AMD A10-5800B vs Intel Core i5-3320M Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows only two direct benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core i5-3320M and the AMD A10-5800B, both from Geekbench. The Intel part wins both, but the margins tell very different stories about the two chips.

In Geekbench multicore, the Intel Core i5-3320M scores 1146 against the AMD A10-5800B's 1128. That is a 1.6% advantage for Intel, a slim margin that places these two processors essentially in the same performance class when all threads are engaged. The delta is small enough that run-to-run variance could plausibly flip the order, though the database records the Intel as the winner.

The single-core result is far more decisive. The Intel Core i5-3320M posts 589, while the AMD A10-5800B manages 459. That is a 28.3% gap in favor of Intel. This is a substantial lead, and it highlights a fundamental difference in how each processor handles lightly threaded workloads. The Intel chip's advantage here is not a few points; it is a commanding margin that suggests a very different architectural approach to extracting performance from a single thread.

Looking at the broader average benchmark scores, the two are nearly tied. The Intel Core i5-3320M has an average benchmark score of 803, and the AMD A10-5800B sits at 794. That 9-point difference is about 1.1% in favor of Intel. The percentile rankings reinforce this: the Intel chip sits in the 22nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part is in the 21st percentile. Both are near the bottom of the overall distribution, but they are also close to each other.

The nearest rivals for each CPU confirm this neighborhood. The Intel Core i5-3320M's closest competitor by average score is the AMD Ryzen 3 2200U at 805, which is 0.2% ahead, and the AMD A10-7700K at 801, which is 0.2% behind. The AMD A10-5800B's nearest rival is the AMD A6-9400 at 794, essentially identical, and the AMD A10-7850K at 796, 0.3% ahead. These comparison points show that both chips occupy a similar tier in the database, despite their internal differences.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD A10-5800B does not win any of the recorded head-to-head benchmarks, so the use-case split must be derived from the nature of the tests and the architectural data.

The Intel Core i5-3320M wins in both multicore and single-core Geekbench tests. The single-core win is the more emphatic one, and it suggests that applications which rely on a single thread, such as older games, lightly threaded productivity tools, or tasks with serial bottlenecks, will favor the Intel part. The 28.3% lead in single-core performance is the kind of margin that users would notice in everyday responsive tasks.

The multicore result is closer, with Intel ahead by only 1.6%. For workloads that use all available threads, the two chips are nearly interchangeable according to the data. The AMD part has four physical cores to the Intel's two physical cores with four threads, yet the Intel chip still edges ahead in the multicore test. This implies that the Intel architecture's efficiency per thread compensates for having fewer physical cores.

The AMD A10-5800B's case rests on its integrated graphics and its higher clock speeds, though no direct graphics benchmarks are recorded in this comparison. The Radeon HD 7660D is a desktop-class integrated GPU, whereas the Intel HD 4000 is a mobile-oriented solution. For users prioritizing integrated graphics performance without a discrete card, the AMD part has the architectural advantage on paper, even if the database does not quantify it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i5-3320M is built on a 22 nm process at Intel's foundry, while the AMD A10-5800B uses a 32 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The smaller process node gives Intel an efficiency advantage that shows up in the power envelope: the Intel part has a TDP of 35 watts, while the AMD part draws 100 watts. That is nearly three times the thermal budget for the AMD chip.

The core configurations differ sharply. The Intel part has 2 physical cores with 4 threads, using Hyper-Threading to double its logical core count. The AMD part has 4 physical cores and 4 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading. The AMD chip compensates with raw clock speed: its base clock is 3.80 GHz and its boost clock is 4.20 GHz, compared to the Intel's 2.60 GHz base and 3.30 GHz boost. Despite the clock advantage, the AMD part cannot translate that into a multicore win in the recorded benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies are also different. The Intel Core i5-3320M has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 3 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD A10-5800B has 192 KB of L1 cache total, 4 MB of shared L2 cache, and no L3 cache at all. The AMD's larger shared L2 pool may help with some workloads, but the absence of L3 cache is a notable difference.

