Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235H Comparison

The Verdict

The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Arc G3. The only measured performance data belongs to the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H, which holds an average benchmark score of 37522 and sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. This means the Arc G3 cannot be positioned as a performance leader based on any measured results. It is a 14-core, 14-thread mobile processor on the Panther Lake architecture, produced at Intel's 3 nm process node, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 235H, by contrast, is a 14-core, 14-thread Arrow Lake-H part with a 2.40 GHz base and a 5.00 GHz boost, fabricated at TSMC's 3 nm node.

Without a single benchmark entry for the Arc G3, the verdict is straightforward: the Core Ultra 5 235H is the only chip here with verified performance data, and it ranks well above the median. The Arc G3's percentile vs all CPUs is listed at 50, which places it at the midpoint of the database distribution, but this figure is not supported by any actual benchmark submissions. The Core Ultra 5 235H, in contrast, has 17 recorded benchmark scores spanning Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark workloads. For any user selecting between these two parts, the recorded data points exclusively to the Core Ultra 5 235H as the measurable choice. The Arc G3 remains a specification-only entry until benchmark results are submitted.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename and belongs to the Arc G3 generation. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically the Arrow Lake-H codename, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. Both chips are built on a 3 nm process node, but the foundries differ. The Arc G3 is fabricated by Intel, while the Core Ultra 5 235H is fabricated by TSMC. This foundry split is notable because it means the same process node description does not imply the same manufacturing line.

The cache hierarchies share a common shape but differ in one key level. Both processors have 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The L2 cache differs: the Arc G3 has 2.5 MB per core, while the Core Ultra 5 235H has 3 MB per core. This gives the Core Ultra 5 235H a higher per-core L2 allocation, which can influence workloads that repeatedly access a working set larger than 2.5 MB but smaller than 3 MB.

Memory support also separates the two. The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X only, while the Core Ultra 5 235H supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bus width is dual-channel for both, but the recorded bandwidth figures diverge: the Arc G3 lists 136.5 GB/s, while the Core Ultra 5 235H lists 102.4 GB/s. The Arc G3's higher memory bandwidth is a specification-level advantage, though no benchmark data confirms its impact.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count. The Arc G3 provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 235H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 5 235H therefore offers double the CPU-attached PCIe lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the Arc G3 uses Arc B370, while the Core Ultra 5 235H uses Arc Graphics 140T.

The socket is another differentiator. The Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, while the Core Ultra 5 235H uses Intel BGA 2049. These are not interchangeable sockets, so platform compatibility is determined by the motherboard and system design. Both chips are mobile market segments, both are actively in production, and both have locked multipliers. The release dates are distinct: the Core Ultra 5 235H was released on 2025-01-12, while the Arc G3 has a release date of 2026-05-27.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark comparison is entirely one-sided because the Arc G3 has no entries in the benchmark array. The Core Ultra 5 235H has 17 recorded scores, and the database lists zero wins for the Arc G3 and zero wins for the Core Ultra 5 235H in the head-to-head section, which reflects the absence of paired test data. This does not mean the two chips are equal; it means no direct comparative measurements exist.

For the Core Ultra 5 235H, the Cinebench scores show a strong multi-threaded showing. The R15 multi-core score is 2580, and the single-core score is 364. The R20 multi-core score is 10751, with a single-core score of 1517. The R23 multi-core score is 25598, and the single-core score is 3613. These numbers indicate that the Core Ultra 5 235H scales well across cores, with the multi-core results landing far above the single-core results in each Cinebench version.

The Passmark suite adds further detail. The multi-thread score is 30091, and the single-thread score is 4359. Data compression reaches 301979, while encryption scores 23121. Extended instructions score 23354, and find prime numbers scores 239. Floating point math reaches 93509, integer math hits 74247, physics scores 1985, and random string sorting scores 36208. These scores span integer, floating-point, compression, encryption, and sorting workloads, giving a broad picture of the Core Ultra 5 235H's capabilities.

