AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The direct comparison between the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and the Intel Arc G3 is limited by data availability. The database contains no shared benchmark results for these two processors, and the Intel Arc G3 has no recorded benchmark scores at all. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE, by contrast, has a full set of measurements across Cinebench and Passmark workloads. This asymmetry means the head-to-head section must rely on the AMD part's absolute scores and its position among known rivals, with the Intel part's performance remaining unquantified in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18395 and a single-core score of 2597. In Cinebench R20, it records 7725 multi-core and 1090 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 workload shows 1854 multi-core and 261 single-core. These results place the chip in the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 28054.

Without any Intel Arc G3 scores, the database cannot confirm a single workload where one part beats the other. The AMD processor's nearest recorded rivals include the Intel Core i5-14500T with an average score of 28065 and a delta of 0 percent, meaning the two are effectively tied. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 28032 with a 0.1 percent delta, the Intel Core i9-12900H scores 28003 with a 0.2 percent delta, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128 with a negative 0.3 percent delta. These figures show the 8500GE sits in a tight cluster of comparable mobile processors, all within a fraction of a percent of each other.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has clear strengths in multi-threaded and single-threaded productivity workloads, based on its recorded benchmark suite. In Passmark integer math, it scores 63045, and floating point math reaches 39233. Data compression scores 248675, while data encryption hits 14163. Extended instructions record 17999, and random string sorting reaches 31240. The multithread score is 21502, with physics at 1237 and single-thread at 3909. Find prime numbers scores 83.

These results indicate the AMD processor is well suited to CPU-heavy tasks such as rendering, compilation, and scientific workloads that scale with cores and threads. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, which allows simultaneous multi-threading to improve throughput in parallel applications. The 80th percentile ranking reinforces that it outperforms most CPUs in the database on average across all tested workloads.

The Intel Arc G3 presents a different profile, though its benchmark data is empty in the database. It does have architectural attributes that suggest a distinct application focus. It uses 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no simultaneous multi-threading, but a higher physical core count. Its integrated graphics is the Arc B370, compared to the Radeon 740M on the AMD part. For workloads that depend on the integrated GPU rather than the CPU cores, the Intel part may hold an advantage, but no recorded measurements confirm this.

The Intel processor also uses LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, considerably higher than the AMD part's DDR5 bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Memory-sensitive workloads could favor the Intel chip, but again, the database has no scores to verify this. The AMD part remains the only one with measurable wins in the database, and those wins are all in CPU compute benchmarks.

FAQ

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

A: No. The Intel Arc G3 has an empty benchmarks array, so no Cinebench or Passmark scores are recorded for it. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It scores an average of 28054, placing it 0 percent behind the Intel Core i5-14500T (28065), 0.1 percent behind the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (28032 in the pack, though the delta is listed as 0.1), 0.2 percent behind the Intel Core i9-12900H (28003), and 0.3 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (28128, with a negative delta of 0.3). These are all sub-1 percent differences.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the AMD chip?

A: The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE sits in the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Arc G3 sits in the 50th percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Is the Intel Arc G3's integrated graphics different from the AMD part?

A: Yes. The Intel Arc G3 uses Arc B370 integrated graphics, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses Radeon 740M.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. Base clock speeds differ as well: the AMD part runs at 3.40 GHz, and the Intel part at 1.90 GHz. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 4.60 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power is 35 watts for the AMD chip and 25 watts for the Intel chip.

Socket types are incompatible. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 2540. Both are mobile market segments, and both are active production parts. The AMD release date is 2024-04-15, while the Intel release date is 2026-05-27. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. The AMD part uses DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, and the Intel part uses LPDDR5X with 136.5 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the AMD chip but not on the Intel chip. PCIe lanes also differ: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as noted: Radeon 740M versus Arc B370.

The part numbers also differ: the AMD part is 100-000001185, and the Intel part is SA4QZ.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is built on Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix2. It belongs to the 8000 series and the Ryzen 5 generation, specifically Zen 4 (Phoenix). The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC. Transistor count is 20,900 million, and die size is 137 mm².

Cache layout on the AMD chip uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This totals a significant amount of per-core cache for a 6-core design.

The Intel Arc G3 uses Panther Lake as its codename and belongs to the Arc G3 generation. The process node is 3 nm, fabricated by Intel. Transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The architecture field is null, so no specific microarchitecture name is available.

Cache on the Intel chip uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The L1 and L2 figures are larger per core than the AMD part, and the L3 cache is slightly larger in total.

The Intel chip's higher core count of 14 comes without simultaneous multi-threading, so thread count equals core count at 14. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating SMT support. This architectural choice means the Intel part relies on more physical cores for parallelism, while the AMD part uses fewer cores with SMT to reach 12 threads.

The process node difference is notable: 3 nm for Intel versus 4 nm for AMD. The Intel part is fabricated at Intel's own foundry, while the AMD part uses TSMC. The Intel chip's LPDDR5X memory support with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth indicates an integrated memory controller tuned for lower-power mobile designs, while the AMD chip's DDR5 support with 83.2 GB/s targets a more conventional mobile memory setup.

The Verdict

The database contains complete benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and no benchmark data for the Intel Arc G3. Any decision between the two must therefore rest on the recorded specifications and the AMD part's measured performance, with the understanding that the Intel part's actual compute performance is unverified in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is the only one of the two with confirmed performance figures. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18395 and single-core score of 2597, combined with an 80th percentile ranking, shows it is a capable mobile processor for general productivity and multi-threaded workloads. Its 6 cores, 12 threads, 5.00 GHz boost clock, and 16 MB of L3 cache give it a balanced profile for tasks that benefit from strong single-thread performance and moderate parallel throughput.

The Intel Arc G3 offers a higher core count at 14 cores and 14 threads, a lower base clock of 1.90 GHz, a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, a 25 watt TDP, and a larger L3 cache of 18 MB. Its 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth and Arc B370 integrated graphics suggest it is designed for different priorities, possibly favoring integrated graphics performance and memory bandwidth over raw CPU compute. But with no benchmarks recorded, the database cannot confirm how those specifications translate into real-world performance.

The closest rivals to the AMD part all sit within 0.3 percent of its average score, meaning the 8500GE is competitive with a range of other mobile processors. The Intel Arc G3 has no rival data to contextualize its position, aside from a 50th percentile ranking that reflects its lack of recorded scores.

For users who need verified performance data, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is the only defensible choice, because its benchmark results are fully recorded and its 80th percentile ranking confirms it exceeds the majority of CPUs in the database. The Intel Arc G3 should be considered only by those who prioritize its specific features, such as the 14-core layout, higher memory bandwidth, and Arc B370 integrated graphics, and who are willing to accept the absence of measured performance data. The database shows a clear asymmetry: one part is fully characterized, the other is not.