110. The launch MSRP of the Core i5-110 is $200.

FAQ

Q: How many cores does the Intel Arc G3 have compared to the Intel Core i5-110?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Arc G3 reaches 4.60 GHz boost, while the Intel Core i5-110 reaches 4.30 GHz boost. The Arc G3 is 0.30 GHz higher.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-110 supports DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The Intel Arc G3 is rated at 25 watts. The Intel Core i5-110 is rated at 65 watts.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-110 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What sockets do these processors use?

A: The Intel Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, a mobile socket. The Intel Core i5-110 uses Intel Socket 1200, a desktop socket.