AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and the Intel Arc G3 is unusual because the database contains a full suite of performance measurements for the AMD part, while the Intel Arc G3 has no recorded benchmark scores. The Threadripper 9980X delivers an average benchmark score of 321,753 across all tests, placing it in the 99th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Arc G3, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of zero, which reflects the absence of any recorded test results rather than a literal zero-performance outcome. The database cannot compute differential percentages between the two because no head-to-head benchmark entries exist and the Arc G3 has no nearest rivals listed.

The Threadripper 9980X shows its strongest results in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 130,529 points, and in Cinebench R20 multicore it reaches 54,822. The single-core scores are 18,427 in Cinebench R23 and 7,739 in Cinebench R20. The PassMark suite adds further detail: integer math scores 872,071, floating point math scores 559,003, and extended instructions score 228,959. Data compression reaches 2,974,534, while data encryption scores 157,137. Random string sorting hits 292,083, and the multithread score is 141,641. Find prime numbers returns 769, physics scores 8,001, and single-thread performance is 4,537.

The nearest rivals for the Threadripper 9980X, based on average score, are the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX at 320,749 (a 0.3% difference), the Intel Xeon 6781P at 315,524 (2% behind), the AMD EPYC 9575F at 311,774 (3.2% behind), and the AMD EPYC 9734 at 310,619 (3.6% behind). These deltas show a tightly packed group: the 9980X leads its closest competitor, the Threadripper PRO 9985WX, by only 0.3%, indicating near-identical aggregate performance between the two. The gap to the Intel Xeon 6781P is 2%, and the two EPYC parts trail by roughly three to four percent. The data confirms that the Threadripper 9980X sits at the top of this cluster, but the margin over its nearest sibling is slim.

Because the Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark entries, every comparison of specific scores is one-sided. The Arc G3's percentile rank is listed as 50, which in the database indicates a median position among all CPUs, but this value cannot be tied to any measured test result. The Threadripper 9980X's 99th percentile rank places it among the fastest processors recorded. Any attempt to state a numerical lead for one part over the other is unsupported by the data, since the Arc G3 has no scores to subtract from the Threadripper's totals.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design families and target entirely different market segments. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a desktop processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Shimada Peak. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Arc G3 is a mobile processor built on a 3 nm process from Intel's own foundry, with the codename Panther Lake. The process node difference is one generation apart in lithography, but the comparison is not direct because the two chips serve different physical and thermal envelopes.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The Threadripper 9980X has 64 cores and 128 threads, while the Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning the Arc G3 supports no simultaneous multithreading. Base clocks are 3.20 GHz for the AMD part and 1.90 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz and 4.60 GHz respectively. The Threadripper's thermal design power is 350 watts, while the Arc G3 is rated at 25 watts, a 14x difference in power envelope that reflects the mobile versus desktop split.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Threadripper 9980X uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 256 MB of L3 cache. The Arc G3 uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's total L3 cache of 256 MB is more than 14 times the Intel part's 18 MB, but the Intel design allocates larger per-core L1 and L2 segments. The Threadripper's transistor count is 66,520 million across a die size of 8x 70.6 mm². The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Arc G3.

Memory support differs as well. The Threadripper 9980X supports DDR5 memory over a quad-channel bus with 204.8 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory support. The Arc G3 uses LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity is another major split: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 80 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes. The Arc G3 includes integrated Arc B370 graphics, while the Threadripper 9980X has no integrated graphics. The AMD socket is sTR5, and the Intel socket is BGA 2540. The Threadripper has an unlocked multiplier; the Arc G3 does not.

The production status for both is listed as active. Release dates are recorded as 2025-07-29 for the Threadripper 9980X and 2026-05-27 for the Arc G3. The Threadripper carries a launch MSRP of $4999, while the Arc G3 has no launch MSRP listed.

Where Each One Wins

The Threadripper 9980X wins in every category where a measurement exists. Its 64 cores and 128 threads produce dominant multi-threaded scores, and its single-core scores of 18,427 in Cinebench R23 and 4,537 in PassMark single-thread also indicate strong per-core performance. The data shows the AMD part is designed for heavy parallel workloads: rendering, data compression, encryption, and floating point math all return high scores. The 256 MB L3 cache and quad-channel DDR5 bandwidth at 204.8 GB/s support these workloads. The 80 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and 350 W TDP indicate a platform built for maximum throughput in a desktop workstation.

The Intel Arc G3 wins in the categories of power efficiency and mobility, though these are not benchmark scores. Its 25 W TDP versus 350 W for the AMD part means it is designed for battery-powered systems. The 3 nm Intel process, dual-channel LPDDR5X memory, and integrated Arc B370 graphics point to a compact mobile platform. The 14 cores with no SMT and a 4.60 GHz boost clock suggest a design that prioritizes burst performance within a low power budget. The BGA 2540 socket confirms the chip is soldered to the board rather than installed in a replaceable socket.

The use-case split is therefore clear from the architecture data. The Threadripper 9980X is suited to multi-threaded desktop workloads where power draw and board size are secondary concerns. The Arc G3 is suited to mobile systems where the integrated graphics, low TDP, and small footprint matter more than raw core count. The database records no benchmark data for the Arc G3, so any performance comparison beyond the architectural differences is not possible from recorded measurements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has 64 cores and 128 threads, while the Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The Threadripper 9980X boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Arc G3 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Threadripper 9980X supports ECC memory, while the Arc G3 does not.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Threadripper 9980X has 256 MB of L3 cache. The Arc G3 has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Arc G3 includes integrated Arc B370 graphics. The AMD Threadripper 9980X has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Threadripper 9980X has a TDP of 350 watts. The Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 watts.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors, based on the database records.

• Cores: 64 (Threadripper 9980X) vs 14 (Arc G3)
• Threads: 128 vs 14
• Base clock: 3.20 GHz vs 1.90 GHz
• Boost clock: 5.40 GHz vs 4.60 GHz
• TDP: 350 W vs 25 W
• Socket: AMD Socket sTR5 vs Intel BGA 2540
• Architecture: Zen 5 vs not listed
• Codename: Shimada Peak vs Panther Lake
• Process node: 4 nm vs 3 nm
• Foundry: TSMC vs Intel
• Transistors: 66,520 million vs not listed
• Die size: 8x 70.6 mm² vs not listed
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core vs 192 KB per core
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core vs 2.5 MB per core
• L3 cache: 256 MB vs 18 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR5 vs LPDDR5X
• Memory bus: Quad-channel vs Dual-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 204.8 GB/s vs 136.5 GB/s
• ECC memory: Yes vs No
• PCIe: Gen 5, 80 lanes vs Gen 5, 4 lanes
• Integrated graphics: N/A vs Arc B370
• Market segment: Desktop vs Mobile
• Release date: 2025-07-29 vs 2026-05-27
• Launch MSRP: $4999 vs not listed
• Multiplier unlocked: Yes vs No
• Part number: 100-000001593 vs SA4QZ
• Percentile vs all CPUs: 99 vs 50
• Average benchmark score: 321,753 vs 0
• Nearest rivals: four listed vs none listed