Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Intel Arc G3 EXTREME and Intel Core i5-14490F occupy different corners of the processor market, yet their benchmark scores put them in a close overall fight. The Arc G3 EXTREME is a mobile part built on a 3 nm process with 14 cores and 14 threads, while the i5-14490F is a desktop chip on a 10 nm node with 10 cores and 16 threads. The recorded data shows 11 benchmark wins for the Arc G3 EXTREME and 6 for the i5-14490F, but the nature of those wins matters more than the count. The average benchmark score of the i5-14490F (38149) edges out the Arc G3 EXTREME (36699), and the i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs versus the 85th percentile for the Arc G3 EXTREME. The split between single-core strength and multi-threaded throughput defines the comparison.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F dominates in classic rendering workloads and integer-heavy tasks. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5-14490F scores 23000 against 14655 for the Arc G3 EXTREME, a 36.3% gap. Single-core Cinebench R23 also favors the desktop chip: 3247 versus 1862, a 42.7% advantage. The i5-14490F also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core (2318 vs 2192) and single-core (327 vs 267). Integer math is another i5-14490F strength, scoring 87844 versus 71164, a 19% lead. Data compression also goes to the desktop part, 340026 versus 307094, a 9.7% margin.

The Arc G3 EXTREME counterattacks in other areas. It wins Cinebench R20 multi-core (10945 vs 9660, 13.3%) and single-core (1545 vs 1363, 13.4%). PassMark multithread goes to the Arc G3 EXTREME at 30659 versus 28662, a 7% edge. Floating-point math is a clear Arc G3 EXTREME win: 86929 versus 66558, a 30.6% margin. Data encryption shows a 31% lead for the Arc G3 EXTREME (23881 vs 18225). Prime number finding is the biggest single delta: 248 versus 122, a 103.3% advantage for the mobile part. Physics, extended instructions, random string sorting, and single-thread PassMark all favor the Arc G3 EXTREME.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename on a 3 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. It has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no hyper-threading on any core. Each core carries 192 KB of L1 cache and 2.5 MB of L2 cache, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, yielding 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth. The chip uses an Intel BGA 2540 socket, targets the mobile market segment, and has no unlocked multiplier. It includes integrated graphics in the form of Arc B390. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only).

The i5-14490F belongs to Raptor Lake Refresh, codename Raptor Lake-R, on a 10 nm process node. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, which indicates a hybrid layout with performance and efficiency cores. The die size measures 215 mm². Each core has 80 KB of L1 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache, with a larger 24 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 over dual channels, though the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for this part. The i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700, targets desktops, and also has a locked multiplier. It has no integrated graphics. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The production status for both is active. The Arc G3 EXTREME released in 2026, while the i5-14490F released in 2023. The part numbers are SA4R3 for the Arc G3 EXTREME and SRN35 for the i5-14490F. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for either side belongs to the Arc G3 EXTREME in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 248 versus 122, a 103.3% delta. This is a specialized workload, but the magnitude shows a clear architectural advantage in that specific operation. Data encryption also goes strongly to the Arc G3 EXTREME with a 31% lead, and floating-point math follows at 30.6%. The Arc G3 EXTREME leads in PassMark single-thread performance by 10.8% (4293 vs 3873) and in Cinebench R20 single-core by 13.4% (1545 vs 1363). Extended instructions show a 10.5% edge for the Arc G3 EXTREME (24017 vs 21731).

The i5-14490F takes the two headline Cinebench results. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it leads by 36.3% with 23000 versus 14655. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the margin is 42.7% (3247 vs 1862). Cinebench R15 also favors the i5-14490F in both multi-core (2318 vs 2192, 5.4%) and single-core (327 vs 267, 18.3%). The i5-14490F wins integer math by 19% (87844 vs 71164) and data compression by 9.7% (340026 vs 307094).

The PassMark multithread score goes to the Arc G3 EXTREME at 30659 versus 28662, a 7% win. Physics favors the Arc G3 EXTREME by 20.2% (2515 vs 2093). Random string sorting is close, with the Arc G3 EXTREME ahead by 4.8% (37331 vs 35608). The average benchmark score difference remains modest at 3.9% in favor of the i5-14490F.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does the i5-14490F include integrated graphics?

A: No. The database records integrated graphics as N/A for the i5-14490F. The Arc G3 EXTREME includes Arc B390 integrated graphics.

Q: Which chip has the larger L3 cache?

A: The i5-14490F has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Arc G3 EXTREME has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory. The i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The i5-14490F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Arc G3 EXTREME has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How do their PCIe configurations differ?

A: The Arc G3 EXTREME provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The i5-14490F provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The Verdict

The data points to distinct use cases. The i5-14490F is the stronger choice for applications that rely on Cinebench-style rendering and integer math. Its 36.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 42.7% lead in single-core are substantial. Integer math at 19% ahead and data compression at 9.7% ahead reinforce the desktop chip as the pick for traditional productivity and content creation workloads. The larger 24 MB L3 cache and 16 threads likely contribute to these wins.

The Arc G3 EXTREME wins where the workload is more varied. Its 103.3% advantage in prime number finding, 31% in encryption, and 30.6% in floating-point math show strong specialized throughput. It also leads in PassMark multithread by 7% and in PassMark single-thread by 10.8%. The 3 nm process gives it a significant efficiency advantage in terms of rated TDP (25 watts versus 65 watts), and it includes integrated graphics, making it a self-contained mobile solution.

The overall average benchmark score favors the i5-14490F by 38149 to 36699, and the percentile ranking (86th versus 85th) is nearly identical. Buyers choosing between these two should look at the specific workloads. For desktop rendering and integer-heavy tasks, the i5-14490F delivers the better numbers. For mobile platforms requiring integrated graphics, lower power draw, and strengths in encryption, floating-point, and prime number workloads, the Arc G3 EXTREME is the data-backed pick.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc G3 EXTREME | Intel Core i5-14490F |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 14 | 10 |

| Threads | 14 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.90 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 25 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2540 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Panther Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 18 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 136.5 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Arc B390 | N/A |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-05-27 | 2023-12-31 |

| Part Number | SA4R3 | SRN35 |