Intel Arc G3 Extreme vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Arc G3 Extreme versus the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme has an empty benchmark array, zero wins, and an average benchmark score of zero. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, however, has ten recorded benchmark scores across multiple test suites. Its average benchmark score is 54209, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's strongest recorded result is in Geekbench Vulkan, where it scores 260075. Its OpenCL result follows at 219065. In Passmark tests, the G3D score reaches 34245, and the GPU compute score reaches 19822. The DirectX 11 result is 301, DirectX 9 is 381, and DirectX 10 is 193. The DirectX 12 result is 134, while the G2D score is 1270. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the RTX 4080 SUPER records 6600.

Since the Intel Arc G3 Extreme has no benchmark scores, no direct comparison of test results can be made. The database shows the RTX 4080 SUPER outperforms its nearest rivals by narrow margins. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 by 0.1 percent in average score, with the RTX 4080 scoring 54247 versus 54209. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X leads it by 1.1 percent with a score of 54828. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB leads by 2.7 percent with 55698, and the AMD Radeon 8060S leads by 2.8 percent with 55757. These delta percentages indicate the RTX 4080 SUPER sits tightly within a competitive cluster, with performance differences under three percent across all four nearest rivals.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs differ fundamentally in manufacturing process, chip design, and architectural generation. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme uses the Panther Lake chip built on Intel's 3 nm process node, employing the Xe3-LPG architecture. It belongs to the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER uses the AD103 chip fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, and belongs to the GeForce 40 generation.

Transistor counts and die sizes are only recorded for the RTX 4080 SUPER. It contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.1 million per square millimeter. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme's transistor count and die size are listed as unknown, so no density figure can be calculated.

The RTX 4080 SUPER has 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, 112 raster operation units, 80 ray tracing cores, and 320 tensor cores. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, 24 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores. Tensor core count for the Intel part is not listed. The RTX 4080 SUPER supports tensor operations explicitly, a feature absent from the Intel specifications.

Clock behavior differs markedly. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme operates at a 300 MHz base clock and boosts to 2500 MHz. The RTX 4080 SUPER runs at a 2295 MHz base clock and boosts to 2550 MHz. Memory configurations are entirely different: the Intel part uses system shared memory with a system-dependent bandwidth, while the RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth. The effective memory clock for the RTX 4080 SUPER is 1438 MHz, translating to 23 Gbps effective.

Pixel and texture rates reflect the hardware disparity. The RTX 4080 SUPER achieves 285.6 GPixel/s and 816.0 GTexel/s. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme reaches 60.00 GPixel/s and 120.0 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance also diverges: the RTX 4080 SUPER delivers 52.22 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 at a 1:1 ratio, whereas the Intel part delivers 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 and 15.36 TFLOPS FP16 at a 2:1 ratio.

Power characteristics are recorded only for the discrete card. The RTX 4080 SUPER has a 320 W TDP, requires a 700 W suggested PSU, uses a triple-slot design, and draws power through a single 16-pin connector. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme has an 80 W TDP, is an integrated graphics processor with no power connectors, and uses an IGP bus interface. Display outputs differ as well: the RTX 4080 SUPER provides 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the Intel part's outputs are listed as portable device dependent.

Where Each One Wins

The data indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER wins in every measurable benchmark category, though it must be noted that the Intel Arc G3 Extreme has no recorded benchmark scores. The Intel part's absence of results means no direct wins can be attributed to it. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile ranking versus all GPUs, alongside its average score of 54209, establishes it as a high-performing discrete card.

The Intel Arc G3 Extreme's strengths lie in its integration profile. Its 80 W TDP, IGP bus interface, and system shared memory indicate it is designed for portable devices where power efficiency and space constraints matter. The 3 nm process node suggests a modern manufacturing approach, and the 2500 MHz boost clock shows competitive frequency scaling despite the lower base clock. The 2:1 FP16 ratio indicates specialized half-precision capability, which can benefit certain compute workloads.

The RTX 4080 SUPER wins in raw throughput, memory bandwidth, and feature set. Its 736.3 GB/s bandwidth dwarfs the system-dependent bandwidth of the Intel part. The 320 tensor cores provide dedicated AI acceleration hardware, a category absent from the Intel specifications. The 80 ray tracing cores offer substantial ray tracing throughput compared to the Intel part's 12.