The nearest rivals for the Core Ultra 5 235H provide context. The Intel Core i9-13900HK has an average score of 37425, with a delta of 0.3% relative to the Core Ultra 5 235H. The Intel Core i5-13600K scores 37685, which is 0.4% lower than the Core Ultra 5 235H. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F scores 37313, 0.6% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 37762, 0.6% lower. All four rivals sit within a narrow band around the Core Ultra 5 235H, with deltas no larger than 0.6%. This places the Core Ultra 5 235H in a tightly contested performance tier where small percentage differences separate the entries.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the Intel Arc G3 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H:

• Base clock: Arc G3 at 1.90 GHz, Core Ultra 5 235H at 2.40 GHz
• Boost clock: Arc G3 at 4.60 GHz, Core Ultra 5 235H at 5.00 GHz
• TDP: Arc G3 at 25 W, Core Ultra 5 235H at 28 W
• Socket: Arc G3 on Intel BGA 2540, Core Ultra 5 235H on Intel BGA 2049
• Architecture: Arc G3 has no listed architecture, Core Ultra 5 235H uses Arrow Lake
• Codename: Arc G3 uses Panther Lake, Core Ultra 5 235H uses Arrow Lake-H
• Generation: Arc G3 is Arc G3 (Panther Lake), Core Ultra 5 235H is Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake-H)
• Foundry: Arc G3 uses Intel, Core Ultra 5 235H uses TSMC
• L2 cache: Arc G3 has 2.5 MB per core, Core Ultra 5 235H has 3 MB per core
• Memory support: Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X only, Core Ultra 5 235H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X
• Memory bandwidth: Arc G3 lists 136.5 GB/s, Core Ultra 5 235H lists 102.4 GB/s
• PCIe lanes: Arc G3 has 4 lanes, Core Ultra 5 235H has 8 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Arc G3 uses Arc B370, Core Ultra 5 235H uses Arc Graphics 140T
• Release date: Arc G3 on 2026-05-27, Core Ultra 5 235H on 2025-01-12
• Part number: Arc G3 is SA4QZ, Core Ultra 5 235H is SRQAP

Fields that are identical include core count (14), thread count (14), L1 cache (192 KB per core), L3 cache (18 MB shared), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC support (false for both), market segment (mobile), production status (active), and multiplier lock (locked for both).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Arc G3 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores and threads?

A: Yes, both the Intel Arc G3 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H have 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which chip supports a wider range of memory types?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X only.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H has an average benchmark score of 37522 and ranks at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

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

A: No, the Intel Arc G3 has an empty benchmark array in the database. Its percentile vs all CPUs is listed at 50, but no individual test scores are recorded.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H has Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Arc G3 has Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H wins on every measured category, simply because it is the only chip with recorded data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25598 and single-core score of 3613 confirm strong performance in both threaded and single-threaded rendering workloads. The Passmark multi-thread score of 30091 and single-thread score of 4359 reinforce the pattern. Data compression at 301979 and floating point math at 93509 show strength in data-heavy and numerical tasks. The nearest rival comparisons place the Core Ultra 5 235H within 0.6% of the Intel Core i9-13900HK, the Intel Core i5-13600K, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, indicating that it sits in a competitive performance band.

The Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark wins to claim. Its specification sheet does offer advantages that could matter in specific scenarios, but none are confirmed by measurements. The memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s exceeds the Core Ultra 5 235H's 102.4 GB/s, which could benefit memory-bound workloads if the rest of the system keeps up. The LPDDR5X-only support narrows platform flexibility, while the Core Ultra 5 235H's dual DDR5 and LPDDR5X support opens more memory configurations. The Arc G3's lower TDP of 25 W versus 28 W suggests a modestly lower power envelope, though no thermal or efficiency data is recorded.

For use-case selection, the data only supports one conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H is the processor with measurable, verified performance across rendering, compression, encryption, math, and sorting workloads. The Intel Arc G3 remains a specification-only entry with no recorded results, so any claim about its real-world behavior would lack database support. The Core Ultra 5 235H's release date of 2025-01-12 also means it has had more time to accumulate benchmark submissions, while the Arc G3's 2026-05-27 release date lies in the future relative to the recorded data. Until the Arc G3 receives benchmark submissions, every measured workload comparison defaults to the Core Ultra 5 235H.