The memory subsystem shows another divergence. The AMD part supports DDR3 memory and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s, while the Intel part's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part also lists PCIe Gen 2 support, while the Intel part's PCIe information is not recorded.

The Intel part is built on the Ivy Bridge architecture, with the codename Ivy Bridge, and belongs to the Core i5 generation. The AMD part uses the Piledriver architecture with the codename Trinity, belonging to the A10 generation. The AMD chip has a recorded transistor count of 1,303 million and a die size of 246 mm², while the Intel chip's transistor count is not recorded but its die size is 118 mm². The Intel die is less than half the physical size of the AMD die, which aligns with its smaller process node.

The Intel part is a mobile chip, using the Intel BGA 1023 socket, while the AMD part is a desktop chip using the AMD Socket FM2. The Intel part was released on 2012-05-31, and the AMD part on 2012-10-01, about four months later. The AMD part is marked as end-of-life production status, while the Intel part's production status is not recorded. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The integrated graphics are the Intel HD 4000 for the Intel part and the Radeon HD 7660D for the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-3320M is 28.3% faster in Geekbench single-core, scoring 589 versus the AMD A10-5800B's 459.

Q: How close are the two in multicore performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-3320M leads by 1.6% in Geekbench multicore with a score of 1146 against the AMD A10-5800B's 1128.

Q: Does the AMD A10-5800B win any recorded benchmark against the Intel part?

A: No, the database records two head-to-head benchmarks, both won by the Intel Core i5-3320M.

Q: How do their overall average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-3320M has an average benchmark score of 803, while the AMD A10-5800B has 794, a difference of about 1.1%.

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The AMD A10-5800B has 4 physical cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core i5-3320M has 2 physical cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The Intel Core i5-3320M has a TDP of 35 watts, and the AMD A10-5800B has a TDP of 100 watts.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-3320M | AMD A10-5800B |

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

| Cores | 2 | 4 |

| Threads | 4 | 4 |

| Base clock | 2.60 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.30 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 100 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1023 | AMD Socket FM2 |

| Architecture | Ivy Bridge | Piledriver |

| Codename | Ivy Bridge | Trinity |

| Process node | 22 nm | 32 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 1,303 million |

| Die size | 118 mm² | 246 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 4 MB (shared) |

| L3 cache | 3 MB (shared) | None |

| Memory support | Not recorded | DDR3 |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 29.9 GB/s |

| PCIe | Not recorded | Gen 2 |

| Integrated graphics | Intel HD 4000 | Radeon HD 7660D |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Production status | Not recorded | End-of-life |

| Release date | 2012-05-31 | 2012-10-01 |

| Part number | SR0MY | AD580BWOA44HJ |

The Verdict

The data points to a clear winner for most workloads, but with important caveats. The Intel Core i5-3320M wins both recorded benchmarks and does so with a massive single-core margin of 28.3%. It also consumes far less power, with a 35 watt TDP against the AMD's 100 watts, and it does all of this on a smaller 22 nm process with a die size of 118 mm² versus 246 mm².

The AMD A10-5800B is not without its arguments. It has four physical cores, higher base and boost clocks, a larger shared L2 cache, a desktop-class integrated GPU in the Radeon HD 7660D, and recorded DDR3 memory support with 29.9 GB/s of bandwidth. For a desktop system where power draw is not a concern and integrated graphics matter, the AMD part offers a plausible alternative.

However, the benchmark data does not favor the AMD chip in any recorded test. The multicore result is close enough that the AMD's four physical cores nearly match the Intel's two cores with four threads, but "nearly match" is not a win. The single-core result is a decisive Intel victory.

The Intel Core i5-3320M is the pick for users prioritizing single-threaded performance, efficiency, and a smaller physical footprint. The AMD A10-5800B is the pick for users who value four physical cores, a desktop socket, and the Radeon HD 7660D integrated graphics, and who can tolerate a 100 watt TDP. The average benchmark scores, 803 for Intel and 794 for AMD, reflect a near tie overall, but the distribution of wins and the architecture differences give the Intel part the stronger case in the recorded data.