AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 3 30 and the Intel Arc G3. The Ryzen 3 30 has a full set of recorded PassMark scores, while the Arc G3 currently has no benchmark entries, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals listed. This means a direct numerical comparison of application performance cannot be made from the recorded data.

The Ryzen 3 30's recorded scores include a multi-thread score of 9027, a single-thread score of 2465, an integer math score of 29846, and a floating point math score of 14448. Its data compression score is 135834, data encryption is 6461, extended instructions is 6075, find prime numbers is 20, physics is 436, and random string sorting is 14431. The Arc G3 has no such measurements in the database, so any comparison must be framed around architectural specifications rather than observed performance deltas.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in nearly every architectural category. The Ryzen 3 30 uses AMD's Zen 2 architecture on the Mendocino codename, built on TSMC's 6 nm process node with a die size of 100 mm². The Arc G3 uses Intel's Panther Lake codename with a 3 nm process node from Intel's own foundry, and no die size is recorded. The production status for both is listed as Active.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. This means the Ryzen 3 30 relies on simultaneous multithreading to reach 8 threads from 4 physical cores, whereas the Arc G3 offers 14 physical cores with no additional thread count, indicating a 1:1 core-to-thread ratio.

Clock speeds also favor the Intel part. The Ryzen 3 30 has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The Arc G3 operates at 1.90 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost, so while the base clock is lower, the boost ceiling is higher by 0.50 GHz.

Cache hierarchies are markedly different. The Ryzen 3 30 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Arc G3 provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Arc G3's L3 allocation is 14 MB larger in total, and its per-core L1 and L2 allocations are also larger.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. The Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s, a 48.5 GB/s advantage. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Ryzen 3 30 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU. The Arc G3 uses PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU, offering a newer generation interface at the same lane count.

Integrated graphics are different as well. The Ryzen 3 30 includes Radeon 610M graphics, while the Arc G3 includes Arc B370 graphics. Both are mobile segments, but the sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FT6 for the Ryzen 3 30 versus Intel BGA 2540 for the Arc G3.

Power envelopes differ with the Ryzen 3 30 rated at 15 W TDP and the Arc G3 at 25 W TDP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen 3 30's release date is listed as September 30, 2025, while the Arc G3's is May 27, 2026. The Arc G3 has a recorded part number of SA4QZ, while the Ryzen 3 30's part number is listed as unknown.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on recorded data, the Ryzen 3 30 has a clear presence in the benchmark database with 11 recorded PassMark scores and a 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 20137. The Arc G3 has no recorded benchmarks, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average score of zero, so no measured wins can be attributed to it.

The Ryzen 3 30's nearest rivals provide context for its standing. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U averages 20249, which is 0.6% higher than the Ryzen 3 30. The AMD EPYC 7713P averages 20024, 0.6% lower. The Intel Core i7-9700K averages 20271, 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core i7-11800H averages 19998, 0.7% lower. This places the Ryzen 3 30 within a very tight band of less than 1% around four very different processors, from a server EPYC chip to a desktop i7.

On the architectural side, the Arc G3 wins on raw core count, offering 10 more physical cores than the Ryzen 3 30. It also has a higher boost clock, larger L1 and L2 per core, substantially more L3 cache, faster memory bandwidth, and newer PCIe generation. The Ryzen 3 30 wins on a lower TDP of 15 W versus 25 W, and it has a higher base clock. The Ryzen 3 30 also has a smaller process node number, but this is not an inherent performance advantage, just a different manufacturing approach.

For workloads that depend on high thread counts and large caches, the Arc G3's specification sheet suggests an advantage, but no benchmark data confirms this. For workloads that depend on single-thread speed, the Arc G3's 4.60 GHz boost clock is higher on paper, but again, no measured scores exist. The Ryzen 3 30's measured scores indicate it can handle multi-threaded tasks with a 9027 multi-thread score and single-thread tasks with a 2465 score, but there is no comparable Arc G3 data to place these numbers against.

FAQ

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

A: No. The Arc G3 has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals listed. The Ryzen 3 30 has 11 recorded PassMark scores.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the AMD Ryzen 3 30 and the Intel Arc G3?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Arc G3 offers 10 more physical cores, but both have the same 1:1 thread ratio difference, with the Ryzen 3 30 using SMT to double its thread count.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which is 0.50 GHz higher than the Ryzen 3 30's 4.10 GHz. However, the Ryzen 3 30 has a higher base clock at 2.40 GHz versus the Arc G3's 1.90 GHz.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, while the Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 with 88.0 GB/s. The Arc G3 has a 48.5 GB/s bandwidth advantage.

Q: Are both processors in the same market segment?

A: Yes, both are listed as Mobile segment processors. The Ryzen 3 30 uses AMD Socket FT6, and the Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540, so they are not socket-compatible.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 has a TDP of 15 W, and the Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 W. The Ryzen 3 30 draws 10 W less under the rated power envelope.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 3 30 is the only processor of the two with any measured performance evidence. Its 74th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 20137 place it within 0.7% of four distinct rivals, indicating a balanced mid-range performer. The Arc G3's lack of any benchmark data means it cannot be recommended based on measurements; its 50th percentile ranking and zero average score provide no empirical basis for comparison.

For users who require a low-power mobile processor with a 15 W TDP and a proven benchmark footprint, the Ryzen 3 30 is the only defensible choice from the data. Its nearest rival comparisons show it performs nearly identically to the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U and Intel Core i7-9700K, with deltas of -0.6% and -0.7% respectively, and nearly identically to the AMD EPYC 7713P and Intel Core i7-11800H, with deltas of 0.6% and 0.7% respectively.

For users who prioritize the Arc G3's specification sheet, the data shows a processor with 14 cores, 18 MB of L3 cache, 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth, PCIe Gen 5, and a 4.60 GHz boost clock. These are real architectural advantages, but without benchmark scores, they cannot be translated into expected performance. The Arc G3 also uses a newer 3 nm process node from Intel, whereas the Ryzen 3 30 uses TSMC's 6 nm node.

The verdict is straightforward: the Ryzen 3 30's recorded data supports a functional mobile processor with measurable performance. The Arc G3's recorded data supports only its specifications, not its performance. Any decision between the two must weigh the Ryzen 3 30's confirmed benchmark presence against the Arc G3's unverified but theoretically stronger specification set. The 10-core difference and 48.5 GB/s bandwidth advantage favor the Arc G3 on paper, but the 10 W TDP advantage and complete benchmark record favor the Ryzen 3 30 in practice.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 3 30 | Intel Arc G3 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 14 |

| Threads | 8 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.10 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 25 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Codename | Mendocino | Panther Lake |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 100 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB shared | 18 MB shared |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | 136.5 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 4 Lanes | Gen 5, 4 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | Arc B370 |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2026-05-27 |

| Part Number | unknown | SA4QZ |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| ECC Memory | No | No |