AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT and Intel Arc G3 occupy entirely different segments of the processor market, and the data reflects that split clearly. The Ryzen 5 5500GT is a desktop part with 6 cores and 12 threads, built on AMD's Zen 3 architecture. It has a full suite of 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark tests. The Intel Arc G3, by contrast, is a mobile processor with 14 cores and 14 threads, built on Intel's Panther Lake architecture, and the database contains no benchmark scores for it. That absence of recorded measurements means the Arc G3 cannot be positioned as a winner in any compute benchmark within this dataset.

The Ryzen 5 5500GT wins in every measurable category because it is the only one with data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15848 and single-core score of 2237 place it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Arc G3 sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating that no workload results have been logged. In use-case terms, the 5500GT is the clear choice for desktop productivity, content creation, and any application that relies on multi-threaded throughput. The Arc G3 is a mobile part with a 25 W TDP, suggesting a low-power platform, but the absence of benchmark data prevents any performance claim.

The PassMark suite further reinforces the 5500GT's position. It scores 19000 in multithread, 3066 in single-thread, 64218 in integer math, and 36694 in floating point math. Data compression reaches 243904, data encryption hits 14754, and extended instructions score 17027. The Arc G3 has no comparable numbers, so any discussion of wins must default to the 5500GT across all tested workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in architecture, process node, and platform design. The Ryzen 5 5500GT uses Zen 3 architecture on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The die size is 180 mm² with 10,700 million transistors. Cache configuration includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. It supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 7, and the socket is AMD AM4. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The Intel Arc G3 uses Panther Lake architecture on Intel's 3 nm process. It has 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The cache layout is different: 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. It supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. The integrated graphics are Arc B370, and the socket is Intel BGA 2540, a mobile package. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU. The TDP is 25 W compared to 65 W for the 5500GT.

The transistor count and die size for the Arc G3 are not recorded in the database, which limits structural comparison. What is clear: the 5500GT is a higher-power desktop part with a mature AM4 ecosystem, while the Arc G3 is a lower-power mobile part with newer memory and PCIe generations. The 5500GT has a 16 MB L3 cache; the Arc G3 has 18 MB shared L3, though per-core L2 is substantially larger on the Intel part at 2.5 MB versus 512 KB. The 5500GT has 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Arc G3 has 14 threads from 14 cores, meaning no simultaneous multithreading on the Intel part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Arc G3 boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT boosts to 4.40 GHz. However, the 5500GT has a higher base clock at 3.60 GHz versus 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500GT has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel Arc G3 has a 25 W TDP. The Arc G3 is designed for mobile platforms with lower power envelopes.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 5 5500GT includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, and the Intel Arc G3 includes Arc B370 graphics.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ryzen 5 5500GT supports DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc G3's memory bandwidth is significantly higher in the recorded specifications.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500GT ranks in the 79th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Arc G3 ranks in the 50th percentile, though this is based on no recorded benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT | Intel Arc G3 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 25 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | (not recorded) |

| Codename | Cezanne | Panther Lake |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 136.5 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | Arc B370 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-05-27 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001489 | SA4QZ |

The Ryzen 5 5500GT has a launch MSRP of $125. The Intel Arc G3 has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database lists no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Ryzen 5 5500GT and the Intel Arc G3. The Arc G3 has zero recorded benchmark scores, so no direct comparison is possible from the measurements. The 5500GT's standalone results, however, provide context for where it stands relative to other processors in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15848 and single-core score of 2237 place it in the 79th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9554 with an average score of 26743 (delta 0%), the Intel Core i7-12700H at 26717 (delta 0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U at 26849 (delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-11900K at 26639 (delta 0.4%). These deltas are essentially negligible, indicating the 5500GT performs within a tight band around these processors in average benchmark score.

The PassMark results show the 5500GT's strengths in specific workloads. Integer math scores 64218, floating point math scores 36694, and multithread scores 19000. Single-thread performance is 3066. Data compression is particularly strong at 243904, while data encryption reaches 14754. Find prime numbers scores 54, and random string sorting scores 24583. Physics scores 840, and extended instructions score 17027. These figures cannot be compared to the Arc G3 because the database contains no equivalent measurements for that processor.

The absence of data for the Arc G3 is itself a finding. With an average benchmark score of 0 and an empty benchmark array, the Arc G3 has not been characterized under the same testing methodology. The 5500GT, with 17 recorded scores, provides a complete picture of its compute capabilities. Any head-to-head narrative must therefore be one-sided: the 5500GT delivers measurable results, and the Arc G3 does not yet have any in the database.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear selection for desktop users: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark performance. It offers 6 cores, 12 threads, a 4.40 GHz boost clock, and a 65 W TDP on the AM4 platform. Its 79th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 26748 demonstrate solid multi-threaded and single-threaded capability across Cinebench and PassMark suites. The nearest rival deltas, all within 0.4% of its average score, confirm that it sits in a competitive performance tier.

The Intel Arc G3 targets a different market entirely. With 14 cores, 14 threads, a 25 W TDP, LPDDR5X memory support, and a mobile BGA 2540 socket, it is built for low-power laptops. Its 3 nm process node and Gen 5 PCIe support indicate a newer platform, and its 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth exceeds the 5500GT's 51.2 GB/s by a wide margin. But without any benchmark scores, the database cannot substantiate a performance claim for the Arc G3. Its 50th percentile ranking is based on an average score of 0, which is not a meaningful measure of compute capability.

For anyone building or upgrading a desktop system, the Ryzen 5 5500GT is the only choice supported by measured data. For mobile applications, the Arc G3's specifications suggest a power-efficient part, but the lack of recorded benchmarks means no verdict can be drawn from the numbers. The 5500GT also offers an unlocked multiplier, a feature absent on the Arc G3, and its 2024 release date makes it a current-generation desktop option. The Arc G3's 2026 release date places it as a future mobile part, but again, no performance data exists to evaluate it.

In short: the Ryzen 5 5500GT wins every tested benchmark by default because the Arc G3 has no tested benchmarks. The 5500GT is the verified performer; the Arc G3 remains an unmeasured mobile processor.