Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark runs for the Intel Arc G3 against the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H. The Arc G3 has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rivals listed. The Core Ultra 9 285H, by contrast, has 19 recorded benchmark results across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark test suites.

The Core Ultra 9 285H delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,781.5 and a single-core score of 2,129.5. In Cinebench R20, it scores 12,201 multi-core and 1,722 single-core. Its Cinebench R15 results are 3,177.5 multi-core and 313 single-core. Geekbench shows 14,743 multi-core and 2,178 single-core.

Passmark results for the Core Ultra 9 285H include a multi-thread score of 34,171 and a single-thread score of 4,415. Data compression scores 335,859, data encryption scores 26,140, and extended instructions score 26,794. Floating point math reaches 109,190, integer math reaches 85,922, and prime number finding scores 330. Physics scores 2,513, and random string sorting scores 40,931.

Since the Arc G3 has zero recorded scores, the head-to-head comparison is entirely one-sided. The database shows winsA at 0 and winsB at 0, meaning no direct benchmark comparisons exist. The Arc G3's percentile rank sits at 50, while the Core Ultra 9 285H ranks at the 86th percentile across all CPUs in the database. The Core Ultra 9 285H's average benchmark score is 38,312.

Nearest rivals to the Core Ultra 9 285H provide context. The Intel Core 9 270H scores 38,335, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38,261, 0.1% lower. The Intel Xeon w3-2525 scores 38,392, 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38,221, 0.2% lower. These deltas indicate the Core Ultra 9 285H sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying design. The Intel Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename and belongs to the Arc G3 generation. Its foundry is Intel itself, and it is built on a 3 nm process node. The Core Ultra 9 285H uses the Arrow Lake architecture and the Arrow Lake-H codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. Its foundry is TSMC, also on a 3 nm process node. Both share the same process geometry, but the manufacturing sources differ.

Core counts differ by two. The Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The Core Ultra 9 285H has 16 cores and 16 threads, also without hyperthreading. Clock speeds show a notable gap. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core Ultra 9 285H has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core Ultra 9 285H runs 1.00 GHz higher at base and 0.80 GHz higher at boost.

Cache hierarchies differ. Both have 192 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 2.5 MB per core on the Arc G3 versus 3 MB per core on the Core Ultra 9 285H. L3 cache is 18 MB shared on the Arc G3 versus 24 MB shared on the Core Ultra 9 285H. The Core Ultra 9 285H carries 6 MB more L3 and 0.5 MB more L2 per core.

Memory support separates the pair. The Arc G3 supports only LPDDR5X memory, while the Core Ultra 9 285H supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth favors the Arc G3 at 136.5 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s for the Core Ultra 9 285H, a 34.1 GB/s advantage. ECC memory support exists only on the Core Ultra 9 285H; the Arc G3 lacks it.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Arc G3 provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 9 285H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 9 285H doubles the PCIe lane count. Integrated graphics also differ: the Arc G3 carries Arc B370 graphics, while the Core Ultra 9 285H carries Arc Graphics 140T.

Thermal design power shows a 20-watt gap. The Arc G3 is rated at 25 W TDP, while the Core Ultra 9 285H is rated at 45 W TDP. Sockets are incompatible: the Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, and the Core Ultra 9 285H uses Intel BGA 2049. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates differ by over a year: the Core Ultra 9 285H launched on January 12, 2025, while the Arc G3 launched on May 27, 2026. The Core Ultra 9 285H has a launch MSRP of $651; the Arc G3 has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Core Ultra 9 285H leads by two cores and two threads.

Q: How do their boost clocks compare?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285H boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Arc G3 boosts to 4.60 GHz. The Core Ultra 9 285H also has a higher base clock at 2.90 GHz versus 1.90 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285H supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Arc G3 supports only LPDDR5X. However, the Arc G3 has higher memory bandwidth at 136.5 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: No. The Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, while the Core Ultra 9 285H uses Intel BGA 2049. They are not interchangeable.

Q: What are the benchmark scores for the Arc G3?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Arc G3. Its average benchmark score is 0, and no individual test results are recorded. The Core Ultra 9 285H has a recorded average score of 38,312.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 9 285H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285H scores 0.1% below the Intel Core 9 270H, 0.1% above the Intel Core i5-13600HX, 0.2% below the Intel Xeon w3-2525, and 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 7 250.

