AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark average?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS records an average benchmark score of 39325, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 320 has an average score of 18023, which puts it in the 72nd percentile.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 24565 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core 5 320 scores 6197. This gives AMD a 296.4% advantage, the largest single-test delta in the head-to-head comparison.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 320 win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 320 wins three recorded tests: PassMark find prime numbers with a score of 110 versus 87 for AMD (a 20.9% advantage), and PassMark single-thread with a score of 4045 versus 3762 for AMD (a 7% advantage). The single-thread result appears twice in the database under slightly different test names.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it does not support simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What memory configurations do these mobile processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS supports dual-channel DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X through a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support.

Q: How do the integrated graphics units differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Radeon 780M integrated graphics. The Intel Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is built on AMD's Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 25,000 million transistors into a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with an Intel 3 nm process, though the database lists no transistor count or die size for it. Both are mobile parts, but the AMD chip belongs to the 8000 series while the Intel chip carries the Core 5 label.

Core organization differs sharply. The AMD processor provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor provides 6 cores and 6 threads. This means the Intel part lacks hyper-threading entirely, halving its thread count relative to its core count. The AMD part doubles its threads over cores. Cache layouts reflect different design philosophies. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel aggregates 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 is shared across all 6 cores, while the AMD L3 is shared across all 8.

Clock behavior also diverges. The AMD chip has a 3.80 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip has a much lower 1.50 GHz base clock but a 4.60 GHz boost clock. The wide base-to-boost spread on the Intel part suggests a power-constrained design that relies on short bursts. The AMD part runs at a higher sustained baseline. Thermal design power reinforces this: AMD specifies 45 W TDP, while Intel specifies 15 W TDP. The Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516 socket, the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7.

Memory architecture is another major split. AMD uses a dual-channel DDR5 interface with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. Intel uses a single-channel interface with DDR5 and LPDDR5X support, delivering 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. The AMD platform also provides Gen 4 PCIe with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 4 PCIe with only 6 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 780M, Intel pairs it with Xe3 Graphics carrying 2 Xe cores. The AMD part has been in production since April 2024; the Intel part is newer, with a release date of April 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a lopsided contest. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins 14 of the 17 listed tests, and several wins are by enormous margins. The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where AMD scores 24565 against Intel's 6197, a 296.4% difference. That result reflects both the core count advantage and the thread count advantage. In PassMark integer math, AMD scores 97625 versus 32323, a 202% lead. The AMD processor also dominates PassMark random string sorting with 41867 versus 18038, a 132.1% delta, and PassMark data compression with 343952 versus 148779, a 131.2% delta.

Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 134.9% AMD advantage with scores of 2476 versus 1054. Cinebench R20 multi-core gives AMD 10317 against Intel's 5462, an 88.9% lead. PassMark extended instructions favors AMD by 91.8%, with scores of 25434 and 13262. PassMark data encryption shows an 86.5% gap: 20487 versus 10984. PassMark multithread gives AMD 28572 against 15450, an 84.9% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core shows a surprisingly large 88.8% gap, with AMD scoring 1456 and Intel scoring 771. Cinebench R23 single-core favors AMD by 80.1%, with 3468 versus 1926. PassMark floating point math gives AMD a 38.9% edge, 58965 versus 42440. PassMark physics shows a narrower 13.8% advantage for AMD, 1389 versus 1221.

The Intel Core 5 320 takes only three tests, and two of them are the same single-thread measurement recorded twice. PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread both list Intel at 4045 against AMD's 3762, a 7% advantage. The other Intel win is PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 110 versus AMD's 87, a 20.9% lead. That prime number result is interesting because it suggests the Intel architecture handles that specific workload pattern more efficiently despite its overall multi-core deficit. The Cinebench single-core results contradict the PassMark single-thread results: AMD leads in all three Cinebench single-core tests but trails in PassMark single-thread. The discrepancy likely reflects different instruction mixes and test methodologies.

