AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 vs Intel Core i5-11320H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and the Intel Core i5-11320H occupy the same middle tier of the benchmark database, with the AMD part ranking in the 51st percentile of all CPUs and the Intel part also sitting in the 51st percentile. Their average benchmark scores are remarkably close — 2909 for the AMD versus 2888 for the Intel — yet their performance profiles could hardly be more different. The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 wins every single head-to-head Cinebench test in the data, while the Core i5-11320H counters with a Geekbench result that the AMD chip simply has no answer for, because no Geekbench score is listed for the Ryzen. This is a matchup between an older, higher-power desktop processor and a newer, more efficient mobile part, and the data reveals exactly where each one's strengths lie.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 across all six Cinebench tests. In the multi-core tests, the AMD chip consistently leads by 9.8 percent: it scores 1013 versus 923 in Cinebench R15, 4224 versus 3846 in R20, and 10058 versus 9158 in R23. The single-core results follow the same pattern with slightly narrower margins — the Ryzen wins R15 single-core 142 to 130 (a 9.2 percent lead), R20 single-core 595 to 543 (9.6 percent), and R23 single-core 1419 to 1293 (9.7 percent). So across every Cinebench iteration, the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 holds a lead that hovers just under ten percent, regardless of whether the workload is single-threaded or multi-threaded.

This consistency is striking because the two chips have very different architectures and clock strategies. The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600's base clock is 3.20 GHz, while the Intel part starts at 2.50 GHz — but the Intel chip's boost clock of 4.50 GHz is a full 0.90 GHz higher than the AMD's 3.60 GHz boost. Despite that clock speed advantage on paper, the Intel chip still trails in every Cinebench test. The AMD chip's six cores and twelve threads clearly outmuscle the Intel's four cores and eight threads in multi-threaded workloads, but the single-core results are more surprising — the lower-boost AMD chip still beats the higher-boost Intel chip by around nine percent in each single-core test.

The Intel Core i5-11320H does have one benchmark result that is not available for the AMD chip: Geekbench scores of 5620 multi-core and 1592 single-core. Because the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 has no Geekbench listing in the data, these numbers cannot be directly compared. However, the presence of those Geekbench scores does not change the head-to-head outcome: the AMD chip wins 6 tests and the Intel chip wins 0. The nearest rivals for each chip reinforce how closely matched they are overall — the Ryzen's closest rival is the Intel Xeon E-2186M at 2912 (a 0.1 percent difference), while the Intel's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U at 2865 (0.8 percent away). The two chips themselves are separated by only 0.7 percent in average score when listed as rivals to each other.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance in Cinebench?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 wins all three multi-core Cinebench tests by 9.8 percent each: 1013 versus 923 in R15, 4224 versus 3846 in R20, and 10058 versus 9158 in R23.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-11320H's higher boost clock translate to better single-core scores?

A: No. Despite a boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus the AMD's 3.60 GHz, the Intel chip loses every single-core Cinebench test by roughly 9-10 percent, with the AMD winning R23 single-core 1419 to 1293.

Q: What is the difference in their average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 has an average benchmark score of 2909, while the Intel Core i5-11320H scores 2888 — a difference of 21 points, which is less than a one percent gap.

Q: Are both processors in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and the Intel Core i5-11320H are listed in the 51st percentile of all CPUs, meaning they are statistically equivalent in overall standing.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-11320H have any benchmark where it is not directly compared?

A: Yes, the Intel chip has Geekbench scores of 5620 multi-core and 1592 single-core, but the AMD chip has no Geekbench scores listed, so no direct comparison can be made.

Q: How many head-to-head wins does each chip have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 wins 6 head-to-head tests, and the Intel Core i5-11320H wins 0.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and eras. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 uses the Zen architecture on a 14 nm process node, fabricated by GlobalFoundries, and is part of the 1000 series with the codename Summit Ridge. It is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP and uses the AMD Socket AM4. The Intel Core i5-11320H, by contrast, uses the Tiger Lake architecture (specifically Tiger Lake-H) on a 10 nm process, fabricated by Intel, and is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP on the Intel BGA 1449 socket. The process node difference is significant — 14 nm versus 10 nm — which partially explains why the Intel chip can achieve a higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz while consuming less than half the power budget.

The core and cache configurations also diverge sharply. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. Cache layouts are different as well: the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a 16 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, a much larger 1.25 MB of L2 per core, but only 8 MB of shared L3. So the AMD chip has more total L3, while the Intel chip has more L2 per core — a tradeoff that affects how each handles different workload types.

