Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two processors with very different design targets. The Intel Core 9 273PQE dominates the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME in 16 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 66099 versus 36699, placing it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs compared to the Arc G3 EXTREME's 85th percentile. The Core 9 273PQE is the clear choice for desktop workloads that demand maximum multi-threaded throughput, sustained compute, and the highest single-core responsiveness. The Arc G3 EXTREME, however, wins the only contest where it leads, prime number finding, and it does so with a 25.3% advantage. This mobile part, built for a 25 W thermal envelope, is positioned for compact or power-constrained systems where the Core 9 273PQE's 125 W design and desktop socket are not viable. Users with a desktop platform requiring PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, ECC memory support, and DDR4 or DDR5 memory should choose the Core 9 273PQE. Users needing a 3 nm mobile processor with integrated Arc B390 graphics and a much lower thermal envelope should choose the Arc G3 EXTREME, accepting that it trails significantly in nearly every measured workload.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every Cinebench test, every PassMark test except prime number finding, and the overall average benchmark score. Its largest margins come in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 39190 against 14655, a 62.6% advantage, and Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 5532 against 1862, a 66.3% advantage. It also leads in integer math with 164629 versus 71164, a 56.8% gap, and data compression with 585752 versus 307094, a 47.6% gap. These results indicate a processor built for rendering, compilation, data processing, and any workload that scales with thread count and high clock speeds.

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins PassMark find prime numbers with a score of 248 versus 198, a 25.3% advantage. This single win suggests a specialized strength in a particular integer operation pattern, likely tied to its per-core cache layout and architecture. It trails in everything else, but its 14 cores and 14 threads at a 1.90 GHz base clock with a 4.70 GHz boost clock still deliver respectable absolute scores in lighter workloads. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4293 is only 6.1% behind the Core 9 273PQE's 4573, showing that for tasks that do not heavily use many threads, the gap narrows considerably. The physics test shows a modest 8.7% deficit (2515 versus 2754), further indicating that the Arc G3 EXTREME is not far behind in certain lightly threaded or physics-oriented scenarios.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node. The Arc G3 EXTREME is a mobile part with 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading, whereas the Core 9 273PQE is a desktop part with 12 cores and 24 threads, meaning each core supports two threads.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 9 273PQE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 9 273PQE's larger shared L3, 36 MB versus 18 MB, helps explain its strong performance in data compression and multi-threaded workloads. The Arc G3 EXTREME's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches may contribute to its prime number finding advantage.

Memory support also separates the two. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a measured memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Despite the lower bandwidth figure, the Core 9 273PQE still outperforms in most memory-sensitive benchmarks. The Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory; the Arc G3 EXTREME does not.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Arc G3 EXTREME provides PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 9 273PQE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This makes the Core 9 273PQE far more suitable for systems with multiple high-bandwidth expansion cards or GPUs. The integrated graphics also differ: the Arc G3 EXTREME has Arc B390 graphics, while the Core 9 273PQE has UHD Graphics 770. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket, while the Core 9 273PQE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Core 9 273PQE has a launch MSRP of $589. The Arc G3 EXTREME has no launch MSRP recorded. Base clocks differ sharply: 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3 EXTREME versus 3.40 GHz for the Core 9 273PQE, and boost clocks are 4.70 GHz versus 5.90 GHz. Thermal design power is 25 W versus 125 W, reflecting the mobile versus desktop positioning. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has an average benchmark score of 66099, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has an average benchmark score of 36699. The Core 9 273PQE also sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, versus the 85th percentile for the Arc G3 EXTREME.

Q: Does the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes, the Arc G3 EXTREME wins the PassMark find prime numbers test with a score of 248 versus 198 for the Core 9 273PQE, a 25.3% advantage.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Core 9 273PQE leads in Cinebench R23 single-core with 5532 versus 1862, a 66.3% advantage. In PassMark single-thread, the Core 9 273PQE scores 4573 versus 4293, a much smaller 6.1% gap.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive result in the database is Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 9 273PQE scores 39190 versus 14655 for the Arc G3 EXTREME, a 62.6% lead. This benchmark reflects heavily threaded rendering workloads, and the Core 9 273PQE's 24 threads against 14 threads, combined with its higher clock speeds, produces an overwhelming advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core shows an even larger percentage gap of 66.3%, with scores of 5532 and 1862. The Core 9 273PQE's 5.90 GHz boost clock versus 4.70 GHz explains part of this gap.

Cinebench R20 multi-core gives the Core 9 273PQE a 33.5% lead, 16459 versus 10945, and Cinebench R20 single-core shows the same 33.5% delta, 2323 versus 1545. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 44.5% lead for the Core 9 273PQE, 3950 versus 2192, while Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 52.1% lead, 557 versus 267.

In PassMark integer math, the Core 9 273PQE scores 164629 against 71164, a 56.8% advantage. Floating point math shows a 30.8% lead, 125546 versus 86929. Data compression shows a 47.6% lead, 585752 versus 307094. Extended instructions show a 38% lead, 38743 versus 24017. Multithread performance shows a 33.5% lead, 46107 versus 30659. Random string sorting shows a 29.8% lead, 53167 versus 37331. Data encryption shows a 19.4% lead, 29636 versus 23881. Physics shows a smaller 8.7% lead, 2754 versus 2515.

The only benchmark won by the Arc G3 EXTREME is PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 248 versus 198. The 25.3% delta is notable because it is the one workload in the entire dataset where the mobile part's architecture produces a clear win. The per-core L1 cache of 192 KB and per-core L2 of 2.5 MB likely play a role in this result, as prime number sieving can benefit from fast access to small data sets.

The PassMark single-thread result appears twice in the database, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread, with identical scores of 4293 for the Arc G3 EXTREME and 4573 for the Core 9 273PQE. Both entries confirm the same 6.1% gap. This is the closest margin in any benchmark except physics, and it shows that for single-threaded desktop responsiveness, the Core 9 273PQE is only modestly ahead despite its much higher boost clock.

The nearest rival data contextualizes both processors further. The Arc G3 EXTREME's average score of 36699 places it just below the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, 0.6% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, 0.7% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, 0.9% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, 1.1% higher). The Core 9 273PQE's average score of 66099 sits just below the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus (66159, 0.1% higher) and just above the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (65914, 0.3% lower), while the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus (66855) and AMD EPYC 4465P (66925) are 1.1% and 1.2% higher respectively. These deltas indicate that both processors are tightly clustered with their immediate competitors, with the Core 9 273PQE performing at a level comparable to high-end desktop parts and the Arc G3 EXTREME performing at a level comparable to mid-range desktop and mobile parts.

The overall win count is decisive: 16 wins for the Core 9 273PQE and 1 win for the Arc G3 EXTREME. The distribution of deltas, ranging from 6.1% to 66.3%, shows that the Core 9 273PQE's advantage is not uniform but is largest in heavily threaded and single-core intensive workloads. The Arc G3 EXTREME's lone win, combined with its competitive single-thread and physics scores, indicates that its architecture is not without merit, but it is outclassed in almost every measurable dimension by the Core 9 273PQE. For any workload represented by these benchmarks, the Core 9 273PQE is the stronger processor, with the sole exception of prime number finding.