AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear split: the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G dominates in multi-threaded and integrated graphics workloads, while the Intel Core 5 320 claims narrow victories in single-threaded tests. The Ryzen 7 8700G wins 11 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks, with its largest margins exceeding 200% in integer math. The Core 5 320 takes 4 wins, all in single-threaded or light-thread scenarios, with its biggest advantage reaching only 6.4%.

The Ryzen 7 8700G sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 33,089. The Core 5 320 lands at the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18,023. That gap, roughly 83% in average score, reflects the fundamental difference in positioning: the Ryzen part is a desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 5 320 is a 6-core, 6-thread mobile chip. Users running heavily threaded workloads, content creation tasks, or anything that scales across cores should choose the AMD part. Users prioritizing the fastest possible single-core response in lightly threaded applications may find the Intel part competitive, though its advantages are small.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses TSMC's 4 nm process node with a transistor count of 25,000 million and a die size of 178 mm². It belongs to the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix codename. The Intel Core 5 320 uses Intel's 3 nm node under the Wildcat Lake codename, with no transistor or die size figures recorded in the database.

Core configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 8700G provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 5 320 provides 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading. Base clocks are notably different: 4.20 GHz for the AMD part versus 1.50 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are closer, with the Ryzen reaching 5.10 GHz and the Intel reaching 4.60 GHz.

Cache allocations follow different strategies. The Ryzen 7 8700G uses per-core L1 of 64 KB and per-core L2 of 1 MB, backed by 16 MB of shared L3. The Core 5 320 lists L1 as 192 KB total, L2 as 2.5 MB total, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support diverges as well: the AMD part uses dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only through a single-channel memory bus at 59.7 GB/s. PCIe lane counts also differ, with the Ryzen 7 8700G offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes versus 6 lanes for the Core 5 320.

Integrated graphics present another distinction. The Ryzen 7 8700G includes Radeon 780M graphics, while the Core 5 320 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part allows multiplier unlocking; the Intel part does not. The Ryzen uses socket AM5, whereas the Core 5 320 uses Intel BGA 1516, confirming its mobile orientation.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G records an average benchmark score of 33,089 against 18,023 for the Intel Core 5 320, placing them at the 83rd and 72nd percentiles respectively.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 8700G scores 17,128 versus 6,197 for the Core 5 320, a 176.4% advantage. The R15 multi-core test shows a 155.5% lead for the AMD part.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 320 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins 4 of 15 head-to-head tests. These include Cinebench R23 single-core, PassMark single-thread, PassMark singlethread, and PassMark find prime numbers. Its margins range from 2.9% to 6.4%.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures?

A: The Ryzen 7 8700G delivers 83.2 GB/s through a dual-channel DDR5 bus. The Core 5 320 delivers 59.7 GB/s through a single-channel bus supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G provides 20 Gen 4 lanes, while the Intel Core 5 320 provides 6 Gen 4 lanes.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, the database lists both as Active. The Ryzen 7 8700G was released on 2024-01-07, and the Core 5 320 on 2026-04-15.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core 5 320 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 4.20 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not listed |

| Codename | Phoenix | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 178 mm² | Not listed |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB total |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB total |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 780M | Intel Xe3 (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Launch date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | $329 | $340 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000001236 | SAE3H |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G comes in PassMark integer math, where it scores 103,107 against 32,323, a 219% advantage. This aligns with its core and thread count advantage, as integer workloads scale well with parallel execution resources. PassMark data compression shows a 160% lead, with scores of 386,811 versus 148,779. Random string sorting follows at 155.2%, with 46,025 versus 18,038. Data encryption shows a 108% advantage, 22,842 versus 10,984. Extended instructions show 119.2%, with 29,067 versus 13,262. Floating-point math delivers a 50.4% lead, 63,815 versus 42,440. PassMark multithread shows 105.1%, with 31,690 versus 15,450. PassMark physics shows 34.9%, with 1,647 versus 1,221. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 176.4%, and R15 multi-core shows 155.5%.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 1,926 against 1,817, a 5.7% advantage. In PassMark single-thread and singlethread (identical scores of 4,045), it leads by 2.9% over the Ryzen's 3,928. In PassMark find prime numbers, it scores 110 against 103, a 6.4% edge. Cinebench R15 single-core goes to the Ryzen, but narrowly: 286 versus 276, a 3.6% margin.

The pattern suggests the Intel part has a slightly stronger single-core architecture per clock, but the Ryzen's much higher base clock of 4.20 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, combined with its boost advantage, keeps the gap small. The Ryzen's 16 threads versus 6 threads explains the dramatic multi-core differences.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins in every heavily threaded scenario recorded. Its 8 cores with 16 threads, dual-channel memory, and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth support workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, data compression, encryption, and physics simulations. The 176.4% Cinebench R23 multi-core margin shows that rendering tasks will finish dramatically faster. The 219% integer math advantage suggests strong performance in compilation, financial modeling, and scientific computing. Its integrated Radeon 780M graphics give it additional capability for GPU-accelerated tasks, and its unlocked multiplier allows overclocking for further gains. The 65 W TDP is higher than the Intel part's 15 W, reflecting its desktop orientation and larger power envelope.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins in specific single-threaded scenarios. Its 5.7% Cinebench R23 single-core advantage and 6.4% prime number finding edge indicate that applications relying on one or two threads may see slightly better response times. Its 2.9% PassMark single-thread lead confirms this pattern. The 3 nm process node from Intel suggests a more power-efficient design, and its 15 W TDP makes it suited for mobile implementations where thermal limits are strict. Single-channel memory reduces bandwidth, but the processor's lower core count and thread count mean memory pressure is less intense. The Core 5 320's launch date of 2026-04-15 places it as a newer design, and its support for LPDDR5X memory aligns with mobile platforms. Users with workloads that are latency-sensitive and single-threaded, such as certain legacy applications or lightly threaded games, may find the Intel part competitive, though the margins are modest compared to the Ryzen's multi-core dominance.