The Verdict

The data presents an unusual situation. The Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark results in the database, no average score, and no recorded performance data. Its percentile rank of 50 places it at the median of all CPUs, but this rank appears without supporting measurements. The Core Ultra 9 285H, by contrast, has a full set of 19 benchmark scores, an average score of 38,312, and an 86th percentile ranking.

For any workload where measured performance matters, the Core Ultra 9 285H is the only option with evidence. It delivers strong multi-core results across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus competitive single-core scores. Its Passmark results cover a broad range of tasks from encryption to floating point math. The Arc G3 offers no comparable data.

The Core Ultra 9 285H also leads in specifications that typically drive performance: higher base and boost clocks, more cores, more L2 and L3 cache, and double the PCIe lanes. The Arc G3 counters with higher memory bandwidth and a lower TDP, but these advantages lack benchmark confirmation.

Users selecting between these two mobile processors should rely on the recorded data. The Core Ultra 9 285H has demonstrated performance across multiple test suites. The Arc G3 has not been measured in the database. Based on available information, the Core Ultra 9 285H is the processor with proven results.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: Arc G3 has 14, Core Ultra 9 285H has 16
• Threads: Arc G3 has 14, Core Ultra 9 285H has 16
• Base clock: Arc G3 at 1.90 GHz, Core Ultra 9 285H at 2.90 GHz
• Boost clock: Arc G3 at 4.60 GHz, Core Ultra 9 285H at 5.40 GHz
• TDP: Arc G3 at 25 W, Core Ultra 9 285H at 45 W
• Socket: Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, Core Ultra 9 285H uses Intel BGA 2049
• Codename: Arc G3 is Panther Lake, Core Ultra 9 285H is Arrow Lake-H
• Generation: Arc G3 is Arc G3 (Panther Lake), Core Ultra 9 285H is Ultra 9 (Arrow Lake-H)
• Foundry: Arc G3 uses Intel, Core Ultra 9 285H uses TSMC
• L2 cache: Arc G3 at 2.5 MB per core, Core Ultra 9 285H at 3 MB per core
• L3 cache: Arc G3 at 18 MB shared, Core Ultra 9 285H at 24 MB shared
• Memory support: Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X only, Core Ultra 9 285H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X
• Memory bandwidth: Arc G3 at 136.5 GB/s, Core Ultra 9 285H at 102.4 GB/s
• ECC memory: Arc G3 does not support, Core Ultra 9 285H supports
• PCIe: Arc G3 has Gen 5, 4 lanes; Core Ultra 9 285H has Gen 5, 8 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Arc G3 has Arc B370, Core Ultra 9 285H has Arc Graphics 140T
• Release date: Arc G3 on 2026-05-27, Core Ultra 9 285H on 2025-01-12
• Launch MSRP: Arc G3 has none recorded, Core Ultra 9 285H at $651
• Part number: Arc G3 is SA4QZ, Core Ultra 9 285H is SRQAL
• Series: Arc G3 has no series, Core Ultra 9 285H is Core Ultra Series 2

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 9 285H wins in every category supported by recorded data. It has more cores, higher clocks, larger caches, more PCIe lanes, ECC support, and a full suite of benchmark scores. Its 86th percentile ranking and average score of 38,312 demonstrate measurable performance across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests.

The Arc G3 wins in three specification categories without benchmark support. Its memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s exceeds the Core Ultra 9 285H by 34.1 GB/s. Its TDP of 25 W is 20 W lower, indicating lower power draw. Its LPDDR5X-only memory support is narrower but paired with higher bandwidth.

For multi-threaded workloads like rendering, video encoding, or compilation, the Core Ultra 9 285H shows clear capability through its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,781.5 and Passmark multi-thread score of 34,171. For single-threaded tasks, its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,129.5 and Passmark single-thread score of 4,415 demonstrate strong per-core performance.

The Arc G3 lacks any recorded wins in the database. Its winsA count is 0, and its winsB count is 0. No benchmark tests exist to establish its strengths. The only areas where it leads are the unmeasured specification fields of memory bandwidth and TDP.

Users prioritizing power efficiency might favor the Arc G3 based on its 25 W TDP. Users prioritizing proven performance, ECC support, DDR5 compatibility, and PCIe lane count should select the Core Ultra 9 285H. The database contains no evidence that the Arc G3 outperforms the Core Ultra 9 285H in any tested workload.