Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL Comparison
Intel Arc G3
Core Ultra 5 125HL
Analysis: Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL
The database currently holds no benchmark results for the Intel Arc G3 or the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL. Both records show an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile of 50 among all CPUs, and the recorded win counts are 0 for each processor. The available data consists of specifications, release dates, and platform traits, so this comparison is based on those records rather than measured performance.
The Verdict
Strictly from the recorded data, the Arc G3 is a mobile-oriented processor and the Core Ultra 5 125HL is a desktop-oriented processor. The Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, has a 25 W TDP, supports LPDDR5X, and is built on Intel's 3 nm process. The Core Ultra 5 125HL uses Intel Socket 1851, has a 45 W TDP, supports DDR5 depending on motherboard, and is built on Intel's 7 nm process. The Core Ultra 5 125HL has a launch MSRP of $325; the Arc G3 has no launch MSRP listed.
Within those platform constraints, the Core Ultra 5 125HL offers the higher thread count: 18 threads versus 14 threads on the Arc G3. The Arc G3 offers the higher boost clock, 4.60 GHz versus 4.50 GHz, and the higher base clock, 1.90 GHz versus 1.20 GHz. The Arc G3 also lists a larger L1 and L2 per core and a higher memory bandwidth. The data does not provide a measured performance winner, so a selection between them is a platform selection first.
A mobile-system build with a 25 W power class and BGA 2540 mounting corresponds to the Arc G3. A desktop-system build with Socket 1851 and a need for 18 threads corresponds to the Core Ultra 5 125HL. The verdict is not a speed ranking.
Architecture Differences
The database lists the following architecture-relevant records:
| Field | Intel Arc G3 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Not listed | Core Ultra Series 1 |
| Architecture | Not listed | Meteor Lake |
| Codename | Panther Lake | Meteor Lake-PS |
| Process node | 3 nm | 7 nm |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Socket | Intel BGA 2540 | Intel Socket 1851 |
| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Cores | 14 | 14 |
| Threads | 14 | 18 |
| Base clock | 1.90 GHz | 1.20 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.50 GHz |
| TDP | 25 W | 45 W |
| L1 cache | 192 KB per core | 112 KB per core |
| L2 cache | 2.5 MB per core | 2 MB per core |
| L3 cache | 18 MB shared | 18 MB shared |
| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR5, depends on motherboard |
| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |
| Memory bandwidth | 136.5 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |
| ECC memory | false | false |
| PCIe | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |
| Integrated graphics | Arc B370 | Arc Xe-LPG 112EU |
| Unlocked multiplier | false | false |
| Production status | Active | Active |
| Release date | 2026-05-27 | 2024-04-07 |
| Part number | SA4QZ | SRN9D |
Both processors are built by Intel, use dual-channel memory, have 14 cores, share 18 MB of L3 cache, list ECC as false, list the unlocked multiplier as false, and have active production status. The Core Ultra 5 125HL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 and uses the Meteor Lake architecture with the Meteor Lake-PS codename. The Arc G3 is listed under the Panther Lake codename, and the database does not list a series or architecture name for it.
The process node difference is recorded as 3 nm for the Arc G3 and 7 nm for the Core Ultra 5 125HL, both from Intel. The release dates are 2026-05-27 for the Arc G3 and 2024-04-07 for the Core Ultra 5 125HL.
Cache layout differs in the per-core levels. The Arc G3 has 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, while the Core Ultra 5 125HL has 112 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The shared L3 is identical at 18 MB.
Memory support is another split. The Arc G3 uses LPDDR5X and records 136.5 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Core Ultra 5 125HL uses DDR5, with the database noting that memory depends on motherboard, and records 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.
PCIe connectivity is CPU-only for both. The Arc G3 lists Gen 5 with 4 lanes; the Core Ultra 5 125HL lists Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The integrated graphics names differ: Arc B370 versus Arc Xe-LPG 112EU. The database does not include EU counts for the Arc B370, so the two iGPUs cannot be compared beyond their listed names.
