AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 240, while the Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark entries in the database. This makes a direct comparison of measured scores impossible. However, the average benchmark score for the Ryzen 5 240 is 33,542, placing it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Arc G3, with no recorded benchmark scores, sits at the 50th percentile. This gap in the data is itself informative: the Ryzen 5 240 has active measurements across multiple test suites, while the Arc G3 has none.

Looking specifically at the Ryzen 5 240, its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,013 and single-core score of 1,742 indicate strong productivity performance. In PassMark tests, the integer math score of 73,189 and floating point math score of 45,301 show balanced compute capabilities. The multithread score of 22,658 further reinforces this. Data compression scores reach 267,963, while encryption scores hit 15,849. These numbers provide a baseline for what a modern mobile processor can deliver, but they cannot be directly compared to the Arc G3 because the database has no matching entries for that processor.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 240, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H with an average score of 33,537 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS at 33,667 (-0.4% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX at 33,668 (-0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i5-12600HX at 33,375 (0.5% delta). These rivals all have recorded scores, so the Ryzen 5 240 sits statistically within a narrow band of performance around these processors. The Arc G3, lacking any rival data, cannot be positioned in this hierarchy.

The Verdict

From the data alone, the AMD Ryzen 5 240 is the only processor with measurable performance evidence. It delivers a 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which aligns with its 84th percentile ranking. The Intel Arc G3, by contrast, has no benchmark scores, no rival comparisons, and a 50th percentile ranking that reflects only its presence in the database, not any measured capability. Any user selecting between these two would have to rely on the Arc G3's specifications alone, since no performance data exists to validate its claims.

The data suggests the Ryzen 5 240 is a proven quantity for mobile workloads, with its average benchmark score of 33,542 placing it within 0.5% of several established mobile processors. The Arc G3, with its 14 cores and 14 threads, offers a higher core count on paper, but the absence of benchmark results means the database cannot confirm whether that translates to real-world performance. For workloads where measured performance matters, the Ryzen 5 240 has the evidence; the Arc G3 does not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename with a 3 nm process fabricated by Intel, though its transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 240 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Arc G3 offers 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Arc G3 a larger per-core L1 and L2 allocation, along with more total L3, though the core count difference (14 versus 6) changes how these resources are distributed.

Memory support also differs. The Ryzen 5 240 uses DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Arc G3 uses LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a higher bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The PCIe implementation varies as well: the Ryzen 5 240 has Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Arc G3 has Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ, with the Ryzen 5 240 featuring Radeon 760M and the Arc G3 featuring Arc B370.

The Ryzen 5 240 has a TDP of 45 watts and uses AMD Socket FP8. The Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 watts and uses Intel BGA 2540. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

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

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Arc G3, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 ranks at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Arc G3 ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen 5 240 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to the Arc G3's boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The Ryzen 5 240 supports 89.6 GB/s with DDR5, while the Arc G3 supports 136.5 GB/s with LPDDR5X.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 240 was released on January 5, 2025, and the Arc G3 was released on May 27, 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins in every category where measurable data exists. Its benchmark scores cover Cinebench R15 and R23, both multi-core and single-core, along with a full PassMark suite including integer math, floating point math, data compression, encryption, and physics. The 84th percentile ranking confirms that these scores place it above the majority of recorded CPUs. The Arc G3 has no recorded wins because it has no recorded benchmark data.

For workloads that benefit from high single-thread performance, the Ryzen 5 240's boost clock of 5.00 GHz and its PassMark single-thread score of 3,675 indicate strong responsiveness. For multi-threaded tasks, its 12 threads and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,013 provide a solid baseline. The Arc G3 offers a higher core count of 14 and a larger L3 cache of 18 MB, which could theoretically favor heavily parallel workloads, but without benchmark data, the database cannot confirm any advantage.

The Arc G3 does hold specification-level wins. Its memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s is higher, its TDP of 25 watts is lower, and its PCIe Gen 5 support is newer than the Ryzen 5 240's Gen 4. These are architectural advantages, not performance measurements, and they remain unvalidated by any recorded test.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specifications. The Ryzen 5 240 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Arc G3 uses 14 cores and 14 threads. Base clocks are 4.30 GHz for the Ryzen 5 240 and 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz and 4.60 GHz respectively. TDP is 45 watts for the AMD part and 25 watts for the Intel part. The Ryzen 5 240 uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540.

The process nodes differ: 4 nm for the Ryzen 5 240 and 3 nm for the Arc G3. The foundries are TSMC and Intel respectively. Cache sizes vary, with the Ryzen 5 240 having 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3, while the Arc G3 has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 for the AMD processor and LPDDR5X for the Intel processor, with bandwidths of 89.6 GB/s and 136.5 GB/s. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for the Ryzen 5 240, and Gen 5 with 4 lanes for the Arc G3. Integrated graphics are Radeon 760M versus Arc B370. Release dates are January 5, 2025, for the Ryzen 5 240 and May 27, 2026, for the Arc G3. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded.