Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data contains no head-to-head comparison entries for the Intel Arc G3 versus the Intel Core i5-14401TE. The wins counter for each processor is zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. Consequently, there are no exact performance deltas, no percentage advantages, and no score differentials to report from direct matchup testing.

Both processors register an identical percentileVsAllCpus of 50, placing each in the exact midpoint of the database's CPU performance distribution. The average benchmark score for both parts is 0, which indicates no aggregated benchmark data has been recorded for either unit. Without measured scores, no definitive statement can be made about which processor holds a lead in single-thread, multi-thread, or mixed workloads.

The absence of data is itself a finding. The database shows no recorded comparison, so any claim of superiority for either part would lack empirical support. The Arc G3 and the Core i5-14401TE remain unranked relative to one another in direct testing. The only measurable equality between them is their shared percentile standing, which is a positional value, not a performance value.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename and belongs to the Arc G3 generation. Its process node is listed as 3 nm, fabricated by Intel. The Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, and is built on a 10 nm process node, also by Intel. The process node difference is substantial: the Arc G3 uses a 3 nm node, while the Core i5-14401TE uses a 10 nm node.

The Arc G3 contains 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it has no hyper-threading and each core maps to a single thread. The Core i5-14401TE contains 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning it uses simultaneous multi-threading to double its thread count. The Arc G3 offers more physical cores, while the Core i5-14401TE offers fewer cores but more threads per core.

Cache configurations differ significantly. 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 i5-14401TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Arc G3 has roughly 2.4 times the L1 cache per core and 2 times the L2 cache per core. The Core i5-14401TE has 2 MB more total L3 cache.

Clock speeds are close. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Core i5-14401TE starts 0.10 GHz higher at base, while the Arc G3 boosts 0.10 GHz higher.

Power envelopes differ. The Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 watts, and the Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The Core i5-14401TE draws 20 watts more at the thermal design power limit.

Memory support diverges. The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, and no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for it. The Arc G3 does not support ECC memory, while the Core i5-14401TE does support ECC memory.

The Arc G3 uses an integrated GPU labeled Arc B370. The Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730. PCIe connectivity differs: the Arc G3 provides Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes, and the Core i5-14401TE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core i5-14401TE has four times the CPU PCIe lane count.

The Arc G3 has a die size that is not recorded, while the Core i5-14401TE has a die size of 215 mm². The Arc G3 uses an Intel BGA 2540 socket, and the Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Arc G3 is classified as mobile, and the Core i5-14401TE is classified as desktop.

Where Each One Wins

The Arc G3 wins on raw core count. It provides 14 physical cores versus the Core i5-14401TE's 6 physical cores. For workloads that scale with physical cores, such as parallel compute tasks, the Arc G3 has an 8-core advantage.

The Core i5-14401TE wins on thread count efficiency per core. Its 6 cores produce 12 threads, giving it a 2:1 thread-to-core ratio. The Arc G3's 14 cores produce 14 threads, a 1:1 ratio. In workloads that benefit from additional threads, the Core i5-14401TE can present 12 threads, only 2 fewer than the Arc G3's 14 threads, despite having 8 fewer physical cores.

The Arc G3 wins on clock ceiling. Its boost clock of 4.60 GHz exceeds the Core i5-14401TE's 4.50 GHz by 0.10 GHz. The Core i5-14401TE wins on base clock, starting at 2.00 GHz versus 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3.

The Arc G3 wins on power efficiency per the TDP metric. Its 25-watt TDP is 20 watts lower than the Core i5-14401TE's 45-watt TDP. The Core i5-14401TE wins on memory flexibility, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Arc G3 supports only LPDDR5X. The Core i5-14401TE wins on ECC support, which the Arc G3 lacks.

The Core i5-14401TE wins on PCIe lane count, offering 16 Gen 5 CPU lanes versus the Arc G3's 4 Gen 5 CPU lanes. The Arc G3 wins on L3 cache per core, with 18 MB shared across 14 cores (approximately 1.29 MB per core), while the Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB shared across 6 cores (approximately 3.33 MB per core). The per-core L3 figure favors the Core i5-14401TE, while the total shared pool favors it as well.

