AMD Instinct MI350P vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Instinct MI350P against the Intel Arc G3. Both entries show an empty benchmark array, and the win counters for each side are zero. This is not a case of one part dominating another; it is a case where no comparative measurements exist yet. The absence of data is itself informative, as it prevents any direct performance ranking between these two accelerators.

The AMD Instinct MI350P carries an average benchmark score of zero and sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The Intel Arc G3 also records an average benchmark score of zero and the same 50th percentile placement. With identical percentile values and no benchmark results, the quantitative comparison ends here. The data cannot support a claim that either part is faster, slower, or even comparable in any measured workload.

What can be compared is the theoretical throughput figures recorded in the specification fields. The Instinct MI350P lists FP32 performance at 36.04 TFLOPS and FP16 performance at 36.04 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The Arc G3 lists FP32 performance at 6.144 TFLOPS and FP16 performance at 12.29 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. Those figures suggest a large raw compute gap, but they are not benchmark scores. They are peak specification values, and the database has no measured results to confirm how either chip sustains such rates in real applications.

The texture rate figures tell a similar story. The Instinct MI350P records 1,126.4 GTexel/s, while the Arc G3 records 96.00 GTexel/s. The pixel rate comparison is inverted in a notable way: the Instinct MI350P lists 0 MPixel/s, while the Arc G3 lists 48.00 GPixel/s. The Instinct part shows zero ROPs in its specification, which explains the zero pixel rate. The Arc G3 has 20 ROPs. These are architectural differences, not benchmark outcomes.

Where Each One Wins

Without any head-to-head benchmark data, the win classification is empty. There are no workloads where the database shows one part beating the other. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, and the head-to-head benchmark list is empty. Any assignment of victory in specific use cases would be speculation, which the recorded data does not support.

The specification fields do indicate different intended roles. The Instinct MI350P belongs to the Instinct (MIx) generation and uses the CDNA 4.0 architecture, which is designed for compute acceleration in server environments. It has no display outputs and its API support for DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan is listed as N/A. That means it is not intended for conventional graphics workloads. The Arc G3 belongs to the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation and uses the Xe3-LPG architecture. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and it is an integrated graphics processor with no dedicated slot width, listed as IGP.

The memory configurations reinforce the role split. The Instinct MI350P has 144 GB of HBM3e memory on an 8192-bit bus with 8.19 TB/s of bandwidth. The Arc G3 uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth, meaning it draws from the host memory pool. These are fundamentally different memory architectures, one dedicated and massive, the other shared and variable.

Architecture Differences

The manufacturing process is a point of similarity. Both parts are listed on a 3 nm node. The foundries differ: AMD uses TSMC, while Intel uses its own fabrication. The transistor counts are not comparable because the Arc G3 lists its transistor count as unknown, and its die size is also unknown. The Instinct MI350P lists 73,000 million transistors on a 1190 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 61.3M per mm².

The chip identifiers are distinct. The Instinct MI350P uses the MI350 128CU chip, while the Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake chip. The architectures diverge completely: CDNA 4.0 for AMD versus Xe3-LPG for Intel. CDNA 4.0 is a compute-focused architecture, and Xe3-LPG is a graphics-focused architecture with ray tracing support. The Arc G3 lists 10 ray tracing cores; the Instinct MI350P lists no ray tracing cores.

The execution resources differ by an order of magnitude. The Instinct MI350P has 8,192 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and zero ROPs. The Arc G3 has 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 ROPs. The clock behavior also differs. The Instinct MI350P has a base clock of 1000 MHz and a boost clock of 2200 MHz. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The Arc part has a higher boost ceiling, but a much lower base clock.

Memory clocks are recorded in different terms. The Instinct MI350P lists a memory clock of 2000 MHz with 8 Gbps effective. The Arc G3 lists its memory clock as system shared. The Instinct MI350P memory bandwidth is 8.19 TB/s, a fixed value. The Arc G3 bandwidth is system dependent, so it cannot be stated as a fixed number.

