AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 vs Intel Arc G3 EXTREME Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a full benchmark suite for the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no published scores in this dataset. Consequently, every quantitative comparison in this section derives from Intel's measured results and the rival positions supplied by the database.

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME posts a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 14655 points and a single-core score of 1862 points. In Cinebench R20, the same processor reaches 10945 multi-core and 1545 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 workload yields 2192 multi-core and 267 single-core. These results place the chip at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 36699.

The nearest rivals listed for the Intel part are all within a narrow band. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 averages 36938, which is 0.6% below the Arc G3 EXTREME. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945, a 0.7% deficit. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D averages 37018, trailing by 0.9%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 posts 37093, which is 1.1% behind. The data shows the Arc G3 EXTREME sits marginally ahead of all four listed rivals, but the deltas are small enough that the differences fall within typical run-to-run variance.

PassMark results for the Intel chip show a diverse workload profile. Integer math scores 71164, floating point math reaches 86929, and extended instructions hit 24017. Data compression completes at 307094, while data encryption finishes at 23881. Prime number finding returns 248, random string sorting produces 37331, and the multithread score is 30659. Single-thread performance measures 4293 in both PassMark entries listed.

The physics workload in PassMark scores 2515. This represents the weakest relative showing among the Intel results, suggesting the processor's architecture handles physics simulation less efficiently than integer or floating point math. The strongest relative performance emerges in data compression, where the 307094 score indicates strong memory subsystem utilization.

Since the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has zero recorded benchmarks, no direct win/loss tally can be computed. The database records winsA as 0 and winsB as 0. This means any head-to-head comparison must rely on architectural specifications and the Intel chip's position against its own rivals, not on direct measured competition.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel part averages 36699, which places it 0.6% above the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, 0.7% above the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, 0.9% above the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, and 1.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450. All four rivals sit within a 1.1% band, indicating very close overall performance.

Q: What is the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME's percentile ranking?

A: The database places the Intel chip at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. This indicates it outperforms 85% of all processors with recorded data, a strong position for a mobile part.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database lists zero benchmarks for the AMD part, with an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile of 50. The percentile value appears to be a default rather than a measured result, as no tests are recorded.

Q: What are the strongest and weakest PassMark workloads for the Intel chip?

A: The strongest result is data compression at 307094, followed by floating point math at 86929 and integer math at 71164. The weakest is prime number finding at 248, with physics at 2515 also relatively low compared to other workloads.

Q: How do the Cinebench scores scale across R15, R20, and R23 for the Intel part?

A: Multi-core scores scale from 2192 in R15 to 10945 in R20 to 14655 in R23. Single-core scores scale from 267 in R15 to 1545 in R20 to 1862 in R23. The progression shows consistent performance gains as the workload version becomes more demanding.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses quad-channel LPDDR5X with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses dual-channel LPDDR5X with 136.5 GB/s. The AMD part offers exactly double the memory bandwidth.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation built on Zen 5 cores. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename and belongs to the Arc G3 generation. Both target the mobile market segment and both are currently marked Active in production status.

Process node differences are significant. AMD builds on TSMC's 4 nm process, while Intel fabricates on its own 3 nm node. The die size for AMD is listed as 2x 70.6 mm², indicating a chiplet design with two dies. Intel's die size is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ structurally. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, using simultaneous multithreading to double thread count. The Intel part has 14 cores but only 14 threads, indicating no multithreading support. This means the AMD chip has fewer physical cores but more logical threads, while the Intel chip has more physical cores but cannot parallelize at the thread level per core.

Cache hierarchies diverge considerably. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has over 3.5 times the L3 capacity, which can benefit workloads with large working sets. The Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, which can benefit latency-sensitive single-threaded workloads.

Memory architecture differs in channel count. AMD uses quad-channel LPDDR5X with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses dual-channel LPDDR5X with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part delivers twice the memory bandwidth, which matters for integrated graphics and memory-intensive compute.

PCIe support differs by generation and lane count. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Intel provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes. The AMD part has more lanes at a slower generation, while the Intel part has fewer lanes at a faster generation. For CPU-only configurations, this affects expansion options and bandwidth to discrete devices.

