Intel Arc G3 Extreme vs Lisuan Tech LX MAX Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the two GPUs compared in this analysis?

A: The Intel Arc G3 Extreme, based on the Panther Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture, and the Lisuan Tech LX MAX, based on the 7G106 chip with TrueGPU architecture.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc G3 Extreme is built on a 3 nm process at Intel, while the Lisuan Tech LX MAX is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC.

Q: How much memory does each GPU offer?

A: The Intel Arc G3 Extreme uses System Shared memory with the system's main RAM, while the Lisuan Tech LX MAX features 12 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory on a 192 bit bus.

Q: What is the power consumption of each GPU?

A: The Intel Arc G3 Extreme has a TDP of 80 W and requires no power connectors, while the Lisuan Tech LX MAX has a TDP of 225 W and uses a single 16-pin power connector.

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The Lisuan Tech LX MAX delivers 24.58 TFLOPS FP32, which is significantly higher than the Intel Arc G3 Extreme's 7.680 TFLOPS.

Q: What API support does each GPU provide?

A: Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and OpenGL 4.6. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme supports Vulkan 1.4, while the Lisuan Tech LX MAX supports Vulkan 1.3.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc G3 Extreme and Lisuan Tech LX MAX represent fundamentally different design approaches. The Arc G3 Extreme uses Intel's Panther Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture, belonging to the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX uses the 7G106 chip with TrueGPU architecture from the 7G100 generation, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC.

The compute resource allocation differs dramatically. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme contains 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX contains 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. This represents a 4x multiplier across all three categories. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX also has 12 ray tracing cores, whereas the Intel Arc G3 Extreme has no listed ray tracing core count in the database.

The memory architecture is a major divergence. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme relies entirely on System Shared memory, with bandwidth described as System Dependent. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX uses 12 GB of GDDR6 memory clocked at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed, connected over a 192 bit bus, producing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The integrated nature of the Intel part means its memory performance depends entirely on the host system's RAM configuration.

The Intel Arc G3 Extreme is an integrated graphics processor with an IGP bus interface and slot width, requiring no power connectors and drawing 80 W. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX is a dual-slot discrete card using PCIe 4.0 x16, consuming 225 W, requiring a 550 W suggested power supply, and featuring one 16-pin power connector. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX has physical dimensions of 248 mm length, 118 mm height, and 48 mm width.

Display output also differs. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme's display outputs are Portable Device Dependent, reflecting its integrated nature in mobile platforms. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX provides 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs for desktop connectivity.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between these two GPUs, and neither card has individual benchmark scores or nearest rival data recorded. The performance comparison must therefore be drawn from the raw specification data.

The most decisive specification advantage belongs to the Lisuan Tech LX MAX in raw throughput. Its FP32 compute of 24.58 TFLOPS is more than three times the Intel Arc G3 Extreme's 7.680 TFLOPS. The FP16 figures follow the same pattern: 49.15 TFLOPS for the Lisuan Tech LX MAX versus 15.36 TFLOPS for the Intel Arc G3 Extreme, both operating at a 2:1 ratio relative to FP32.

Pixel and texture rates reinforce this gap. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX achieves 192.0 GPixel/s and 384.0 GTexel/s. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme delivers 60.00 GPixel/s and 120.0 GTexel/s. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX is 3.2x faster in pixel throughput and 3.2x faster in texture throughput.

The memory subsystem creates an even wider practical divide. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX has 12 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme shares system memory with no dedicated allocation, and its bandwidth is classified as System Dependent. Any workload requiring sustained memory bandwidth will favor the discrete card substantially.

The boost clock of the Intel Arc G3 Extreme reaches 2500 MHz, with a 300 MHz base clock. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX has no base or boost clock listed in the database, so a direct clock frequency comparison is not possible. The Intel part's high boost clock partially compensates for its lower compute unit count, but the 4x difference in shading units, TMUs, and ROPs is too large to overcome.