The overall average benchmark scores tell the same story as the head-to-head data. AMD's average of 39325 places it in the 86th percentile, while Intel's 18023 average places it in the 72nd percentile. AMD's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4245P with an average score of 39215 (0.3% below AMD) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS with 39603 (0.7% above AMD). The Intel Core 5 320 sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, which scores 17994 (0.2% below Intel), and the Intel Core 5 120U, which scores 17898 (0.7% below Intel). The data shows the Intel part competing in a much lower performance tier.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear separation between these two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS delivers roughly double the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 5 320, with a 39325 average versus 18023. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head tests, often by triple-digit percentage margins. The Intel Core 5 320 does hold a genuine single-thread advantage in PassMark, but that advantage does not translate into Cinebench single-core wins, where AMD leads by 26.4% in R15, 88.8% in R20, and 80.1% in R23.

The Intel chip appears designed for a different power envelope. Its 15 W TDP versus AMD's 45 W TDP suggests a focus on battery life and thermal restraint, while the AMD chip targets sustained multi-core performance. The Intel part also uses a single-channel memory bus, which limits memory bandwidth to 59.7 GB/s against AMD's 89.6 GB/s. The AMD chip's dual-channel interface and ECC support position it for workstation-class mobile workloads. The Intel chip's lower base clock of 1.50 GHz indicates a conservative sustained operating point, while its 4.60 GHz boost clock allows short performance bursts.

Buyers who need multi-core throughput, memory bandwidth, or ECC should choose the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS based on this data. Buyers who prioritize the specific PassMark single-thread workload and the prime number test, or who need a 15 W TDP part, would look to the Intel Core 5 320. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $340, though the database does not list a launch MSRP for the AMD part. The percentile rankings reinforce the gap: AMD sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, Intel in the 72nd.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses 8 cores and 16 threads; the Intel Core 5 320 uses 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 4.60 GHz for Intel. TDP is 45 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel BGA 1516.

Process technology differs as well. AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Intel uses a 3 nm Intel process, with no transistor or die size data recorded. Cache configurations are not directly comparable: AMD lists per-core L1 of 64 KB and per-core L2 of 1 MB, plus 16 MB shared L3. Intel lists total L1 of 192 KB, total L2 of 2.5 MB, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support splits between AMD's dual-channel DDR5 and Intel's single-channel DDR5 plus LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported on AMD but not on Intel. PCIe lanes from the CPU are 20 for AMD and 6 for Intel, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics are Radeon 780M on AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on Intel. Release dates are April 2024 for AMD and April 2026 for Intel. Only the Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $340. Both are locked multipliers and active production parts.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins in every multi-core category recorded. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core all show AMD ahead by margins from 88.9% to 296.4%. PassMark multithread gives AMD an 84.9% lead. Data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, integer math, floating point math, random string sorting, and physics all favor AMD, with deltas ranging from 13.8% to 202%. The AMD chip also wins all three Cinebench single-core tests, with deltas of 26.4%, 88.8%, and 80.1%. The data indicates AMD is the stronger choice for compiled workloads, rendering, encryption, compression, and any task that scales with core count or memory bandwidth.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins the PassMark single-thread test by 7% and the PassMark find prime numbers test by 20.9%. The prime number result is the only test where Intel beats AMD by a double-digit margin. The single-thread PassMark win suggests the Intel architecture can outperform AMD on certain lightweight, latency-sensitive workloads. The 15 W TDP also makes the Intel part more suitable for thermally constrained chassis, and the LPDDR5X memory support offers flexibility for compact designs. The launch MSRP of $340 provides a reference point for the Intel chip, though the database does not list a comparable AMD price.

The data shows a clear split: AMD dominates sustained and multi-threaded performance, while Intel holds a narrow edge in specific single-thread and prime-number workloads. The AMD processor's 86th percentile ranking versus Intel's 72nd percentile summarizes the overall positioning. For users whose workloads match the PassMark single-thread or prime number patterns, the Intel part has a measured advantage. For everything else in the recorded benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS delivers substantially higher performance.