AMD Ryzen 3 5305G vs Intel Arc G3 EXTREME Comparison

AMD Ryzen 3 5305G vs. Intel Arc G3 EXTREME: Data-Driven Processor Comparison

The database records two starkly different processors: the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G, a desktop chip built on the mature Zen 3 architecture, and the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME, a mobile-focused part using the newer Panther Lake design. While the AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has a full suite of results, placing it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. The comparison below relies on the recorded data for the Intel chip, its nearest rivals, and the architectural specifications listed for both parts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME dominates the performance landscape in this comparison, as it is the only part with recorded benchmark data. Its average benchmark score of 36,699 places it well above the median CPU, with a percentile ranking of 85. This indicates strong performance across a range of workloads, including multi-threaded rendering, single-threaded tasks, and data processing.

The Intel chip shows particular strength in multi-core scenarios. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,655 and R20 multi-core score of 10,945 indicate robust parallel processing capabilities. The PassMark multi-thread score of 30,659 reinforces this, suggesting the 14 cores are effectively utilized in heavily threaded applications. In contrast, the Ryzen 3 5305G has no benchmark entries, so the database provides no evidence of its wins in any category.

For single-threaded performance, the Intel part records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,862, a PassMark single-thread score of 4,293, and a R20 single-core score of 1,545. These figures are consistent with a modern high-clock processor, given its 4.70 GHz boost clock. The Ryzen 3 5305G, with a lower boost clock of 4.20 GHz, would logically trail in this metric, but the database does not quantify this.

Data-centric workloads favor the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME as well. Its PassMark data compression score of 307,094 and data encryption score of 23,881 show high throughput. The random string sorting score of 37,331 and integer math score of 71,164 further demonstrate its capability in general-purpose compute tasks. The Ryzen 3 5305G, with only 4 cores and 8 threads, has no recorded scores to contest these results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses the Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. It features 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. This is a desktop-oriented part using the AMD Socket AM4.

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. It has 14 cores and 14 threads, indicating a mix of performance and efficiency cores without hyper-threading on the efficiency side. Its base clock is 1.90 GHz, but the boost clock reaches 4.70 GHz. The cache structure is notably different: 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. This mobile chip uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket, with a TDP of only 25 watts compared to the AMD part's 65 watts.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus, delivering 136.5 GB/s. This bandwidth advantage is substantial, nearly 2.7 times higher, and likely contributes to the Intel chip's strong data processing scores.

PCIe connectivity also separates them. The Ryzen 3 5305G uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes. The newer standard offers higher per-lane bandwidth, though the lane count is lower. The Intel chip also features an integrated Arc B390 GPU, while the AMD part includes Radeon Vega 6 graphics.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G and the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME. The wins counter shows 0 for both parts, and the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. Consequently, the analysis must focus on the Intel chip's absolute scores and its positioning against its nearest rivals.

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME's nearest rivals in the database are all AMD and Intel processors with average scores close to its own. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36,938, a delta of -0.6% relative to the Arc G3 EXTREME. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36,945, a delta of -0.7%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37,018, a delta of -0.9%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37,093, a delta of -1.1%. These figures indicate the Arc G3 EXTREME is approximately on par with these established processors, trailing them by less than 1.1% in average benchmark score.

In multi-core rendering, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,655 for the Arc G3 EXTREME positions it competitively against these rivals, though specific rival scores are not listed. The single-core scores, such as the PassMark single-thread result of 4,293, suggest the chip can hold its own in lightly threaded workloads. The data compression score of 307,094 is particularly high, indicating strong performance in archiving and compression tasks.

The Ryzen 3 5305G, lacking any benchmark data, cannot be measured against these rivals. Its architectural specifications, such as 8 MB of L3 cache versus the Intel chip's 18 MB, suggest it would be at a disadvantage in cache-sensitive workloads, but this remains unquantified in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has a boost clock of 4.20 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has a TDP of 25 watts, making the Intel part significantly more power-efficient on paper.

Q: How do their cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3, giving it larger caches at every level.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G supports DDR4 with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME does not.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G is classified as a Desktop processor, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is classified as a Mobile processor.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field recorded in the database.

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 4 cores; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 8 threads; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 threads.
• Base Clock: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G runs at 4.00 GHz; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME runs at 1.90 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G boosts to 4.20 GHz; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME boosts to 4.70 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G is rated at 65 watts; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is rated at 25 watts.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses AMD Socket AM4; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses Intel BGA 2540.
• Process Node: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G is built on 7 nm; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is built on 3 nm.
• Foundry: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses TSMC; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses Intel.
• Transistors: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 10,700 million; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has no recorded figure.
• Die Size: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G measures 180 mm²; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has no recorded figure.
• L1 Cache: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 64 KB per core; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 192 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 512 KB per core; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 2.5 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has 8 MB; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 18 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses DDR4; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses LPDDR5X.
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G delivers 51.2 GB/s; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME delivers 136.5 GB/s.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses Gen 5 with 4 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has Radeon Vega 6; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has Arc B390.
• Market Segment: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G is Desktop; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is Mobile.
• Release Date: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G released on 2025-02-23; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME released on 2026-05-27.
• Multiplier Unlocked: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G is unlocked; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is locked.
• Part Number: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G is 100-000001802; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is SA4R3.
• Percentile: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G sits at the 50th percentile; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME sits at the 85th percentile.
• Average Benchmark Score: AMD Ryzen 3 5305G records 0; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME records 36,699.