AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Arc G3 EXTREME Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 and Intel Arc G3 EXTREME occupy adjacent positions in the database’s performance percentile rankings, with the Intel part at the 85th percentile and the AMD part at the 84th. Their average benchmark scores differ by roughly 5%, yet the distribution of wins is entirely one-sided. Across all eleven recorded head-to-head tests, the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME takes every single victory. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 records zero wins. This is not a close contest with split specialties; it is a systematic sweep where the Intel processor leads in every measured category, from integer math to data compression to single-threaded performance.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins every benchmark category in which both parts were measured. Its largest margin comes in the prime number search test, where it scores 248 against the AMD’s 47, a delta of 81% in Intel’s favor. The physics test shows a similar gap, with Intel at 2515 versus AMD at 806, a 68% advantage. Floating point math also heavily favors Intel: 86929 versus 35118, a 59.6% lead. These are compute-heavy workloads that respond to raw throughput and instruction efficiency, and the Intel part clearly has more of both.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has no category where it outperforms the Intel part. Even in integer math, its closest contest, the AMD scores 62151 against Intel’s 71164, a 12.7% deficit. The single-threaded results follow the same pattern: Intel scores 4293, AMD scores 3155, a 26.5% gap. The data compression test, which often rewards memory bandwidth and large caches, also goes to Intel at 307094 versus 211289, a 31.2% margin. The only nuance is that the AMD part’s strengths, such as they are, lie in relative proximity to Intel in integer math and single-thread performance, but proximity does not translate into a win.

For use-case planning, the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is the choice for any workload in the database: encryption (23881 versus 13425), extended instructions (24017 versus 14675), random string sorting (37331 versus 22382), and multithreaded tasks (30659 versus 17492). The AMD Ryzen 5 150, despite its lower TDP and different architecture, does not offer any counterbalancing advantage in these measurements. Its only potential role is as a lower-power alternative with the same general feature set, but the performance data shows no scenario where it leads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture on the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename on a 3 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. The process node difference alone, 6 nm versus 3 nm, explains part of the Intel part’s efficiency and performance advantage, though the database does not provide direct power efficiency measurements.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 14 cores and 14 threads. Notably, the Intel part does not support simultaneous multithreading; its thread count equals its core count. The AMD part relies on 2 threads per core to reach 12 threads from 6 cores. This structural difference appears in the multithreaded benchmark, where Intel’s 14 physical cores score 30659 versus AMD’s 12 logical threads at 17492, a 42.9% advantage.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more L1 and L2 per core, which helps with the extended instructions and encryption workloads where it leads by large margins. The L3 difference is smaller, 18 MB versus 16 MB, but still favors Intel.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD part uses DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part uses LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, but with a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, nearly double the AMD figure. This bandwidth advantage likely contributes to the Intel wins in data compression and random string sorting, both of which move large amounts of data. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, nor does the Intel part, so that field is equal.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 660M, Intel uses the Arc B390. The database does not provide graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison is possible. The PCIe configuration also differs: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 4 lanes. The Intel part’s lane count is much lower, but the newer Gen 5 standard may offset the count difference for some peripherals. The AMD part uses an AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 2540, making them physically incompatible.

Clock speeds show a mixed picture. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel part starts lower but boosts higher. The recorded single-thread score, 4293 for Intel versus 3155 for AMD, suggests that the Intel boost clock is more effective in sustained single-thread workloads. The TDP also favors Intel: 25 watts versus 35 watts for AMD, a 10-watt difference that makes the Intel part more attractive for thermally constrained mobile designs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single delta in the head-to-head set is the prime number search, where the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME scores 248 against the AMD Ryzen 5 150’s 47, an 81% advantage. This test is highly sensitive to integer throughput and branch prediction, and the Intel part’s 14 cores and higher boost clock deliver a decisive result. The physics test shows a 68% gap (2515 versus 806), likely reflecting the same core-count and clock advantages.

Floating point math provides a 59.6% margin (86929 versus 35118), which is the largest absolute score difference in the set. This workload benefits from the Intel part’s per-core L2 cache of 2.5 MB, which reduces memory stalls during long computation chains. Data encryption shows a 43.8% gap (23881 versus 13425), and extended instructions show a 38.9% gap (24017 versus 14675). Both tests favor the Intel part’s newer instruction set implementation and larger caches.

The multithreaded score, 30659 versus 17492, is a 42.9% delta. With 14 physical cores against 6 cores with 12 threads, the Intel part has more parallel execution resources. The random string sorting test shows a 40% gap (37331 versus 22382), where the Intel part’s higher memory bandwidth (136.5 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s) likely plays a role. Data compression shows a 31.2% gap (307094 versus 211289), again favoring the higher-bandwidth part.

The smallest margins are in integer math and single-threaded performance. Integer math shows a 12.7% gap (71164 versus 62151), the closest result in the entire set. Single-threaded, recorded twice as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread with identical scores, shows a 26.5% gap (4293 versus 3155). Even in its best relative category, the AMD part still trails by double digits.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has an average benchmark score of 36699, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has an average of 34881. The Intel part sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, the AMD part at the 84th.

Q: How do the core counts differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads, using simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, with no multithreading. The Intel part has more physical cores but the same number of threads as cores.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head tests?

A: The largest gap is in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME scores 248 versus the AMD Ryzen 5 150’s 47, a delta of 81% in Intel’s favor.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s using LPDDR5X. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 76.8 GB/s using DDR5. Both use dual-channel buses.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 includes a Radeon 660M, and the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME includes an Arc B390. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores, so no comparison is possible.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 1.90 GHz.

Specification Differences

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 12 threads; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 threads.
• Base Clock: AMD Ryzen 5 150 runs at 3.30 GHz; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME runs at 1.90 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD Ryzen 5 150 boosts to 4.55 GHz; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME boosts to 4.70 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 5 150 is rated at 35 watts; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is rated at 25 watts.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses AMD Socket FP7; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses Intel BGA 2540.
• Process Node: AMD Ryzen 5 150 is built on 6 nm at TSMC; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is built on 3 nm at Intel.
• Codename: AMD Ryzen 5 150 is Rembrandt-R; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is Panther Lake.
• L1 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 64 KB per core; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 192 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 512 KB per core; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 2.5 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 16 MB shared; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 18 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses DDR5; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses LPDDR5X.
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD Ryzen 5 150 records 76.8 GB/s; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME records 136.5 GB/s.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen 5 150 offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME offers Gen 5 with 4 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: AMD Ryzen 5 150 includes Radeon 660M; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME includes Arc B390.
• Release Date: AMD Ryzen 5 150 launched on 2025-09-30; Intel Arc G3 EXTREME launches on 2026-05-27.
• Part Number: AMD Ryzen 5 150 is 100-000000990(FP7r2); Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is SA4R3.