AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the Intel Core 5 320 shows a processor that sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18023. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has no benchmark records in the database, meaning direct numeric comparison between the two is limited to what the Intel data reveals against its nearest rivals.

The Intel Core 5 320 posts a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 6197, with a single-core score of 1926 in the same test. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 5462 and single-core is 771. The Cinebench R15 results show 1054 multi-core and 276 single-core. These scores indicate a processor that balances threaded workloads with respectable single-thread performance.

Looking at the Passmark suite, the Intel Core 5 320 delivers a multi-thread score of 15450 and a single-thread score of 4045. Integer math reaches 32323, floating-point math reaches 42440, and extended instructions score 13262. Data compression scores 148779, data encryption scores 10984, and random string sorting scores 18038. The physics test shows 1221, while find prime numbers scores 110.

The nearest rival comparisons for the Intel Core 5 320 place it slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 by 0.2%, and ahead of the Intel Core 5 120U by 0.7%. It trails the Intel Core i5-1334U by 0.7% and leads the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT by 0.7%. These margins are narrow, confirming that the Core 5 320 sits in a competitive performance band where small score differences separate adjacent products.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE lacks any recorded benchmark entries, the database cannot provide equivalent scores for comparison. The analysis must rely on architectural and specification differences between the two processors, along with the Intel part's measured performance relative to its own rivals.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 320 demonstrates clear strengths in single-threaded workloads based on its measured scores. The Cinebench R23 single-core result of 1926 and Passmark single-thread score of 4045 show a processor capable of handling lightly threaded applications efficiently. The 4.60 GHz boost clock supports this pattern, delivering high frequency when fewer cores are active.

For multi-threaded tasks, the Intel part still performs respectably despite having only 6 threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6197 and Passmark multi-thread score of 15450 indicate that the 6-core, 6-thread configuration handles parallel workloads adequately, though it lacks the simultaneous multithreading that would double thread count.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE, by contrast, offers 6 cores and 12 threads, giving it a structural advantage in heavily parallel workloads. The 4.80 GHz boost clock is higher than the Intel part's 4.60 GHz, which could translate to stronger single-thread performance, though no benchmark data confirms this. The AMD processor also carries a 35 W TDP versus 15 W for the Intel part, suggesting it is configured for higher sustained performance at the cost of greater power draw.

The Intel Core 5 320 belongs to the mobile market segment with a BGA 1516 socket, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5. This distinction matters for use cases: the Intel processor targets compact, power-sensitive mobile systems, while the AMD processor targets desktop builds where performance takes priority over efficiency.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The smaller process node gives the Intel part a potential density advantage, though the AMD part's larger die accommodates its hybrid core design.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache total, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD design allocates cache per core, which can benefit workloads that repeatedly access the same data within a single core, while the Intel design shares its L3 across all cores.

Memory architecture also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory support. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. The dual-channel AMD configuration provides roughly 50% more theoretical memory bandwidth, which can benefit memory-intensive applications.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU-only lanes. The AMD part offers twice the PCIe lane count, enabling more expansion devices or faster storage configurations.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Neither processor appears designed primarily for gaming without a discrete GPU, but the AMD part's Radeon 840M may offer different driver and feature support compared to Intel's Xe3 architecture.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 320 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD part runs 0.50 GHz higher at base and 0.20 GHz higher at boost.

Thread counts differ: the AMD part supports 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Intel part supports 6 threads from 6 cores. The AMD processor enables simultaneous multithreading, effectively doubling thread count, while the Intel processor does not.

Thermal design power differs by 20 W, with the AMD processor rated at 35 W and the Intel processor at 15 W. This positions the Intel part for fanless or low-power designs, while the AMD part requires more substantial cooling.

Socket compatibility separates the two completely. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop socket that allows processor upgrades. The Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1516, a ball-grid-array socket soldered to the motherboard, which prevents upgrades.

Memory support shows the Intel part accepting both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the AMD part only lists DDR5. The Intel processor's single-channel memory bus limits bandwidth to 59.7 GB/s compared to the AMD part's 89.6 GB/s over dual-channel.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, while the Intel processor has a locked multiplier. The AMD part is listed with a part number of 100-000001925 and the Intel part as SAE3H. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $340.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE released on 2026-02-28, while the Intel Core 5 320 released on 2026-04-15. Both are marked active in production status.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE boosts to 4.80 GHz, which is 0.20 GHz higher than the Intel Core 5 320's 4.60 GHz boost clock.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE supports 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus. The Intel Core 5 320 supports 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus that accepts DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 320 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has a 35 W TDP. The Intel Core 5 320 has a 15 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 5 320 has a locked multiplier.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 320 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 scores 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 0.7% higher than the Intel Core 5 120U, 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, and 0.7% lower than the Intel Core i5-1334U.

The Verdict

The data supports distinct use cases for each processor. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE offers 12 threads, dual-channel memory with higher bandwidth, ECC support, an unlocked multiplier, more PCIe lanes, and a desktop socket with upgrade potential. These features suit desktop builds where multi-threaded performance, memory throughput, and system customization matter.

The Intel Core 5 320 delivers measured performance at the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18023, placing it among established mid-range processors. Its 15 W TDP and mobile BGA socket suit compact, power-constrained systems. The single-channel memory and 6-thread configuration limit its ceiling for heavily parallel workloads, but its 4.60 GHz boost clock and 3 nm process provide efficient single-thread performance.

Buyers choosing between these two should consider the platform first. The AMD part requires an AM5 desktop motherboard and suits users who want upgradeability, overclocking, and dual-channel memory. The Intel part targets mobile or small-form-factor systems where the soldered BGA 1516 package and low power draw are advantages. Without benchmark data for the AMD processor, the database cannot confirm which delivers higher raw performance, but the specification differences clearly define their intended operating environments.