AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 vs Intel Arc G3

The Verdict

The database places the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77740. The Intel Arc G3, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile position and has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, giving it an average score of 0. The AMD part is a 16-core, 32-thread processor built on TSMC's 4 nm node, while the Intel part is a 14-core, 14-thread processor on Intel's 3 nm node. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the clear choice for any workload that depends on multi-threaded computation, with recorded scores in Cinebench R23 multi-core reaching 35314 and Geekbench multi-core at 20992. The Intel Arc G3, lacking any benchmark entries, cannot be compared directly on performance, so any selection between these two must rely on the architectural and specification differences alone. The Arc G3 targets a lower power envelope at 25 W TDP, while the AMD part consumes 55 W TDP, making the Intel chip the more power-conscious option on paper. However, the absence of benchmark data for the Arc G3 means the AMD part is the only one with measured performance evidence in the database. For users who need a mobile processor with demonstrated compute capability, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the only verified option. The Arc G3 offers a smaller physical footprint with a dual-channel memory bus and Gen 5 PCIe lanes, but without scores, its real-world standing cannot be assessed from the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Halo codename, manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The Intel Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename, manufactured by Intel on a 3 nm process, with no specific architecture designation listed in the database. The AMD chip features 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel chip has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning the Intel part lacks simultaneous multithreading. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Cache layouts differ substantially: the AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel processor provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has a larger L3 pool but smaller per-core L1 and L2 allocations. Both support LPDDR5X memory, but the AMD chip uses a quad-channel memory bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel chip uses a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, the Intel chip does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with the AMD chip carrying a Radeon 8060S and the Intel chip carrying an Arc B370. The AMD part measures a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 2540. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD chip was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel chip has a release date of 2026-05-27 in the database. The AMD part number is 100-000001099, and the Intel part number is SA4QZ.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 uses a quad-channel memory bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc G3 uses a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the Intel Arc G3 support ECC memory?

A: No. The database lists ECC memory support as false for the Intel Arc G3. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 lists ECC memory support as true.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Arc G3 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Arc G3 is built on Intel's 3 nm process.

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

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the Intel Arc G3, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 17 recorded benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

The primary specification differences between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the Intel Arc G3 are as follows. Cores: 16 vs 14. Threads: 32 vs 14. Base clock: 3.00 GHz vs 1.90 GHz. Boost clock: 5.10 GHz vs 4.60 GHz. TDP: 55 W vs 25 W. Socket: AMD Socket FP11 vs Intel BGA 2540. Codename: Strix Halo vs Panther Lake. Process node: 4 nm (TSMC) vs 3 nm (Intel). Foundry: TSMC vs Intel. L1 cache: 80 KB per core vs 192 KB per core. L2 cache: 1 MB per core vs 2.5 MB per core. L3 cache: 64 MB shared vs 18 MB shared. Memory bus: quad-channel vs dual-channel. Memory bandwidth: 256.0 GB/s vs 136.5 GB/s. ECC support: true vs false. PCIe: Gen 4, 16 lanes vs Gen 5, 4 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 8060S vs Arc B370. Release date: 2025-01-05 vs 2026-05-27. Part number: 100-000001099 vs SA4QZ. Die size: 2x 70.6 mm² vs not recorded. The AMD chip has a larger thread count, higher clocks, higher TDP, quad-channel memory, ECC support, and more PCIe lanes. The Intel chip has a smaller process node, larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, a newer PCIe generation, a lower TDP, and a later release date.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database lists no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the Intel Arc G3, and the Intel Arc G3 has no individual benchmark scores recorded. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has a full set of recorded results. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 5463, and in single-core it scores 316. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 35314 and the single-core score is 2044. Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 20992 and a single-core score of 2464. Passmark results for the AMD chip include a multithread score of 54934, a single-thread score of 4147, integer math at 200665, floating point math at 128682, data compression at 690650, data encryption at 35455, extended instructions at 56346, find prime numbers at 303, physics at 3481, and random string sorting at 76177. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip in average score are the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX at 76513 with a delta of 1.6, the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P at 76492 with a delta of 1.6, the Intel Core i9-14900K at 79097 with a delta of -1.7, and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX at 76212 with a delta of 2. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 sits 1.6% above the Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 2% above the Ryzen 9 8945HX, while trailing the Core i9-14900K by 1.7%. Since the Arc G3 has no scores, no exact numerical comparison between the two parts is possible from the recorded data.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 wins in every measurable category in the database. It offers 32 threads versus 14, a boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz, a base clock of 3.00 GHz versus 1.90 GHz, quad-channel memory with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth versus dual-channel at 136.5 GB/s, ECC support, 64 MB of shared L3 cache versus 18 MB, and 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 4 Gen 5 lanes. Its 95th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 77740 confirm it as a high-end mobile processor with recorded performance across rendering, encryption, compression, and math workloads. The Intel Arc G3 wins on power efficiency as measured by TDP, drawing 25 W versus 55 W. It also uses a more advanced process node at 3 nm versus 4 nm, has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches at 192 KB and 2.5 MB versus 80 KB and 1 MB, and uses the newer PCIe Gen 5 standard, though with only 4 lanes. The Intel chip is also listed with a later release date of 2026-05-27 versus 2025-01-05 for the AMD part. For multi-threaded compute, high memory bandwidth tasks, and workloads that benefit from ECC memory, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the only part with supporting benchmark evidence. For low-power mobile designs where 25 W TDP is a priority and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity is desired, the Intel Arc G3 presents the more efficient specification profile, but it has no measured performance data in the database to confirm its standing.