AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain any direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Arc G3. The Ryzen 5 3501U has a complete set of recorded PassMark benchmark scores, while the Arc G3 currently has no benchmark entries in the database. This asymmetry means a direct numerical comparison of application performance cannot be made from the recorded data.

What the data does show is that the Ryzen 5 3501U holds a 69th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 14,320. The Arc G3 sits at a 50th percentile ranking, but its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, which reflects the absence of any benchmark data rather than actual performance. This makes the percentile ranking for the Arc G3 provisional at best, since it cannot be derived from measured results.

For the Ryzen 5 3501U, the individual PassMark scores provide a complete performance profile. In single-threaded work, it records a score of 2,136. Its multithreaded score is 7,071. The integer math test produces a score of 26,321, while floating point math reaches 12,707. Data compression scores 87,380, and data encryption records 5,580. Extended instruction testing yields 3,274, and the prime number finding test produces a score of 21. Physics simulation scores 483, and random string sorting reaches 10,414.

Without any recorded scores for the Arc G3, there is no basis for stating which processor wins any given workload. The benchmark database currently provides no measurable evidence for either a Ryzen 5 3501U advantage or an Arc G3 advantage. The wins count for both processors is zero in the head-to-head data.

Where Each One Wins

The absence of Arc G3 benchmark data means the use-case split cannot be quantified. For the Ryzen 5 3501U, the recorded scores allow a profile of its strengths. The data compression score of 87,380 is its highest recorded result by a wide margin, indicating that compression workloads are where this processor shows its strongest relative output. Integer math at 26,321 and floating point math at 12,707 both exceed the multithreaded score of 7,071, which suggests that sustained parallel scaling is modest given its 4-core, 4-thread configuration.

Single-threaded performance at 2,136 is lower than the multithreaded score, which is typical for a processor with a 3.70 GHz boost clock. The random string sorting score of 10,414 sits between the integer and floating point results. Data encryption at 5,580 and extended instructions at 3,274 are comparatively modest. Physics simulation at 483 is the lowest recorded score, and prime number finding at 21 is extremely low, pointing to weak performance in that specific algorithmic pattern.

For the Arc G3, the database shows no wins and no measured workload strengths. Its recorded specifications include 14 cores and 14 threads, a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and an 18 MB shared L3 cache, but none of these specifications translate into benchmark scores in the current data. Any statement about where the Arc G3 wins would be speculation, which the database does not support.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers, process nodes, and design generations. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is part of the 3000 series, built on the Picasso codename with a Zen+ (Picasso) generation label. It uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Arc G3 is built on the Panther Lake codename with an Arc G3 (Panther Lake) generation label, using a 3 nm process from Intel's own foundry.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Arc G3 has a higher thread count and a higher boost clock, but its base clock is lower than the Ryzen part.

Cache hierarchies are also distinct. The Ryzen 5 3501U provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Arc G3 provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Arc G3 has more cache at every level, both per core and in total shared L3.

Memory support differs. The Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Arc G3's memory bandwidth is significantly higher, by a factor of more than three.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Ryzen 5 3501U uses PCIe Gen 3. The Arc G3 uses PCIe Gen 5 with 4 lanes available for the CPU only. The integrated graphics also differ: the Ryzen 5 3501U includes Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Arc G3 includes Arc B370 graphics.

The transistor count and die size are recorded only for the Ryzen 5 3501U, which has 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Arc G3 has no transistor or die size data in the database. The Ryzen 5 3501U uses the AMD Socket FP5, while the Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both have a production status of Active.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a boost clock of 3.70 GHz, while the Intel Arc G3 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The Intel Arc G3 has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has a higher recorded average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average benchmark score of 14,320. The Intel Arc G3 has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is built on a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Arc G3 is built on a 3 nm process from Intel.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the following differences between the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Arc G3.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 3501U | Intel Arc G3 |

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

| Series | 3000 series | None recorded |

| Cores | 4 | 14 |

| Threads | 4 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.70 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 15 | 25 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Codename | Picasso | Panther Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)) | Arc G3 (Panther Lake) |

| Process Node | 12 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,940 million | None recorded |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | None recorded |

| L1 Cache | 96 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | 136.5 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3 | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 8 | Arc B370 |

| Part Number | YM3501C4T4MFG | SA4QZ |

| Release Date | 2026-05-31 | 2026-05-27 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 69 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 14,320 | 0 |

Both processors are marked as Active in production, both are mobile market segments, both have dual-channel memory buses, both lack ECC memory support, and neither has an unlocked multiplier or a recorded launch MSRP. The release dates differ by four days, with the Arc G3 releasing earlier on 2026-05-27 and the Ryzen 5 3501U releasing on 2026-05-31.