AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the Intel Core 5 320 occupy opposite ends of the computing spectrum. The database records the Ryzen 7 5800XT as a desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, while the Core 5 320 is a mobile chip based on the Wildcat Lake architecture. Their benchmark results reflect a fundamental split: the AMD part dominates multi-threaded workloads, while the Intel part posts a notable win in a single-threaded test. This analysis breaks down the recorded data to show where each processor holds an advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT records an average benchmark score of 29879, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 320 records an average of 18023, placing it in the 72nd percentile.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT uses 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 uses 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 23794 in Cinebench R23 multicore, a 284% advantage over the Intel Core 5 320, which scores 6197.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the Intel Core 5 320 wins?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 320 wins in Passmark single-thread tests. It scores 4045 in both Passmark single-thread and Passmark singlethread, compared to 3535 for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, a 12.6% difference.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 320 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT supports DDR4 memory. The Intel Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a clear division of labor. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Its victories are most pronounced in heavily threaded workloads, where its additional cores and threads deliver massive leads. For instance, the AMD chip scores 23794 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 284% higher than the Intel chip’s 6197. Similarly, in Passmark integer math, the AMD part scores 93942 versus 32323, a 190.6% margin. This pattern repeats across data compression, encryption, and extended instructions.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins only two head-to-head tests, both measuring single-thread performance. The Passmark single-thread and Passmark singlethread tests show the Intel part at 4045, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT sits at 3535, giving the Intel chip a 12.6% lead. This indicates that the Intel Core 5 320 has a stronger per-core throughput in this specific workload.

For users running multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is the clear choice based on the benchmark data. The Intel Core 5 320’s single-thread win is narrower and applies to a smaller set of tasks. The two processors serve different markets: the AMD part is a desktop chip, while the Intel part is a mobile chip, as indicated by their sockets and market segments.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, and belongs to the 5000 series. It is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 4,150 million transistors and a die size of 74 mm². The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture, belonging to the Core 5 generation, and is built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The Intel chip does not have recorded transistor or die size data.

The AMD chip uses an AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses an Intel BGA 1516 socket. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, whereas the Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads. The cache layout differs significantly. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 320 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. The AMD chip includes 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip includes 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip includes integrated Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe), while the AMD chip has no integrated graphics.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 105 watts. The Intel Core 5 320 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a TDP of 15 watts. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip does not.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a launch MSRP of $249. The Intel Core 5 320 has a launch MSRP of $340. The release dates differ, with the AMD chip releasing on 2024-07-30 and the Intel chip on 2026-04-15. The AMD part number is 100-000001582, and the Intel part number is SAE3H.

The AMD chip supports DDR4 memory, while the Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The AMD chip has a dual-channel memory bus, while the Intel chip has a single-channel bus. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, while the Intel chip does not. The AMD chip has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, while the Intel chip has 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT wins the majority of the recorded head-to-head tests. The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the AMD chip scores 23794 against the Intel chip’s 6197, a 284% difference. This is followed by Passmark integer math, where the AMD chip scores 93942 against 32323, a 190.6% lead. Passmark data compression also shows a large gap, with the AMD chip at 352002 and the Intel chip at 148779, a 136.6% difference. Passmark random string sorting shows the AMD chip at 35911 versus 18038, a 99.1% margin.

The AMD chip also wins in Cinebench R20 multicore with a score of 9993 against 5462, an 83% lead. Passmark data encryption shows the AMD chip at 21461 versus 10984, a 95.4% difference. Passmark multithread sees the AMD chip at 28053 against 15450, an 81.6% lead. Passmark extended instructions show the AMD chip at 24270 versus 13262, an 83% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core shows the AMD chip at 3359 against 1926, a 74.4% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core shows the AMD chip at 1410 against 771, an 82.9% difference.

Narrower wins for the AMD chip include Cinebench R15 multicore, where it scores 2398 against 1054, a 127.5% lead. Passmark floating point math shows the AMD chip at 53808 against 42440, a 26.8% difference. Cinebench R15 single-core shows the AMD chip at 338 against 276, a 22.5% lead. Passmark physics shows the AMD chip at 1355 against 1221, an 11% difference. Passmark find prime numbers shows the AMD chip at 119 against 110, an 8.2% lead.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins only in the Passmark single-thread and Passmark singlethread tests, scoring 4045 in both, while the AMD chip scores 3535, a 12.6% difference. The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is superior for multi-core tasks, while the Intel Core 5 320 holds a smaller but clear advantage in single-thread performance.