Where Each One Wins
Since no benchmark wins are recorded for either processor, the wins below are specification-level wins.
The Arc G3 advantages in the database:
- Higher base clock: 1.90 GHz versus 1.20 GHz.
- Higher boost clock: 4.60 GHz versus 4.50 GHz.
- Lower TDP: 25 W versus 45 W.
- Larger L1 per core: 192 KB versus 112 KB.
- Larger L2 per core: 2.5 MB versus 2 MB.
- Higher memory bandwidth: 136.5 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s.
- Newer process node: 3 nm versus 7 nm.
- Newer PCIe standard: Gen 5 versus Gen 4, though with 4 lanes versus 8 lanes.
The Core Ultra 5 125HL advantages in the database:
- More threads: 18 versus 14.
- More CPU PCIe lanes: 8 versus 4, though at Gen 4 versus Gen 5.
- Desktop socket: Intel Socket 1851 versus Intel BGA 2540.
- DDR5 support, depending on motherboard, versus LPDDR5X.
- Integrated graphics listed as Arc Xe-LPG 112EU, versus Arc B370 without a listed EU count.
These specification splits translate into use cases. The Arc G3 is positioned for a mobile platform where 25 W TDP, a 3 nm process, and high memory bandwidth are the primary parameters. The Core Ultra 5 125HL is positioned for a desktop platform where 18 threads, Socket 1851, and motherboard-dependent DDR5 are the primary parameters. The database has no measured results to confirm whether either part delivers a win in any specific workload.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more threads?
A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL has 18 threads, while the Intel Arc G3 has 14 threads. Both have 14 cores.
Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?
A: The Intel Arc G3 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz and a base clock of 1.90 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz and a base clock of 1.20 GHz.
Q: Do the two processors share the same L3 cache size?
A: Yes, both have 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The L1 and L2 caches differ: the Arc G3 has 192 KB of L1 and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, while the Core Ultra 5 125HL has 112 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core.
Q: What memory support does each processor list?
A: The Arc G3 lists LPDDR5X memory. The Core Ultra 5 125HL lists DDR5, and the database notes that the memory depends on motherboard. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, with memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s for the Arc G3 and 89.6 GB/s for the Core Ultra 5 125HL.
Q: Are there any recorded benchmark scores for this comparison?
A: No. Both entries have an average benchmark score of 0, a percentile of 50, and no head-to-head benchmark results. The recorded win counts are 0 for both processors.
Q: Which sockets are listed for each processor?
A: The Intel Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL uses Intel Socket 1851. The Arc G3 is listed as a mobile part, while the Core Ultra 5 125HL is listed as a desktop part.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database contains no head-to-head benchmark records for the Intel Arc G3 versus the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL. The recorded win counts are 0 for each processor, and both average benchmark scores are 0. Both percentile values are 50. There are no application scores, gaming scores, or synthetic scores to compare.
The largest recorded differences are in the specification fields. The Arc G3 has a 4.60 GHz boost clock versus 4.50 GHz, a 1.90 GHz base clock versus 1.20 GHz, 192 KB L1 per core versus 112 KB, 2.5 MB L2 per core versus 2 MB, 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 89.6 GB/s, and a 3 nm process versus 7 nm. The Core Ultra 5 125HL has 18 threads versus 14, 8 CPU PCIe lanes versus 4, a 45 W TDP versus 25 W, and Intel Socket 1851 versus Intel BGA 2540.
On the shared side, both processors list 14 cores, 18 MB of shared L3, dual-channel memory, ECC as false, an unlocked multiplier as false, active production status, Intel as the foundry, and CPU-only PCIe lane counts. The Arc G3 uses Gen 5 while the Core Ultra 5 125HL uses Gen 4.
Without measured benchmark scores, the head-to-head comparison cannot assign a performance winner. The data can only show which specifications differ and by what recorded values. The database also lists no comparable rival records for either processor, so there is no external benchmark context to substitute.