For gaming and graphics workloads, the RTX 4080 SUPER's benchmark scores confirm strong DirectX performance across versions 9 through 12, with the highest scores in Vulkan and OpenCL. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme, with no benchmarks, cannot be positioned for any specific workload from the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme uses a 3 nm process from Intel, while the RTX 4080 SUPER uses a 5 nm process from TSMC. Chip names differ: Panther Lake versus AD103. Architecture differs: Xe3-LPG versus Ada Lovelace. The Intel part has no series listed, while the RTX 4080 SUPER belongs to the GeForce 40-series.

Transistors are unknown for the Intel part, versus 45,900 million for the RTX 4080 SUPER. Die size is unknown versus 379 mm². Transistor density is not listed for Intel, versus 121.1M per mm². Base clocks are 300 MHz versus 2295 MHz. Boost clocks are 2500 MHz versus 2550 MHz. Memory size, type, bus width, and bandwidth all differ: system shared versus 16 GB GDDR6X, system shared versus 256 bit, and system dependent versus 736.3 GB/s.

Shading units: 1536 versus 10240. TMUs: 48 versus 320. ROPs: 24 versus 112. RT cores: 12 versus 80. Tensor cores: not listed versus 320. Pixel rate: 60.00 versus 285.6 GPixel/s. Texture rate: 120.0 versus 816.0 GTexel/s. FP32: 7.680 versus 52.22 TFLOPS. FP16: 15.36 versus 52.22 TFLOPS, with differing ratios of 2:1 versus 1:1.

TDP: 80 W versus 320 W. Slot width: IGP versus triple-slot. Power connectors: none versus 1x 16-pin. Suggested PSU: not listed versus 700 W. Bus interface: IGP versus PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs: portable device dependent versus 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. Dimensions: not listed for Intel, versus 310 mm length, 140 mm height, and 61 mm width for NVIDIA.

Production status: active versus end-of-life. Release dates: 2026-05-31 versus 2024-01-30. The RTX 4080 SUPER has a predecessor in GeForce 30 and a successor in GeForce 50, while the Intel part lists neither. Launch MSRP exists only for the RTX 4080 SUPER at 999 USD.

FAQ

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

A: No. The database shows an empty benchmark array for the Intel Arc G3 Extreme, with zero wins and an average benchmark score of zero.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER trails the RTX 4080 by 0.1 percent in average score. The RTX 4080 scores 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209.

Q: What are the memory specifications for each GPU?

A: The Intel Arc G3 Extreme uses system shared memory with a system-dependent bandwidth. The RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has a boost clock of 2550 MHz, while the Intel Arc G3 Extreme boosts to 2500 MHz.

Q: What is the TDP for each GPU?

A: The Intel Arc G3 Extreme has an 80 W TDP, while the RTX 4080 SUPER has a 320 W TDP.

The Verdict

The data positions the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER as a high-performance discrete graphics card with substantial benchmark validation. Its average score of 54209 and 86th percentile ranking confirm strong absolute performance. The RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rivals all score within 0.1 to 2.8 percent of it, indicating a tightly competitive field at the top end.

The Intel Arc G3 Extreme, by contrast, has no benchmark data to establish any performance level. Its specifications reveal an integrated processor with 1536 shading units, 80 W TDP, and system shared memory, clearly oriented toward portable devices rather than discrete desktop graphics. The 3 nm process and 2500 MHz boost clock suggest architectural efficiency, but without recorded scores, the database cannot confirm any performance claims.

For users seeking a discrete GPU with verified benchmark results, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the only option with data. Its 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 80 ray tracing cores provide quantifiable capabilities. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme's role is limited to integrated graphics in portable devices, where its lower power draw and shared memory design fit a different use case entirely.

The choice depends on the intended application. The RTX 4080 SUPER serves workloads requiring high throughput, dedicated tensor cores, and large dedicated memory. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme serves systems where integration, low power, and portability take priority. The database records no benchmark overlap, so direct performance equivalence cannot be established.