AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the architectural generations of the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S and the Intel Arc G3?

A: The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S is based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip, belonging to the Radeon Pro Navi (Navi IV Series) generation. The Intel Arc G3 uses the Xe3-LPG architecture with the Panther Lake chip, part of the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation.

Q: How do the two devices differ in memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Arc G3 uses System Shared memory, with its bandwidth described as System Dependent.

Q: What is the performance class of each GPU according to the database?

A: Both the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S and the Intel Arc G3 are recorded at the 50th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0 for each. Neither device has nearest rivals listed in the database.

Q: What are the thermal design power (TDP) figures for both parts?

A: The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S has a TDP of 300 W, while the Intel Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 W. The AMD part requires a 700 W suggested PSU and a 1x 16-pin power connector, whereas the Intel part uses no power connectors.

Q: What display outputs does each GPU provide?

A: The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S offers 4x DisplayPort 2.1a outputs. The Intel Arc G3's display outputs are listed as Portable Device Dependent.

Q: What are the release dates for these two products?

A: The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S has a release date of 2025-12-10, and the Intel Arc G3 has a release date of 2026-05-31. Both are currently listed with Active production status.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S and the Intel Arc G3 represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part is a discrete, dual-slot add-in board built on the Navi 48 chip using TSMC's 4 nm process node. The Intel Arc G3 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) built on the Panther Lake chip using Intel's 3 nm process node. This distinction in form factor and integration strategy drives nearly every other specification difference.

The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S carries a transistor count of 53,900 million on a die size of 357 mm², yielding a transistor density of 151.0M / mm². The Intel Arc G3's transistor count and die size are recorded as unknown in the database, so no direct density comparison can be made.

In terms of execution resources, the AMD part deploys 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units (TMUs), 128 render output units (ROPs), and 64 RT cores. The Intel Arc G3 has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, 20 ROPs, and 10 RT cores. The AMD GPU's resource pool is substantially larger across every category, which directly affects its peak throughput numbers.

Clock behavior also differs significantly. The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S operates with a base clock of 1660 MHz, a game clock of 2350 MHz, and a boost clock of 2920 MHz. The Intel Arc G3 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with no game clock specified. The AMD part's memory runs at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective), while the Intel part relies on system shared memory.

Both GPUs support the same API feature set: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. However, the AMD part's FP16 throughput is 47.84 TFLOPS (1:1), matching its FP32 rate, while the Intel Arc G3's FP16 is 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1), which is double its FP32 rate of 6.144 TFLOPS. This indicates different compute ratio strategies between the two architectures.

The bus interface also separates them: the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the Intel Arc G3 uses an integrated graphics processor interface. The AMD card measures 267 mm in length, 109 mm in height, and 39 mm in width, while the Intel part has no recorded dimensions since it is integrated.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S and the Intel Arc G3. Similarly, the winsA and winsB fields are both 0, indicating no measured wins for either product in direct comparison. The average benchmark score for both is 0, and neither has nearest rivals listed.

Without direct benchmark data, the recorded specifications provide the only basis for performance comparison. The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S delivers an FP32 compute rate of 47.84 TFLOPS, which is approximately 7.8 times higher than the Intel Arc G3's 6.144 TFLOPS. The pixel rate for the AMD part is 373.8 GPixel/s versus 48.00 GPixel/s for the Intel part, a ratio of about 7.8 to 1. The texture rate shows a similar gap: 747.5 GTexel/s versus 96.00 GTexel/s, again roughly 7.8 times higher.

Memory bandwidth is another major separator. The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S has a dedicated memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s, while the Intel Arc G3's bandwidth is System Dependent, meaning it shares system memory and its effective throughput depends on the host platform. The AMD part's 32 GB of GDDR6 memory is also fixed and dedicated, whereas the Intel part's memory size is System Shared.

The FP16 comparison shifts somewhat due to the Intel part's 2:1 ratio. The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S achieves 47.84 TFLOPS FP16, while the Intel Arc G3 achieves 12.29 TFLOPS FP16. In this metric, the AMD GPU is about 3.9 times faster, which narrows the gap relative to FP32 but still leaves it clearly ahead.

