AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Arc G3 EXTREME Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME. The Intel part claims 11 wins, while the AMD processor takes 4. The margin of victory, however, varies widely by workload type.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250's largest win comes in PassMark integer math, where it scores 91,565 against Intel's 71,164, a 28.7% advantage. This is the single most decisive result in either direction. The AMD chip also wins all three Cinebench comparisons where both parts have matching tests: Cinebench R15 multicore (2,302 vs 2,192, a 5% edge), Cinebench R15 singlecore (269 vs 267, a 0.7% edge), and Cinebench R23 multicore (14,676 vs 14,655, a razor-thin 0.1% edge). These Cinebench wins are narrow, with the R23 multicore result being effectively a tie.

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME dominates the PassMark suite. Its most extreme win is PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 248 against AMD's 73, a 70.6% advantage. PassMark physics shows a 54.4% gap (2,515 vs 1,147), and floating point math shows a 38.7% gap (86,929 vs 53,285). Data encryption favors Intel by 26% (23,881 vs 17,661), and multithread favors Intel by 18.2% (30,659 vs 25,089). Single-thread performance goes to Intel by 14.3% (4,293 vs 3,678), a notable reversal given AMD's slim single-core Cinebench R15 win.

The remaining Intel wins are smaller but consistent: extended instructions by 10% (24,017 vs 21,613), random string sorting by 3.9% (37,331 vs 35,861), and data compression by 2.1% (307,094 vs 300,708). The Cinebench R23 singlecore result also goes to Intel by 7.9% (1,862 vs 1,715), which is the one Cinebench test where the Intel chip leads.

The overall average benchmark scores confirm the split. AMD's average is 38,221, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Intel's average is 36,699, placing it at the 85th percentile. Despite Intel winning more individual comparisons, the aggregate scores are close. AMD's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i5-13600HX (0.1% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-14490F (0.2% behind). Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (0.6% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (0.7% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (0.9% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (1.1% ahead). Both processors sit in a dense cluster of comparable performers, with the biggest gap between the two being just over 1.5% in average score.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins 11 of the 15 recorded comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins 4.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME leads by 70.6% (248 vs 73).

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 250 win any benchmark by a large margin?

A: Yes, PassMark integer math goes to the AMD part by 28.7% (91,565 vs 71,164). Its other wins are smaller: 5% in Cinebench R15 multicore, 0.7% in Cinebench R15 singlecore, and 0.1% in Cinebench R23 multicore.

Q: How do the two compare in single-thread performance?

A: The data is mixed. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 wins Cinebench R15 singlecore by 0.7% (269 vs 267), but the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins Cinebench R23 singlecore by 7.9% (1,862 vs 1,715) and PassMark single-thread by 14.3% (4,293 vs 3,678).

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 38,221, compared to 36,699 for the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME. AMD also sits one percentile point higher (86th vs 85th).

Q: Are the two processors close in overall performance?

A: Yes. The Cinebench R23 multicore result is nearly identical (14,676 vs 14,655, a 0.1% difference). The average benchmark scores differ by roughly 1.5%, and both parts have nearest rivals within 1.1% of their respective averages.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. Both are mobile processors currently in active production.

The core configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel chip has no hyperthreading, which explains the equal core and thread counts. The AMD chip's simultaneous multithreading gives it 16 threads from 8 cores.

Cache layouts differ by level. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Intel design provides more cache per core at every level, plus 2 MB more shared L3.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 780M graphics, while Intel pairs its part with Arc B390 graphics. Transistor counts and die sizes are recorded for AMD (25,000 million transistors, 178 mm²) but not for Intel.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part uses DDR5 with dual-channel support and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part uses LPDDR5X with dual-channel support and 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth, a 52% higher figure. PCIe connectivity favors AMD: Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) versus Intel's Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 1.90 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 4.70 GHz for Intel. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 25 W TDP.

Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses BGA 2540. Process nodes differ: 4 nm at TSMC for AMD, 3 nm at Intel for Intel. The cache hierarchies differ at every level, as detailed above. Memory support differs (DDR5 vs LPDDR5X), memory bandwidth differs (89.6 GB/s vs 136.5 GB/s), and PCIe generations and lane counts differ (Gen 4, 20 lanes vs Gen 5, 4 lanes). The integrated graphics units are different (Radeon 780M vs Arc B390). Release dates differ: the AMD part launched on 2025-01-05, the Intel part on 2026-05-27. Part numbers are 100-000001722 for AMD and SA4R3 for Intel.

The two share several characteristics: both are mobile processors, both are active in production, both lack ECC support, both lack unlocked multipliers, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP. The AMD part has a recorded transistor count and die size; the Intel part does not.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates a workload-dependent split rather than a clear overall winner. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins the majority of comparisons (11 of 15), with particularly strong showings in prime number finding, physics, floating point math, and encryption. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 counters with a decisive integer math win and narrow Cinebench multicore wins.

The average benchmark scores tell a slightly different story. AMD's average of 38,221 edges Intel's 36,699, and AMD holds the 86th percentile versus Intel's 85th. The Cinebench R23 multicore results are essentially tied at 14,676 and 14,655. This suggests that while Intel wins more individual tests, the magnitude of AMD's integer math win and the closeness of the Cinebench results keep the aggregate scores within a narrow band.

The specification data adds context. Intel has more cores (14 vs 8), more L3 cache (18 MB vs 16 MB), higher memory bandwidth (136.5 GB/s vs 89.6 GB/s), and a newer 3 nm process. AMD has higher clock speeds (5.10 GHz boost vs 4.70 GHz boost), more PCIe lanes (20 vs 4), and simultaneous multithreading that doubles its thread count. The Intel part launches roughly 16 months later per the recorded release dates.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is the stronger choice for math-heavy and encryption-heavy workloads. Its 70.6% lead in prime number finding, 54.4% lead in physics, 38.7% lead in floating point math, and 26% lead in data encryption are the largest margins in the entire comparison. It also leads in multithread (18.2%), single-thread (14.3%), extended instructions (10%), and Cinebench R23 singlecore (7.9%). The Intel part's higher memory bandwidth and larger cache per core align with these results.

The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is the stronger choice for integer math, where it leads by 28.7%, and for Cinebench multicore rendering, where it leads by 5% in R15 and 0.1% in R23. Its higher boost clock and 16 threads may contribute to these wins. The AMD part also claims the 86th percentile overall ranking versus Intel's 85th, and a higher average benchmark score.

For users prioritizing encryption, physics simulation, or floating point throughput, the recorded data points to the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME. For users prioritizing integer workloads or Cinebench-style multithreaded rendering, the data points to the AMD Ryzen 7 250, though the Cinebench R23 margin is nearly negligible. The remaining tests (data compression, random string sorting) favor Intel by modest margins of 2.1% and 3.9%, respectively. The overall picture is one of two closely matched mobile processors with distinct strengths, where the aggregate scores differ by only about 1.5% despite the lopsided win count.