AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into entirely different performance classes. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X holds 11 recorded benchmark scores across the PassMark suite, while the Intel Arc G3 has no recorded benchmark entries in the database. This is not a close contest; it is a comparison between a 32-core desktop workstation processor and a 14-core mobile processor with integrated graphics.

The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins in every measurable category simply because it has scores to report. The Intel Arc G3, with zero benchmark results, cannot be credited with a single win. The database records zero wins for each processor in head-to-head benchmarks, but the absence of any Arc G3 benchmark data means the Threadripper 9970X stands alone in every test where performance is quantified.

For use-case segmentation, the data points to the Threadripper 9970X as the choice for high-throughput desktop workloads. Its 32 cores and 64 threads, combined with a 128 MB L3 cache, position it for parallel processing tasks. The Intel Arc G3, by contrast, targets mobile computing with a 25 W TDP and integrated Arc B370 graphics, suggesting a focus on power efficiency and portability rather than raw compute throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers, use different process nodes, and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is built on TSMC's 4 nm process and uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Shimada Peak. It belongs to the 9000 series and the Ryzen Threadripper generation. The Intel Arc G3 uses Intel's 3 nm process, carries the codename Panther Lake, and belongs to the Arc G3 generation. The foundries differ accordingly: TSMC for AMD, Intel for the Arc G3.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The Threadripper 9970X provides 32 cores and 64 threads, while the Arc G3 offers 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading on the Intel part. Base and boost clocks also differ: the AMD part runs at 4.00 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost, whereas the Intel part runs at 1.90 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Threadripper 9970X uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and a 128 MB L3 cache. The Arc G3 uses 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. The AMD processor has a larger aggregate cache due to more cores, but the Intel part has a larger per-core L1 and L2 allocation.

Memory support separates the two as well. The Threadripper 9970X supports DDR5 with a quad-channel memory bus and 204.8 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC memory. The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and 136.5 GB/s bandwidth, with no ECC support. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 80 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with only 4 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics present another distinction. The Threadripper 9970X has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A), while the Arc G3 includes an Arc B370 integrated GPU. The AMD processor is unlocked for overclocking, while the Intel processor is not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

With no head-to-head benchmark entries in the database and zero benchmark scores for the Intel Arc G3, the comparison relies entirely on the Threadripper 9970X's recorded results. These scores provide context for where the AMD processor stands relative to its nearest rivals.

The Threadripper 9970X achieves a multithread score of 107399 in PassMark. Its single-thread score is 4530, recorded under two test labels. In integer math, the score reaches 465378, while floating-point math reaches 309719. Data compression scores 1757998, data encryption scores 86765, and extended instructions score 142342. Prime number finding scores 615, physics scores 6835, and random string sorting scores 191445.

The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 279778. The percentile versus all CPUs is 99, placing it in the top percentile of processors in the database. Its nearest rivals, as recorded, include the Intel Xeon 6780E with an average score of 280438 and a delta of -0.2 percent, the AMD EPYC 9565 with 285471 and -2 percent, the Intel Xeon 696X with 286102 and -2.2 percent, and the AMD EPYC 9555P with 287066 and -2.5 percent. These deltas indicate that the Threadripper 9970X trails these four server processors by small margins, ranging from 0.2 percent to 2.5 percent in average benchmark score.

The Intel Arc G3, with an average benchmark score of zero and a 50th percentile ranking, has no rival data recorded. Its performance cannot be contextualized against other processors because no measurements exist in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X has 32 cores and 64 threads, while the Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Threadripper 9970X has a TDP of 350, while the Arc G3 has a TDP of 25.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Arc G3 includes an Arc B370 integrated GPU, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X lists integrated graphics as N/A.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The Threadripper 9970X supports DDR5 memory with a quad-channel bus, and the Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Threadripper 9970X boosts to 5.40 GHz, compared to the Arc G3's boost of 4.60 GHz.

Q: What are the cache sizes?

A: The Threadripper 9970X has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 128 MB L3. The Arc G3 has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X | Intel Arc G3 |

|---|---|---|

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 32 | 14 |

| Threads | 64 | 14 |

| Base clock | 4.00 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 350 | 25 |

| Socket | AMD Socket sTR5 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not listed |

| Codename | Shimada Peak | Panther Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 5 (Shimada Peak)) | Arc G3 (Panther Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 33,260 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 4x 70.6 mm² | Not listed |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 128 MB | 18 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | 136.5 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 80 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | Arc B370 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-07-29 | 2026-05-27 |

| Launch MSRP | $2499 | Not listed |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000001594 | SA4QZ |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 99 | 50 |

| Average benchmark score | 279778 | 0 |

The Verdict

The recorded data places the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X in the 99th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 279778. Its nearest rivals, all server-class processors, trail it by margins of 0.2 to 2.5 percent. This indicates that the Threadripper 9970X delivers performance competitive with enterprise server parts while targeting the desktop market segment.

The Intel Arc G3 sits in the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores and no rival comparisons. Its specifications point toward a mobile processor with integrated graphics, a 25 W TDP, and LPDDR5X memory support. For workloads requiring multi-threaded desktop compute, the Threadripper 9970X is the only processor in this comparison with measured results. For mobile use with integrated graphics, the Arc G3 holds the relevant specifications, but the database contains no performance data to validate its capability.

The Threadripper 9970X offers 32 cores, 64 threads, a 128 MB L3 cache, and quad-channel DDR5 with ECC support. The Arc G3 offers 14 cores, 14 threads, an 18 MB L3 cache, and dual-channel LPDDR5X. The AMD processor carries a launch MSRP of $2499, while the Arc G3 has no listed launch MSRP. Users seeking a desktop processor with extensive parallel processing capabilities and a high percentile ranking should look to the Threadripper 9970X based on the recorded scores. Users requiring a low-power mobile processor with integrated graphics would select the Arc G3 based on its specifications, though no benchmark data exists to confirm its performance level.