The Intel chip also brings features that the AMD chip lacks entirely. It includes integrated Iris XE graphics with 96 execution units, whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 has no integrated graphics listed. The Intel part also supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD chip has no PCIe information in the data. Both chips support DDR4 memory with dual-channel buses, and neither supports ECC memory. The Intel chip has a listed memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the AMD chip's memory bandwidth is not specified. The die sizes tell a story too: the AMD chip has a 192 mm² die with 4,800 million transistors, while the Intel chip has a smaller 146.1 mm² die with no transistor count listed.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows where the two chips diverge most clearly. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-11320H has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: 3.20 GHz for the AMD versus 2.50 GHz for the Intel. Boost clocks also differ, with the AMD at 3.60 GHz and the Intel at 4.50 GHz. The TDP is a major differentiator — the AMD chip draws 65 W, while the Intel chip is rated at 28 W. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel BGA 1449.

The cache configurations are distinct: the AMD chip has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3; the Intel chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Intel chip at 51.2 GB/s. The Intel chip has Gen 4 PCIe with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD chip has no PCIe specification. The Intel chip includes Iris XE 96EU integrated graphics, while the AMD chip has none. The Intel chip has a locked multiplier, while the AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, meaning overclocking is possible on the AMD but not the Intel. The market segments differ: the AMD is a desktop part, the Intel is a mobile part. Their release dates are four years apart: the AMD launched in 2017, the Intel in 2021. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, which is stated here once as a reference point, while the AMD chip has no launch MSRP listed. The process nodes are 14 nm for the AMD and 10 nm for the Intel, with die sizes of 192 mm² and 146.1 mm² respectively.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is the clear winner in every benchmark that the two share. It wins all six Cinebench tests, covering both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads across R15, R20, and R23. The consistency of the 9-10 percent margins suggests that the AMD chip's advantage is not workload-specific but rather a general performance lead in CPU-bound rendering and compute tasks. For anyone running Cinebench-style workloads — which are representative of 3D rendering and similar multi-threaded applications — the AMD chip is the better choice. Its unlocked multiplier also makes it the better option for users who want to overclock, since the Intel chip's multiplier is locked.

The Intel Core i5-11320H, despite losing every shared benchmark, has advantages that are not captured in the Cinebench head-to-head. It has integrated Iris XE graphics, making it a viable option for systems that do not need a discrete GPU. Its 28 W TDP means it is designed for mobile use, where power consumption and heat dissipation are critical constraints — a desktop chip like the AMD 65 W part would not be suitable for that form factor. The Intel chip also has PCIe Gen 4 support, which enables faster data transfer to compatible devices, and its higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz could be advantageous in short burst workloads that do not sustain full-core loads, even though the Cinebench single-core results show the AMD chip winning those tests.

The Geekbench scores for the Intel chip — 5620 multi-core and 1592 single-core — are the only benchmark data points unique to one chip in this comparison. Since no Geekbench results exist for the AMD part, the Intel chip can claim a benchmark presence in that test suite that the AMD cannot match. However, this is not a head-to-head comparison; it simply means the Intel chip has been evaluated in a test that the AMD chip has not undergone.

The Verdict

The data paints a straightforward picture: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is the faster processor in every benchmark where both chips have results. Its 9.8 percent lead in multi-core Cinebench tests and 9.2-9.7 percent lead in single-core tests is consistent and decisive. If the decision is based purely on Cinebench performance, the AMD chip wins without qualification.

However, the Intel Core i5-11320H is not without reason to exist. Its 28 W TDP and mobile market segment indicate it is built for laptops and compact systems where the AMD's 65 W desktop power draw would be unacceptable. The Intel chip's integrated Iris XE graphics make it a self-contained solution for systems without discrete GPUs. Its PCIe Gen 4 support and higher boost clock are features that the AMD chip simply does not offer. The Intel chip also carries a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD chip has no listed launch price.

For a desktop user who cares about raw compute performance and has the power budget to support it, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is the better choice — it wins every shared benchmark and offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. For a mobile user or someone who needs integrated graphics and low power consumption, the Intel Core i5-11320H is the only viable option between the two, despite its lower benchmark scores. The two chips are separated by only 0.7 percent in average benchmark score, so overall they are peers — but their performance on specific tasks and their physical requirements point to very different intended use cases.