The power envelope is one of the largest differences. The Instinct MI350P has a TDP of 600 W, requires a dual-slot cooler, uses a single 16-pin power connector, and suggests a 1000 W power supply. The Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 W, is an integrated graphics processor with no power connectors, and needs no suggested power supply. The Instinct MI350P measures 267 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The Arc G3 has no recorded dimensions because it is an IGP.

The release dates are close. The Instinct MI350P has a release date of 2026-05-06, and the Arc G3 has a release date of 2026-05-31. The production status for the Instinct MI350P is not recorded, while the Arc G3 is listed as active. The Instinct MI350P lists its predecessor as Radeon Instinct. The Arc G3 has no recorded predecessor.

The Verdict

The data supports only one clear conclusion: these are not competing products. The Instinct MI350P is a 600 W discrete accelerator with 144 GB of dedicated HBM3e memory, no display outputs, and no graphics API support. The Arc G3 is a 25 W integrated GPU with system shared memory, full graphics API support, and active production status. One is built for compute acceleration in a server chassis. The other is built for graphics output in a portable device.

The specification differences align with these roles. The Instinct MI350P has 8,192 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 36.04 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The Arc G3 has 1,280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The Instinct part has no ROPs and no pixel rate. The Arc part has 20 ROPs and a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s. A part with no ROPs cannot rasterize. A part with no display outputs cannot drive a monitor. The Arc G3 can do both.

The lack of benchmark data means neither part can be declared a performance winner. The theoretical compute figures favor the Instinct MI350P by a wide margin in FP32 and FP16, but those figures are peak specifications. The database shows no measured results. The verdict from the data is that the Instinct MI350P is for compute-heavy environments and the Arc G3 is for integrated graphics in mobile systems. Anyone choosing between them is choosing between two entirely different product categories.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 performance according to the database?

A: The AMD Instinct MI350P lists FP32 performance at 36.04 TFLOPS, while the Intel Arc G3 lists FP32 performance at 6.144 TFLOPS.

Q: Does the Intel Arc G3 support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Arc G3 lists 10 ray tracing cores. The Instinct MI350P lists no ray tracing cores.

Q: What memory configuration does each part use?

A: The Instinct MI350P has 144 GB of HBM3e memory on an 8192-bit bus with 8.19 TB/s bandwidth. The Arc G3 uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth.

Q: Are there any head-to-head benchmark results in the database?

A: No. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and both parts have an average benchmark score of zero.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two parts?

A: The Instinct MI350P has a TDP of 600 W, while the Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 W.

Q: Which part has display outputs?

A: The Arc G3 lists display outputs as portable device dependent. The Instinct MI350P lists no outputs.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Instinct MI350P | Intel Arc G3 |

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

| Chip | MI350 128CU | Panther Lake |

| Architecture | CDNA 4.0 | Xe3-LPG |

| Generation | Instinct (MIx) | Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 73,000 million | unknown |

| Die size | 1190 mm² | unknown |

| Transistor density | 61.3M / mm² | null |

| Base clock | 1000 MHz | 300 MHz |

| Boost clock | 2200 MHz | 2400 MHz |

| Memory clock | 2000 MHz 8 Gbps effective | System Shared |

| Memory size | 144 GB | System Shared |

| Memory type | HBM3e | System Shared |

| Memory bus | 8192 bit | System Shared |

| Memory bandwidth | 8.19 TB/s | System Dependent |

| Shading units | 8192 | 1280 |

| TMUs | 512 | 40 |

| ROPs | 0 | 20 |

| Ray tracing cores | null | 10 |

| Pixel rate | 0 MPixel/s | 48.00 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 1,126.4 GTexel/s | 96.00 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 36.04 TFLOPS | 6.144 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 36.04 TFLOPS (1:1) | 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 600 W | 25 W |

| Slot width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Power connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 1000 W | null |

| Bus interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | IGP |

| Display outputs | No outputs | Portable Device Dependent |

| DirectX | N/A | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |

| OpenGL | N/A | 4.6 |

| Vulkan | N/A | 1.4 |

| Dimensions | 267 mm 10.5 inches, 111 mm 4.4 inches, 40 mm 1.6 inches | null |

| Production status | null | Active |

| Release date | 2026-05-06 | 2026-05-31 |

| Predecessor | Radeon Instinct | null |

| Launch MSRP | null | null |