AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and the Intel Arc G3?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Arc G3 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Arc G3 is built on Intel's 3 nm process.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Arc G3 has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types are supported by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Arc G3 supports only LPDDR5X.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Arc G3 has a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has an average benchmark score of 58826. The Intel Arc G3 has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark results are recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins in every measured category because it is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark results. The Intel Arc G3 has an empty benchmark array, a percentile rank of 50, and an average benchmark score of 0. This means the database contains no performance measurements for the Intel part.

The AMD chip's percentile rank of 92 versus all CPUs indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 58826 places it slightly above the Intel Xeon w5-2545 (58504, 0.5% delta) and just below the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 (58916, -0.2% delta). The Intel Arc G3, by contrast, has no rivals listed and sits at the 50th percentile, which is the median position, but that value is not based on any actual test data.

For use cases involving heavy multi-threaded workloads, the AMD chip shows strong results in Cinebench R23 multi-core (23491.5) and PassMark multi-thread (37010). For single-threaded responsiveness, it scores 2066 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4124 in PassMark single-thread. The Intel Arc G3 cannot be evaluated for any of these workloads because there are no recorded scores.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename under the Arc G3 generation, with no architecture name listed in the database.

The process nodes differ: AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while Intel uses its own 3 nm process. AMD's die size is listed at 233 mm², while Intel's is not recorded. Both chips have 12 and 14 cores respectively, but the AMD part supports simultaneous multi-threading (24 threads from 12 cores), while the Intel part has a 1:1 core-to-thread ratio (14 threads from 14 cores).

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. This gives Intel a larger total cache footprint per core and a larger L3 pool overall.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses the Arc B370. Both are mobile parts with active production status. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 2540.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. Base clocks are close: 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 1.90 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks differ more: 5.20 GHz for AMD versus 4.60 GHz for Intel.

Thermal design power is similar: 28 W for AMD and 25 W for Intel. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 2540. The process node favors Intel at 3 nm versus AMD's 4 nm, but the foundry differs: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports only LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but bandwidth differs: 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 136.5 GB/s for Intel, a 46.9 GB/s advantage for Intel. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe support differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD and Arc B370 for Intel. The Intel part has no listed die size, while AMD's is 233 mm². Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001936, and the Intel part number is SA4QZ.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The winsA and winsB fields are both 0, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. This means no direct comparison tests were recorded between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and the Intel Arc G3.

However, the AMD chip has a full set of standalone benchmark scores. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3518 multi-core and 317 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23491.5 multi-core and 2066 single-core. These numbers place it well above typical mobile processors in the database.

PassMark results for the AMD chip show a broad workload spread. Data compression scores 484584, data encryption scores 23746, and extended instructions score 34365. Find prime numbers scores 125, floating point math scores 81320, and integer math scores 130171. Multi-thread scores 37010, physics scores 1851, random string sorting scores 51576, and single-thread scores 4124.

The Intel Arc G3 has no recorded scores in any test. The database cannot confirm any performance level for this part. Its percentile rank of 50 and average benchmark score of 0 are placeholders, not measurements. Any comparison between the two chips must rely solely on the AMD data and the specification differences listed above.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is the only processor of the two with actual performance data. Its average benchmark score of 58826 and 92nd percentile rank make it a strong performer among all CPUs in the database. It sits within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D (58386, 0.8% delta) and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323, 0.9% delta), and it trails the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 by only 0.2%. This indicates a high-performance mobile chip that competes with desktop-class parts.

The Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark results. Its 50th percentile rank is a default value, not a measured outcome. The specification sheet shows some advantages: a smaller 3 nm process, higher memory bandwidth at 136.5 GB/s, a larger L3 cache at 18 MB, and more cores at 14. But without test scores, none of these translate into verified performance.

For users choosing between these two, the data supports the AMD chip for any workload where performance has been measured. The Cinebench and PassMark scores demonstrate strong multi-threaded capability and solid single-thread speed. The Intel part remains an unknown quantity in the database, so no performance-based recommendation can be made for it.

The AMD chip also offers a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.60 GHz), more threads (24 versus 14), and a wider PCIe implementation (Gen 4, 16 lanes versus Gen 5, 4 lanes). The Intel chip counters with more cores, a smaller process node, and higher memory bandwidth, but these are specifications without benchmark confirmation.

In the absence of Intel Arc G3 benchmark data, the recorded measurements point to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 as the verified performer. Its 23491.5 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 4124 PassMark single-thread score provide concrete reference points. The Intel Arc G3 has no comparable figures in the database.