AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 and Intel Core 5 320 are mobile processors with contrasting design goals, and the benchmark data reflects a clear division of labor. The Ryzen 3 210 secures 5 wins across the head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 320 takes the remaining 12. The AMD part’s victories are concentrated in multi-core rendering and integer-heavy workloads, whereas the Intel part dominates single-thread performance, floating-point math, and encryption. The data indicates that the Intel Core 5 320 is the better choice for responsiveness and specific compute tasks, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 delivers superior raw throughput in certain multi-threaded scenarios.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins in workloads that scale with sustained multi-core execution. Its most dominant result is a 80.7% lead over the Intel Core 5 320 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 11198 against 6197. It also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core with a 7% advantage (1128 vs 1054), PassMark integer math by 17.4% (37933 vs 32323), PassMark data compression by 2.2% (152017 vs 148779), and PassMark random string sorting by 7.9% (19454 vs 18038). These results point to a processor that handles parallel integer workloads and compression tasks effectively.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins in nearly every other category, particularly where single-core speed or specialized instruction execution matters. The largest margins come from PassMark floating-point math, where it scores 42440 versus 23649, a 44.3% advantage. It also leads PassMark find prime numbers by 55.5% (110 vs 49), PassMark physics by 32.8% (1221 vs 821), and PassMark data encryption by 21.6% (10984 vs 8607). In single-thread tests, the Intel part wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 42.4% (276 vs 159), Cinebench R20 single-core by 13.9% (771 vs 664), Cinebench R23 single-core by 17.9% (1926 vs 1581), and PassMark single-thread by 7.9% (4045 vs 3724). It also wins Cinebench R20 multi-core by 13.9% (5462 vs 4703) and PassMark multi-thread by 12.1% (15450 vs 13585), showing that its efficiency extends into some multi-threaded tests as well.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename and a 4 nm process from TSMC. It contains 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The chip integrates Radeon 740M graphics and supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The processor uses AMD Socket FP7 and has a TDP of 28 watts. The transistor count is recorded at 20,900 million on a 137 mm² die.

The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process from Intel’s own foundry. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, indicating no simultaneous multithreading, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its cache is organized as 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but the memory bus is single-channel, which limits bandwidth to 59.7 GB/s. The chip uses Intel BGA 1516 and has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $340.

The process node difference is meaningful: the Intel part uses a 3 nm process versus 4 nm for AMD, but the AMD chip compensates with simultaneous multithreading and a higher boost clock. The AMD part also has a much larger memory bandwidth advantage, 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s, which helps in memory-sensitive workloads. The Intel part has more physical cores (6 vs 4) but fewer threads (6 vs 8), and its lower TDP suggests a more power-efficient design. The Intel processor also supports a wider memory type selection with LPDDR5X, though it is constrained to a single channel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows the most dramatic swings. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 delivers an 80.7% advantage, which is the largest single delta in the comparison. That result contrasts sharply with Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Intel Core 5 320 leads by 13.9% (5462 vs 4703). The discrepancy between Cinebench versions suggests the AMD chip scales better in the newer R23 workload, while the Intel chip handles the R20 version more efficiently. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part wins by 7%, a smaller margin that still favors the Zen 4 design.

Single-core results are consistently in favor of the Intel Core 5 320. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a 42.4% lead for Intel (276 vs 159), which is the largest single-core gap recorded. Cinebench R20 single-core shows a 13.9% lead (771 vs 664), and Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 17.9% lead (1926 vs 1581). PassMark single-thread confirms the trend with a 7.9% advantage for Intel (4045 vs 3724). The consistency across all four single-thread tests indicates a fundamental clock-for-clock or IPC advantage for the Intel core design.

In PassMark workloads, the Intel Core 5 320 wins six of ten categories. Its most notable victory is floating-point math with a 44.3% margin (42440 vs 23649), followed by find prime numbers with a 55.5% margin (110 vs 49). Data encryption shows a 21.6% lead for Intel (10984 vs 8607), and extended instructions show a 13.6% lead (13262 vs 11464). Physics processing goes to Intel by 32.8% (1221 vs 821). The AMD Ryzen 3 210 counters with wins in integer math (37933 vs 32323, a 17.4% margin), data compression (152017 vs 148779, a 2.2% margin), and random string sorting (19454 vs 18038, a 7.9% margin). The multi-thread PassMark score favors Intel by 12.1% (15450 vs 13585), showing that Intel’s higher physical core count can overcome AMD’s thread advantage in some aggregate workloads.

The average benchmark scores place the Intel Core 5 320 slightly ahead overall, with an average of 18023 versus 17321 for the AMD part. The Intel processor sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 3 210 include the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 with an average score of 17333 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278 with a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core 7 150U at 17395 with a delta of -0.4%. The Intel Core 5 320’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17994 with a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 with a delta of 0.7%, and the Intel Core i5-1334U at 18154 with a delta of -0.7%.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a clear split. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is the stronger choice for multi-core rendering workloads that resemble Cinebench R23, integer math, data compression, and random string sorting. Its 80.7% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is the standout result, and its 17.4% margin in integer math shows strength in general-purpose computing tasks. Users running applications that rely on those patterns would see a measurable advantage from the AMD part.

The Intel Core 5 320 is the better option for single-thread performance, floating-point math, encryption, and physics simulations. Its single-core leads range from 7.9% to 42.4% depending on the test, and its floating-point math advantage of 44.3% is substantial. The Intel part also wins the aggregate PassMark multi-thread test by 12.1%, indicating that its 6 physical cores deliver strong overall throughput despite lacking multithreading. The lower TDP of 15 watts versus 28 watts also positions the Intel part as the more efficient design in the database.

The 3 nm process node for Intel versus 4 nm for AMD gives the Intel part a manufacturing advantage, while the AMD part counters with a higher boost clock (4.70 GHz vs 4.60 GHz) and dual-channel memory support. The Intel Core 5 320’s single-channel memory bus limits its bandwidth to 59.7 GB/s, which is 33% lower than the AMD part’s 89.6 GB/s. That bandwidth gap may explain why the AMD part wins in memory-sensitive tests like data compression and random string sorting, despite losing in raw compute tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 has an average benchmark score of 18023, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has an average score of 17321.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin in the comparison?

A: The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen 3 210 leads by 80.7% with a score of 11198 versus 6197 for the Intel Core 5 320.

Q: Which processor wins the single-thread tests?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 wins every single-thread test, including Cinebench R15 single-core by 42.4%, Cinebench R20 single-core by 13.9%, Cinebench R23 single-core by 17.9%, and PassMark single-thread by 7.9%.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 has a TDP of 15 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a TDP of 28 watts.