AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Arc G3 EXTREME Comparison

AMD Ryzen 3 30 and Intel Arc G3 EXTREME occupy different tiers in the mobile processor space, and the recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between them. The Ryzen 3 30 is a 4-core, 8-thread part built on AMD's Zen 2 architecture, while the Arc G3 EXTREME is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on Intel's Panther Lake platform. Across every benchmark in the database, the Intel part delivers higher scores, often by substantial margins. The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 3 30 is 20137, placing it at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc G3 EXTREME averages 36699, sitting at the 85th percentile. This places the two processors in different performance classes, with the Intel part competing against desktop-class silicon like the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, while the AMD part trades blows with the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U and Intel Core i7-9700K.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head benchmark results show a clean sweep for the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME, which wins all 11 recorded tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not register a single victory in the database. The closest margin comes in the PassMark single-thread test, where the Intel part scores 4293 against the AMD part's 2465, a delta of -42.6%. This is the smallest performance gap between the two, indicating that while the Intel part still leads in single-threaded work, the difference is less pronounced than in heavily parallel workloads.

The largest margin appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel part scores 248 versus the AMD part's 20, a delta of -91.9%. This test is highly sensitive to integer throughput and core count, and the Intel part's 14 cores versus the AMD part's 4 cores explains the extreme gap. The floating point math test shows a similar pattern, with the Intel part scoring 86929 against 14448, a delta of -83.4%. The Intel part also leads by wide margins in extended instructions (24017 vs 6075, delta -74.7%), data encryption (23881 vs 6461, delta -72.9%), and multithread performance (30659 vs 9027, delta -70.6%).

The Intel part's advantage narrows somewhat in memory-related tests. In random string sorting, the Intel part scores 37331 against 14431, a delta of -61.3%. In data compression, the Intel part scores 307094 against 135834, a delta of -55.8%. Integer math shows a delta of -58.1% (71164 vs 29846), and physics simulation shows a delta of -82.7% (2515 vs 436). Even in the single-thread test where the gap is smallest, the Intel part still leads by over 74% relative to the AMD part's score.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is built on the Zen 2 architecture with the Mendocino codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It uses 4 cores with 8 threads, meaning each core supports two threads via SMT. The die size is 100 mm². The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses Intel's in-house 3 nm process with the Panther Lake codename, and it has 14 cores with 14 threads, indicating no simultaneous multithreading. The exact die size for the Intel part is not recorded.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has substantially more cache at every level, which contributes to its higher scores in memory-intensive benchmarks like random string sorting and data compression.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part uses LPDDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, providing 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part uses LPDDR5X memory, also on a dual-channel bus, but delivers 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth. This 55% bandwidth advantage helps the Intel part in workloads that stream large amounts of data. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

Connectivity and I/O differ as well. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes. The Intel part's PCIe generation is two steps newer, which matters for external device bandwidth even in a mobile context. The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 610M, while the Intel part uses Arc B390.

The Intel part has a higher boost clock at 4.70 GHz compared to the AMD part's 4.10 GHz, but a lower base clock at 1.90 GHz versus 2.40 GHz. The thermal design power is higher for the Intel part at 25 watts versus 15 watts for the AMD part. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FT6, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 2540. The release dates also differ, with the AMD part launching on September 30, 2025, and the Intel part launching on May 27, 2026.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is the stronger processor across every measured workload. Its 14 cores, larger caches, higher memory bandwidth, and newer process node combine to deliver an average benchmark score that is 82% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 30 (36699 vs 20137). The Intel part sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 74th percentile.

For workloads that stress parallel execution, the Intel part is the clear choice. Its multithread score of 30659 is more than three times the AMD part's 9027. In floating point math, the Intel part scores 86929, which is over six times the AMD part's 14448. The find prime numbers test shows the most extreme gap, with the Intel part scoring 12.4 times higher than the AMD part.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel part also leads, though by a smaller margin. Its single-thread score of 4293 is 74% higher than the AMD part's 2465. This advantage likely stems from the higher boost clock (4.70 GHz vs 4.10 GHz) and the newer architecture.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is not without merit. Its 15-watt TDP is lower than the Intel part's 25 watts, making it a more power-efficient option for fanless or ultra-portable designs. Its 4 MB of L3 cache and 88.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are modest but adequate for basic productivity tasks. However, the benchmark data shows no workload where the AMD part outperforms the Intel part.

The closest rival comparisons confirm the positioning. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U (delta -0.6%), AMD EPYC 7713P (delta 0.6%), Intel Core i7-9700K (delta -0.7%), and Intel Core i7-11800H (delta 0.7%). The Intel part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (delta -0.6%), AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (delta -0.7%), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (delta -0.9%), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (delta -1.1%). This places the Intel part in a higher performance class entirely.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores. The Intel part also has 14 threads, while the AMD part has 8 threads.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare between the two?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME provides 136.5 GB/s of memory bandwidth using LPDDR5X, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 provides 88.0 GB/s using LPDDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME scores 4293, which is 74% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 30's 2465. The delta is -42.6% from the AMD part's perspective.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part also has more L1 and L2 cache per core.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 boosts to 4.10 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock at 1.90 GHz versus 2.40 GHz.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has an average benchmark score of 36699, placing it at the 85th percentile. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has an average score of 20137, placing it at the 74th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The PassMark data compression test shows the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME scoring 307094 against the AMD Ryzen 3 30's 135834, a delta of -55.8%. This test benefits from the Intel part's larger L3 cache and higher memory bandwidth, as compression algorithms frequently access cached data.

In data encryption, the Intel part scores 23881 versus 6461, a delta of -72.9%. The extended instructions test shows a similar pattern, with the Intel part scoring 24017 against 6075, a delta of -74.7%. These tests rely heavily on SIMD and cryptographic instruction throughput, where the Intel part's newer architecture provides a clear advantage.

The find prime numbers test produces the most lopsided result, with the Intel part scoring 248 against the AMD part's 20, a delta of -91.9%. This test is almost purely integer-bound and scales with core count, making the Intel part's 14 cores decisive. The floating point math test also shows a massive gap: 86929 for the Intel part versus 14448 for the AMD part, a delta of -83.4%.

Integer math results show the Intel part scoring 71164 against 29846, a delta of -58.1%. The multithread test shows 30659 for the Intel part versus 9027 for the AMD part, a delta of -70.6%. Physics simulation continues the trend, with the Intel part scoring 2515 against 436, a delta of -82.7%.

Random string sorting shows the Intel part scoring 37331 against 14431, a delta of -61.3%. This test stresses memory allocation and pointer chasing, where the Intel part's larger caches help. The single-thread test shows the smallest gap: the Intel part scores 4293 against 2465, a delta of -42.6%. This is the only test where the margin is below 50%, and it indicates that the AMD part's Zen 2 cores are competitive on a per-clock basis, though the Intel part's higher boost clock and newer process still secure the win.

The data shows a consistent pattern across all 11 head-to-head benchmarks: the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins every test, with deltas ranging from -42.6% to -91.9%. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not win a single recorded benchmark. The average benchmark score difference of 16562 points (36699 vs 20137) confirms that these processors are not in the same performance class, even though both target the mobile market segment.