AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Arc G3 EXTREME Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME records an average benchmark score of 36699, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 scores 22289. The Intel part also sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD part's 75th percentile.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-threaded rendering workloads?

A: The results are mixed. In Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests, the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME leads by 28.7% and 40.5% respectively. However, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins by 5.8%.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 boosts to 4.90 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME's 4.70 GHz boost. The AMD chip also has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz versus 1.90 GHz.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 supports DDR5 with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded PassMark scores?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME scores 4293 in PassMark single-thread, which is 15.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 220's 3646.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. It integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename on Intel's own 3 nm process. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations on the Intel part suggest a design aimed at feeding its 14 physical cores.

The AMD processor uses a dual-channel DDR5 memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor uses dual-channel LPDDR5X with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth, a 52.4% higher figure. PCIe support also differs: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 4 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 carries Radeon 740M graphics, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME carries Arc B390 graphics. Both processors are mobile parts, use non-unlocked multipliers, and do not support ECC memory.

The Intel chip's 14 cores and 14 threads indicate a hybrid or efficiency-focused core arrangement without hyperthreading. The AMD chip uses 6 cores with 12 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading to reach its thread count. This architectural choice explains why the Intel part excels in heavily parallel workloads despite lacking SMT.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with an average benchmark score 64.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 220. Its percentile ranking of 85 versus 75 further confirms its overall superiority in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 holds advantages in two specific areas: Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core tests. In R23 multi-core, it scores 15502 versus 14655, a 5.8% edge. In R23 single-core, it scores 2188 versus 1862, a 17.5% advantage. These wins indicate that for certain rendering workloads and lightly threaded tasks, the AMD chip can outperform the Intel part.

For users selecting between these two mobile processors, the choice depends on workload priorities. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is the stronger overall performer, particularly in parallel compute tasks like data compression, encryption, and floating-point math. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 offers better results in Cinebench R23 and a notably higher single-core score in that specific test, which may matter for applications sensitive to that benchmark's characteristics.

The Intel part also delivers substantially higher memory bandwidth, which benefits memory-intensive operations. The AMD part counters with a higher boost clock and larger L3 cache per core when considering its 6-core configuration versus the Intel's 14-core setup.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 220 | Intel Arc G3 EXTREME |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 25 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 136.5 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes | Gen 5, 4 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | Arc B390 |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-05-27 |

| Part Number | 100-000001611 | SA4R3 |

The TDP figures are close, with the Intel part rated at 25 W and the AMD part at 28 W. The AMD chip has a higher base clock by 1.30 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.20 GHz. The Intel chip counters with more cores, more cache at every level, and faster memory bandwidth.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME dominates the majority of recorded tests. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 10945 versus 6510, a 40.5% lead. Its single-core R20 result shows an even larger gap: 1545 versus 918, a 40.6% advantage. These are the two largest percentage wins for the Intel part.

PassMark physics shows a 60.9% lead for Intel, with scores of 2515 versus 983. Floating-point math follows at 59.2% ahead, scoring 86929 versus 35500. Find prime numbers delivers the most extreme difference: 248 versus 65, a 73.8% margin in favor of Intel.

Data encryption results show Intel leading 23881 versus 12493, a 47.7% gap. Extended instructions follow at 24017 versus 15512, a 35.4% lead. Multithread scores favor Intel at 30659 versus 18582, a 39.4% difference. Data compression shows Intel ahead at 307094 versus 212739, a 30.7% margin. Random string sorting completes the PassMark sweep with Intel winning 37331 versus 25433, a 31.9% edge. Integer math is the closest PassMark contest: 71164 versus 57987, an 18.5% Intel advantage.

Cinebench R15 results also favor Intel. Multi-core scores are 2192 versus 1562, a 28.7% lead. Single-core scores are 267 versus 220, a 17.6% margin. PassMark single-thread shows Intel ahead at 4293 versus 3646, a 15.1% difference.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 secures two wins. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 15502 versus 14655, a 5.8% lead. In R23 single-core, it scores 2188 versus 1862, a 17.5% advantage. These results show that the AMD chip performs best in newer Cinebench versions, particularly in single-threaded rendering.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins across the broad spectrum of compute workloads. Its strongest areas are prime number finding, physics simulation, and floating-point math, where it leads by margins from 59.2% to 73.8%. These results point to strong raw computational throughput from its 14 physical cores.

Data-related tasks also favor the Intel part substantially. Encryption performance is 47.7% higher, compression is 30.7% higher, and random string sorting is 31.9% higher. The Intel chip's larger L2 and L3 caches, combined with 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth, likely contribute to these results.

Multi-threaded rendering in Cinebench R15 and R20 clearly belongs to the Intel part, with leads of 28.7% and 40.5% respectively. The PassMark multithread score reinforces this at 39.4% ahead. The Intel chip's advantage in these parallel workloads stems from having 14 cores versus 6, even without SMT.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins specifically in Cinebench R23. Its multi-core score is 5.8% higher, and its single-core score is 17.5% higher. This suggests that the AMD architecture handles the R23 workload more efficiently, despite having fewer cores. The higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz likely drives the single-core advantage.

For single-threaded performance outside of Cinebench R23, the Intel part holds a 15.1% lead in PassMark single-thread. The AMD chip's only single-thread win is in the R23 test, which may reflect differences in how the two architectures handle that specific instruction set.

In practical terms, the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME suits workloads involving heavy parallel computation, data processing, and encryption. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 suits Cinebench R23 rendering tasks, where it outperforms the Intel chip despite its lower core count. Users prioritizing the highest overall benchmark average should select the Intel part, as it leads in 15 of 17 recorded comparisons.