AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark results show a dominant performance gap between the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS and the Intel Core 5 320. The AMD part wins 10 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, with several victories exceeding 100% deltas. The Intel chip manages five wins, all in single-threaded or lighter integer workloads.

The largest margin belongs to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS in PassMark integer math, where it scores 93,342 against the Intel Core 5 320's 32,323. That is a 188.8% delta, meaning the AMD processor delivers nearly three times the integer throughput. Cinebench R23 multicore also heavily favors AMD: 14,784 versus 6,197, a 138.6% difference. The older Cinebench R15 multicore test shows a similar pattern, with AMD at 2,458 and Intel at 1,054, translating to a 133.2% delta.

PassMark data compression results follow the same trend. The AMD processor scores 311,199 versus 148,779 for Intel, a 109.2% advantage. Random string sorting also goes to AMD by 110.2%, with scores of 37,922 and 18,038 respectively. Multithread performance in PassMark favors AMD at 26,646 versus 15,450, a 72.5% delta.

Mixed workloads still favor AMD but by smaller margins. Data encryption shows AMD at 18,838 against Intel's 10,984, a 71.5% lead. Extended instructions give AMD 22,298 versus 13,262, a 68.1% edge. Floating-point math is closer, with AMD at 55,739 and Intel at 42,440, a 31.3% delta. Even the narrowest AMD win, PassMark physics at 1,351 versus 1,221, still represents a 10.6% advantage.

The Intel Core 5 320 takes its wins in single-core metrics. Cinebench R23 single-core goes to Intel, 1,926 versus 1,724, a 10.5% delta. Cinebench R15 single-core is nearly tied, with Intel at 276 and AMD at 271.5, a slim 1.6% edge. PassMark single-thread also favors Intel, 4,045 versus 3,692, an 8.7% delta. The same single-thread score appears twice in the database under slightly different test names, both confirming Intel's lead. Finally, the prime number search test goes to Intel, 110 versus 84, a 23.6% delta, which is the largest single-core win for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS establishes its advantage in heavily parallel workloads. The 16 threads allow it to dominate multi-core rendering, as shown by the two Cinebench multicore tests. Content creation tasks that scale across cores, such as video encoding or 3D rendering, would clearly favor the AMD part based on the 138.6% R23 delta. Data-heavy operations also fall into AMD's camp, with compression and random string sorting showing triple-digit percentage leads.

The AMD processor also wins in encryption and extended instruction workloads, which suggests better throughput for security-related tasks and SIMD-heavy code. Integer math at 188.8% ahead is the strongest single indicator of general compute superiority. Floating-point math, while a smaller margin, still shows AMD ahead by 31.3%, indicating an edge in scientific or engineering calculations.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins specifically in single-threaded scenarios. The 4,045 PassMark single-thread score and 1,926 Cinebench R23 single-core score indicate that lightly threaded applications, such as legacy software, spreadsheet macros, or certain database queries, would run faster on the Intel part. The prime number test, which is typically a single-core integer operation, also favors Intel by 23.6%. This suggests the Intel chip has higher per-core IPC, even though the AMD processor has more cores.

For mixed-use laptops, the AMD part covers more ground. The 10-win majority spans both integer and floating-point workloads, while Intel's five wins are concentrated in single-thread performance. The database's average benchmark score confirms the overall positioning: AMD at 39,603 versus Intel at 18,023, placing AMD in the 87th percentile of all CPUs and Intel in the 72nd.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. AMD uses Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² area. Intel uses the Wildcat Lake codename, with no architecture name listed in the database, fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. Intel does not report transistor count or die size.

The core configurations differ significantly. AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads, enabling simultaneous multithreading. Intel provides 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyperthreading support indicated. This explains the large multicore performance gap: AMD has both more physical cores and more threads per core.

Cache hierarchies also differ. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel lists a single L1 figure of 192 KB, an L2 of 2.5 MB, and 6 MB of shared L3. The total cache capacity is substantially higher on AMD, which contributes to its performance in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support diverges as well. AMD supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X but runs a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The memory bandwidth difference of roughly 30 GB/s directly impacts multi-core scaling and data-intensive tasks.

ECC memory is another differentiator. AMD supports ECC, while Intel does not. This makes the AMD part more suitable for error-sensitive workloads.

PCIe connectivity shows AMD with Gen 4 and 20 lanes versus Intel with Gen 4 and 6 lanes. The AMD processor offers more than three times the PCIe lanes, which matters for external GPU connectivity or multiple NVMe drives.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so relative GPU performance cannot be quantified here.

Specification Differences

The socket types are not interchangeable. AMD uses AMD Socket FP7, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. Both are mobile sockets, but they are physically incompatible.

Clock speeds show a clear tradeoff. AMD lists a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Intel lists a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD part has a 600 MHz higher boost ceiling, while Intel's base clock is much lower.

Thermal design power differs, with AMD rated at 28 W and Intel at 15 W. The AMD processor consumes more power but delivers substantially higher performance, as the benchmark deltas show.

Release dates are 13 months apart. AMD launched on 2024-04-15, while Intel launched on 2026-04-15. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $340. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Intel Core 5 320 has a part number of SAE3H. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS lists two part numbers: 100-000001353 (FP7r2) and 100-000001381 (FP7).

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either part.

The market segment for both is Mobile, confirming they target laptops and portable devices.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 leads in single-thread tests. PassMark single-thread shows 4,045 versus 3,692, an 8.7% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1,926 versus 1,724, a 10.5% delta.

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

A: Cinebench R23 multicore shows the AMD part at 14,784 versus 6,197 for Intel, a 138.6% delta. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 2,458 versus 1,054, a 133.2% delta.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 320 does not support ECC.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth specifications?

A: AMD provides 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5. Intel provides 59.7 GB/s with single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel uses a 3 nm process at Intel foundry.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 320 boosts to 4.60 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock at 1.50 GHz versus 3.30 GHz for AMD.