AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and the Intel Arc G3?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel part uses a design without simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count matches its core count.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Arc G3 boosts to 4.60 GHz. The AMD part also starts with a higher base clock of 4.20 GHz compared to 1.90 GHz for the Intel Arc G3.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G supports DDR5 memory. The Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Intel Arc G3 has a higher memory bandwidth rating of 136.5 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s for the AMD part.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel Arc G3 has a locked multiplier.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Arc G3 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Arc G3 ranks in the 50th percentile. The AMD part also has an average benchmark score of 33089, while the Intel Arc G3 currently has no recorded benchmark scores.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix codename. It is a desktop processor built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename and belongs to the Arc G3 generation. It is a mobile processor built on a 3 nm process at Intel, and its transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

The cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Arc G3 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has a larger L3 pool, but the AMD part's per-core L1 and L2 allocations are smaller.

Memory architecture also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Arc G3 uses LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and 136.5 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The PCIe implementation differs as well: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics solutions are different. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G carries a Radeon 780M. The Intel Arc G3 carries an Arc B370. The Intel part is a mobile processor on the Intel BGA 2540 socket, while the AMD part fits AMD Socket AM5. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an unlocked multiplier and a launch MSRP of $329, while the Intel Arc G3 has a locked multiplier and no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and the Intel Arc G3 contains no recorded test results. The database shows zero wins for each processor in direct comparisons, and the Intel Arc G3 has an empty benchmark array. As a result, the available analysis must rely on the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G's standalone benchmark scores and the Intel Arc G3's lack of recorded performance data.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G delivers strong standalone results across multiple test suites. In 3DMark, it scores 7918 in the 16-thread test, 1978 in the 2-thread test, 3825 in the 4-thread test, 6589 in the 8-thread test, 7917 in the max-thread test, and 1010 in the single-thread test. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17128 in multi-core and 1817 in single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2693 in multi-core and 286 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 14584 in multi-core and 2337 in single-core.

The PassMark suite shows a wide spread of results. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 386811 in data compression, 22842 in data encryption, 29067 in extended instructions, 103 in find prime numbers, 63815 in floating point math, 103107 in integer math, 31690 in multithread, 1647 in physics, 46025 in random string sorting, and 3928 in both single-thread and singlethread tests. These numbers indicate a processor that handles both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy workloads with considerable throughput.

The Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark scores in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 places it at the median of all CPUs, but no measured scores support that ranking. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 0, which reflects the absence of recorded data rather than actual performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 33089 and a percentile ranking of 83.

The nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G provide context for its performance tier. The Intel Core i7-13650HX matches it exactly with an average score of 33089 and a difference of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091, also a 0% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 33079, again a 0% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201, which is 0.3% higher. These close scores suggest that the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G sits in a well-populated performance band, with its nearest competitors landing within a fraction of a percent.

Because the Intel Arc G3 has no rival data and no benchmark scores, the head-to-head section cannot report direct wins for either processor. The data instead shows a clear asymmetry: one processor has a full suite of measurements, and the other has none.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every tracked specification field.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD part has a TDP of 65, while the Intel part has a TDP of 25.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540. The AMD part is based on Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename and is listed as Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)). The Intel part has no architecture field, but its generation is listed as Arc G3 (Panther Lake). The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors and a 178 mm² die. The Intel part is built on a 3 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded.

Cache configurations differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Arc G3 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc G3 uses LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory.

The PCIe configuration differs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Arc G3 provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has a Radeon 780M. The Intel Arc G3 has an Arc B370.

Market segment and production status are the same in category but different in detail. Both are listed as Active. The AMD part is a Desktop processor, while the Intel part is a Mobile processor. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an unlocked multiplier and a launch MSRP of $329. The Intel Arc G3 has a locked multiplier and no launch MSRP. The part numbers also differ: 100-000001236 for the AMD part and SA4QZ for the Intel part. Release dates differ as well, with the AMD part listed with a 2024 release date and the Intel part listed with a 2026 release date.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins in single-threaded performance based on its recorded scores. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 1010, Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1817, Cinebench R15 single-core score of 286, Geekbench single-core score of 2337, and PassMark single-thread score of 3928 all indicate a strong per-core capability. The higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz supports this advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G also wins in multi-threaded workloads according to the recorded data. Its 3DMark 16-thread score of 7918, max-thread score of 7917, Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17128, Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2693, Geekbench multi-core score of 14584, and PassMark multithread score of 31690 all show robust scaling across its 16 threads.

The Intel Arc G3 wins in memory bandwidth. Its LPDDR5X support with 136.5 GB/s exceeds the AMD part's 83.2 GB/s by a wide margin. This could benefit workloads that are sensitive to memory throughput.

The Intel Arc G3 wins in PCIe generation. Its Gen 5 interface is newer than the AMD part's Gen 4. However, the Intel part has only 4 lanes, while the AMD part has 20 lanes.

The Intel Arc G3 wins in power efficiency based on TDP. Its TDP of 25 is far lower than the AMD part's TDP of 65. This makes it suited for mobile platforms where thermal and power budgets are constrained.

The Intel Arc G3 wins in process node. Its 3 nm process at Intel is smaller than the AMD part's 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part also has a larger L3 cache at 18 MB shared versus 16 MB shared for the AMD part.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins in overclocking flexibility. Its unlocked multiplier allows user-controlled frequency adjustments, while the Intel Arc G3 has a locked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors aimed at different segments. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is a desktop processor with a complete set of benchmark results, an average benchmark score of 33089, and an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-13650HX, AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, all score within 0% of it, confirming that it sits in a competitive performance tier. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 33079, the Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33089, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201, which is 0.3% higher.

The Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark scores, no average benchmark score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking places it at the median of all CPUs, but that ranking is not supported by any measured results. This makes direct comparison impossible. The Intel part does have clear specification advantages in memory bandwidth, process node, and power envelope, but those advantages cannot be translated into performance estimates without benchmark data.

For users selecting based on recorded measurements, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the only option with verified performance data. Its single-thread and multi-thread scores across 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark provide a full picture of its capabilities. Its unlocked multiplier and desktop socket further support its position as a flexible desktop processor.

For users selecting based on platform characteristics, the Intel Arc G3 offers a lower TDP of 25, a 3 nm process, LPDDR5X memory support with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth, and Gen 5 PCIe connectivity. These features align with a mobile processor design. The locked multiplier and BGA socket indicate a non-upgradeable, integrated platform approach.

The verdict from the data is straightforward. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the processor with measured performance, a high percentile ranking, and a full benchmark profile. The Intel Arc G3 is a mobile processor with strong on-paper specifications but no recorded benchmark results. Any performance comparison between the two must account for the fact that only one of them has data in the database.