AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Intel Arc G3 are both mobile processors, but the recorded data places them in distinctly different performance tiers. The Ryzen 7 250 carries an average benchmark score of 38221 and sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Arc G3 has an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking. The Arc G3 has no recorded benchmark entries in the database, making direct numerical comparison impossible on a test-by-test basis. The analysis below relies on the available specification data and the Ryzen 7 250’s recorded rival scores.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Intel Arc G3 has an empty benchmark list. Consequently, there are no exact scores to compare across Cinebench or Passmark workloads. The Ryzen 7 250, however, has a full set of recorded results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 14676, and its single-core score is 1715. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core result is 2302 and the single-core result is 269. Passmark results for the Ryzen 7 250 include a multi-thread score of 25089, a single-thread score of 3678, integer math at 91565, floating point math at 53285, and extended instructions at 21613. These figures establish a baseline for the Ryzen 7 250, but the absence of Arc G3 scores means no delta or win/loss ratio can be calculated.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 7 250 provide context for its standing. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T has an average score of 38194, a delta of 0.1% relative to the Ryzen 7 250. The Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38261, putting the Ryzen 7 250 0.1% behind. The Intel Core i5-14490F averages 38149, a 0.2% advantage for the Ryzen 7 250. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H scores 38312, placing the Ryzen 7 250 0.2% behind. These deltas are narrow, all within 0.2%, indicating the Ryzen 7 250 performs in the same band as these four Intel parts. Against the Arc G3, no such comparison exists because the Arc G3 has no scores in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in architecture. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. It contains 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename with a 3 nm Intel process node, containing 14 cores and 14 threads. The transistor count and die size for the Arc G3 are not recorded in the database, while the Ryzen 7 250 lists 25,000 million transistors and a 178 mm² die size.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 250 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Arc G3 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. This gives the Arc G3 larger per-core caches and a larger L3 pool, though it has fewer threads than the Ryzen 7 250 despite more cores.

Clock speeds favor the AMD part. The Ryzen 7 250 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Ryzen 7 250 starts 1.40 GHz higher and boosts 0.50 GHz higher. Both processors have a locked multiplier, with no unlocked option recorded.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 7 250 includes a Radeon 780M, while the Arc G3 includes an Arc B370. Memory support also separates them: the Ryzen 7 250 uses DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Arc G3 uses LPDDR5X with dual-channel configuration and a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity is another divider. The Ryzen 7 250 uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes on the CPU, while the Arc G3 uses Gen 5 with 4 lanes on the CPU. The socket types differ: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen 7 250, Intel BGA 2540 for the Arc G3. The Ryzen 7 250 carries the part number 100-000001722, and the Arc G3 carries SA4QZ.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has more cores with 14, but the AMD Ryzen 7 250 has more threads with 16. The Arc G3 has 14 threads, one per core, while the Ryzen 7 250 has two threads per core.

Q: What is the clock speed difference?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Intel Arc G3 is built on a 3 nm process, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 is built on a 4 nm process. The foundry differs as well: Intel for the Arc G3, TSMC for the Ryzen 7 250.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The Arc G3 has larger per-core caches: 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, plus 18 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen 7 250 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The Ryzen 7 250 supports DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X with dual-channel configuration and 136.5 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Do either of them support ECC memory?

A: No. Both the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Intel Arc G3 have ECC memory support listed as false in the database.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the following differences between the two processors:

• Cores: 8 for the Ryzen 7 250, 14 for the Arc G3
• Threads: 16 for the Ryzen 7 250, 14 for the Arc G3
• Base clock: 3.30 GHz for the Ryzen 7 250, 1.90 GHz for the Arc G3
• Boost clock: 5.10 GHz for the Ryzen 7 250, 4.60 GHz for the Arc G3
• TDP: 28 for the Ryzen 7 250, 25 for the Arc G3
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8 for the Ryzen 7 250, Intel BGA 2540 for the Arc G3
• Architecture: Zen 4 for the Ryzen 7 250, not recorded for the Arc G3
• Codename: Hawk Point for the Ryzen 7 250, Panther Lake for the Arc G3
• Process node: 4 nm for the Ryzen 7 250, 3 nm for the Arc G3
• Foundry: TSMC for the Ryzen 7 250, Intel for the Arc G3
• Transistors: 25,000 million for the Ryzen 7 250, not recorded for the Arc G3
• Die size: 178 mm² for the Ryzen 7 250, not recorded for the Arc G3
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core for the Ryzen 7 250, 192 KB per core for the Arc G3
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core for the Ryzen 7 250, 2.5 MB per core for the Arc G3
• L3 cache: 16 MB shared for the Ryzen 7 250, 18 MB shared for the Arc G3
• Memory support: DDR5 for the Ryzen 7 250, LPDDR5X for the Arc G3
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for the Ryzen 7 250, 136.5 GB/s for the Arc G3
• PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for the Ryzen 7 250, Gen 5 with 4 lanes for the Arc G3
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M for the Ryzen 7 250, Arc B370 for the Arc G3
• Release date: 2025-01-05 for the Ryzen 7 250, 2026-05-27 for the Arc G3
• Part number: 100-000001722 for the Ryzen 7 250, SA4QZ for the Arc G3
• Average benchmark score: 38221 for the Ryzen 7 250, 0 for the Arc G3
• Percentile: 86 for the Ryzen 7 250, 50 for the Arc G3

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins on recorded performance data. It has an average benchmark score of 38221 and an 86th percentile ranking, while the Arc G3 has no scores and a 50th percentile ranking. The Ryzen 7 250 also wins on thread count, offering 16 threads versus 14, and on clock speed, with a 5.10 GHz boost against 4.60 GHz. Its TDP is slightly higher at 28 versus 25, which aligns with the higher clocks. The Ryzen 7 250 also has broader PCIe connectivity with 20 Gen 4 lanes, compared to 4 Gen 5 lanes for the Arc G3.

The Intel Arc G3 wins on process technology, using a 3 nm node versus the 4 nm node of the Ryzen 7 250. It also has more cores at 14 versus 8, though it lacks simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count is lower. The Arc G3 has larger cache allocations across L1, L2, and L3, and a higher memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. Its TDP is lower at 25 versus 28. The Arc G3 also uses a newer PCIe generation, Gen 5, though with fewer lanes.

The release dates split the products by over a year: the Ryzen 7 250 was released on 2025-01-05, and the Arc G3 on 2026-05-27. The Arc G3 is the newer design with a smaller process node and more cores, but the database contains no benchmark results to verify its performance impact.

The Verdict

The data favors the AMD Ryzen 7 250 for any workload where recorded scores matter. It delivers a comprehensive benchmark suite with results across Cinebench R15, Cinebench R23, and Passmark tests, and its average score of 38221 places it in the 86th percentile. Its nearest rivals, all Intel parts, sit within 0.2% of its average score, confirming that it competes effectively against current mid-range and high-end mobile chips. The 16 threads and 5.10 GHz boost clock give it a strong foundation for multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks alike.

The Intel Arc G3 cannot be recommended on performance grounds from the available data, because it has no benchmark scores recorded. Its specifications suggest a different design philosophy: 14 cores with no multithreading, larger per-core caches, a 3 nm process, and faster memory bandwidth. These traits point toward efficiency and core count, but the database provides no measured outcome to support a performance verdict. Its 50th percentile ranking, paired with an average score of 0, reflects the absence of data rather than a measured deficit.

For users selecting between these two based on the database, the Ryzen 7 250 is the only option with verified performance numbers. Its 86th percentile placement and rival deltas within 0.2% provide a clear reference point. The Arc G3 remains an unmeasured product in this database, with specifications that indicate a newer, higher-core design but no empirical results to confirm its standing. The choice, strictly from the recorded data, is the Ryzen 7 250 for anyone requiring validated benchmark performance, while the Arc G3 should be considered only if the newer process node and higher core count outweigh the lack of any measured scores.