Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Comparison
Intel Arc G3
Core Ultra 5 226V
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
FAQ
Q: What are the core and thread counts for the Intel Arc G3 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V?
A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 cores and 8 threads.
Q: How do the boost clocks compare between the two processors?
A: The Intel Arc G3 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Their base clocks are 1.90 GHz and 2.10 GHz, respectively.
Q: What is the process node and foundry for each chip?
A: Both processors are built on a 3 nm process node. The Intel Arc G3 is manufactured by Intel, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is manufactured by TSMC.
Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?
A: The Intel Arc G3 has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.
Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions in these processors?
A: The Intel Arc G3 includes Arc B370 integrated graphics. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V includes Arc 130V integrated graphics.
Q: What is the release date for each processor?
A: The Intel Arc G3 was released on May 27, 2026. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V was released on September 23, 2024.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Arc G3 holds a structural advantage in multi-threaded workloads based on its physical configuration. With 14 cores and 14 threads versus the 8 cores and 8 threads of the Core Ultra 5 226V, the Arc G3 offers a substantially wider parallel execution capacity. This suggests it delivers stronger performance in rendering, compilation, and other heavily threaded tasks. The larger 18 MB L3 cache also supports better data locality in workloads that repeatedly access large datasets, which can reduce memory latency pressure.
The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V counters with a higher base clock of 2.10 GHz versus 1.90 GHz, which can assist in lightly threaded or latency-sensitive operations. Its lower 17 W TDP compared to 25 W on the Arc G3 indicates a design focused on power efficiency, making it a better fit for thermally constrained environments. The recorded benchmark data shows the Core Ultra 5 226V achieves an average benchmark score of 19368 and sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, with no benchmark scores recorded for the Arc G3 in the database.
The Core Ultra 5 226V also has a release date advantage, having been available since September 23, 2024, whereas the Arc G3 launched later on May 27, 2026. The Core Ultra 5 226V belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 with the Lunar Lake architecture, while the Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both use the same PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes for CPU-only connectivity.
Architecture Differences
The two processors diverge significantly in their architectural origins. The Intel Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename and belongs to the Arc G3 generation. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, part of the Core Ultra Series 2. Both are built on a 3 nm process, but the Arc G3 is produced at Intel's own foundry, while the Core Ultra 5 226V is produced by TSMC.
The core counts differ by design. The Arc G3 provides 14 cores and 14 threads, indicating a design without Hyper-Threading on any core. The Core Ultra 5 226V provides 8 cores and 8 threads, also without extra threads. The L1 cache is identical at 192 KB per core, and the L2 cache is also identical at 2.5 MB per core. The shared L3 cache, however, is much larger on the Arc G3 at 18 MB, compared to 8 MB on the Core Ultra 5 226V.
The integrated graphics differ as well. The Arc G3 carries the Arc B370 GPU, while the Core Ultra 5 226V carries the Arc 130V GPU. The memory support also differs. The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 226V lists memory support as dependent on the motherboard, with a dual-channel bus but no recorded bandwidth figure.
The socket types are distinct: the Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, while the Core Ultra 5 226V uses Intel BGA 2833. The part numbers are SA4QZ for the Arc G3 and SRPMQSRPMR for the Core Ultra 5 226V. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.
Specification Differences
The following specifications differ between the Intel Arc G3 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V:
- Cores: 14 (Arc G3) vs 8 (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- Threads: 14 (Arc G3) vs 8 (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- Base clock: 1.90 GHz (Arc G3) vs 2.10 GHz (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- Boost clock: 4.60 GHz (Arc G3) vs 4.50 GHz (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- TDP: 25 W (Arc G3) vs 17 W (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- Socket: Intel BGA 2540 (Arc G3) vs Intel BGA 2833 (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- Codename: Panther Lake (Arc G3) vs Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- Generation: Arc G3 (Panther Lake) vs Ultra 5 (Lunar Lake)
- Foundry: Intel (Arc G3) vs TSMC (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- L3 cache: 18 MB shared (Arc G3) vs 8 MB shared (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- Memory support: LPDDR5X (Arc G3) vs depends on motherboard (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- Memory bandwidth: 136.5 GB/s (Arc G3) vs not recorded (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- Integrated graphics: Arc B370 (Arc G3) vs Arc 130V (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- Release date: May 27, 2026 (Arc G3) vs September 23, 2024 (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- Part number: SA4QZ (Arc G3) vs SRPMQSRPMR (Core Ultra 5 226V)
The L1 cache, L2 cache, memory bus width, ECC support, PCIe configuration, market segment, production status, and multiplier lock status are the same for both processors.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Arc G3 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. The Arc G3 has an empty benchmark list, meaning no scores have been recorded for it across any test suite.
The Core Ultra 5 226V, by contrast, has a full set of recorded benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score is 19368, and it ranks in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1501 in multi-core and 267 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6381 in multi-core and 900 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 9848 in multi-core and 1744 in single-core. Geekbench results show 8598 in multi-core and 1930 in single-core.
Passmark results for the Core Ultra 5 226V include data compression at 170687, data encryption at 12710, extended instructions at 14724, and prime number finding at 166. Floating point math scores 52270, integer math scores 38647, and multithread performance scores 17850. Physics scores 1449, random string sorting scores 20813, and single-thread performance scores 3754, with a duplicate single-thread entry also at 3754.
Relative to its nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 5 226V sits within a close competitive band. Its average score of 19368 is exactly level with the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS at 19364, a delta of 0 percent. It trails the Intel Core i5-1345U by 0.2 percent, with that rival scoring 19411. It leads the Intel Core i7-8700K by 0.7 percent, which scores 19238. It trails the Intel Core i7-10700F by 0.7 percent, which scores 19499.
Since the Arc G3 has no recorded benchmark scores and no nearest rivals listed, the database does not permit a direct numerical comparison of their performance. The only measurable comparison available is based on specifications. The Arc G3 offers more cores, a higher boost clock, and a larger L3 cache, while the Core Ultra 5 226V offers a higher base clock and lower TDP. The recorded data for the Core Ultra 5 226V indicates a solid mid-range performer, sitting in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, but the absence of Arc G3 scores leaves its performance position unquantified in the database.