AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and the Intel Core 5 320?

A: Both processors have 6 physical cores. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G supports 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 320 supports 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G's boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: How do the two processors compare in the PassMark multithread benchmark?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G scores 20285 in PassMark multithread, which is 31.3% ahead of the Intel Core 5 320's score of 15450.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 scores 4045 in PassMark single-thread, which is 5.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G's score of 3829.

Q: What is the manufacturing process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 320 is built on a 3 nm process by Intel.

Q: What type of memory does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, while the Intel Core 5 320 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory but uses a single-channel bus.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and the Intel Core 5 320 represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which is based on a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. 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's own fabs.

The most significant architectural divergence is in thread handling. The AMD processor implements simultaneous multithreading, providing 12 threads from its 6 cores. The Intel processor does not, offering only 6 threads for 6 cores. This difference directly explains many of the multi-threaded benchmark results.

Cache organization also differs substantially. The AMD chip allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with a 4 MB L3 cache. The Intel chip uses a different layout: 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and a shared 6 MB L3 cache. The larger shared L3 on the Intel side may benefit workloads that repeatedly access a shared dataset, while the per-core L1 and L2 allocations on the AMD side could favor latency-sensitive single-thread tasks.

Memory architecture is another key differentiator. The AMD processor uses a dual-channel DDR5 memory bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and supports ECC memory. The Intel processor uses a single-channel bus with support for DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but bandwidth drops to 59.7 GB/s and ECC is not supported. The AMD part also offers more PCIe connectivity, with Gen 4 and 10 lanes from the CPU, compared to Intel's Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the processor with a Radeon 840M, while Intel integrates Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The market segments also diverge: the AMD chip is classified as a desktop part on Socket AM5, whereas the Intel chip is a mobile part on BGA 1516. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $340.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the two processors across the PassMark suite. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G wins 7 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 320 wins 4.

The largest AMD victory comes in PassMark integer math, where the AMD chip scores 63707 against Intel's 32323, a 97.1% advantage. This is followed by data compression, where AMD scores 253484 versus 148779, a 70.4% lead. Random string sorting shows AMD ahead by 51.9%, with scores of 27407 and 18038 respectively. Extended instructions favor AMD by 41%, with scores of 18697 and 13262. The multithread result gives AMD a 31.3% edge, 20285 to 15450. Data encryption is closer, with AMD winning by 10.3% (12111 versus 10984). Floating point math is the narrowest AMD win at 2.5%, with scores of 43494 and 42440.

The Intel Core 5 320 counters in several specific areas. The largest Intel win is in find prime numbers, where Intel scores 110 against AMD's 55, a 50% advantage. Physics shows Intel ahead by 18.2%, with scores of 1221 and 999. Single-thread performance favors Intel by 5.3%, with scores of 4045 and 3829. These results indicate that the Intel chip has a notable strength in workloads that rely on high single-core throughput and specific math operations.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD processor far ahead overall. AMD's average benchmark score is 40718, while Intel's is 18023. This places the AMD chip in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Intel chip. The AMD processor's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon 6357P with an average score of 40630 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core 5 223PE at 40585 with a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40557 with a delta of 0.4%, and the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40518 with a delta of 0.5%. The Intel Core 5 320's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17994 with a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 with a delta of 0.7%, the Intel Core i5-1334U at 18154 with a delta of -0.7%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 with a delta of 0.7%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 320 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Thermal design power differs sharply: the AMD part is rated at 65 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 15 watts.

The socket and platform are completely different. AMD uses Socket AM5, a desktop platform, while Intel uses BGA 1516, a mobile platform. The AMD processor has 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 6 threads. Process node differs as well, with AMD on 4 nm TSMC and Intel on 3 nm Intel.

Cache specifications show distinct configurations. AMD's L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1 MB per core, and L3 is 4 MB. Intel's L1 is 192 KB total, L2 is 2.5 MB total, and L3 is 6 MB shared. Memory support differs in both type and channel configuration: AMD uses DDR5 dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support, while Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X single-channel with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support.

PCIe connectivity differs, with AMD offering Gen 4 with 10 CPU lanes and Intel offering Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are different, with AMD's Radeon 840M versus Intel's Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The market segment is Desktop for AMD and Mobile for Intel. The AMD part is unlocked? No: both have multiplierUnlocked set to false. The part numbers are 100-000001783 for AMD and SAE3H for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is the clear winner in multi-threaded and throughput-heavy workloads. The multithread benchmark shows a 31.3% lead, and the integer math result of 97.1% ahead indicates a substantial advantage in general arithmetic processing. Data compression, with a 70.4% edge, and random string sorting, with a 51.9% edge, suggest that the AMD chip handles data manipulation and sorting tasks with significantly higher efficiency. Extended instructions also favor AMD by 41%, making it the stronger choice for workloads that leverage advanced instruction sets.

The AMD chip's dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, compared to Intel's single-channel 59.7 GB/s, likely contributes to its dominance in memory-intensive benchmarks like data compression and random string sorting. The 12-thread configuration also gives it a structural advantage in any workload that can utilize more than 6 threads.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins in a smaller but distinct set of scenarios. The find prime numbers result, where Intel leads by 50%, indicates a specific strength in certain mathematical operations that may not scale with threads. The physics benchmark shows Intel ahead by 18.2%, which points to a potential advantage in simulation or physics-based calculations. The single-thread score of 4045 versus 3829 gives Intel a 5.3% edge, making it the better choice for lightly threaded applications where single-core speed is the limiting factor.

The Intel chip's higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus 4.50 GHz for AMD supports its single-thread advantage. The 15-watt TDP, compared to AMD's 65-watt rating, also positions the Intel part as a more power-efficient option for mobile or thermally constrained environments. However, the lower thread count and single-channel memory bus limit its overall throughput potential.

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is the superior processor for CPU-intensive parallel workloads, content creation, and data processing tasks. The Intel Core 5 320 is better suited for single-threaded applications, power-sensitive mobile designs, and specific math workloads where its prime number and physics performance can be leveraged. The average benchmark score of 40718 for AMD versus 18023 for Intel confirms that the AMD processor delivers more than double the overall performance in the database's aggregate measurements.