AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Arc G3 EXTREME Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records 11 comparable tests between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME. The Intel part wins 9 of those comparisons, while the AMD processor takes 2. The margin of victory varies widely by workload, which points to different architectural strengths rather than a single overall winner.

The largest Intel advantage appears in the prime number search test. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME scores 248 against 75 for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380, a 69.8% gap. This test is heavily integer-bound and sensitive to core count, and the Intel chip uses 14 cores versus 6 for the AMD part. Physics calculations also favor Intel heavily, with a score of 2515 against 1120, a 55.5% deficit for AMD. Floating point math shows a similar pattern: Intel records 86929, AMD records 53084, leaving AMD 38.9% behind. Data encryption is another substantial Intel win, 23881 versus 14502, a 39.3% difference.

The multithreaded PassMark score confirms the general trend. Intel posts 30659, AMD posts 24244, a 20.9% advantage for Intel. Random string sorting also goes to Intel, 37331 versus 31153, a 16.5% margin. Data compression is closer but still favors Intel: 307094 versus 293595, a 4.4% edge. Single-thread performance is Intel-favored as well, 4293 versus 3995, a 6.9% difference. The duplicate single-thread entry in the database records the same result.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins the integer math test decisively. Its score of 79789 beats the Intel result of 71164 by 12.1%. That is a notable outcome because integer math often reflects the efficiency of the core design and the instruction pipeline rather than raw core count. The other AMD win is narrow: extended instructions score 24333 against 24017, a 1.3% margin. That result indicates the AMD core handles specialized instruction sets slightly better in this measurement.

The average benchmark scores in the database place the AMD processor at 48171 and the Intel processor at 36699. That average includes tests not shared between the two, so it does not directly mirror the head-to-head results. The AMD part sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 85th percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD are the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A at 48201 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX at 48287 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 at 47918 (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D at 47908 (0.5% ahead). The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME sits near the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 (0.6% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 36945 (0.7% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (0.9% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (1.1% behind).

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split. Users who run heavily parallel integer workloads, physics simulations, floating point calculations, or encryption tasks should expect the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME to deliver substantially higher scores. The 69.8% lead in prime number search, the 55.5% lead in physics, and the 38.9% lead in floating point math are large enough to matter in real workloads. The multithreaded score, 30659 versus 24244, reinforces that Intel is the stronger choice for throughput-oriented tasks.

Users who rely on integer math or certain extended instruction sets should look at the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380. Its 12.1% lead in integer math and 1.3% lead in extended instructions show that the 6-core Zen 5 design can outpace the higher-core-count Intel part in these specific areas. The AMD processor also posts a higher average benchmark score, 48171 versus 36699, and a higher percentile ranking at 90 compared to 85, which reflects its broader performance profile across the full database.

The power envelope differs as well. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is rated at 25 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is rated at 55 W TDP. The Intel part achieves most of its wins while drawing a smaller power budget, which is relevant for mobile systems where thermal and battery constraints matter. The AMD part uses more power but delivers a higher average score across all recorded tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME scores 4293 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 3995. Intel leads by 6.9%.

Q: How large is the multithreaded performance gap?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME scores 30659 in the PassMark multithread test, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 24244. Intel leads by 20.9%.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins integer math with 79789 against 71164, a 12.1% margin, and extended instructions with 24333 against 24017, a 1.3% margin.

Q: What is the difference in CPU core counts?

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

Q: Which processor has the higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME supports 136.5 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 supports 128.0 GB/s. Both use dual-channel LPDDR5X memory.

Q: How do the two processors rank among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is at the 90th percentile, and the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is at the 85th percentile.

Specification Differences

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses 14 cores with 14 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses 6 cores with 12 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: AMD runs at 3.60 GHz, Intel at 1.90 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 4.90 GHz and Intel at 4.70 GHz. The TDP rating favors Intel at 25 W versus AMD at 55 W.

Memory bandwidth differs as well. The Intel part records 136.5 GB/s, the AMD part records 128.0 GB/s, both over dual-channel LPDDR5X. ECC memory support is present on the AMD processor but absent on the Intel processor. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 4 lanes. The AMD part uses socket AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 2540. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The integrated graphics differ: AMD includes Radeon 8040S, Intel includes Arc B390.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Halo codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename, fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel. The AMD generation is listed as Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5), and the Intel generation is listed as Arc G3 (Panther Lake).

Cache configurations differ per core and in shared capacity. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core cache on the Intel part aligns with its higher scores in cache-sensitive tests such as data compression and random string sorting.

The process node difference is one generation apart, with Intel on 3 nm and AMD on 4 nm. The Intel part also uses a newer PCIe generation, Gen 5, although with fewer lanes. The AMD part supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. Both processors are listed as Active in production status, and both target the mobile market segment. The release dates differ, with the AMD part released in January 2025 and the Intel part released in May 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is the stronger choice for compute-heavy parallel workloads. The prime number search result of 248 versus 75 gives Intel a 69.8% lead, which is the single largest margin in the head-to-head data. Physics scores follow the same pattern, with Intel at 2515 versus AMD at 1120. Floating point math shows Intel at 86929 versus AMD at 53084. Encryption also favors Intel heavily, 23881 versus 14502. These results point to workloads such as scientific computation, physics simulation, and data encryption running meaningfully faster on the Intel part.

The Intel processor also wins the multithreaded PassMark score, the data compression test, the random string sorting test, and the single-thread test. Its 14-core configuration gives it a structural advantage in parallel tasks, and the 2.5 MB per-core L2 cache likely contributes to the compression and sorting results. The lower 25 W TDP means these wins come at a lower power cost, which matters for sustained mobile workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins integer math with a 12.1% margin. That result suggests the Zen 5 core has a stronger integer execution pipeline per core, even with fewer cores. The extended instructions win, while narrow at 1.3%, indicates the AMD core handles specialized instruction sets at least as well as the Intel core. The higher average benchmark score of 48171 and the 90th percentile ranking show that the AMD part performs well across the full recorded test suite, not just the shared head-to-head tests.

For users prioritizing raw parallel throughput, the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME delivers the larger wins in the head-to-head data. For users prioritizing integer math, extended instruction execution, or overall average benchmark standing, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 holds the advantage.