AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Arc G3 EXTREME Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME records an average benchmark score of 36699, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 records 17321. The Intel part sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the AMD part sits at the 71st percentile.

Q: How does the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The database places the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME within 1.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, and Intel Core Ultra 5 225. The largest gap is a 1.1% deficit to the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450.

Q: What are the closest competitors to the AMD Ryzen 3 210?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core i5-12450H, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, AMD Ryzen 5 4500, and Intel Core 7 150U. It trails the Intel Core 7 150U by 0.4% and leads the Core i5-12450H by 0.5%.

Q: Which processor wins in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins all single-thread comparisons. In Cinebench R23 single-core it scores 1862 versus 1581 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, a 15.1% advantage. In PassMark single-thread the Intel part scores 4293 versus 3724, a 13.3% difference.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Both the AMD Ryzen 3 210 and the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME have locked multipliers, so neither supports unlocked overclocking.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part also carries a larger shared L3 cache of 18 MB versus 8 MB on the AMD part.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is built on the Zen 4 architecture and uses the Hawk Point codename. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename and is fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The AMD part provides 4 cores and 8 threads, meaning each physical core supports two threads. The Intel part provides 14 cores and 14 threads, indicating one thread per core. The cache hierarchy also differs. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel part allocates 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, with 18 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth. That gives the Intel part a 46.9 GB/s bandwidth advantage, which is substantial for memory-bound workloads.

The two processors also use different sockets: AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen 3 210 and Intel BGA 2540 for the Arc G3 EXTREME. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 4 lanes. Both are mobile-market parts with active production status. The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 740M, the Intel part uses Arc B390.

Both processors have a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The base clock differs: the AMD part runs at 3.00 GHz, the Intel part at 1.90 GHz. The Intel part's lower base clock is paired with a higher core count and a 3 nm process, which likely explains its power profile. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, and the Intel part has a TDP of 25 watts. Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates differ: the AMD part launched on 2025-01-05, the Intel part on 2026-05-27. Part numbers are 100-000001612 for AMD and SA4R3 for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head benchmark data contains 17 recorded comparisons, and the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins all 17. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not win a single test in the database. The Intel part's dominance spans both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads, as well as specialized math and encryption tasks.

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME shows its largest advantages in math-heavy workloads. In PassMark floating point math it scores 86929 against 23649, a 72.8% lead. In PassMark find prime numbers it scores 248 against 49, an 80.2% lead. These are the two largest percentage differences in the entire comparison set. The Intel part also leads by 64% in PassMark data encryption and by 67.4% in PassMark physics.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is not without merit. Its 8 threads on 4 cores give it a 3.00 GHz base clock, higher than the Intel part's 1.90 GHz base. In single-thread workloads the gap narrows considerably. The Intel part leads PassMark single-thread by only 13.3%, and Cinebench R23 single-core by 15.1%. That suggests the AMD part's Zen 4 cores are competitive on a per-thread basis, even though the Intel part still wins.

For users prioritizing raw multi-core throughput, the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is the clear choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14655 versus 11198 represents a 23.6% lead, and its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10945 versus 4703 represents a 57% lead. The Intel part also dominates memory bandwidth with 136.5 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, which benefits data-heavy tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210's strengths lie in efficiency and power. It has a 28 watt TDP versus 25 watts for the Intel part, so the AMD part consumes slightly more power. However, the AMD part's 4 nm TSMC process and higher base clock may appeal to workloads that favor lower thread counts with higher per-core frequency. The AMD part also uses a more common socket, AMD Socket FP7, which may offer broader platform compatibility.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 210 | Intel Arc G3 EXTREME |

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

| Cores | 4 | 14 |

| Threads | 8 | 14 |

| Base clock | 3.00 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 25 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Panther Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 137 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 8 MB shared | 18 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 136.5 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 4 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | Arc B390 |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-05-27 |

| Part number | 100-000001612 | SA4R3 |

Both processors share a 4.70 GHz boost clock, dual-channel memory buses, no ECC support, locked multipliers, and mobile market positioning. Both are active in production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME takes a clean sweep across all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The most decisive wins come in PassMark workloads. In find prime numbers, the Intel part scores 248 versus 49, an 80.2% lead. In floating point math, it scores 86929 versus 23649, a 72.8% lead. In physics, it scores 2515 versus 821, a 67.4% lead. In data encryption, it scores 23881 versus 8607, a 64% lead.

Cinebench results also favor the Intel part heavily. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Intel part scores 10945 versus 4703, a 57% lead. In Cinebench R20 single-core, it scores 1545 versus 664, also a 57% lead. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2192 versus 1128, a 48.5% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 267 versus 159, a 40.4% lead.

The Cinebench R23 results show a narrower gap in the multi-core test. The Intel part scores 14655 versus 11198, a 23.6% lead. The single-core R23 result shows the smallest Cinebench gap: 1862 versus 1581, a 15.1% lead. This suggests that as the workload scales, the Intel part's advantage grows, but the AMD part remains closer in shorter, lighter single-thread tests.

PassMark multi-thread results show a 55.7% lead for the Intel part: 30659 versus 13585. PassMark integer math shows a 46.7% lead: 71164 versus 37933. PassMark random string sorting shows a 47.9% lead: 37331 versus 19454. PassMark extended instructions shows a 52.3% lead: 24017 versus 11464. PassMark data compression shows a 50.5% lead: 307094 versus 152017. PassMark single-thread shows the smallest overall gap at 13.3%: 4293 versus 3724.

The pattern across all benchmarks is consistent. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME leads in every category, with the smallest margins in single-thread tests and the largest margins in math and encryption workloads. The AMD Ryzen 3 210's 4-core, 8-thread configuration cannot match the 14-core Intel part in multi-threaded scenarios, and even in single-thread tests the Intel part's higher boost clock and newer process node give it the edge. The data confirms that the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME occupies a higher performance tier, as reflected in its 85th percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 71st percentile.