Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison
Intel Arc G3
Core i5-14500
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core i5-14500
The Verdict
The data places these two Intel processors in entirely different market segments. The Intel Core i5-14500 is a desktop part with a full benchmark record, a percentile rank of 86, and an average benchmark score of 38531. The Intel Arc G3 is a mobile processor with no recorded benchmarks, a percentile rank of 50, and an average benchmark score of 0. The verdict from the database is straightforward: the Core i5-14500 is the only one of the two with measurable performance data, making it the clear choice for any workload that relies on CPU throughput. The Arc G3, with its 25 TDP and mobile socket, targets a different use case entirely, one where low power consumption matters more than raw compute. The Core i5-14500 sits among peers like the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T, which scores 38561 and trails by 0.1%, and the Intel Xeon w3-2525, which scores 38392 and trails by 0.4%. The Arc G3 has no rivals listed and no benchmark scores, so the database offers no basis for comparing its performance to anything.
Architecture Differences
The two processors diverge at the architectural level. The Intel Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename and is built on a 3 nm process node, with Intel as the foundry. The Intel Core i5-14500 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename under the broader Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process node. The Arc G3 belongs to the Arc G3 generation, while the Core i5-14500 belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The process node difference is substantial: 3 nm versus 10 nm, which indicates a much denser transistor layout for the mobile part. The Core i5-14500 has a die size of 215 mm², while the Arc G3 lists no die size.
Cache structures differ significantly. The Arc G3 carries 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14500 carries 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Arc G3 has a larger per-core L1 and L2 allocation, but the Core i5-14500 has a larger total L3 pool. The integrated graphics also differ: the Arc G3 uses Arc B370 graphics, while the Core i5-14500 uses UHD Graphics 770. Memory support splits as well: the Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, while the Core i5-14500 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but lists no bandwidth figure. The Core i5-14500 supports ECC memory, while the Arc G3 does not. PCIe connectivity favors the desktop part: the Core i5-14500 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Arc G3 provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, which means the database contains no direct comparison results between the Intel Arc G3 and the Intel Core i5-14500. The Arc G3 has zero benchmarks listed, so there are no scores to compare. The Core i5-14500, however, has a complete benchmark suite. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core i5-14500 scores 15012, and in single-core it scores 1917. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 10985 and the single-core score is 1550. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 2435 and the single-core score is 273. Geekbench shows a multicore score of 13390 and a single-core score of 2099. PassMark results include a multithread score of 30777, a single-thread score of 3952, integer math at 108124, floating-point math at 79576, data compression at 371294, data encryption at 21457, extended instructions at 22473, find prime numbers at 106, physics at 1746, and random string sorting at 40980. Since the Arc G3 has no recorded scores, the only possible head-to-head analysis is that the Core i5-14500 dominates by default. The database shows zero wins for the Arc G3 and zero wins for the Core i5-14500 in the head-to-head table, because no comparison data exists.
Specification Differences
The two parts differ across most recorded specifications. The Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The extra 6 threads on the desktop part come from Hyper-Threading support, which the mobile part lacks. Base clock speeds differ: the Arc G3 runs at 1.90 GHz, the Core i5-14500 at 2.60 GHz. Boost clocks differ as well: the Arc G3 reaches 4.60 GHz, the Core i5-14500 reaches 5.00 GHz. The Arc G3 has a TDP of 25, while the Core i5-14500 has a TDP of 65. Sockets are incompatible: the Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, a soldered mobile socket, while the Core i5-14500 uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket.
The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory only, while the Core i5-14500 supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Arc G3 at 136.5 GB/s; the Core i5-14500 has no bandwidth figure. ECC memory support is present on the Core i5-14500 and absent on the Arc G3. PCIe lanes differ: the Arc G3 has Gen 5 with 4 lanes, the Core i5-14500 has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Arc B370 on the mobile part, UHD Graphics 770 on the desktop part. Market segments differ: Mobile for the Arc G3, Desktop for the Core i5-14500. The Core i5-14500 has a launch MSRP of $232; the Arc G3 has no launch MSRP listed. Release dates differ: the Arc G3 released on 2026-05-27, the Core i5-14500 on 2024-01-07. The Core i5-14500 has a part number of SRN3T, while the Arc G3 has SA4QZ. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core i5-14500 lists a die size of 215 mm²; the Arc G3 does not. The process node differs: 3 nm for the Arc G3, 10 nm for the Core i5-14500. The Core i5-14500 has a production status of Active, and the Arc G3 also has a production status of Active.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more threads?
A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 20 threads, while the Intel Arc G3 has 14 threads. Both have 14 cores, but the Core i5-14500 supports two threads per core, whereas the Arc G3 supports one thread per core.
Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?
A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has an average benchmark score of 38531 and a percentile rank of 86. The Intel Arc G3 has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50.
Q: How does the Core i5-14500 compare to its nearest rivals?
A: The Core i5-14500 trails the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T by 0.1% (38561 versus 38531), leads the Intel Xeon w3-2525 by 0.4% (38392 versus 38531), leads the Intel Core 9 270H by 0.5% (38335 versus 38531), and leads the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H by 0.6% (38312 versus 38531).
Q: What memory types does each processor support?
A: The Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Core i5-14500 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Arc G3 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, while the Core i5-14500 has no bandwidth figure listed.
Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?
A: The Intel Core i5-14500 supports ECC memory. The Intel Arc G3 does not support ECC memory.
Q: What are the socket types for these processors?
A: The Intel Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, a mobile socket. The Intel Core i5-14500 uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Core i5-14500 wins in every measurable performance category because it is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15012 and single-core score of 1917, its Geekbench multicore score of 13390 and single-core score of 2099, and its PassMark multithread score of 30777 and single-thread score of 3952 all stand without opposition. The desktop part also wins on thread count (20 versus 14), boost clock (5.00 GHz versus 4.60 GHz), base clock (2.60 GHz versus 1.90 GHz), L3 cache (24 MB versus 18 MB), PCIe lanes (16 versus 4), and memory flexibility (DDR4 and DDR5 versus LPDDR5X only). ECC memory support gives it an edge for data integrity in server-adjacent workloads.
The Intel Arc G3 wins on power efficiency and process technology. Its TDP of 25 is less than half of the Core i5-14500's 65, making it suited for compact mobile systems. Its 3 nm process node is two generations ahead of the Core i5-14500's 10 nm node. The Arc G3 also has larger per-core L1 cache (192 KB versus 80 KB) and L2 cache (2.5 MB versus 1.25 MB), which can benefit latency-sensitive single-threaded work if benchmark data ever emerges. Its integrated Arc B370 graphics may also offer different visual capabilities than the UHD Graphics 770, though no benchmark scores exist to verify this. The Arc G3's memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s is recorded, while the Core i5-14500 has no bandwidth figure, giving the mobile part a measurable specification advantage in that single area. For workloads that prioritize raw compute, multithreading, memory flexibility, or ECC support, the Core i5-14500 is the only choice supported by data. For workloads that prioritize low power draw, a smaller process node, and a mobile form factor, the Arc G3 has the specification advantage, but its performance remains unmeasured.