AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 440G has an average benchmark score of 46187. The database shows it sits 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098), 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (46062), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030), and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P (45970).

Q: What is the Intel Arc G3's average benchmark score?

A: The database records an average benchmark score of 0 for the Intel Arc G3, with no individual benchmark results listed. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs is 50, which places it below the Ryzen AI 5 440G's 89th percentile.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Arc G3 uses 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning the Intel part has more physical cores but no simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What process nodes and foundries do the two chips use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Arc G3 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel, and the database lists no die size for it.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel access and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel access and a higher bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s.

Q: Do both chips support ECC memory?

A: No. ECC memory is supported by the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G, while the Intel Arc G3 does not support ECC.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and the Intel Arc G3 come from fundamentally different design directions. The Ryzen AI 5 440G belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, using the Gorgon Point codename with a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement. It is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5 with 6 cores and 12 threads, and the multiplier is unlocked. The Intel Arc G3 belongs to the Arc G3 generation with the Panther Lake codename, targets the mobile segment, and uses Intel BGA 2540. It has 14 cores and 14 threads, with the multiplier locked.

Manufacturing differs sharply. The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and has a die size of 195 mm². The Intel chip is built on a 3 nm process at Intel, and no die size is recorded. The cache hierarchy also diverges. The AMD processor carries 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel processor carries 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 pool on the Intel side suggests a different approach to shared data and memory latency.

Memory architecture is another split. The Ryzen AI 5 440G supports DDR5 with an 89.6 GB/s dual-channel interface and enables ECC. The Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X with a 136.5 GB/s dual-channel interface and no ECC. PCIe capability also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well, with the AMD side using Radeon 840M and the Intel side using Arc B370.

Clock behavior shows a modest gap. The AMD chip runs a 2.00 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The Intel chip runs a 1.90 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.60 GHz. The AMD chip draws a TDP of 65, while the Intel chip draws a TDP of 25, reflecting the mobile orientation of the Intel part. Release timing also differs, with the AMD chip dated 2026-02-28 and the Intel chip dated 2026-05-27.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and the Intel Arc G3, and the wins counter shows 0 for each side. What the data does provide is a full PassMark suite for the AMD chip and no benchmark entries at all for the Intel Arc G3. The Intel part's average benchmark score is recorded as 0, which makes a direct numerical comparison impossible.

For the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G, the recorded PassMark results establish a baseline. The multithread score is 23487, the single-thread score is 4060, and the physics score is 1329. In computational workloads, the chip scores 71251 in integer math, 45711 in floating point math, and 20648 in extended instructions. The data compression score is 292735, data encryption is 13585, and finding prime numbers yields 90. Random string sorting returns 31106.

Because the Intel Arc G3 has no recorded scores in the database, the head-to-head section must rely on what the database shows indirectly. The Intel part's percentile ranking of 50 versus the AMD part's 89 suggests the database places the AMD chip higher overall, but no specific workload deltas exist to quantify. The absence of benchmark data for the Intel Arc G3 means the comparative analysis is limited to specification-level differences and the AMD chip's measured performance against its nearest rivals.

The AMD chip's nearest rival data provides context. The Ryzen AI 5 440G is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900HX, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P. These margins are narrow, indicating that the Ryzen AI 5 440G lands in a tightly contested performance band. The Intel Arc G3, with no scores and a 50th percentile placement, appears to occupy a lower tier in the database's ranking.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. Core count: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores, the Intel Arc G3 has 14. Thread count: 12 versus 14. Base clock: 2.00 GHz versus 1.90 GHz. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. TDP: 65 versus 25. Socket: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel BGA 2540. Codename: Gorgon Point versus Panther Lake. Generation: Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Arc G3 (Panther Lake). Process node: 4 nm versus 3 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel.

Cache values diverge completely. L1 per core is 80 KB on the AMD part and 192 KB on the Intel part. L2 per core is 1 MB on AMD and 2.5 MB on Intel. L3 is 8 MB on AMD and 18 MB shared on Intel. Memory support is DDR5 versus LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s versus 136.5 GB/s. ECC is supported on AMD and not on Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 12 lanes on AMD and Gen 5 with 4 lanes on Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M versus Arc B370. Market segment is Desktop versus Mobile. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD and locked on Intel. Part numbers are 100-000001918 for AMD and SA4QZ for Intel. Release dates are 2026-02-28 and 2026-05-27. The die size is 195 mm² for AMD with none recorded for Intel. Neither chip has a launch MSRP in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins in the areas where the database has actual measurements. Its recorded PassMark scores cover integer math, floating point math, extended instructions, data compression, data encryption, prime number finding, random string sorting, physics, multithread, and single-thread workloads. Its 89th percentile ranking against all CPUs and an average score of 46187 place it above the Intel Arc G3's 50th percentile and average score of 0. The AMD chip also holds advantages in boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 4.60 GHz), base clock (2.00 GHz versus 1.90 GHz), ECC support, unlocked multiplier, and PCIe lane count (12 versus 4). The desktop segment and AMD Socket AM5 mean the chip is designed for a fixed-platform role.

The Intel Arc G3 wins on specification grounds where the database lists no AMD equivalent. It has more cores (14 versus 6), a larger L3 cache (18 MB shared versus 8 MB), a newer process node (3 nm versus 4 nm), higher memory bandwidth (136.5 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s), and a lower TDP (25 versus 65). The Intel chip also supports PCIe Gen 5, while AMD uses Gen 4. The mobile segment and Intel BGA 2540 socket indicate a laptop-oriented design. The larger L1 and L2 per core also favor the Intel part in per-core cache capacity. However, none of these specifications are backed by benchmark scores in the database, so the Intel wins remain unverified in measured performance.

The database shows no head-to-head wins for either side, so the win split is inferred from recorded measurements versus listed specifications. The AMD chip wins on measured performance and multi-threading efficiency (12 threads from 6 cores), while the Intel chip wins on raw core count, cache capacity, memory bandwidth, process node, and power efficiency.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on what is measured versus what is specified. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has a complete benchmark record, an average score of 46187, and an 89th percentile placement. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.5% in average score, which confirms it sits in a competitive performance tier. The Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile placement. For any workload where a recorded score exists, the AMD chip is the only one with data to evaluate.

For a desktop user who needs verified performance across the PassMark suite, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the part with evidence. The unlocked multiplier, ECC support, and 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes suit a system builder working with AMD Socket AM5. The Intel Arc G3, by contrast, is a mobile part with a locked multiplier, no ECC, and 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. Its 14 cores, 18 MB shared L3, 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 25 TDP are attractive on paper, but the database does not record any performance results for it.

The verdict from the recorded data is that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the processor with demonstrated performance, while the Intel Arc G3 remains an unverified specification sheet. The narrow margins between the AMD chip and its nearest rivals (0.2% to 0.5%) indicate that the Ryzen AI 5 440G is not a runaway leader, but it does have a measured position. The Intel chip's 50th percentile ranking suggests the database places it lower overall, even without individual scores. Based strictly on the data, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the choice for users who require benchmark-verified performance. The Intel Arc G3 is the choice for users who prioritize the specification advantages it lists, particularly core count, cache size, memory bandwidth, process node, and power draw.