Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no overlapping benchmark records for the Intel Arc G3 and the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H. The Arc G3 has an empty benchmark array, meaning no Cinebench or PassMark scores are recorded for it. The Ultra 9 386H, by contrast, has a full suite of 17 recorded results spanning Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple PassMark workloads.

For the Ultra 9 386H, the recorded data shows a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20547 and a single-core score of 2071.5. In Cinebench R20, it posts 12820 multicore and 1809 single-core. Cinebench R15 results are 3223 multicore and 303.5 single-core. PassMark multithread score is 35399, and PassMark single-thread is 4218. The data compression test scores 352365, integer math scores 87284, floating point math scores 108527, and extended instructions score 29138. Random string sorting scores 42135, find prime numbers scores 341, data encryption scores 27150, and physics scores 3028.

Because the Arc G3 lacks any recorded benchmarks, a direct head-to-head comparison is impossible. The database shows zero wins for either processor in this matchup. Any claim about which chip is faster in a specific test cannot be supported by the recorded data. The only factual statement available is that the Ultra 9 386H has comprehensive benchmark coverage, while the Arc G3 has none.

The Ultra 9 386H sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 43210. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 with an average score of 43326 and a delta of -0.3%, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 at 43431 with a delta of -0.5%, the Intel Core i9-12900 at 42906 with a delta of 0.7%, and the Intel Core i9-12900KF at 42830 with a delta of 0.9%. This places the Ultra 9 386H within a tight cluster around the 43000 mark, slightly behind the two AMD parts and slightly ahead of the two Intel desktop parts. The Arc G3 has a percentile of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of recorded data rather than a measured performance level.

The Verdict

Strictly from the database, the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is the only one of the two with measurable performance data. It delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20547 and a PassMark multithread score of 35399. Its single-thread PassMark result of 4218 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2071.5 indicate strong per-core performance for a mobile processor. The Arc G3 has no recorded benchmarks, so the database cannot assign it any performance level.

The Ultra 9 386H belongs to the 88th percentile of all CPUs, which places it among the higher-performing chips in the database. Its nearest rivals all sit within a 1.2 percentage point spread, from the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 at -0.5% to the Intel Core i9-12900KF at +0.9%. This indicates the Ultra 9 386H performs at a level comparable to several established desktop and high-end mobile processors.

For the Arc G3, the lack of benchmark data means no verdict can be rendered from measurements. The chip is listed as active in production, uses the Panther Lake codename, and is built on a 3 nm process at Intel, but its performance characteristics remain unrecorded. A builder choosing between these two parts has only one with validated scores.

Where Each One Wins

The Ultra 9 386H wins in every category where data exists. That includes multicore rendering workloads, as shown by Cinebench R15 at 3223, R20 at 12820, and R23 at 20547. It also wins in single-core rendering, with Cinebench R15 at 303.5, R20 at 1809, and R23 at 2071.5. PassMark tests cover data compression at 352365, encryption at 27150, extended instructions at 29138, prime number finding at 341, floating point math at 108527, integer math at 87284, multithread at 35399, physics at 3028, random string sorting at 42135, and single-thread at 4218.

The Arc G3 has no recorded wins because it has no recorded scores. The database shows winsA as 0 and winsB as 0, confirming that no head-to-head benchmark results exist. In practical terms, the Ultra 9 386H covers all measured workload categories, while the Arc G3 covers none. The only area where the Arc G3 might differ is in integrated graphics, where it uses Arc B370 graphics compared to the Ultra 9 386H's Intel Xe3 Graphics, but the database records no graphics benchmarks for either part.

FAQ

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

A: No. The Arc G3 has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking. No Cinebench or PassMark results are recorded for it.

Q: What is the Ultra 9 386H's best recorded multicore score?

A: The highest multicore result is the Cinebench R23 score of 20547. The PassMark multithread score is 35399, and the Cinebench R20 multicore score is 12820.

Q: How does the Ultra 9 386H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ultra 9 386H has an average score of 43210. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 scores 43326, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 scores 43431, which is 0.5% higher. The Intel Core i9-12900 scores 42906, which is 0.7% lower. The Intel Core i9-12900KF scores 42830, which is 0.9% lower.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Ultra 9 386H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X only. The Ultra 9 386H supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Arc G3 has a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Ultra 9 386H has a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ultra 9 386H has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Arc G3 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel's 3 nm process and share the Panther Lake codename. The Arc G3 is listed under the generation Arc G3 (Panther Lake), while the Ultra 9 386H is listed under Ultra 9 (Panther Lake-H). Both use the Intel BGA 2540 socket and are made by Intel as the foundry.

The core configuration differs. The Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Ultra 9 386H has 16 cores and 16 threads. Neither supports simultaneous multithreading, as thread counts equal core counts for both.

Cache layouts are identical in the recorded data. Both have 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

The integrated graphics differ. The Arc G3 uses Arc B370 graphics, while the Ultra 9 386H uses Intel Xe3 Graphics. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either.

The Arc G3 has no explicit architecture field listed, while the Ultra 9 386H lists its architecture as Panther Lake. Both share the same codename and process node, so the architectural foundation appears similar, but the Arc G3 is positioned as an Arc G-series part and the Ultra 9 386H as a Core Ultra Series 3 part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields:

Cores and threads: the Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, the Ultra 9 386H has 16 cores and 16 threads.

Base clock: the Arc G3 runs at 1.90 GHz, the Ultra 9 386H at 2.10 GHz.

Boost clock: the Arc G3 reaches 4.60 GHz, the Ultra 9 386H reaches 4.90 GHz.

Memory support: the Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X only, the Ultra 9 386H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Memory bandwidth: the Arc G3 records 136.5 GB/s, the Ultra 9 386H records 115.2 GB/s.

PCIe lanes: the Arc G3 has Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), the Ultra 9 386H has Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: the Arc G3 uses Arc B370, the Ultra 9 386H uses Intel Xe3 Graphics.

Release date: the Arc G3 was released on 2026-05-27, the Ultra 9 386H on 2026-01-04.

Part number: the Arc G3 is SA4QZ, the Ultra 9 386H is SA4R5Q9EH.

Generation label: the Arc G3 is listed as Arc G3 (Panther Lake), the Ultra 9 386H as Ultra 9 (Panther Lake-H).

Series: the Arc G3 has no series listed, the Ultra 9 386H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3.

Identical fields include TDP at 25 watts, socket at Intel BGA 2540, process node at 3 nm, foundry at Intel, L1 cache at 192 KB per core, L2 cache at 2.5 MB per core, L3 cache at 18 MB shared, ECC memory support as false, market segment as Mobile, production status as Active, and multiplier unlocked as false. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Ultra 9 386H has a higher core count, higher base and boost clocks, broader memory support, and more PCIe lanes. The Arc G3 has higher memory bandwidth, a newer release date, and a different integrated graphics solution. The performance data, however, exists only for the Ultra 9 386H, which records an 88th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 43210, while the Arc G3 holds a 50th percentile with an average score of 0.