The Intel Arc G3 Extreme does have advantages in certain areas. Its 80 W TDP is less than half the 225 W requirement of the Lisuan Tech LX MAX. The integrated design needs no power connector and no separate power supply recommendation, whereas the Lisuan Tech LX MAX suggests a 550 W power supply. The Intel part also carries a newer Vulkan API revision at 1.4 versus 1.3.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc G3 Extreme | Lisuan Tech LX MAX |

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

| Chip | Panther Lake | 7G106 |

| Architecture | Xe3-LPG | TrueGPU |

| Generation | Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) | 7G100 |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Shading Units | 1536 | 6144 |

| TMUs | 48 | 192 |

| ROPs | 24 | 96 |

| RT Cores | 12 | Not listed |

| FP32 | 7.680 TFLOPS | 24.58 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1) | 49.15 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| Pixel Rate | 60.00 GPixel/s | 192.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 120.0 GTexel/s | 384.0 GTexel/s |

| Memory Size | System Shared | 12 GB |

| Memory Type | System Shared | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus | System Shared | 192 bit |

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

| Memory Clock | System Shared | 2250 MHz, 18 Gbps effective |

| TDP | 80 W | 225 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

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

| Suggested PSU | Not listed | 550 W |

| Bus Interface | IGP | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 4x DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.3 |

| Dimensions | Not listed | 248 mm x 118 mm x 48 mm |

| Release Date | 2026-05-31 | 2026-03-16 |

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear performance hierarchy. The Lisuan Tech LX MAX dominates in every raw performance metric tracked by the database: FP32 compute, FP16 compute, pixel rate, texture rate, memory capacity, and memory bandwidth. Its 24.58 TFLOPS FP32 output is 3.2x the 7.680 TFLOPS of the Intel Arc G3 Extreme. Its 432.0 GB/s dedicated memory bandwidth has no equivalent on the Intel part, which depends entirely on shared system memory.

The Intel Arc G3 Extreme is not without justification. Its 80 W power envelope is suitable for integrated deployment, its IGP form factor requires no expansion slot or external power, and its 3 nm process represents a more advanced manufacturing node. It also carries Vulkan 1.4 support, a newer revision than the Lisuan Tech LX MAX's Vulkan 1.3.

The Lisuan Tech LX MAX is the appropriate choice for workloads that demand compute throughput, high resolution texturing, or large memory footprints. The Intel Arc G3 Extreme suits systems where power efficiency and physical integration take priority over raw performance. The data does not support using the Intel part for GPU-intensive tasks; its specification profile places it firmly in the integrated graphics class.

Where Each One Wins

Lisuan Tech LX MAX wins in raw compute workloads. The 3.2x advantage in FP32 and FP16 throughput, combined with 3.2x pixel and texture rates, makes it the choice for rendering, simulation, and compute-heavy tasks. The 12 GB GDDR6 frame buffer with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth also supports larger textures and datasets than shared memory can reliably provide.

Intel Arc G3 Extreme wins in power-constrained and space-constrained deployments. The 80 W TDP versus 225 W, the absence of any power connector requirement, and the IGP slot width allow installation in platforms where a dual-slot, 248 mm card with a 16-pin connector cannot fit. The 3 nm process and 300 MHz base clock to 2500 MHz boost range indicate a design tuned for efficiency within a limited power budget.

Lisuan Tech LX MAX wins in memory-intensive applications. Dedicated 12 GB GDDR6 at 432.0 GB/s provides consistent bandwidth, while the Intel Arc G3 Extreme's System Dependent bandwidth varies with the host system's memory configuration. Workloads that repeatedly access large data sets will experience fewer bottlenecks on the discrete card.

Intel Arc G3 Extreme wins on API currency. Vulkan 1.4 support exceeds the Lisuan Tech LX MAX's Vulkan 1.3, which may matter for applications targeting the newest Vulkan extensions. Both cards share DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and OpenGL 4.6 support, so no differentiation exists there.

Lisuan Tech LX MAX wins in desktop connectivity. Four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs enable multi-monitor desktop configurations, whereas the Intel Arc G3 Extreme's Portable Device Dependent outputs tie it to mobile or embedded platforms. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface of the Lisuan Tech LX MAX also provides a standard expansion path, while the Intel part's IGP bus interface is fixed to the host processor.