ECC memory support is present on the AMD part but absent on the Intel part. This makes the AMD processor suitable for error-sensitive workloads that require memory integrity checking.

Integrated graphics differ. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 8050S graphics. Intel pairs its processor with Arc B390 graphics. Both are integrated solutions, but the database does not provide benchmark scores for either GPU.

The socket types are incompatible. AMD uses Socket FP11, while Intel uses BGA 2540. Neither processor supports an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking via multiplier adjustment is not available for either part.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 and the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME:

• Cores: AMD has 12, Intel has 14.
• Threads: AMD has 24, Intel has 14.
• Base clock: AMD runs at 3.20 GHz, Intel at 1.90 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.00 GHz, Intel reaches 4.70 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 55 W, Intel at 25 W.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP11, Intel uses Intel BGA 2540.
• Codename: AMD is Gorgon Halo, Intel is Panther Lake.
• Generation: AMD is Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5), Intel is Arc G3 (Panther Lake).
• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 3 nm from its own foundry.
• Die size: AMD is 2x 70.6 mm², Intel has no recorded die size.
• L1 cache: AMD provides 80 KB per core, Intel provides 192 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD provides 1 MB per core, Intel provides 2.5 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD provides 64 MB, Intel provides 18 MB shared.
• Memory bus: AMD is quad-channel, Intel is dual-channel.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD delivers 273.1 GB/s, Intel delivers 136.5 GB/s.
• ECC memory: AMD supports it, Intel does not.
• PCIe: AMD is Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel is Gen 5 with 4 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 8050S, Intel uses Arc B390.
• Release date: AMD launched on 2026-05-19, Intel on 2026-05-27.
• Part number: AMD is 100-000002141, Intel is SA4R3.
• Benchmark scores: AMD has none recorded, Intel has 17 recorded results.
• Percentile: AMD sits at 50, Intel at 85.
• Average benchmark score: AMD is 0, Intel is 36699.

Fields that match include market segment (Mobile), production status (Active), memory support type (LPDDR5X), multiplier unlocked status (false), and launch MSRP (absent for both).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins in measured performance categories. The database records 17 benchmark results for this processor, all showing positive scores. Its 85th percentile ranking and average score of 36699 demonstrate solid performance against the broader CPU population. The nearest rival comparisons show it ahead of four similar processors by margins from 0.6% to 1.1%. The chip's large per-core L1 cache of 192 KB and L2 cache of 2.5 MB favor workloads with high temporal locality. The 3 nm process node from Intel provides a manufacturing advantage in density and power efficiency. The 14 physical cores without multithreading deliver strong raw throughput in fully parallel workloads where thread count does not exceed core count. The 25 W TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained mobile designs. The dual-channel memory bus at 136.5 GB/s meets the needs of moderate memory workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 wins in architectural capacity and bandwidth. The 64 MB L3 cache is more than 3.5 times larger than Intel's 18 MB, favoring database workloads, large working sets, and virtualization scenarios. The quad-channel memory bus delivers 273.1 GB/s, exactly double the Intel bandwidth, which benefits integrated graphics performance and memory-bound compute. The 24 threads from 12 cores with SMT provide better thread-level parallelism for heavily threaded applications that scale beyond 14 threads. The 5.00 GHz boost clock exceeds Intel's 4.70 GHz, giving a single-thread frequency advantage. The 55 W TDP allows higher sustained power draw, which can support higher sustained clocks under load. ECC memory support makes the AMD part attractive for reliability-critical applications. The 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes offer more expansion capacity than Intel's 4 Gen 5 lanes. The 2x 70.6 mm² chiplet design with two dies allows separate optimization of compute and I/O die regions.

For threaded workloads with high memory bandwidth demands, the AMD part's combination of 24 threads, 64 MB L3, and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth is compelling. For power-sensitive designs with strong single-thread performance and large per-core caches, the Intel part's 25 W TDP, 192 KB L1, and 2.5 MB L2 are advantageous. The Intel chip has proven performance through recorded benchmarks; the AMD chip has no recorded scores, so its wins are entirely speculative based on specifications. The data confirms the Intel part performs, while the AMD part's capabilities remain unverified in this database.