AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the architectural generation of each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE uses the RDNA 4.0 architecture on the Navi 48 chip, belonging to the Navi IV (RX 9000) generation. The Intel Arc G3 uses the Xe3-LPG architecture on the Panther Lake chip, belonging to the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation.

Q: How do the memory configurations differ?

A: The RX 9070 GRE has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Arc G3 uses System Shared memory, with System Shared bus width and System Dependent bandwidth, meaning it relies on the host system's memory.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The RX 9070 GRE has a TDP of 220 W, requires 2x 8-pin power connectors, and suggests a 550 W PSU. The Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 W, requires no power connectors, and has no suggested PSU because it is an integrated graphics processor (IGP).

Q: Which GPU has better raw compute performance?

A: The RX 9070 GRE delivers 34.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the Arc G3 delivers 6.144 TFLOPS. This makes the RX 9070 GRE approximately 5.6 times higher in FP32 throughput based on the recorded data.

Q: What is the release timeline for these products?

A: The RX 9070 GRE was released on 2025-05-07, while the Arc G3 is slated for release on 2026-05-31. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Q: How do their benchmark percentiles compare?

A: The RX 9070 GRE sits at the 87th percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the Arc G3 sits at the 50th percentile. The RX 9070 GRE also has recorded benchmark scores, while the Arc G3 has no benchmark entries.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs represent fundamentally different design philosophies and market positions. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a discrete add-in board built on TSMC's 4 nm process, packing 53,900 million transistors into a 357 mm² die with a transistor density of 151.0M / mm². The Intel Arc G3 is an integrated graphics processor built on Intel's 3 nm process, with transistor count and die size listed as unknown in the database.

The compute pipelines diverge sharply. The RX 9070 GRE carries 3072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. The Arc G3 carries 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. Ray tracing hardware follows the same pattern: the RX 9070 GRE has 48 RT cores, while the Arc G3 has 10.

Clock behavior also differs. The RX 9070 GRE runs a base clock of 1420 MHz, a boost clock of 2790 MHz, and a game clock of 2220 MHz. The Arc G3 runs a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with no game clock listed. Memory clocks are similarly distinct: the RX 9070 GRE uses 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), while the Arc G3 shares system memory.

The FP16 compute ratio reveals another architectural difference. The RX 9070 GRE achieves 34.28 TFLOPS in FP16 at a 1:1 ratio with FP32. The Arc G3 achieves 12.29 TFLOPS in FP16 at a 2:1 ratio, indicating it processes half-precision at twice the rate of full precision.

Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Neither lists tensor cores. The RX 9070 GRE is a dual-slot card using PCIe 5.0 x16, while the Arc G3 is an IGP with no slot width or bus interface beyond the integrated package.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE and the Intel Arc G3. However, the recorded data for the RX 9070 GRE provides reference points. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RX 9070 GRE scores 5424. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 109309. The Arc G3 has no benchmark scores recorded, and its average benchmark score is listed as 0.

The RX 9070 GRE holds the 87th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Arc A580 with an average score of 57756 and a delta of -0.7%, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM at 58085 with -1.2%, the Intel Arc A570M at 58239 with -1.5%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT at 58392 with -1.8%. These deltas indicate the RX 9070 GRE trails each of these cards by less than 2% in average benchmark score.

The average benchmark score for the RX 9070 GRE is 57367. The Arc G3 at the 50th percentile has no comparable score, so no quantitative comparison can be drawn between the two from recorded measurements. The architectural data, however, shows a massive gap in theoretical throughput: the RX 9070 GRE produces 267.8 GPixel/s of pixel fill rate and 535.7 GTexel/s of texture rate, versus 48.00 GPixel/s and 96.00 GTexel/s respectively for the Arc G3.

The Arc G3's average benchmark score of zero suggests it either has not been tested in the database or has not been included in the standard benchmark suite. The RX 9070 GRE has two recorded test results, both showing substantial absolute scores. Given the 87th versus 50th percentile placement, the RX 9070 GRE occupies a significantly higher performance tier in the database's overall distribution.

The Verdict

The data positions these two products in entirely separate performance classes. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a high-end discrete GPU with a 220 W TDP, 12 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory, and a 87th percentile ranking. The Intel Arc G3 is a 25 W integrated processor with system-shared memory and a 50th percentile ranking. The FP32 compute difference alone, 34.28 TFLOPS versus 6.144 TFLOPS, indicates the RX 9070 GRE provides more than five times the raw shader throughput.

For workloads that rely on dedicated video memory, the RX 9070 GRE's 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth and 12 GB capacity are decisive advantages over the Arc G3's system-dependent memory path. The RX 9070 GRE also offers 48 RT cores versus 10, making it substantially more capable for ray-traced content. The Arc G3's 25 W power envelope and IGP form factor suit low-power portable devices, but the recorded data shows no benchmark results to establish its practical performance.

The RX 9070 GRE's nearest rivals, all within 1.8% of its average score, indicate it competes with mid-range discrete GPUs from both AMD and Intel. The Arc G3 has no recorded rivals, reflecting its position as an integrated solution rather than a discrete competitor. Buyers seeking a discrete graphics card with dedicated memory and high compute throughput should select the RX 9070 GRE. The Arc G3 is appropriate for systems where integrated graphics are the only option, based on its 25 W TDP and IGP classification.

The database shows the RX 9070 GRE with a launch MSRP of 549 USD. The Arc G3 has no launch MSRP listed. Both support the same DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan API levels, so software compatibility is not a differentiator. The RX 9070 GRE's dual-slot cooler and 2x 8-pin connectors require a 550 W PSU, while the Arc G3 needs no additional power connectors.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE | Intel Arc G3 |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Xe3-LPG |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| Transistors | 53,900 million | unknown |

| Die Size | 357 mm² | unknown |

| Transistor Density | 151.0M / mm² | null |

| Base Clock | 1420 MHz | 300 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2790 MHz | 2400 MHz |

| Game Clock | 2220 MHz | null |

| Memory Size | 12 GB | System Shared |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | System Shared |

| Memory Bus Width | 192 bit | System Shared |

| Memory Bandwidth | 432.0 GB/s | System Dependent |

| Shading Units | 3072 | 1280 |

| TMUs | 192 | 40 |

| ROPs | 96 | 20 |

| RT Cores | 48 | 10 |

| Pixel Rate | 267.8 GPixel/s | 48.00 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 535.7 GTexel/s | 96.00 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Compute | 34.28 TFLOPS | 6.144 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Compute | 34.28 TFLOPS (1:1) | 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 220 W | 25 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 550 W | null |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | IGP |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1a | Portable Device Dependent |

| Release Date | 2025-05-07 | 2026-05-31 |

| Launch MSRP | 549 USD | null |

| Percentile | 87 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 57367 | 0 |

The table highlights the complete separation in design goals. The RX 9070 GRE is a full-featured discrete GPU with dedicated memory, high clock speeds, and a robust power delivery system. The Arc G3 is an integrated processor with minimal power draw, shared memory, and no standalone form factor. Every performance-critical specification favors the RX 9070 GRE by a wide margin, while the Arc G3's advantages lie solely in power efficiency and integration simplicity.