The Arc G3 wins on process node advancement with 3 nm versus 10 nm. The Core i5-14401TE wins on die size documentation, with a recorded 215 mm² die, while the Arc G3 has no recorded die size.

FAQ

Q: How many cores does each processor have?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Intel Core i5-14401TE's boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: The Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Arc G3 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 watts. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 watts, which is 20 watts higher.

Q: What are the integrated graphics options?

A: The Intel Arc G3 uses Arc B370 integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields. The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads; the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clock differs: 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3, 2.00 GHz for the Core i5-14401TE. Boost clock differs: 4.60 GHz for the Arc G3, 4.50 GHz for the Core i5-14401TE.

TDP differs: 25 watts for the Arc G3, 45 watts for the Core i5-14401TE. The socket differs: Intel BGA 2540 for the Arc G3, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14401TE. The architecture differs: the Arc G3 has no architecture listed, while the Core i5-14401TE lists Raptor Lake. The codename differs: Panther Lake for the Arc G3, Raptor Lake-R for the Core i5-14401TE.

Generation differs: Arc G3 (Panther Lake) for the Arc G3, Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) for the Core i5-14401TE. Process node differs: 3 nm for the Arc G3, 10 nm for the Core i5-14401TE. Die size differs: not recorded for the Arc G3, 215 mm² for the Core i5-14401TE.

L1 cache per core differs: 192 KB for the Arc G3, 80 KB for the Core i5-14401TE. L2 cache per core differs: 2.5 MB for the Arc G3, 1.25 MB for the Core i5-14401TE. L3 cache differs: 18 MB shared for the Arc G3, 20 MB shared for the Core i5-14401TE.

Memory support differs: LPDDR5X for the Arc G3, DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core i5-14401TE. Memory bandwidth differs: 136.5 GB/s recorded for the Arc G3, no recorded value for the Core i5-14401TE. ECC memory support differs: false for the Arc G3, true for the Core i5-14401TE.

PCIe differs: Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes for the Arc G3, Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes for the Core i5-14401TE. Integrated graphics differ: Arc B370 for the Arc G3, UHD Graphics 730 for the Core i5-14401TE. Market segment differs: Mobile for the Arc G3, Desktop for the Core i5-14401TE.

Release dates differ: 2026-05-27 for the Arc G3, 2024-06-30 for the Core i5-14401TE. The series field is null for the Arc G3 and Core 14th Gen for the Core i5-14401TE. Part numbers differ: SA4QZ for the Arc G3, Q4T4SRNJP for the Core i5-14401TE. Both processors have locked multipliers, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data positions the Intel Arc G3 as a mobile processor with a 14-core, 14-thread layout, a 3 nm process node, and a 25-watt TDP. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is a desktop processor with a 6-core, 12-thread layout, a 10 nm process node, and a 45-watt TDP. The recorded benchmarks show no direct comparison, so the verdict relies on specification analysis.

The Arc G3 suits scenarios requiring more physical cores within a lower power envelope. Its 14 cores and 25-watt TDP indicate a design prioritizing parallel throughput in a mobile context. Its LPDDR5X-only memory support and BGA 2540 socket confirm a mobile-oriented platform with no upgrade path.

The Core i5-14401TE suits scenarios requiring memory flexibility, ECC support, and high PCIe lane availability. Its DDR4 and DDR5 support and 16 Gen 5 CPU lanes make it a more adaptable desktop platform. The 12 threads from 6 cores provide solid multi-threading, and the 20 MB L3 cache is the larger shared pool of the two.

The Arc G3 has the higher boost clock and the larger per-core L1 and L2 caches. The Core i5-14401TE has the higher base clock and the larger total L3 cache. Neither processor has recorded benchmark scores, so performance rankings cannot be confirmed. The identical 50th percentile standing is a neutral data point.

The choice between the two rests on platform requirements. The Arc G3 is the mobile, high-core-count, low-TDP option. The Core i5-14401TE is the desktop, ECC-capable, high-lane-count option. The recorded data does not declare a winner, and no benchmark evidence exists to contradict that.