Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Comparison

Intel Arc G3 and Intel Core Ultra 5 225F occupy opposite ends of the Intel product stack, with the Arc G3 designed as a mobile part on Panther Lake and the Core Ultra 5 225F as a desktop part on Arrow Lake. The database contains benchmark results for the Core Ultra 5 225F only, while the Arc G3 has no recorded benchmark scores, which makes direct comparison one-sided. The Core Ultra 5 225F sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Arc G3 sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero due to missing data.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 225F is the only part in this comparison with recorded performance data, so it wins every measured workload in the database. Its average benchmark score is 37,313, a figure that places it among capable desktop processors. The Arc G3 has no average benchmark score and no individual test results, meaning the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for it in any workload.

The Core Ultra 5 225F delivers strong results across both single-thread and multi-thread tests. In Cinebench R23, it scores 16,467 multi-core and 1,893 single-core. PassMark results show 31,004 in the multithread test and 4,397 in single-thread tests. These figures indicate balanced performance that handles both heavily threaded rendering workloads and lightly threaded applications.

The Arc G3, by contrast, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 suggests it sits at the midpoint of all CPUs, but with no actual scores recorded, the database offers no evidence of wins in any category. The Core Ultra 5 225F therefore claims all benchmark wins by default, though the Arc G3 may hold advantages in areas not captured by the database, such as integrated graphics, which the Core Ultra 5 225F lacks entirely.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename and belongs to the Arc G3 generation, while the Core Ultra 5 225F uses Arrow Lake-S and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. Both are built on a 3 nm process, but they use different foundries: Intel fabricates the Arc G3, while TSMC fabricates the Core Ultra 5 225F. The Core Ultra 5 225F has a transistor count of 17,800 million on a 243 mm² die, while the Arc G3 lists no transistor count or die size in the database.

Core configuration differs significantly. The Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 cores and 10 threads. Neither part uses simultaneous multithreading, so thread counts equal core counts for both. The Arc G3 has more cores, which could theoretically favor it in multi-threaded workloads, but the database contains no benchmarks to confirm this. Clock speeds favor the desktop part: the Core Ultra 5 225F has a 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost clock, while the Arc G3 has a 1.90 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock.

Cache hierarchies are similar in structure but differ in capacity. Both have 192 KB of L1 cache per core. The Arc G3 has 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 225F has 3 MB of L2 cache per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The desktop part therefore has more L2 per core and more total L3.

Thermal and power characteristics differ sharply. The Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 watts, while the Core Ultra 5 225F has a TDP of 65 watts. The Arc G3 uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket, indicating a soldered mobile design, while the Core Ultra 5 225F uses Intel Socket 1851 for desktop installation. Memory support also differs: the Arc G3 uses LPDDR5X with dual-channel access and 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Core Ultra 5 225F uses DDR5 with dual-channel access and 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The mobile part has higher memory bandwidth, but the desktop part uses a more common and expandable memory type.

PCIe connectivity shows a major difference. The Arc G3 provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 225F provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The desktop part offers five times the PCIe lanes, which supports more expansion cards and faster multi-device configurations. Integrated graphics also separate the two: the Arc G3 includes Arc B370 integrated graphics, while the Core Ultra 5 225F has no integrated graphics at all.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database provides no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Arc G3 and the Core Ultra 5 225F, and the Arc G3 has no individual benchmark scores. The Core Ultra 5 225F, however, has a full set of results that characterize its performance. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2,660 multi-core and 287 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 11,059 multi-core and 1,561 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 16,467 multi-core and 1,893 single-core.

PassMark tests add further detail. The Core Ultra 5 225F scores 310,843 in data compression, 22,648 in data encryption, 28,027 in extended instructions, and 352 in finding prime numbers. Floating point math scores 92,554, integer math scores 66,417, and random string sorting scores 37,325. Physics tests score 2,430. The multithread score of 31,004 and single-thread score of 4,397 round out the PassMark suite.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for the Core Ultra 5 225F. The Intel Core i9-13900HK has an average score of 37,425, which is 0.3% lower than the Core Ultra 5 225F. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H scores 37,161, which is 0.4% higher than the Core Ultra 5 225F. The Intel Core i7-13700 scores 37,135, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 scores 37,117, also 0.5% higher. These deltas show the Core Ultra 5 225F lands within a percentage point of several established desktop and mobile processors.

Because the Arc G3 lacks recorded scores, its performance relative to the Core Ultra 5 225F cannot be quantified. The data shows no benchmark wins for the Arc G3 in any test, and no rival comparison data exists for it either.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 cores and 10 threads. Neither processor supports simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 225F have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Core Ultra 5 225F lists integrated graphics as N/A. The Arc G3 includes Arc B370 integrated graphics.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 watts, while the Core Ultra 5 225F has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: How do their boost clocks compare?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225F boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Arc G3 boosts to 4.60 GHz. The base clocks are 3.30 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 225F and 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225F has Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Arc G3 has Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X with dual-channel access and 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. The Core Ultra 5 225F supports DDR5 with dual-channel access and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification category. The Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks are 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3 and 3.30 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 225F. Boost clocks are 4.60 GHz and 4.90 GHz respectively. TDP is 25 watts versus 65 watts. The Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, while the Core Ultra 5 225F uses Intel Socket 1851.

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. The Arc G3 has 2.5 MB of L2 per core and 18 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 225F has 3 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. Both have 192 KB of L1 per core. Memory bandwidth favors the Arc G3 at 136.5 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s, though the memory types differ: LPDDR5X for the Arc G3 and DDR5 for the Core Ultra 5 225F. PCIe lane counts favor the Core Ultra 5 225F at 20 lanes versus 4 lanes, both Gen 5.

The Core Ultra 5 225F has integrated graphics listed as N/A, while the Arc G3 includes Arc B370. The Core Ultra 5 225F has a transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm², while the Arc G3 lists neither. The Core Ultra 5 225F uses TSMC as its foundry, while the Arc G3 uses Intel. The launch MSRP of the Core Ultra 5 225F is $231; the Arc G3 has no launch MSRP recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for users building a desktop system: the Core Ultra 5 225F is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance. Its 85th percentile ranking, average benchmark score of 37,313, and complete Cinebench and PassMark results demonstrate it as a functional desktop processor. The Arc G3 has no benchmark data, so it cannot be verified as competitive in any recorded workload.

Users who need integrated graphics should consider the Arc G3, since it includes Arc B370 graphics while the Core Ultra 5 225F has none. Users who need more cores should also look at the Arc G3 on paper, with 14 cores versus 10, but the lack of benchmark scores means the real-world benefit of those extra cores is unconfirmed. Users who need PCIe expansion, higher clock speeds, or a desktop socket should choose the Core Ultra 5 225F, which offers 20 Gen 5 lanes, a 4.90 GHz boost clock, and Socket 1851 compatibility.

The Core Ultra 5 225F also has more L3 cache at 20 MB versus 18 MB, and more L2 cache per core at 3 MB versus 2.5 MB. The Arc G3 counters with higher memory bandwidth at 136.5 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s and a much lower TDP at 25 watts versus 65 watts. The Core Ultra 5 225F is the only part with recorded performance, so for any workload covered by the database, it is the verified choice. The Arc G3 remains a mobile processor with unverified performance, suitable only for scenarios where its integrated graphics, lower power draw, or higher core count matter more than confirmed benchmark results.