The RT core counts also differ: 64 for the AMD part versus 10 for the Intel part. While no ray tracing benchmark scores are available, the raw hardware allocation suggests a much higher ray tracing throughput ceiling for the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two products according to the database:

• Manufacturer: AMD versus Intel
• Chip: Navi 48 versus Panther Lake
• Architecture: RDNA 4.0 versus Xe3-LPG
• Generation: Radeon Pro Navi (Navi IV Series) versus Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake)
• Process Node: 4 nm (TSMC) versus 3 nm (Intel)
• Foundry: TSMC versus Intel
• Transistors: 53,900 million versus unknown
• Die Size: 357 mm² versus unknown
• Transistor Density: 151.0M / mm² versus null
• Base Clock: 1660 MHz versus 300 MHz
• Boost Clock: 2920 MHz versus 2400 MHz
• Game Clock: 2350 MHz versus null
• Memory Clock: 2518 MHz 20.1 Gbps effective versus System Shared
• Memory Size: 32 GB versus System Shared
• Memory Type: GDDR6 versus System Shared
• Memory Bus Width: 256 bit versus System Shared
• Memory Bandwidth: 644.6 GB/s versus System Dependent
• Shading Units: 4096 versus 1280
• TMUs: 256 versus 40
• ROPs: 128 versus 20
• RT Cores: 64 versus 10
• Pixel Rate: 373.8 GPixel/s versus 48.00 GPixel/s
• Texture Rate: 747.5 GTexel/s versus 96.00 GTexel/s
• FP32: 47.84 TFLOPS versus 6.144 TFLOPS
• FP16: 47.84 TFLOPS (1:1) versus 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1)
• TDP: 300 W versus 25 W
• Slot Width: Dual-slot versus IGP
• Power Connectors: 1x 16-pin versus None
• Suggested PSU: 700 W versus null
• Bus Interface: PCIe 5.0 x16 versus IGP
• Display Outputs: 4x DisplayPort 2.1a versus Portable Device Dependent
• Dimensions: 267 mm 10.5 inches length, 109 mm 4.3 inches height, 39 mm 1.5 inches width versus all null
• Release Date: 2025-12-10 versus 2026-05-31
• Predecessor: Radeon Pro Vega versus null

The fields that are identical include DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4, production status of Active, launch MSRP of null, and the 50th percentile versus all GPUs.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear performance hierarchy between these two products, but it also shows two entirely different product categories. The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S is a discrete, high-power workstation GPU with dedicated memory and a full-size PCIe interface. The Intel Arc G3 is an integrated graphics solution with a 25 W TDP, designed to share system resources.

For compute-intensive workloads, the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S is the decisive choice. Its FP32 performance of 47.84 TFLOPS is roughly 7.8 times the Intel Arc G3's 6.144 TFLOPS. Its texture rate of 747.5 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 373.8 GPixel/s similarly dwarf the Intel part's 96.00 GTexel/s and 48.00 GPixel/s. The AMD part's 64 RT cores versus 10 also indicates a substantially higher ray tracing hardware allocation.

Memory capacity and bandwidth strongly favor the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S. The 32 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth is a fixed resource that does not compete with other system needs. The Intel Arc G3's System Shared memory is dependent on the host system's memory configuration, making its performance inherently variable.

The Intel Arc G3 does have advantages in power and integration. Its 25 W TDP is 275 W lower than the AMD part's 300 W TDP. It requires no power connectors and no suggested PSU rating, and its IGP form factor means no physical installation into a slot is needed. Its 3 nm process node from Intel is smaller than the 4 nm node on the AMD part, though the AMD part's transistor count of 53,900 million is recorded while the Intel part's is unknown.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S wins in every recorded performance metric. It holds the advantage in FP32 compute, FP16 compute, pixel fill rate, texture fill rate, memory bandwidth, memory capacity, shading units, TMUs, ROPs, and RT cores. For any workload that depends on raw GPU throughput, such as rendering, simulation, or machine learning training, the AMD part's larger resource pool delivers proportionally higher output.

The AMD part also wins on display connectivity, offering 4x DisplayPort 2.1a outputs. This supports multi-monitor professional setups. The Intel Arc G3's display outputs are Portable Device Dependent, which suggests flexibility but not a fixed multi-display capability.

The Intel Arc G3 wins on power efficiency in absolute terms. Its 25 W TDP is minimal compared to 300 W, and it requires no auxiliary power connectors. For a portable device or a system where power draw is the primary constraint, the Intel part is the only viable option. Its System Shared memory also means no dedicated VRAM allocation is needed, which can simplify system design.

The Intel Arc G3 also wins on process node, using Intel's 3 nm process versus TSMC's 4 nm for the AMD part. This does not translate into a performance win in the recorded data, but it indicates a newer manufacturing technology.

The release timeline gives the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S a 2025-12-10 launch date, while the Intel Arc G3 follows on 2026-05-31. The AMD part lists the Radeon Pro Vega as its predecessor, while the Intel part has no predecessor recorded.

For users who need a dedicated, high-throughput GPU with 32 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory, PCIe 5.0 x16 connectivity, and 4x DisplayPort 2.1a outputs, the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S is the clear selection. For users who need an integrated GPU with minimal power draw and no physical installation, the Intel Arc G3 serves that role. The database shows no benchmark overlap between them because they occupy different tiers of the GPU spectrum.