AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is asymmetric. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has a full set of PassMark benchmark results, while the Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark entries in the database. Consequently, the head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the win counts for both processors stand at zero. Any quantitative comparison must rely solely on the AMD processor's measured scores and the Intel processor's architectural specifications, which do not translate into direct performance deltas.

For the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G, the strongest measured result is in PassMark data compression, where it scores 253,484. This is a substantial outlier compared to its other integer-heavy workloads, indicating a very efficient compression engine. In contrast, its integer math score is 63,707, and floating point math is 43,494. The extended instructions test yields 18,697 points, while random string sorting produces 27,407. The multi-threaded score is 20,285, and the single-thread score is 3,829 (with a duplicate entry confirming the same value). Prime number finding returns a low score of 55, and the physics test registers 999.

The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 40,718, placing it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the database are all Intel parts: the Intel Xeon 6357P with an average score of 40,630 (a delta of 0.2%), the Intel Core 5 223PE at 40,585 (delta 0.3%), the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40,557 (delta 0.4%), and the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40,518 (delta 0.5%). These deltas are all under one percent, meaning the AMD processor sits essentially at parity with these four Intel models in aggregate scoring. The data shows that the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is statistically indistinguishable from its closest rivals in overall PassMark average, despite the variance in individual workload scores.

Because the Intel Arc G3 has no recorded benchmark scores, its average benchmark score is zero, and its percentile rank is 50. The database does not provide any head-to-head entries, so there are no exact numbers to cite for a direct contest between these two specific processors. The absence of data for the Arc G3 is itself a finding: no measured performance evidence exists in this database to compare against the AMD part.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins in all workload categories, by default, because it is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores. In data compression, it achieves 253,484 points, which is its highest absolute score. In integer math, the score of 63,707 indicates strong general-purpose arithmetic throughput. Floating point math at 43,494 suggests competent scientific and graphics-adjacent workloads. The multi-thread score of 20,285 and single-thread score of 3,829 provide a baseline for both parallel and latency-sensitive tasks. The extended instructions score of 18,697 points to solid SIMD or specialized instruction handling. Random string sorting at 27,407 reflects memory access patterns and sorting efficiency. The two weaker scores, prime numbers at 55 and physics at 999, are outliers relative to the others, but they still constitute wins because the Intel Arc G3 has no scores at all.

The Intel Arc G3 has no wins in any benchmark category, as there are no measurements recorded for it. The database shows zero results for the Arc G3 across all tests. This means that for any use case that relies on PassMark scores, the AMD processor is the only option with empirical evidence. However, the architectural data for the Intel part suggests it targets a different segment: it is a mobile processor with a 25 watt TDP, while the AMD part is a desktop processor with a 65 watt TDP. The Intel part also has a higher memory bandwidth at 136.5 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, and a larger L3 cache at 18 MB versus 4 MB. These differences are specification-based, not benchmark-based, so they cannot be translated into performance wins without measured data.

The use-case split is therefore one-sided in the database. For any workload where a PassMark score exists, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is the sole data-supported performer. The Intel Arc G3, lacking any scores, has no empirical wins to claim. The only qualitative distinction is that the Arc G3 is a mobile part with lower TDP, which may be relevant for power-constrained environments, but that is not a benchmark win.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G?

A: The average benchmark score is 40,718, which places it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

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

A: No, the Intel Arc G3 has zero benchmark entries, resulting in an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6357P (average score 40,630, delta 0.2%), Intel Core 5 223PE (40,585, delta 0.3%), Intel Core 7 253PE (40,557, delta 0.4%), and Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (40,518, delta 0.5%). All deltas are under one percent.

Q: What is the highest single benchmark score for the AMD processor?

A: The highest score is in PassMark data compression at 253,484. The next highest is integer math at 63,707.

Q: What are the lowest benchmark scores for the AMD processor?

A: The lowest is PassMark find prime numbers at 55, followed by PassMark physics at 999.

Q: What is the single-thread score for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G?

A: The single-thread score is 3,829, and it appears twice in the database (as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The base clock for the AMD part is 2.00 GHz, and the boost clock is 4.50 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The TDP differs significantly: the AMD processor is rated at 65 watts, while the Intel processor is rated at 25 watts.

The socket types are incompatible. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 2540. The process nodes also differ: the AMD part is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 3 nm process by Intel. The memory support differs as well: the AMD part supports DDR5, while the Intel part supports LPDDR5X. Both are dual-channel, but the memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 136.5 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part. PCIe lanes also differ: the AMD part has Gen 4 with 10 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part has Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses Arc B370. The market segment differs, with the AMD part classified as Desktop and the Intel part as Mobile. The release dates differ, with the AMD part releasing on 2026-03-01 and the Intel part on 2026-05-27. The part numbers are distinct: 100-000001783 for AMD and SA4QZ for Intel. Neither processor has a launch MSRP listed, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The core architectures are fundamentally different. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, using the Gorgon Point codename, and is built on the Zen 5 / Zen 5c microarchitecture. The Intel Arc G3 is part of the Arc G3 generation, using the Panther Lake codename. The cache hierarchies show notable differences: the AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

The L3 cache difference is especially pronounced: 4 MB versus 18 MB, a 4.5x advantage for the Intel part. The L1 cache per core is also larger on the Intel part (192 KB versus 80 KB), and the L2 per core is larger as well (2.5 MB versus 1 MB). These architectural differences suggest that the Intel part is designed to hold more working set data closer to the cores, which can reduce memory traffic. However, the AMD part has a higher base clock (2.00 GHz versus 1.90 GHz) and a higher TDP (65 watts versus 25 watts), indicating a different power and thermal envelope.

The process nodes differ by one nanometer: 4 nm for AMD (TSMC foundry) versus 3 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). The Intel part also supports a newer PCIe generation (Gen 5 versus Gen 4) but with fewer lanes (4 versus 10). The memory type differs, with LPDDR5X on the Intel part offering higher bandwidth (136.5 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s). The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. The integrated graphics differ, with Radeon 840M on the AMD side and Arc B370 on the Intel side.

The generation labels reflect distinct product lines: the AMD part is from the Ryzen AI PRO 400 series, while the Intel part is from the Arc G3 series under Panther Lake. The core counts differ substantially (6 versus 14), but the thread counts differ less (12 versus 14), meaning the AMD part has simultaneous multithreading (2 threads per core) while the Intel part appears to have 1 thread per core. The production status for both is Active, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The architecture differences point to two different design philosophies: the AMD part emphasizes higher clocks and desktop power, while the Intel part emphasizes lower power, more cores, and a larger cache pool in a mobile form factor.