Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 266V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Arc G3 and Intel Core Ultra 7 266V are both active mobile processors from Intel, but the database contains measured benchmark scores for only one of them. The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V has a complete set of 17 recorded benchmark results, while the Intel Arc G3 currently has no benchmark entries in the database. This absence of recorded data for the Arc G3 means a direct score-for-score comparison cannot be constructed from the available measurements.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V posts an average benchmark score of 23297 across its recorded tests. This places it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs in the database, indicating that it outperforms roughly three quarters of all recorded processors. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H with an average score of 23277, a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i9-11900F at 23254 with a 0.2 percent delta, the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V at 23219 with a 0.3 percent delta, and the AMD EPYC 4124P at 23167 with a 0.6 percent delta. The data shows the Ultra 7 266V holds a narrow but consistent lead over each of these four rivals, with the largest margin being 0.6 percent over the EPYC 4124P.

In Cinebench R23, the Ultra 7 266V records a multicore score of 16544 and a single-core score of 2335. The Cinebench R20 results show 6948 in multicore and 980 in single-core, while Cinebench R15 yields 1667 in multicore and 235 in single-core. These scores scale consistently across the three Cinebench versions, with the R23 multicore result representing the strongest absolute performance figure among the rendering tests.

The PassMark suite provides additional detail. The Ultra 7 266V records 187050 in data compression, 13822 in data encryption, 15928 in extended instructions, 191 in find prime numbers, 56923 in floating point math, 41558 in integer math, 19461 in multithread, 1608 in physics, 22905 in random string sorting, and 3943 in single-thread. The single-thread score of 3943 appears twice in the database, once under the label passmark_single_thread and once under passmark_singlethread, confirming the same result.

Without any benchmark scores recorded for the Arc G3, the head-to-head comparison is limited to the architectural and specification differences between the two parts. The data indicates that the Ultra 7 266V is a fully measured processor with a clear performance profile, whereas the Arc G3 remains unmeasured in the database at this time.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V demonstrates its strongest results in the PassMark data compression test, where it records 187050, the highest single score in its benchmark set. Its floating point math score of 56923 and integer math score of 41558 indicate robust arithmetic throughput. The multithread score of 19461 and the physics score of 1608 further characterize its workload handling. For single-threaded tasks, the 3943 score in PassMark single-thread and the 2335 score in Cinebench R23 single-core show competitive per-core capability.

The Cinebench scores reveal a processor that scales well from single-core to multicore workloads. The R23 multicore result of 16544 is roughly seven times the R23 single-core result of 2335, reflecting the contribution of its 8 cores and 8 threads. The R20 multicore score of 6948 and R15 multicore score of 1667 follow the same scaling pattern.

The Arc G3 cannot be assigned any wins in this comparison because it has no recorded benchmark scores. Its specification sheet shows 14 cores and 14 threads, a 1.90 GHz base clock, a 4.60 GHz boost clock, a 25 W TDP, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache, but no measured performance data exists to establish where it wins. The Ultra 7 266V, by contrast, has wins across every benchmark category in which it was tested, simply by virtue of being the only processor in this pair with recorded results.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V has an average benchmark score of 23297, placing it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It leads the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H by 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i9-11900F by 0.2 percent, the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V by 0.3 percent, and the AMD EPYC 4124P by 0.6 percent in average score.

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

A: No, the Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0 and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50.

Q: What is the fastest recorded benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V?

A: The highest single score is 187050 in the PassMark data compression test.

Q: What are the Cinebench R23 results for the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V?

A: The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 16544 and the single-core score is 2335.

Q: Which processor has more cores, the Intel Arc G3 or the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Specification Differences

The Intel Arc G3 and Intel Core Ultra 7 266V differ across several specification fields in the database. The Arc G3 uses 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Ultra 7 266V uses 8 cores and 8 threads. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, whereas the Ultra 7 266V has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The TDP differs as well, with the Arc G3 rated at 25 W and the Ultra 7 266V rated at 17 W.

The socket types are different: the Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, while the Ultra 7 266V uses Intel BGA 2833. The shared L3 cache also differs, with the Arc G3 offering 18 MB and the Ultra 7 266V offering 12 MB. The L1 cache of 192 KB per core and L2 cache of 2.5 MB per core are identical for both processors.

The integrated graphics differ, with the Arc G3 featuring an Arc B370 and the Ultra 7 266V featuring an Arc 140V. The release dates are different: the Arc G3 has a release date of 2026-05-27, while the Ultra 7 266V has a release date of 2024-09-23. The part numbers also differ, with the Arc G3 listed as SA4QZ and the Ultra 7 266V listed as SRPMMSRPMY.

The memory support is LPDDR5X for both, with dual-channel memory buses and identical memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. Both support PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), neither supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers. Both are mobile market segment processors with active production status.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different architectures and codenames. The Intel Arc G3 is based on the Panther Lake codename and is listed under the generation "Arc G3 (Panther Lake)". The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V uses the Lunar Lake architecture and codename, listed under the generation "Ultra 7 (Lunar Lake)". The Ultra 7 266V belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 family, while the Arc G3 has no series designation in the database.

The process nodes differ. The Arc G3 is manufactured on a 3 nm process at Intel's foundry. The Ultra 7 266V is also manufactured on a 3 nm process, but at TSMC's foundry. Both use the same L1 cache of 192 KB per core and the same L2 cache of 2.5 MB per core, but the shared L3 cache differs, with the Arc G3 providing 18 MB and the Ultra 7 266V providing 12 MB.

The core counts reflect different design approaches. The Arc G3 uses 14 cores and 14 threads, suggesting a wider multicore configuration, while the Ultra 7 266V uses 8 cores and 8 threads, a more compact layout. The TDP difference of 25 W for the Arc G3 versus 17 W for the Ultra 7 266V aligns with the larger core count of the Arc G3.

The integrated graphics solutions differ between the two. The Arc G3 includes an Arc B370, while the Ultra 7 266V includes an Arc 140V. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both use LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. Both processors use PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes limited to CPU only, and both have locked multipliers, indicating they are not intended for overclocking.

The release timeline shows the Ultra 7 266V launched earlier, with a release date of 2024-09-23, while the Arc G3 has a later release date of 2026-05-27. The Ultra 7 266V has a measured average benchmark score of 23297 and sits in the 76th percentile, while the Arc G3 has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking. The architectural differences between Panther Lake and Lunar Lake, combined with the foundry difference between Intel and TSMC, represent the primary underlying distinctions between these two mobile processors.