AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Arc G3 EXTREME Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME occupy different corners of the processor market, yet their benchmark results show a surprisingly competitive split. Across 15 shared tests, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G secures 8 wins while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME takes 7, indicating a near-even distribution of strengths rather than a dominant overall victor. The average benchmark scores reflect this tension: the Intel part posts an average of 36699 against the AMD's 33089, placing the Intel chip at the 85th percentile of all CPUs compared to the AMD's 83rd percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking victory for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G comes in integer math, where it scores 103107 against the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME's 71164, a commanding 44.9% advantage. This result indicates a substantial lead in workloads that depend on simple arithmetic operations, a common requirement in general productivity software. The AMD processor also shows a strong edge in data compression, posting 386811 versus 307094, a 26% gap that points to faster handling of archive creation and file packing tasks.

Cinebench results reinforce the AMD's multi-threaded advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 8700G scores 2693 against 2192 for the Intel part, a 22.9% lead. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows a similar pattern: 17128 for the AMD versus 14655 for Intel, a 16.9% difference. Extended instruction workloads also favor the AMD chip, with a 29067 score compared to 24017 for Intel, a 21% margin. Random string sorting belongs to the AMD side as well, with 46025 versus 37331, a 23.3% improvement.

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME counters with equally notable wins. Its floating point math score of 86929 dwarfs the AMD's 63815, a 26.6% advantage that suggests superior performance in scientific calculations and 3D rendering tasks. Prime number finding shows the largest Intel margin: 248 versus 103, a 58.5% lead, indicating a strong showing in algorithms that rely on modular arithmetic and integer exponentiation. Physics simulation also favors Intel, with 2515 against 1647, a 34.5% gap.

Single-threaded results are split. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins the PassMark single-thread test with 4293 against 3928, an 8.5% margin, and also edges out the AMD in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 1862 versus 1817, a 2.4% lead. However, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G takes the Cinebench R15 single-core test with 286 versus 267, a 7.1% advantage. The Intel chip also wins data encryption with 23881 versus 22842, a 4.4% margin. Overall multi-thread performance in PassMark favors AMD narrowly, with 31690 versus 30659, a 3.4% difference.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G delivers its strongest results in integer-heavy and compression-based workloads. The 44.9% lead in integer math makes it the clear choice for spreadsheet calculations, database operations, and code compilation that rely on discrete arithmetic. The 26% advantage in data compression positions it well for file management tasks and backup utilities. Extended instructions, often used in cryptography and multimedia codecs, show a 21% benefit for AMD, suggesting faster video encoding and decoding in supported applications.

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME excels in floating point and physics-heavy scenarios. Its 26.6% lead in floating point math indicates superior handling of simulations, financial modeling, and scientific software that uses decimal calculations. The 58.5% edge in prime number finding points to strength in certain types of mathematical research and encryption key generation. Physics scores, 34.5% higher than AMD, make it the better match for physics-based content creation tools. Single-threaded performance also favors Intel in the majority of tests, with an 8.5% lead in PassMark single-thread and a 2.4% edge in Cinebench R23 single-core, making it preferable for lightly threaded applications like legacy software or simple web browsing tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has an average benchmark score of 36699, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G averages 33089, giving Intel an 11% higher average. The Intel part also ranks at the 85th percentile versus the AMD's 83rd percentile.

Q: How do the multi-core scores compare between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G leads in multi-core tests. It scores 17128 in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 14655 for Intel, a 16.9% advantage. PassMark multi-thread also favors AMD at 31690 versus 30659, a 3.4% gap.

Q: Is the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME better for single-threaded workloads?

A: The data shows Intel wins most single-thread tests. It scores 4293 in PassMark single-thread versus 3928 for AMD, an 8.5% lead, and 1862 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 1817, a 2.4% edge. However, AMD wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 286 versus 267.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part has 64% more bandwidth in the recorded specifications.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, with no hyper-threading support indicated in its thread 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 EXTREME reaches 4.70 GHz. The AMD part has a 0.40 GHz higher boost clock.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses 14 cores and 14 threads. Base clocks diverge significantly: the AMD runs at 4.20 GHz, the Intel at 1.90 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the AMD reaching 5.10 GHz versus the Intel's 4.70 GHz. Thermal design power is not comparable: the AMD is rated at 65 watts, the Intel at 25 watts, indicating a much lower power envelope for the mobile part.

Cache configurations show structural differences. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. 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 cache, giving it larger per-core caches and a larger total L3. Memory support differs as well: the AMD uses DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel uses LPDDR5X in dual-channel with 136.5 GB/s. PCIe connectivity also differs, with the AMD providing Gen 4 with 20 lanes and the Intel providing Gen 5 with 4 lanes.

Socket and form factor separate the two entirely. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses AMD Socket AM5 and is a desktop processor. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses Intel BGA 2540 and is a mobile processor. The AMD has an unlocked multiplier, allowing user overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD carries a launch MSRP of $329, while the Intel part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC and contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename with a 3 nm process node from Intel, and it has no listed transistor count or die size in the database. The AMD part belongs to the 8000 series, while the Intel part belongs to the Arc G3 series.

Integrated graphics differ by brand and capability. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G includes Radeon 780M graphics, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME includes Arc B390 graphics. Both processors lack ECC memory support. The AMD processor was released on January 7, 2024, while the Intel processor has a release date of May 27, 2026. The AMD's production status is listed as Active, and the Intel part also shows Active production status.

The transistor and process differences indicate distinct manufacturing approaches. The AMD's 4 nm TSMC process with 25,000 million transistors suggests a denser design optimized for desktop power budgets. The Intel's 3 nm process, produced by Intel's own foundry, represents a newer node but with no stated transistor count, making direct density comparisons impossible from the available data.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear split based on workload type. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the stronger choice for integer-heavy tasks, data compression, and multi-threaded rendering workloads. Its 44.9% lead in integer math, 26% advantage in data compression, and 16.9% margin in Cinebench R23 multi-core make it the preferred processor for general productivity software, software compilation, and video encoding. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.10 GHz boost clock provides consistent multi-threaded performance across the recorded tests.

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is the better match for floating point calculations, physics simulation, and single-threaded responsiveness. Its 26.6% lead in floating point math, 34.5% advantage in physics, and 8.5% edge in PassMark single-thread make it suitable for scientific computing, simulation software, and applications that rely on a single fast core. The 14-core design with a lower 1.90 GHz base clock but 4.70 GHz boost clock delivers higher average benchmark scores, placing it at the 85th percentile.

The choice depends on whether the primary use case involves integer-heavy general tasks or floating-point and single-threaded workloads. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins 8 of 15 head-to-head tests, including the most significant multi-core benchmarks. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins 7 tests, including the largest single margin in prime number finding and substantial leads in floating point and physics. Neither processor dominates the other; both deliver wins in specific domains, and the recorded data supports selecting based on the workload mix rather than an overall ranking.