AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X shows a comprehensive set of benchmark results, while the Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark entries in the database at this time. This absence of recorded scores for the Arc G3 makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible. The database shows the Ryzen 9 9900X with a single-thread score of 1286 in 3dmark, rising to 2519 in the 2-thread test, 4886 in the 4-thread test, 9114 in the 8-thread test, 12552 in the 16-thread test, and 13929 in the max-threads test. Multi-threaded rendering performance is represented by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32172 paired with a single-core score of 2253. The R15 variant shows 5008 multicore and 353 single-core. Geekbench results show 22174 multicore and 3010 single-core.

Passmark results for the AMD part cover a broad workload range. The multithread score is 54643, while the single-thread score is 4672. Integer math reaches 181056, floating point math reaches 120083, and extended instructions reach 55243. Data compression scores 683579, data encryption scores 33421, random string sorting scores 72013, and the find prime numbers test scores 436. Physics testing records 3381. The average benchmark score across all entries is 57498, placing the Ryzen 9 9900X in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Since the Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark scores recorded, the head-to-head section is limited to what the Ryzen 9 9900X delivers in absolute terms. Its performance percentile of 92 versus the Arc G3's percentile of 50 indicates the AMD processor sits well above the midpoint of the database distribution, while the Intel part sits exactly at it. The Ryzen 9 9900X's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD EPYC 9015 with an average score of 57555 and a delta of -0.1 percent, the AMD EPYC 7313 with 57399 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the Intel Core i9-14900 with 58115 and a delta of -1.1 percent, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M with 58323 and a delta of -1.4 percent. These deltas show the Ryzen 9 9900X is effectively within one and a half percent of four very different processors, confirming its placement in a dense performance cluster.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Arc G3 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists an empty benchmark array for the Intel Arc G3, with an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile of 50.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X averages 57498. The AMD EPYC 9015 is 0.1 percent lower at 57555, the AMD EPYC 7313 is 0.2 percent higher at 57399, the Intel Core i9-14900 is 1.1 percent higher at 58115, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M is 1.4 percent higher at 58323.

Q: What is the clock speed difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Intel Arc G3 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads, meaning it supports simultaneous multithreading while the Intel part does not.

Q: Do the two processors use the same memory type?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s.

Q: What are the form factors of these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop processor using AMD Socket AM5. The Intel Arc G3 is a mobile processor using Intel BGA 2540.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, part of the 9000 series. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The die consists of two 70.6 mm² chiplets, and the package contains 16,630 million transistors. The Intel Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename with an Arc G3 generation label. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Cache organization differs substantially. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The per-core L2 on the Intel side is 2.5 times larger than on the AMD side, while the AMD L3 is more than three times larger in total. Neither processor uses 3D V-Cache.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X integrates Radeon Graphics. The Intel Arc G3 integrates Arc B370 graphics. Both processors support PCIe Gen 5, but the lane counts differ sharply: the AMD part has 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel part has 4 CPU lanes. The AMD processor supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part number is 100-000000662, and the Intel part number is SA4QZ.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. Core counts: 12 for AMD versus 14 for Intel. Thread counts: 24 versus 14. Base clock: 4.40 GHz versus 1.90 GHz. Boost clock: 5.60 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. TDP: 120 watts versus 25 watts. Socket: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel BGA 2540. Process node: 4 nm from TSMC versus 3 nm from Intel. Memory support: DDR5 versus LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus 136.5 GB/s. ECC: enabled versus disabled. PCIe lanes: 24 versus 4. Integrated graphics: Radeon Graphics versus Arc B370. Market segment: desktop versus mobile. Release date: 2024-08-14 versus 2026-05-27. The AMD launch MSRP is $499; the Intel part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The cache specifications show the Intel part with larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations. The AMD part has 80 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core. The Intel part has 192 KB L1 per core and 2.5 MB L2 per core. L3 totals are 64 MB for AMD versus 18 MB shared for Intel. The AMD processor is unlocked for overclocking; the Intel processor is not.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X wins in single-thread and multi-thread CPU workloads based on the recorded benchmark data. Its 3dmark single-thread score of 1286 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2253 indicate strong per-thread performance. The 24 threads, enabled by simultaneous multithreading on 12 cores, drive high multi-threaded scores: 13929 in 3dmark max threads, 32172 in Cinebench R23 multicore, and 54643 in Passmark multithread. The 92nd percentile placement and average score of 57498 confirm that it sits near the top of the database distribution, within 1.4 percent of four rival server and desktop processors. For a desktop system on Socket AM5 with unlocked multipliers, ECC memory support, and 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, the AMD part is positioned for compute-heavy desktop use.

The Intel Arc G3 wins in the areas where the database records no scores but shows architectural advantages. It has 14 cores versus 12, a larger per-core L1 at 192 KB versus 80 KB, a larger per-core L2 at 2.5 MB versus 1 MB, higher memory bandwidth at 136.5 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, a smaller 3 nm process versus 4 nm, and a dramatically lower TDP of 25 watts versus 120 watts. The mobile socket, LPDDR5X memory support, and 4 PCIe lanes point to a low-power mobile design rather than a desktop compute part. The Arc B370 integrated graphics and Panther Lake architecture place it in a different product category entirely.

The database shows the AMD processor with a 42-point percentile advantage over the Intel part. The lack of any recorded benchmarks for the Intel Arc G3 means its real-world performance cannot be verified from the data. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is the only one of the two with measured scores, and those scores place it firmly in the top 8 percent of all CPUs in the database. The Intel part's 50th percentile is a default position, not a measured result, since its average benchmark score is 0. For workloads that depend on high thread counts, high boost clocks, and large L3 cache, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is the clear choice based on the evidence. For workloads that prioritize low power consumption, compact mobile integration, and higher memory bandwidth, the Intel Arc G3 has the specification-level advantages, though its benchmark results are not yet recorded.