AMD Radeon 860M vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison. The AMD Radeon 860M has two benchmark results in the database, while the Intel Arc G3 currently has no recorded benchmark scores. This means the head-to-head comparison cannot rely on direct test results. Instead, the analysis must lean on architectural specifications and the limited performance data available for the Radeon 860M.

For the AMD Radeon 860M, the data shows a Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043. Its average benchmark score sits at 26401. This places the 860M at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 with an average score of 26421, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at 26331, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary at 26553, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 at 26683. The delta percentages are small, ranging from -1.1% to 0.3%. This indicates the 860M performs essentially on par with these discrete graphics cards, despite being an integrated processor.

The Intel Arc G3 has zero recorded benchmarks and an average benchmark score of 0. Its percentile ranking is 50, which is the median position by default due to the absence of data. The database shows no wins for either product in the head-to-head benchmarks section, with winsA and winsB both at 0. In terms of raw capability, the Arc G3 does not have measured results to establish any advantage.

Where each product wins depends entirely on interpretation of the available facts. The Radeon 860M wins on demonstrated performance, having actual scores that place it above half of all GPUs in the database. The Arc G3 wins only in the sense that its potential remains unproven, with no data to contradict a hypothetical advantage. However, from a strictly factual standpoint, the 860M is the only one of the two with any benchmark wins to show.

Architecture Differences

The two integrated GPUs come from different manufacturers and use distinct manufacturing processes. The AMD Radeon 860M uses the Krackan Point chip, built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture. It belongs to the Navi III IGP generation, specifically for Strix Point Mobile. The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC. In contrast, the Intel Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake chip, built on the Xe3-LPG architecture. It belongs to the Arc Graphics-M generation for Panther Lake. The process node is 3 nm, fabricated by Intel itself.

The clock speeds differ significantly. The Radeon 860M has a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. This gives the AMD part a higher maximum clock speed by 600 MHz.

The shading unit counts are notably different. The Radeon 860M has 512 shading units, while the Arc G3 has 1280 shading units. This is a 2.5x difference in favor of Intel. Texture mapping units also differ, with the 860M having 32 TMUs and the Arc G3 having 40 TMUs. Render output units differ as well, with the 860M at 16 ROPs and the Arc G3 at 20 ROPs. Ray tracing cores show 8 on the AMD side and 10 on the Intel side.

Pixel rates are identical at 48.00 GPixel/s for both. Texture rates are also identical at 96.00 GTexel/s. This is surprising given the different hardware counts, but the data reports these equal figures.

The FP32 compute figures diverge sharply. The Radeon 860M delivers 3.072 TFLOPS, while the Arc G3 delivers 6.144 TFLOPS, exactly double. The FP16 figures also differ: the 860M produces 3.072 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, while the Arc G3 produces 12.29 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio. This indicates the Intel part has a dedicated FP16 path that the AMD part lacks.

Power consumption differs, with the Radeon 860M rated at 15 W and the Arc G3 at 25 W. Both are integrated graphics processors with no power connectors and portable-device-dependent display outputs. The bus interface differs, with the 860M using PCIe 4.0 x8 and the Arc G3 simply listed as IGP. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Memory configurations are identical in description: both use system shared memory, with system-dependent bandwidth. Neither has dedicated VRAM.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmarks section in the database is empty. There are no recorded tests that pit the AMD Radeon 860M directly against the Intel Arc G3. The winsA and winsB fields are both 0, confirming no direct comparison exists.

However, the Radeon 860M has its own benchmark data that can be examined. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 give an average of 26401. This average places it within a tight cluster of discrete GPUs. The closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, which scores 26421, a delta of -0.1% from the 860M. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 scores 26331, which is 0.3% ahead of the 860M. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, putting it 0.6% ahead. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 scores 26683, which is 1.1% ahead.

These deltas are all within a couple of percentage points. The data indicates that the Radeon 860M performs at a level comparable to these discrete graphics cards, despite being an integrated solution. The 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs reinforces this, as it means the 860M outperforms the majority of graphics hardware in the database.

For the Intel Arc G3, no such analysis is possible. With no benchmark scores, no average, and no rivals listed, the database provides no measured performance data. The percentile of 50 is a default placeholder, not a meaningful ranking. The FP32 figure of 6.144 TFLOPS suggests theoretical capability, but the absence of real-world scores means this cannot be validated.

The biggest win for the AMD side is having any data at all. The biggest win for the Intel side is theoretical compute headroom, with double the FP32 throughput and four times the FP16 throughput on paper. But without benchmark results, these remain unverified specifications.

FAQ

Q: What benchmark scores does the AMD Radeon 860M have in the database?

A: The Radeon 860M has a Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043, with an average benchmark score of 26401.

Q: Does the Intel Arc G3 have any recorded benchmark results?

A: No. The database lists zero benchmarks for the Intel Arc G3, with an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals.

Q: How does the Radeon 860M compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Radeon 860M sits within 1.1% of all four listed rivals. It is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, 0.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, and 1.1% behind the NVIDIA RTX A4000.

Q: What is the FP32 compute difference between the two GPUs?

A: The Radeon 860M delivers 3.072 TFLOPS, while the Intel Arc G3 delivers 6.144 TFLOPS, which is exactly double.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Radeon 860M has a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 1280 shading units, while the AMD Radeon 860M has 512 shading units.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear but incomplete picture. The AMD Radeon 860M has demonstrated performance in real benchmark tests. Its average score of 26401 places it at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs in the database, and it trades blows with established discrete graphics cards like the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060. The delta percentages are minimal, suggesting consistent performance within a narrow band. Anyone looking at the recorded data can see the 860M is a capable integrated solution.

The Intel Arc G3 has no measured results. Its specifications are promising on paper, with 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, 20 ROPs, and 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The 3 nm process node and Xe3-LPG architecture indicate a modern design. The FP16 throughput of 12.29 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio suggests strong compute potential for certain workloads. But the database records no evidence of this potential being realized.

For a buyer or system integrator relying on verified data, the choice is straightforward. The Radeon 860M has proven performance that matches discrete GPUs. The Arc G3 is an unknown quantity. The 25 W TDP of the Arc G3 is higher than the 15 W of the 860M, which could impact battery life in portable devices, though both are integrated parts with no power connectors. The release dates differ, with the 860M launching on 2025-02-28 and the Arc G3 on 2026-05-31, so the Intel part is a later product.

The verdict from the data: choose the Radeon 860M if verified performance matters. Choose the Arc G3 only if the theoretical specifications and future potential outweigh the complete absence of benchmark evidence. The database currently supports the AMD part as the safer, proven option.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Arc G3 |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Xe3-LPG |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Base Clock | 600 MHz | 300 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 3000 MHz | 2400 MHz |

| Shading Units | 512 | 1280 |

| TMUs | 32 | 40 |

| ROPs | 16 | 20 |

| RT Cores | 8 | 10 |

| FP32 | 3.072 TFLOPS | 6.144 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 3.072 TFLOPS (1:1) | 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 15 W | 25 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | IGP |

| Release Date | 2025-02-28 | 2026-05-31 |

The pixel rate and texture rate are identical for both products at 48.00 GPixel/s and 96.00 GTexel/s, respectively. Both use system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. Both support the same API set: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Neither has a launch MSRP listed in the database. The Radeon 860M has a predecessor listed as Navi II IGP, while the Arc G3 has no predecessor. Both are actively in production.