AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Arc G3 EXTREME Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME records an average benchmark score of 36699, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 records 33542. The Intel part also holds a slightly higher percentile rank at 85 versus 84 for the AMD processor.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME scores 14655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 11.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 240's score of 13013. The Intel processor also leads in Cinebench R15 multi-core by 5.2%, with scores of 2192 versus 2078.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 240 win any benchmarks outright?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins two head-to-head tests. It edges out the Intel part in Cinebench R15 single-core by 1.1% (270 versus 267) and in PassMark integer math by 2.8% (73189 versus 71164).

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel part has more physical cores but does not use simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 boosts to 5.00 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME's 4.70 GHz boost. However, the Intel part has a lower base clock of 1.90 GHz compared to 4.30 GHz for the AMD.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus at 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus at 136.5 GB/s.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear overall winner: the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME. It wins 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests and posts an average benchmark score of 36699, which is 9.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 240's 33542. The Intel processor's wins are not marginal; several are decisive, including a 71.8% lead in PassMark find prime numbers, a 57.9% lead in PassMark physics, and a 47.9% lead in PassMark floating point math.

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 still has a role. It is the pick for tasks that depend on single-core integer throughput and lighter single-threaded legacy workloads. Its Cinebench R15 single-core win and its PassMark integer math win, though narrow, show that the Zen 4 design remains competitive in those specific areas. The AMD part also carries a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which helps explain its single-core edge in the older Cinebench test.

For users who need maximum multi-core throughput, data compression, encryption, or floating point performance, the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is the stronger choice based on the recorded data. Its 14 physical cores, larger cache hierarchy, and higher memory bandwidth create a consistent advantage across most workloads. The Intel processor also achieves this with a 25 W TDP, compared to 45 W for the AMD part, meaning the performance lead comes with a lower rated power draw.

The percentile rankings reinforce the same conclusion. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 sits at the 84th. The nearest rivals for each processor also show how close the field is: the Intel part's closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, is only 0.6% ahead, while the AMD part's closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, is effectively tied at a 0% delta. Both processors sit in a dense performance band, but the Intel part occupies the higher position within it.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the entire comparison belongs to the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME in PassMark find prime numbers. The Intel part scores 248 against the AMD Ryzen 5 240's 70, a 71.8% advantage. This test is heavily dependent on integer arithmetic and core count, and the Intel processor's 14 cores dominate the 6-core AMD part.

PassMark physics shows a similar pattern. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME scores 2515, which is 57.9% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 240's 1060. Physics workloads scale well with physical core count, and the Intel part's core advantage shows clearly here. PassMark floating point math also favors Intel heavily: 86929 versus 45301, a 47.9% lead. Floating point throughput is a strength of the Intel architecture in this comparison.

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME also wins PassMark multithread by 26.1%, scoring 30659 against 22658. PassMark data encryption goes to Intel by 33.6% (23881 versus 15849), and PassMark extended instructions go to Intel by 15.9% (24017 versus 20201). Data compression favors Intel by 12.7% (307094 versus 267963), and random string sorting favors Intel by 13.2% (37331 versus 32385).

Single-threaded results are mixed. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 1.1%, scoring 270 against 267. But the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 6.4% (1862 versus 1742) and PassMark single-thread by 14.4% (4293 versus 3675). The newer Cinebench version and the PassMark test both favor Intel, suggesting the AMD part's single-core edge is confined to legacy workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 secures one additional win in PassMark integer math. It scores 73189 against the Intel part's 71164, a 2.8% margin. This is the only PassMark test where the AMD processor leads, and the margin is small. In every other PassMark test, the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME holds the advantage, often by a wide margin.

Specification Differences

The core and thread configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel part has more than twice the physical core count but lacks simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count equals its core count. The AMD part relies on SMT to reach 12 threads from 6 cores.

Clock speeds also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The AMD part runs at a much higher base clock, but the boost clocks are closer, with only a 0.30 GHz gap.

The TDP ratings are notably different. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is rated at 45 W, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is rated at 25 W. The Intel part delivers higher benchmark scores across most tests while carrying a lower rated thermal envelope.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. The AMD part supports DDR5 at 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part supports LPDDR5X at 136.5 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Intel part's memory bandwidth is 52.3% higher.

PCIe support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part offers more lanes, while the Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 2540. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part includes Radeon 760M, and the Intel part includes Arc B390. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is built on Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC and contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename with a 3 nm process node from Intel. The Intel part's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

The cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has larger per-core caches at every level and 2 MB more shared L3 cache. Neither processor uses 3D V-Cache.

The memory architectures differ in type and bandwidth. The AMD part uses DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel part uses LPDDR5X with 136.5 GB/s. The Intel part's higher bandwidth is consistent with its stronger performance in memory-sensitive tasks like data compression and random string sorting.

The process nodes differ by one generation step. The AMD part uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel part uses Intel's 3 nm process. The Intel part also carries a newer codename, Panther Lake, compared to AMD's Hawk Point. The release dates reflect this: the AMD Ryzen 5 240 was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME was released on 2026-05-27.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD part includes Radeon 760M, while the Intel part includes Arc B390. Both are mobile processors, as indicated by their market segment classification. The production status for both is listed as Active.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins in the vast majority of recorded workloads. Its 14 physical cores drive substantial leads in multi-threaded tests: PassMark multithread (26.1% ahead), PassMark physics (57.9% ahead), and PassMark find prime numbers (71.8% ahead). The Cinebench R23 multi-core result also goes to Intel by 11.2%, and Cinebench R15 multi-core goes to Intel by 5.2%. Any workload that scales across cores should favor the Intel part.

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME also dominates in floating point and encryption workloads. PassMark floating point math shows a 47.9% lead, and PassMark data encryption shows a 33.6% lead. PassMark extended instructions go to Intel by 15.9%. The Intel part's higher memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s likely contributes to its wins in data compression (12.7% ahead) and random string sorting (13.2% ahead).

Single-threaded performance is split. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 6.4% and PassMark single-thread by 14.4%. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins only Cinebench R15 single-core by 1.1%. The Intel part's single-thread advantage grows with the newer benchmark, suggesting its architecture handles modern single-threaded workloads better.

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins in two narrow categories. Its 2.8% lead in PassMark integer math (73189 versus 71164) shows that the Zen 4 integer pipeline remains competitive. Its 1.1% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core (270 versus 267) is the only legacy single-threaded win. The AMD part's higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz supports these results, but the margins are small and do not offset the Intel part's broader dominance.

For users prioritizing multi-core throughput, encryption, floating point math, or memory-bandwidth-sensitive tasks, the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is the clear choice. For users running legacy single-threaded benchmarks or integer-heavy workloads where the AMD part's 5.00 GHz boost clock matters, the AMD Ryzen 5 240 holds a narrow edge. The overall data, however, favors the Intel part in 13 of 15 tests, with an average benchmark score of 36699 compared to 33542.