AMD Ryzen 3 7320U vs Intel Core i5-1035G7 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data reveals a fascinating split between these two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320U takes the majority of the wins, claiming three out of four benchmark comparisons, but the one victory for the Intel Core i5-1035G7 is decisive enough to reshape the overall picture.

Starting with the older Cinebench R15 tests, the AMD chip demonstrates clear superiority. In the multicore test, the Ryzen 3 7320U scores 790 against the Intel's 678, a 14.2% advantage. The single-core gap is even more pronounced: the AMD part delivers 162.4 points versus the Intel's 95, a staggering 41.5% difference. That single-core result is particularly telling, as it suggests the Zen 2 architecture in the Ryzen chip handles lightly threaded workloads with far greater efficiency than the Ice Lake design.

However, the Cinebench R23 results flip the script dramatically. In the multicore test, the Intel Core i5-1035G7 scores 6736, while the Ryzen 3 7320U manages 4809. That translates to a 40.1% lead for Intel, a massive swing that cannot be ignored. The R23 single-core test returns to AMD's favor, with the Ryzen scoring 1095 against Intel's 951, a 13.2% margin.

What does this divergence mean? The R15 and R23 versions of Cinebench stress the CPU differently, with R23 being more demanding on sustained multi-threaded workloads. The data suggests that the Intel chip, despite losing the R15 multicore battle, has superior sustained all-core performance under heavier loads. The AMD chip wins the older test and the single-core tests, but its lead evaporates entirely when the newer, more intensive benchmark is applied.

Looking at the broader benchmark database, both processors sit in similar percentiles: the Intel Core i5-1035G7 ranks at the 44th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 3 7320U sits at the 43rd. Their average benchmark scores are close, 1948 for Intel and 1916 for AMD, a difference of just 1.6%. The nearest rivals for each chip reinforce this parity: the Intel's closest competitor, the Xeon E3-1230 v5, scores 1947 with a delta of 0.1%, while the AMD's closest rival, the Core i7-6700T, scores 1918 with a delta of -0.1%. These two processors are, on average, nearly indistinguishable in overall performance, but their individual benchmark profiles diverge sharply.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 7320U wins three out of four head-to-head tests, including both Cinebench R15 tests and the Cinebench R23 single-core test. The Intel Core i5-1035G7 wins only the Cinebench R23 multicore test.

Q: How large is the Intel win in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i5-1035G7 scores 6736 against the Ryzen 3 7320U's 4809, giving Intel a 40.1% advantage in that specific test.

Q: What is the biggest single-core margin between the two?

A: The largest single-core gap appears in Cinebench R15, where the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U scores 162.4 versus Intel's 95, a 41.5% difference in AMD's favor.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-1035G7 has an average benchmark score of 1948, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U scores 1916. That is a difference of less than 2%, indicating near-parity in overall performance.

Q: What percentile ranking does each processor hold?

A: The Intel Core i5-1035G7 ranks at the 44th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U ranks at the 43rd percentile. They are effectively adjacent in the overall distribution.

Q: Does the AMD chip win every single-core test?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U wins both single-core benchmarks recorded: Cinebench R15 single-core by 41.5% and Cinebench R23 single-core by 13.2%.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-1035G7 establishes its clear territory in heavy, sustained multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore result, where it leads by 40.1%, points to a chip that can maintain high throughput when all four cores and eight threads are engaged over an extended period. This makes it the stronger candidate for rendering tasks, video encoding, or any workload that hammers all cores simultaneously for minutes at a time. The Intel chip's 6 MB of shared L3 cache, larger than the AMD's 4 MB, likely contributes to this advantage in cache-sensitive multi-threaded scenarios.

The AMD Ryzen 3 7320U, by contrast, dominates in lighter and more responsive workloads. Its single-core victories in both R15 and R23, with margins of 41.5% and 13.2% respectively, indicate snappier performance in day-to-day tasks like web browsing, office productivity, and application launching. The R15 multicore win, where AMD leads by 14.2%, suggests that the Ryzen chip also handles moderately threaded workloads with greater ease, though this advantage disappears under heavier sustained loads. The AMD chip's higher boost clock of 4.10 GHz versus Intel's 3.70 GHz likely explains much of its single-core superiority.

For users who prioritize bursty, interactive performance, the Ryzen 3 7320U is the obvious choice. For those who need consistent performance in demanding all-core applications, the Intel chip's R23 multicore result is the decisive data point. The two chips serve different usage patterns despite their similar average scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their core specifications, starting with clock speeds. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320U has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-1035G7 runs at a much lower 1.20 GHz base and 3.70 GHz boost. Both chips feature 4 cores and 8 threads, so the clock advantage is not offset by any core-count difference.

Memory support is another major split. The Intel chip uses DDR4 memory with dual-channel support and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The AMD chip uses LPDDR5 memory, also dual-channel, but with a substantially higher bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. This memory bandwidth advantage could help the Ryzen chip in memory-intensive workloads, though the benchmark data does not directly isolate this factor.

The sockets differ entirely: the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1526, while the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FT6. Both are locked (multiplier unlocked: false) and both have integrated graphics, with Intel offering Iris Plus and AMD offering Radeon 610M. The production status for both is listed as active, and neither has an ECC memory option.

Architecture Differences

Architecturally, these chips come from entirely different design philosophies. The Intel Core i5-1035G7 is built on Ice Lake architecture, specifically the Ice Lake-U codename, using the Sunny Cove-U core generation. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 123 mm². The AMD Ryzen 3 7320U belongs to the 7000 series and uses Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, fabricated by TSMC on a 6 nm process node with a smaller die size of 100 mm².

The cache hierarchies are notably different. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. AMD uses a leaner 64 KB L1 per core, a larger 512 KB L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3. The smaller L3 on the AMD chip is an interesting tradeoff, especially given that the Intel chip wins the R23 multicore test where cache capacity often matters.

The memory controller differences follow the process node divergence: Intel pairs its Ice Lake design with DDR4, while AMD's Zen 2 on 6 nm is paired with LPDDR5. Both support PCIe Gen 3, though AMD notes only 4 lanes for the CPU. The release dates are separated by roughly three years, with Intel launching on July 31, 2019, and AMD on September 19, 2022.

The Verdict

The data paints a picture of two chips that trade blows depending on the workload. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320U is the better choice for users whose primary tasks are lightly threaded and benefit from high clock speeds and strong single-core performance. Its wins in both single-core tests, particularly the 41.5% margin in Cinebench R15, make it the responsive option for everyday computing, web browsing, and productivity software. The higher memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s also gives it an edge in scenarios where data throughput matters.

The Intel Core i5-1035G7 is the pick for users who push their systems with sustained multi-threaded workloads. The 40.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore is a decisive indicator that this chip can outmuscle the Ryzen when all cores are fully utilized over time. The larger 6 MB L3 cache likely plays a role here, and the Intel chip's architecture appears better suited to maintaining performance under prolonged all-core load.

Given that the average benchmark scores are nearly identical (1948 versus 1916) and the percentile rankings are adjacent (44th versus 43rd), neither chip offers a blanket superiority. The choice comes down to workload profile: the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U for snappy single-threaded performance and lighter multi-threading, the Intel Core i5-1035G7 for heavy rendering and encoding tasks where sustained multicore throughput is paramount. The benchmark database shows these are complementary processors, not direct equals, each optimized for a different slice of the mobile computing spectrum.