AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison because the Intel Arc G3 has no benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50. The AMD Ryzen 7 170, by contrast, has a full suite of PassMark benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 43689, and a percentile of 88. Consequently, every measurable performance category in the database belongs to the AMD Ryzen 7 170, while the Intel Arc G3 has no wins recorded in any test category.

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 shows its strongest absolute scores in data compression, where it records 265920, and integer math, where it records 79738. Its floating point math score is 44979, and its extended instructions score is 18107. The single-thread score is 3128, the multithread score is 20760, and the physics score is 890. Random string sorting produces 27804, and data encryption produces 16078. The find prime numbers test produces a score of 49.

Because the Intel Arc G3 has an empty benchmark array, the database cannot assign it any wins. The wins counter for the AMD part is 0, and the wins counter for the Intel part is also 0, reflecting the absence of head-to-head benchmark data. The comparison is therefore one-sided in terms of available measurements, though the absence of scores for the Intel part means it cannot be said to lose any specific test; it simply has no recorded results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use different process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is built on a 6 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Arc G3 is built on a 3 nm process by Intel. The AMD part uses the Zen 3+ architecture with the codename Rembrandt-R, while the Intel part uses the Panther Lake codename with no architecture field recorded. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen 7 generation, and the Intel part belongs to the Arc G3 generation.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD part therefore supports simultaneous multithreading, doubling its thread count relative to cores, whereas the Intel part has an equal number of cores and threads, indicating no multithreading per core in the recorded data. Base clock speeds are 3.20 GHz for the AMD part and 1.90 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 4.75 GHz and 4.60 GHz respectively.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part 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 therefore has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, and a larger L3 pool, despite having fewer threads.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The Intel part supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. The Intel part has a higher memory bandwidth figure, 136.5 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes for the CPU, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 4 lanes for the CPU. The AMD part has a larger die size at 210 mm², while the Intel part has no die size recorded. Production status is Active for both, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 includes a Radeon 680M, while the Intel Arc G3 includes an Arc B370. Both parts target the mobile market segment. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket. The TDP figures are 35 for the AMD part and 25 for the Intel part. Power consumption is therefore lower for the Intel part according to the recorded TDP values.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair, and the Intel Arc G3 has no individual benchmark scores. The only measurable results come from the AMD Ryzen 7 170. Its data compression score of 265920 is the highest recorded score across all of its tests. Its integer math score of 79738 is the second highest. Floating point math follows at 44979, and random string sorting at 27804. The multithread score is 20760, extended instructions score is 18107, and data encryption score is 16078. Single-thread performance is recorded at 3128, and the physics score is 890. The find prime numbers score is 49.

Because the Intel Arc G3 has an average benchmark score of 0, the database cannot compute deltas between the two. The nearest rivals for the AMD part are listed as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 with an average score of 43704 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 260 with an average score of 43717 and a delta of -0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 with an average score of 43431 and a delta of 0.6 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 with an average score of 43326 and a delta of 0.8 percent. These deltas are small, all within one percent of the AMD Ryzen 7 170's average score of 43689.

The Intel part has no nearest rivals recorded. The data therefore shows that the AMD part sits in a tightly clustered performance band among its closest competitors, while the Intel part has no comparable measurements in the database. The Intel part's percentile of 50 places it in the middle of all CPUs, whereas the AMD part's percentile of 88 places it well above the median.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear conclusion for anyone choosing between these two processors: the AMD Ryzen 7 170 is the only one with any measured performance results. It delivers an average benchmark score of 43689, a multithread score of 20760, and a single-thread score of 3128. The Intel Arc G3 has an average benchmark score of 0, no individual test scores, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile of 50 indicates a median position among all CPUs, but without benchmark data, that percentile cannot be tied to any specific performance level.

Users who need measured performance should select the AMD Ryzen 7 170. Its 88th percentile ranking and its complete benchmark suite provide concrete evidence of capability across data compression, encryption, math operations, and single-thread tasks. The Intel Arc G3 offers a higher memory bandwidth figure of 136.5 GB/s, a larger L3 cache of 18 MB, a smaller process node at 3 nm, and a lower TDP of 25, but none of these architectural advantages translate into recorded benchmark results in the database.

Users who prioritize lower power consumption or the specific memory and PCIe features of the Intel part might consider it, but the data cannot support a performance-based recommendation for it. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads versus 14 cores and 14 threads for the Intel part, yet the AMD part's higher base clock of 3.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.75 GHz, combined with its measured scores, make it the only defensible choice from the available evidence.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has an average benchmark score of 43689, while the Intel Arc G3 has an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: What is the core and thread count for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports ECC memory. The Intel Arc G3 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Arc G3 has a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a TDP of 35. The Intel Arc G3 has a TDP of 25.

Q: What process node does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses a 6 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Arc G3 uses a 3 nm process from Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores. Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 16 threads. Intel Arc G3 has 14 threads.
• Base clock: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 3.20 GHz. Intel Arc G3 has 1.90 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 4.75 GHz. Intel Arc G3 has 4.60 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 35. Intel Arc G3 has 25.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses AMD Socket FP7. Intel Arc G3 uses Intel BGA 2540.
• Architecture: AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses Zen 3+. Intel Arc G3 has no architecture recorded.
• Codename: AMD Ryzen 7 170 is Rembrandt-R. Intel Arc G3 is Panther Lake.
• Process node: AMD Ryzen 7 170 is 6 nm. Intel Arc G3 is 3 nm.
• Foundry: AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses TSMC. Intel Arc G3 uses Intel.
• Die size: AMD Ryzen 7 170 is 210 mm². Intel Arc G3 has no die size recorded.
• L1 cache: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 64 KB per core. Intel Arc G3 has 192 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 512 KB per core. Intel Arc G3 has 2.5 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 16 MB shared. Intel Arc G3 has 18 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5. Intel Arc G3 supports LPDDR5X.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 76.8 GB/s. Intel Arc G3 has 136.5 GB/s.
• ECC memory: AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports ECC. Intel Arc G3 does not support ECC.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Intel Arc G3 uses Gen 5 with 4 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has Radeon 680M. Intel Arc G3 has Arc B370.
• Part number: AMD Ryzen 7 170 is 100-000000989. Intel Arc G3 is SA4QZ.
• Release date: AMD Ryzen 7 170 is 2025-09-30. Intel Arc G3 is 2026-05-27.
• Average benchmark score: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 43689. Intel Arc G3 has 0.
• Percentile versus all CPUs: AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 88. Intel Arc G3 has 50.