Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Comparison

Intel Arc G3 is a Panther Lake mobile processor with 14 cores, 14 threads, a 1.90 GHz base clock, a 4.60 GHz boost clock, and a 25 W TDP. It uses a 3 nm Intel process, features 18 MB of shared L3 cache, and integrates Arc B370 graphics. The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V is a Lunar Lake chip with 8 cores, 8 threads, a 2.10 GHz base clock, a 4.70 GHz boost clock, and a 17 W TDP. It uses a 3 nm TSMC process, has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, and integrates Arc 130V graphics. The database shows the Core Ultra 5 236V with an average benchmark score of 21952, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc G3 has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V is the only one of these two processors with recorded performance data, and that data is substantial. It delivers strong multi-threaded results, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15628 and a single-core score of 2206. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 18375, and its single-thread score is 3893. The database places this chip at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, which is a clear indicator of solid performance relative to the broader market.

The Arc G3, in contrast, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 is derived from the overall distribution, not from actual test results. This means the database cannot confirm its performance in any workload. The Core Ultra 5 236V is the only chip here that can be measured, and it should be the choice for anyone who needs verified mobile performance. The Arc G3 is a newer design, with its release date set for late May 2026, while the Core Ultra 5 236V launched in late September 2024. The data does not support a verdict for the Arc G3 beyond its specifications, so the Core Ultra 5 236V wins by default based on available measurements.

For users prioritizing an established, tested mobile processor, the Core Ultra 5 236V is the clear selection. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V, which scores 21981 and is 0.1% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-11700F at 21988, which is 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X also scores 21992, 0.2% ahead, while the AMD EPYC 9534 trails by 0.2% with a score of 21900. These deltas are small, meaning the Core Ultra 5 236V sits within a narrow performance band, but it is still a measured and verified part. The Arc G3, without any scores, cannot be recommended on the basis of benchmark evidence.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process node fabricated by Intel itself. The Core Ultra 5 236V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, also on a 3 nm node, but fabricated by TSMC. Both are mobile parts with active production status, but their core configurations diverge sharply. The Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, indicating all physical cores without hyper-threading. The Core Ultra 5 236V has 8 cores and 8 threads, also without hyper-threading, but with fewer physical resources.

Cache hierarchies differ beyond the shared L3. The Arc G3 offers 18 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core Ultra 5 236V has 8 MB. Both have identical L1 and L2 configurations, with 192 KB per core and 2.5 MB per core, respectively. The larger L3 on the Arc G3 suggests an advantage in workloads with large working sets, though no benchmark data confirms this. Memory support diverges: the Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 236V also uses dual-channel memory, but its memory support is listed as dependent on the motherboard, and no bandwidth figure is recorded.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Arc G3 includes Arc B370 graphics, while the Core Ultra 5 236V has Arc 130V. Both are Intel Arc solutions, but the specific SKUs are different. The PCIe interface is identical: Gen 5 with 4 lanes for the CPU. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers, preventing overclocking. The Core Ultra 5 236V is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, while the Arc G3 is listed without a series designation, identified only by its generation label.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Arc G3 and the Core Ultra 5 236V. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. This absence of comparative data is significant. For the Core Ultra 5 236V, the database does provide a full suite of results. Cinebench R15 multi-core scores 1575, with a single-core score of 222. R20 multi-core jumps to 6563, and single-core reaches 926. R23 multi-core is 15628, and single-core is 2206. PassMark tests show data compression at 176554, data encryption at 13049, extended instructions at 15451, and prime number finding at 171. Floating point math scores 52774, integer math scores 38765, and multithread tests score 18375. Physics scores 1503, random string sorting scores 21628, and single-thread tests score 3893. These numbers establish the Core Ultra 5 236V as a capable mobile chip, particularly in multi-threaded tasks like Cinebench, but the Arc G3 cannot be compared because it has no recorded scores.

The nearest rivals for the Core Ultra 5 236V provide context. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V scores 21981, which is 0.1% higher, essentially a tie. The Intel Core i7-11700F and AMD Ryzen 5 3600X both score around 21988 and 21992, respectively, each about 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 9534 scores 21900, 0.2% lower. These deltas show the Core Ultra 5 236V is well within the normal variation of its performance class. For the Arc G3, no such rivals exist in the database, so no relative positioning is possible.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. Core count: 14 for the Arc G3 versus 8 for the Core Ultra 5 236V. Thread count follows the same pattern, 14 versus 8. Base clock: 1.90 GHz on the Arc G3 versus 2.10 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 236V. Boost clock: 4.60 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. TDP: 25 W for the Arc G3 versus 17 W for the Core Ultra 5 236V. The socket types differ: Intel BGA 2540 for the Arc G3, Intel BGA 2833 for the Core Ultra 5 236V.

Architecture and codename differ: Panther Lake for the Arc G3, Lunar Lake for the Core Ultra 5 236V. The foundry is Intel for the former, TSMC for the latter. Process node is 3 nm for both, but the fabrication source differs. L3 cache: 18 MB shared on the Arc G3, 8 MB shared on the Core Ultra 5 236V. Memory support: LPDDR5X for the Arc G3, motherboard-dependent for the Core Ultra 5 236V. Memory bandwidth: 136.5 GB/s recorded for the Arc G3, no figure for the Core Ultra 5 236V. Integrated graphics: Arc B370 versus Arc 130V. Release dates are distinct, with the Arc G3 set for 2026-05-27 and the Core Ultra 5 236V at 2024-09-23. Part numbers also differ, with the Arc G3 listed as SA4QZ and the Core Ultra 5 236V as SRPN2SRPN3.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache size difference?

A: The Arc G3 has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the Core Ultra 5 236V has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 236V have a recorded benchmark score?

A: Yes, the Core Ultra 5 236V has an average benchmark score of 21952 and sits at the 75th percentile of all CPUs. The Arc G3 has no recorded benchmark scores and is at the 50th percentile.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 W, while the Core Ultra 5 236V has a TDP of 17 W.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core Ultra 5 236V has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which is higher than the Arc G3's 4.60 GHz boost clock.

Q: Are the integrated graphics different?

A: Yes, the Arc G3 integrates Arc B370 graphics, while the Core Ultra 5 236V integrates Arc 130V graphics.