AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and the Intel Core 5 320, with AMD winning 9 of the 15 head-to-head tests and Intel taking 6. The largest margins belong to AMD, particularly in multi-threaded and integer-heavy workloads.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 11,534 against the Intel Core 5 320's 6,197, a 86.1% advantage. The older Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a similar pattern: 1,743 versus 1,054, a 65.4% lead. These are the two biggest deltas in the entire comparison, and they establish the AMD part as the dominant multi-threaded processor in this pairing.

The PassMark integer math test delivers the largest single-test margin of the entire dataset. AMD scores 63,233, while Intel manages 32,323, a 95.6% difference. This is nearly double the throughput in a pure integer workload, reflecting the AMD processor's ability to sustain high per-core integer performance across all of its threads.

Data compression also favors AMD heavily. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 records 221,581 in PassMark data compression versus 148,779 for the Intel part, a 48.9% edge. Random string sorting shows AMD ahead by 34.9% (24,334 versus 18,038), and the multithreaded PassMark score favors AMD by 24.4% (19,215 versus 15,450). Extended instructions go to AMD as well, 15,721 versus 13,262, an 18.5% advantage. The smallest AMD win is in data encryption, where the margin is only 2.1% (11,212 versus 10,984), a near tie in that specific workload.

Intel's wins are concentrated in single-threaded and scalar workloads. The PassMark single-thread test shows Intel ahead at 4,045 versus 3,758, a 7.1% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core also goes to Intel, 1,926 versus 1,802, a 6.4% lead. The Cinebench R15 single-core test is a dead heat at 276 for both processors.

The remaining Intel victories are in three PassMark tests. Find prime numbers shows Intel at 110 versus AMD's 74, a 32.7% advantage, which is the largest Intel win in the dataset. Floating point math goes to Intel by 6.5% (42,440 versus 39,662), and physics goes to Intel by 11.2% (1,221 versus 1,084). These results indicate that in certain scalar and floating-point workloads, the Intel core design has a per-thread efficiency advantage that is not present in integer or throughput-oriented tasks.

The aggregate benchmark picture reinforces the split. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 sits at the 80th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 27,932. The Intel Core 5 320 sits at the 72nd percentile, with an average score of 18,023. The nearest rivals for AMD are the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at 27,896 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U at 27,887 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i9-10900K at 27,872 (0.2% behind). The Intel Core 5 320's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17,994 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core 5 120U at 17,898 (0.7% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17,891 (0.7% behind). The delta between the two processors in average score is approximately 55%, which is consistent with the multi-core benchmark margins.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is the stronger overall processor for throughput-oriented workloads. Its 86.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 95.6% lead in PassMark integer math are decisive. Users running compilation, rendering, data compression, or any workload that scales across threads will see substantially better performance from the AMD part.

The Intel Core 5 320 has a narrower set of advantages. It wins single-threaded tests by 6.4% to 7.1%, and it wins floating-point math, physics, and prime number finding by margins ranging from 6.5% to 32.7%. These wins suggest that in lightly threaded scalar workloads, or in specific floating-point and physics simulations, the Intel part can hold its own. However, the single-thread margins are modest, and the physics and prime number tests are not representative of broader application performance.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD part 55% ahead overall, and its 80th percentile standing versus Intel's 72nd percentile confirms that the AMD processor is ranked higher across the full CPU database. For anyone choosing between these two based solely on recorded benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is the better choice for multi-threaded work, while the Intel Core 5 320 is preferable only in scenarios where single-thread speed is the dominant factor and the workload does not benefit from more threads.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process node, with a die size of 195 mm². It is built on the Krackan Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, which includes both Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm Intel process node. The Intel part does not have a listed architecture name in the database, but its generation is listed as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake).

The cache configurations differ significantly. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. Intel 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 per-core L1 and L2, while the Intel design uses a pooled allocation for L1 and L2. The AMD L3 is 33% larger than Intel's L3 (8 MB versus 6 MB).

Memory architecture also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel part supports the same memory types but in a single-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. The memory bandwidth difference is substantial: AMD's dual-channel setup delivers 50% more bandwidth than Intel's single-channel setup.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). This gives the AMD processor more than double the PCIe lane count, which affects expansion options for discrete GPUs or high-speed storage.

Integrated graphics differ by vendor. AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database records no direct graphics benchmark comparison between the two, so relative GPU performance cannot be stated from the available data.

Specification Differences

The two processors share a core count of 6, but the thread counts differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 supports 12 threads via simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel Core 5 320 supports only 6 threads with no multithreading. This is the primary specification difference that explains the large multi-core benchmark gaps.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. AMD has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Intel has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock by 0.50 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.20 GHz.

Thermal design power differs by 13 W. AMD is rated at 28 W, while Intel is rated at 15 W. This reflects the Intel part's lower power envelope, which may be relevant for fanless or ultra-low-power designs, though the database does not record any power consumption measurements.

Sockets are incompatible. AMD uses the AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses the Intel BGA 1516. Both are mobile sockets, and neither processor supports multiplier unlocking.

Memory bandwidth is a listed difference: AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus Intel at 59.7 GB/s. ECC support is present on AMD but absent on Intel. PCIe lanes are 16 on AMD versus 6 on Intel.

The process nodes differ by 1 nm, with AMD at 4 nm and Intel at 3 nm. The Intel part lists a launch MSRP of $340, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP in the database.

Release dates differ by over a year. AMD was released on 2025-01-05, while Intel was released on 2026-04-15. This means the AMD part has been available longer, and the Intel part is a newer release.

The die size is listed only for AMD at 195 mm²; Intel's die size is not recorded. Transistor counts are not recorded for either processor.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 320 has 6 threads. Both have 6 physical cores.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark integer math, where AMD scores 63,233 versus Intel's 32,323, a 95.6% advantage. The second largest is Cinebench R23 multi-core at 86.1% in favor of AMD.

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

A: Yes. Intel wins Cinebench R23 single-core (1,926 versus 1,802, a 6.4% lead), PassMark single-thread (4,045 versus 3,758, a 7.1% lead), PassMark find prime numbers (110 versus 74, a 32.7% lead), PassMark floating point math (42,440 versus 39,662, a 6.5% lead), and PassMark physics (1,221 versus 1,084, an 11.2% lead).

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is 50% higher than the Intel Core 5 320's 59.7 GB/s. AMD uses dual-channel memory, while Intel uses single-channel.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD part is rated at 28 W, and the Intel part is rated at 15 W. The Intel processor has a lower thermal design power.

Q: How do their overall benchmark standings compare?

A: AMD is at the 80th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 27,932. Intel is at the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18,023. AMD's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D at 27,896, while Intel's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17,994.