AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and the Intel Arc G3 target different priorities in the mobile processor space. The AMD part is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 5 chip built on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel Arc G3 is a 14-core, 14-thread Panther Lake part on Intel's 3 nm node. The data shows that the AMD processor has a complete benchmark suite with recorded scores, whereas the Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark results in the database, making direct performance comparison impossible at this time.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48171. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A (48201, delta 0.1% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (48287, delta 0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 (47918, delta 0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D (47908, delta 0.5% lower). These tight deltas place the AMD part in a competitive mid-to-high tier for mobile processing.

The Intel Arc G3, by contrast, has a 50th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting the absence of recorded measurements. The database lists no nearest rivals for it. The Intel part does carry structural advantages: 14 cores versus 6, a 3 nm process versus 4 nm, and a higher memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s versus 128.0 GB/s. However, without benchmark scores, those specifications do not translate into verified performance figures.

The verdict is straightforward. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the only one of the two with measurable performance data, and it delivers a strong showing in the 90th percentile. The Intel Arc G3 is an active product with a future release date, but the database currently records no test results for it. Any user needing verified performance should look at the AMD part. The Intel part remains an unmeasured entry.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different fabs and use different process nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Arc G3 uses a 3 nm process from Intel's own foundry. That node difference suggests the Intel part may have a density or efficiency edge, but no measured data confirms it.

The core configurations differ sharply. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip has 14 cores and 14 threads, which means no hyperthreading across its core count. The AMD part's architecture is listed as Zen 5 with the Strix Halo codename. The Intel part's architecture field is empty, though its codename is Panther Lake.

Cache layouts diverge as well. The AMD processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more cache per core and slightly more L3 overall. The AMD part has a smaller per-core cache footprint but a larger total thread count relative to its core count.

Memory support is similar in type: both use LPDDR5X with a dual-channel memory bus. The bandwidth differs, with the Intel part rated at 136.5 GB/s and the AMD part at 128.0 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the AMD chip but absent on the Intel chip. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation but far fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD chip carries a Radeon 8040S, while the Intel chip carries an Arc B370. Thermal and power targets are not directly comparable in the data: the AMD part has a TDP of 55, and the Intel part has a TDP of 25. Clock speeds also differ, with the AMD part running a 3.60 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost, whereas the Intel part runs a 1.90 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. The AMD chip has the higher boost clock by 0.30 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has a full set of PassMark results, while the Intel Arc G3 has none. The wins tally shows 0 for both sides, reflecting the absence of matched tests.

The AMD part's recorded scores cover multiple workloads. In PassMark single-thread testing, it scores 3995. In multithread testing, it scores 24244. Integer math reaches 79789, floating-point math reaches 53084, and extended instructions (SIMD) reach 24333. Data compression scores 293595, data encryption scores 14502, and random string sorting scores 31153. Find prime numbers scores 75, and physics scores 1120.

Without any Intel Arc G3 scores, no percentage deltas can be calculated. The AMD part's nearest rivals provide context for its performance class. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A is 0.1% higher in average score, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 is 0.5% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is 0.5% lower. These deltas indicate that the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 sits within a narrow band around its rivals, roughly equal to them in aggregate performance.

The lack of Intel Arc G3 data means the head-to-head analysis stops at specification comparison. The Intel part's higher core count, larger cache, and higher memory bandwidth suggest potential advantages in multi-threaded or memory-bound workloads, but the database offers no scores to confirm such behavior.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Arc G3 uses 14 cores and 14 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz versus 1.90 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.90 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. The AMD part's TDP is 55, while the Intel part's TDP is 25.

Process nodes differ: 4 nm TSMC for AMD, 3 nm Intel for the Intel part. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP11 versus Intel BGA 2540. Cache values differ across all levels. L1 is 80 KB per core on AMD versus 192 KB per core on Intel. L2 is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 2.5 MB per core on Intel. L3 is 16 MB shared on AMD versus 18 MB shared on Intel.

Memory bandwidth differs: 128.0 GB/s on AMD versus 136.5 GB/s on Intel. ECC support is true on AMD and false on Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes on AMD versus Gen 5 with 4 lanes on Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 8040S on AMD and Arc B370 on Intel. Release dates differ: the AMD part dates to 2025-01-05, and the Intel part to 2026-05-27. Part numbers are 100-000001425 for AMD and SA4QZ for Intel.

The Intel part has a higher core count, more cache per core, more L3, higher memory bandwidth, and a smaller process node. The AMD part has higher clocks, higher TDP, more PCIe lanes, ECC support, and an earlier release date. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are mobile market segments with active production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Intel Arc G3 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 supports ECC memory. The Intel Arc G3 does not.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores recorded for the Intel Arc G3?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Intel Arc G3, and its average benchmark score is 0. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has a complete set of PassMark results.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD part's average score of 48171 is 0.1% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A, 0.2% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX, 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen 9 3900, and 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins in every measured category because it is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3995 and multithread score of 24244 are the only performance figures available. Its 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it performs above the median, and its average score of 48171 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX and within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900.

The AMD part also wins on clocks. A 4.90 GHz boost clock and 3.60 GHz base clock exceed the Intel part's 4.60 GHz and 1.90 GHz figures. It offers ECC memory support, which the Intel part lacks. Its PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes provides more CPU-attached lanes than the Intel part's Gen 5 with 4 lanes. The AMD part's earlier release date of 2025-01-05 means it has been available longer than the Intel part's 2026-05-27 date.

The Intel Arc G3 wins on structural specifications. Its 14 cores outnumber the AMD part's 6 cores, and its 14 threads match its core count. It uses a smaller 3 nm process from Intel, versus the AMD part's 4 nm TSMC node. Its cache hierarchy is larger at every level: 192 KB L1 per core versus 80 KB, 2.5 MB L2 per core versus 1 MB, and 18 MB L3 versus 16 MB. Its memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s exceeds the AMD part's 128.0 GB/s. Its TDP of 25 is lower than the AMD part's 55, which could indicate a more power-efficient design, though the database provides no power measurements to confirm actual consumption. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface, despite having only 4 lanes, is a newer generation than the AMD part's Gen 4.

The Intel part's integrated graphics, Arc B370, differ from the AMD part's Radeon 8040S, but no graphics benchmarks exist in the database for either. The Intel part's production status is active, and its 50th percentile ranking is based on no measured data, so that percentile should not be interpreted as a performance result.

For a user choosing between the two based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the only option with verified performance. The Intel Arc G3 offers compelling specifications on paper, particularly in core count, cache, process node, and memory bandwidth, but the database cannot confirm how those specifications translate into actual workload performance. The AMD part's measurable results and competitive standing against established rivals make it the defensible choice for any application where benchmark data matters.