AMD Ryzen 7 5705G vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided: the Intel Core 5 320 has a full benchmark suite in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705G currently has no recorded benchmark scores. This means the head-to-head analysis relies entirely on the Intel processor's measured results and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core 5 320 delivers an average benchmark score of 18023, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs tracked. Its nearest rivals provide a tight cluster of comparison points. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 17994, which is only 0.2% behind the Core 5 320. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, a 0.7% deficit. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT also trails by 0.7% with a score of 17891. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-1334U scores 18154, putting it 0.7% ahead of the Core 5 320.

Examining the Core 5 320's individual benchmark results, the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 6197, while the single-core score is 1926. In Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 5462 and single-core is 771. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multicore score of 1054 and a single-core score of 276. These numbers indicate a processor whose single-threaded performance is relatively strong compared to its multi-threaded output, a pattern consistent with its 6-core, 6-thread configuration.

The PassMark suite offers more granular detail. The multithread score is 15450, and the single-thread score is 4045. Integer math completes at 32323, while floating-point math reaches 42440. Data compression scores 148779, and data encryption scores 10984. Extended instructions produce 13262. Find prime numbers yields 110, and random string sorting completes at 18038. Physics performance is recorded at 1221.

Since the Ryzen 7 5705G has no benchmark entries, no direct win/loss tally can be established from the database. The winsA and winsB fields both show zero, reflecting the absence of paired head-to-head measurements. The analysis must therefore focus on what the Intel part's data shows about its own standing, and what the architectural differences suggest about the AMD part's expected behavior.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and target entirely different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705G is a desktop part built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, using a 7 nm process node from TSMC. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel Core 5 320 is a mobile processor using the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm Intel process node, with 6 cores and 6 threads. Its base clock is much lower at 1.50 GHz, but its boost clock matches the AMD part at 4.60 GHz.

The transistor counts and die sizes tell a stark story. The AMD chip contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel processor has no transistor count or die size listed in the database, so no direct comparison is possible on those metrics. However, the process node difference is notable: 7 nm versus 3 nm, which typically allows for denser packing and lower power consumption per transistor.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. The Ryzen 7 5705G uses a per-core L1 cache of 64 KB and per-core L2 of 512 KB, with a 16 MB L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 320 lists a total L1 of 192 KB, an L2 of 2.5 MB, and a shared 6 MB L3. The AMD part's larger L3 and per-core L2 design is characteristic of Zen 3's approach to reducing memory latency. The Intel part's smaller shared L3 and consolidated L2 reflect a different balance, optimized for lower power envelopes.

Memory support differs completely. The AMD processor uses DDR4 with a dual-channel memory bus, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but only on a single-channel memory bus, yet achieves a higher peak bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. This is a notable outcome: despite single-channel operation, the newer memory standard delivers more raw bandwidth than the dual-channel DDR4 setup.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The AMD chip has more lanes for expansion, while the Intel chip uses a newer generation of the interconnect standard with fewer lanes, consistent with its mobile focus.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705G includes Radeon Graphics with 512 shader processors. The Intel Core 5 320 features Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. No benchmark scores for either iGPU are in the database, so relative graphics performance cannot be quantified here.

Thermal design power differs by a wide margin. The AMD part is rated at 65 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at just 15 W. This reflects the desktop versus mobile positioning. The Intel part's lower TDP, combined with its higher memory bandwidth despite single-channel operation and its smaller process node, points to a design prioritizing efficiency.

The Intel Core 5 320 has a launch MSRP of $340. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705G has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 320 is the only one of the two with measured performance. Its 72nd percentile standing and an average score of 18023 place it alongside established desktop and mobile parts like the Ryzen 5 1600, Ryzen 5 3600XT, Core 5 120U, and Core i5-1334U, all within 0.7% of its score. For a 15 W mobile processor, this level of performance is substantial, especially given the 4.60 GHz boost clock and the 3 nm process node.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705G, with 8 cores and 16 threads on Zen 3, should theoretically offer stronger multi-threaded throughput than the 6-core, 6-thread Intel part, but no benchmarks confirm this. The database contains no scores for it, so any claim about its performance would be speculation. The TDP difference (65 W versus 15 W) and the dual-channel DDR4 memory versus single-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X further complicate direct comparison without measured data.

For users choosing between these two, the decision hinges on platform and workload. The AMD part targets desktop AM4 systems with upgradeable memory and more PCIe lanes. The Intel part targets mobile devices with low power draw and newer memory support. The data shows the Intel part's measured standing among its peers, but the AMD part's absence from the benchmark suite leaves its performance unverified.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 7 5705G | Intel Core 5 320 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | (not listed) |

| Codename | Cezanne | Wildcat Lake |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | (not listed) |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | (not listed) |

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

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics 512SP | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2025-02-23 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | (not listed) | $340 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001800 | SAE3H |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock of each processor?

A: Both processors share the same boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Their base clocks differ: 3.80 GHz for the AMD part and 1.50 GHz for the Intel part.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 achieves 59.7 GB/s using a single-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X memory bus. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705G achieves 51.2 GB/s using a dual-channel DDR4 bus.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705G has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel Core 5 320 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 is in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 18023. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705G has no recorded benchmark scores and a 50th percentile placeholder.

Q: What is the closest rival to the Intel Core 5 320 according to the database?

A: The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, with an average score of 17994, a delta of 0.2% behind the Core 5 320. The Intel Core i5-1334U is the only listed rival that scores higher, at 18154, 0.7% ahead.