AMD Ryzen 7 260 vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a direct comparison challenge: the AMD Ryzen 7 260 has a full suite of fifteen benchmark scores, while the Intel Arc G3 has no individual benchmark entries in the database. The head-to-head table is empty, and the win counters show zero for both processors. This absence of direct measurement data means any comparative analysis must rely on the aggregate scores, percentile positions, and architectural specifications recorded for each item.

The AMD Ryzen 7 260 delivers an average benchmark score of 43,717 across its tested workloads. This places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, all AMD parts, show how tightly grouped this performance envelope is: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 sits at 43,704 with a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 170 scores 43,689 with a delta of 0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 reaches 43,431 with a delta of 0.7 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 lands at 43,326 with a delta of 0.9 percent. The Ryzen 7 260 effectively matches these parts, with the largest gap being less than one percent ahead of the AI Max PRO 385.

The Intel Arc G3, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile. It has no nearest rivals listed and no individual test scores. The data indicates the Arc G3 is an active production part, but the database contains no measured performance results for it. This makes a numerical head-to-head walkthrough impossible; the benchmark section for this comparison is defined entirely by the absence of Intel data and the presence of a complete AMD dataset.

What the AMD numbers reveal individually is instructive. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 260 scores 17,211.5, while its single-core result is 1,770.5. The R15 run shows 2,747.5 multi-core and 276.5 single-core. PassMark workloads show a wide spread: integer math at 96,737, floating point math at 59,462, extended instructions at 26,544, data encryption at 20,267, and data compression at 351,517. The physics test scores 1,218, prime number finding scores 77, and random string sorting scores 42,383. The multithread score is 28,078, and the single-thread score is 3,736. These numbers establish a performance baseline for the AMD part, but with no Intel scores recorded, there is no counterpart to compare against.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear verdict, but it is a verdict about data completeness rather than performance superiority. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 is a fully characterized processor with fifteen benchmark scores, an 88th percentile ranking, and a 43,717 average score. The Intel Arc G3 is listed as active and production-ready, yet it has zero recorded benchmarks and a 50th percentile ranking by default, since the database assigns it no measured average. Any user selecting between these two parts based on the database would find that the AMD processor has verifiable performance evidence, while the Intel processor has none.

The Ryzen 7 260's position among its nearest rivals reinforces that its performance class is well established. It sits within 0.9 percent of four other AMD mobile processors, all with comparable average scores around 43,300 to 43,700. This clustering suggests the Ryzen 7 260 delivers performance consistent with the upper tier of AMD's mobile lineup. The Intel Arc G3, lacking any scores, cannot be placed in any similar performance neighborhood.

From the recorded data alone, the pick for any workload requiring measured performance is the AMD Ryzen 7 260. The Intel Arc G3 may be a capable product in the real world, but the database does not contain evidence to support that claim. The verdict is not that the Intel part is slower; the verdict is that the Intel part is unmeasured, and the AMD part is the only one with data supporting its capabilities.

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, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 260 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 260 has an average score of 43,717. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745, scores 43,704 with a 0 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 scores 43,689 with a 0.1 percent delta, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 scores 43,431 with a 0.7 percent delta, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 scores 43,326 with a 0.9 percent delta.

Q: What percentile ranking does each processor hold?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 is in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Arc G3 is in the 50th percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Arc G3 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 watts.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 uses an AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Arc G3 uses an Intel BGA 2540 socket. Core counts differ: the AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, the Intel part has 14 cores and 14 threads. Clock speeds diverge significantly, with the AMD part at 3.80 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost, versus the Intel part at 1.90 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. TDP differs by 20 watts, with AMD at 45 watts and Intel at 25 watts.

Memory support separates them as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 supports DDR5 memory, while the Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but bandwidth differs: the AMD part records 89.6 GB/s, the Intel part records 136.5 GB/s. PCIe configuration also diverges: AMD lists Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), Intel lists Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001724, while the Intel part has a part number of SA4QZ. Release dates differ as well, with the AMD part dated 2025-01-05 and the Intel part dated 2026-05-27.

Architecture Differences

The architectural profiles are distinct. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 uses a Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Arc G3 uses the codename Panther Lake, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The AMD part lists 25,000 million transistors and a die size of 178 mm². The Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Arc G3 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more L1 and L2 per core, and 2 MB more shared L3, while the AMD part has fewer cores but more threads.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 includes a Radeon 780M. The Intel Arc G3 includes an Arc B370. Both are mobile-market parts, and both are listed as active in production. The Intel part is a newer release by date, and it carries a lower TDP, which pairs with its lower clock speeds and its LPDDR5X memory support.

Where Each One Wins

From the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 260 wins in every category where evidence exists. It has measurable benchmark scores across fifteen tests, an 88th percentile ranking, and an average score of 43,717. It wins on thread count with 16 threads versus 14, on base clock with 3.80 GHz versus 1.90 GHz, and on boost clock with 5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. It also wins on PCIe lane count with 20 lanes versus 4 lanes, though the Intel part supports the newer Gen 5 standard.

The Intel Arc G3 wins on the specifications that favor its design goals. It has more cores with 14 versus 8, a lower TDP at 25 watts versus 45 watts, higher memory bandwidth at 136.5 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, larger per-core caches with 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 versus 64 KB and 1 MB, and more shared L3 at 18 MB versus 16 MB. It also uses a smaller 3 nm process node versus 4 nm, supports LPDDR5X memory versus DDR5, and has a newer release date.

The use-case split follows directly from these fields. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 suits workloads that depend on measured multi-threaded performance, higher clock speeds, and a wider PCIe interface for peripheral connectivity. Its benchmark scores confirm capability in data compression at 351,517, integer math at 96,737, and floating point math at 59,462. The Intel Arc G3 suits workloads that prioritize lower power draw, higher memory bandwidth, and more physical cores, though the database provides no performance scores to confirm how those specifications translate into real results. The data shows that the AMD part is the only one with verified benchmark output, so any workload requiring confidence in measured performance points to the Ryzen 7 260. The Intel part remains a specification sheet without a performance record.