Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct benchmark scores for the Intel Arc G3, meaning its performance profile is blank in our measurements. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235, by contrast, has a full suite of recorded results across Cinebench and Passmark tests. The Arc G3 therefore cannot be compared numerically in any head-to-head matchup; the only score available for the G3 is an average benchmark score of 0, placing it at the 50th percentile of all CPUs. The Ultra 5 235 delivers an average benchmark score of 46062 and sits at the 89th percentile, a substantial gap that reflects the absence of recorded data for the G3 rather than a measured performance deficit.

For the Ultra 5 235, the recorded single-core results are consistent across Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R15 single-core it scores 210, in R20 single-core it scores 875, and in R23 single-core it reaches 2085. Multi-core results scale with the workload: R15 multicore produces 1488, R20 multicore produces 6202, and R23 multicore tops out at 14769. Passmark single-thread testing records 4516, and the multithread result is 37816. Integer math scores 87948, floating point math scores 117951, and extended instructions score 32752. Data compression reaches 390711, data encryption hits 29293, prime number finding scores 371, random string sorting scores 48980, and physics processing scores 2570.

The nearest rivals in the database for the Ultra 5 235 are all within a narrow band. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 averages 46030, which is 0.1% behind the Ultra 5 235. The Intel Core i9-13900HX averages 46098, putting it 0.1% ahead. The AMD EPYC 4364P averages 45970, 0.2% behind, and the AMD EPYC 7303 also averages 45960, 0.2% behind. These deltas are tiny, indicating that the Ultra 5 235 sits in a very competitive cluster where differences are within measurement noise. The G3, with no benchmark entries, has no rivals listed at all.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in platform design. The Intel Arc G3 is a mobile part built on the Panther Lake codename and uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by Intel. It contains 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its thermal design power is 25 watts, and it mounts on the Intel BGA 2540 socket, which is a soldered mobile package. The G3 has no unlocked multiplier and its part number is SA4QZ.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename. It is a desktop processor on the Intel Socket 1851 platform. It also has 14 cores and 14 threads, but its clocks are higher: 3.40 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. Its TDP is 65 watts, more than double the G3's 25 watts, reflecting the desktop power envelope. The Ultra 5 235 is fabricated on a 3 nm process node, but the foundry is TSMC rather than Intel. It has 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, whereas the G3 lists no transistor count or die size in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. Both parts share a per-core L1 of 192 KB and a per-core L2, but the L2 size is 2.5 MB per core on the G3 versus 3 MB per core on the Ultra 5 235. The shared L3 cache is 18 MB on the G3 and 24 MB on the Ultra 5 235. The Ultra 5 235 thus holds a cache advantage at every level beyond L1.

Memory support also separates the two. The G3 uses LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, while the Ultra 5 235 uses DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s. The mobile part has higher memory bandwidth despite the lower TDP, likely reflecting the integrated LPDDRX design common in compact platforms. Neither part supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity is a major differentiator. The G3 provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes on the CPU, while the Ultra 5 235 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes. For desktop expansion, the Ultra 5 235 offers five times the CPU PCIe lane count. Integrated graphics differ as well: the G3 carries an Arc B370 iGPU, while the Ultra 5 235 carries an Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU unit. Market segments reflect this: the G3 is classified as Mobile and the Ultra 5 235 as Desktop.

Release timing places the Ultra 5 235 earlier, with a release date of January 6, 2025, versus May 27, 2026 for the G3. The Ultra 5 235 has a launch MSRP of $257. The G3 has no launch MSRP in the database. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on platform and workload. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark results, and those results place it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 46062. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, Intel Core i9-13900HX, AMD EPYC 4364P, and AMD EPYC 7303, all sit within 0.2% of its average score. That makes the Ultra 5 235 a mid-high performer in the database, competitive with both mobile flagship and server parts across a tight range.

The Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark scores at all, so the database cannot confirm its performance. Its 50th percentile ranking with an average score of 0 is an artifact of missing data, not a measured result. The G3's specification sheet shows a 25 watt TDP, a 4.60 GHz boost clock, 18 MB of L3 cache, and 136.5 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Those figures indicate a power-efficient mobile processor, but without recorded tests, no performance verdict can be derived.

For users choosing between them, the decision rests on platform fit. The Ultra 5 235 is the desktop part with 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, a 65 watt TDP, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, and a 24 MB L3 cache. It is the only option with measurable performance data and a 89th percentile standing. The G3 is the mobile part with a 25 watt TDP, a 4.60 GHz boost clock, an 18 MB L3 cache, and higher memory bandwidth at 136.5 GB/s. It targets compact, low-power systems where the Ultra 5 235's socket and power envelope would not apply.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Arc G3 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The G3 has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking, meaning no recorded performance data exists for it.

Q: What is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: Its average benchmark score is 46062, and it sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Arc G3 has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X with 136.5 GB/s, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 supports DDR5 with 102.4 GB/s. The G3 has higher bandwidth.

Q: What are the PCIe lane counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Arc G3 provides Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for both processors?

A: Both the Intel Arc G3 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 have 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Arc G3 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins in every measured category because the Arc G3 has no recorded benchmark data. In single-core performance, the Ultra 5 235 records 210 in Cinebench R15, 875 in R20, 2085 in R23, and 4516 in Passmark single-thread. In multi-core and throughput tests, it records 1488 in R15 multicore, 6202 in R20 multicore, 14769 in R23 multicore, and 37816 in Passmark multithread. Specialized Passmark tests all favor the Ultra 5 235 by default: integer math at 87948, floating point math at 117951, extended instructions at 32752, data compression at 390711, data encryption at 29293, prime number finding at 371, random string sorting at 48980, and physics at 2570.

The Intel Arc G3 wins on platform efficiency and memory bandwidth. Its 25 watt TDP is far below the Ultra 5 235's 65 watts, making it the appropriate choice for thermally constrained mobile designs. Its memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s exceeds the Ultra 5 235's 102.4 GB/s, which could benefit memory-bound workloads in a compact system. Its LPDDR5X support aligns with soldered mobile memory configurations, whereas the Ultra 5 235's DDR5 support suits a desktop DIMM environment. The G3 also uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket, which is a mobile package, and its integrated graphics is the Arc B370, a different iGPU tier than the Ultra 5 235's Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU.

For desktop workloads requiring expansion, the Ultra 5 235 is the clear choice: 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 4 on the G3, a 5.00 GHz boost clock versus 4.60 GHz, 24 MB L3 versus 18 MB, and a full benchmark record at the 89th percentile. For mobile systems where power draw and memory bandwidth matter more than PCIe expansion, the G3's specification sheet offers the relevant advantages, though its performance remains unverified in the database. The production status of both parts is Active, and the Ultra 5 235 carries a launch MSRP of $257; the G3 has no listed launch MSRP.