AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G records an average benchmark score of 63331, while the Intel Core 5 320 averages 18023. The AMD part sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, whereas the Intel chip lands in the 72nd percentile.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G boosts to 5.10 GHz, compared to 4.60 GHz for the Intel Core 5 320. The AMD chip also starts from a higher base clock of 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

Q: What is the thermal design power for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core 5 320 has a TDP of 15 watts. This makes the Intel part a much lower-power design.

Q: Which processor won more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G won 10 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 320 won a single test: passmark_find_prime_numbers.

Q: What are the manufacturing process nodes for these CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel Core 5 320 uses Intel's 3 nm process node.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G, codenamed Gorgon Point, belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is a desktop-class part on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. The chip uses 8 cores with 16 threads, backed by an 80 KB L1 cache per core, a 1 MB L2 cache per core, and an 8 MB L3 cache. The die size measures 195 mm² on TSMC's 4 nm process. This is a fully unlocked multiplier design, and it includes Radeon 860M integrated graphics.

The Intel Core 5 320, codenamed Wildcat Lake, is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1516. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, so there is no hyperthreading. Cache structure differs substantially: the L1 cache is listed as 192 KB total, L2 is 2.5 MB, and L3 is 6 MB shared. The Intel die is built on Intel's 3 nm process, which is a more advanced node than the AMD part. However, the Intel chip has a locked multiplier and uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Memory architecture also separates these two processors. The AMD chip supports dual-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part also supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but through a single-channel bus, delivering 59.7 GB/s. AMD includes ECC memory support; Intel does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 4 with only 6 CPU lanes.

The production status for both is active, but the release dates differ. AMD launched on February 28, 2026, while Intel followed on April 15, 2026. The AMD part carries part number 100-000001917, and the Intel part is SAE3H.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G dominates nearly every measured workload category. In integer math, it scores 99732 against 32323 for the Intel chip, a 208.5% advantage. That result indicates a massive lead in general arithmetic operations, which underpins most productivity software. Data compression shows a similar pattern: the AMD part hits 402831, while the Intel chip manages 148779, a 170.8% gap. Random string sorting, another common office workload, shows the AMD chip at 42663 versus 18038, a 136.5% lead.

Floating-point math, which matters for scientific simulations and financial modeling, gives the AMD chip a 50.1% win (63683 vs 42440). Extended instruction sets, relevant for modern AVX workloads, favor AMD by 112.8% (28223 vs 13262). Even single-thread performance, where Intel mobile chips often compete well, goes to AMD: 4309 versus 4045, a 6.5% margin. Multithreaded performance is not close, with AMD scoring 30422 versus 15450, a 96.9% difference.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins exactly one head-to-head test: passmark_find_prime_numbers. It scores 110 versus AMD's 87, which translates to a 20.9% advantage in that specific mathematical workload. This suggests the Intel architecture handles certain prime-number algorithms more efficiently per core, even with fewer threads. Physics simulation also narrows the gap: AMD leads only 1440 to 1221, a 17.9% margin, which is the smallest win for AMD outside of single-thread performance.

For desktop users running heavy multi-threaded workloads, video encoding, or database operations, the AMD chip is the clear choice based on the data. The Intel part, with its 15-watt TDP, fits scenarios where power consumption is the primary constraint, but the benchmark record shows it concedes most performance categories.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G | Intel Core 5 320 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | 195 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB total |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 6 MB shared |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Support | Yes | No |

| PCIe Lanes (CPU) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 860M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | No |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2026-02-28 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $340 |

The specification table shows fundamental design divergences. AMD allocates more transistors to compute resources with 8 full cores and 16 threads, while Intel chooses a leaner 6-core, 6-thread configuration. The cache layout reflects different philosophies: AMD distributes L1 and L2 per core, while Intel pools cache differently with a total L1 of 192 KB and a 2.5 MB L2. The AMD chip's 65-watt TDP allows aggressive clock speeds up to 5.10 GHz, whereas the Intel part's 15-watt envelope caps boost at 4.60 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G comes in integer math, where it outscores the Intel Core 5 320 by 208.5% (99732 vs 32323). This result alone indicates that the AMD chip processes integer-heavy code, such as spreadsheets, compilers, and encryption algorithms, at roughly three times the throughput of the Intel part.

Data compression follows closely with a 170.8% delta (402831 vs 148779). This workload exercises memory bandwidth, cache hierarchy, and multi-thread coordination, all areas where the AMD chip's dual-channel memory and 16 threads provide advantages. Random string sorting shows a 136.5% gap (42663 vs 18038), which also depends heavily on memory subsystem efficiency.

Extended instruction performance gives AMD a 112.8% lead (28223 vs 13262), reflecting better optimization for SIMD and crypto instruction sets. The multithread test records a 96.9% advantage (30422 vs 15450), confirming that the extra threads translate into nearly double the parallel throughput. Data encryption shows a 72.4% win (18937 vs 10984), and floating-point math delivers a 50.1% edge (63683 vs 42440).

The narrowest AMD victories are in single-thread performance (6.5%, 4309 vs 4045) and physics simulation (17.9%, 1440 vs 1221). The single-thread margin shows the AMD boost clock advantage of 5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz does not translate into a dominant per-core lead, suggesting the Intel architecture has strong single-core efficiency despite its lower power budget.

The sole Intel win occurs in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where it scores 110 against AMD's 87, a 20.9% advantage. This result is notable because prime-number finding is a latency-sensitive, branch-heavy workload that often rewards lower-power architectures with different pipeline designs. It does not, however, offset the overall benchmark picture.

When comparing these CPUs against their respective nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G sits within 0.8% of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and 0.7% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX by just 0.2% and beats the Intel Core i7-13790F by 0.4%. The Intel Core 5 320, meanwhile, matches the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 within 0.2%, sits 0.7% above the Intel Core 5 120U, and stays within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT. These placements show the AMD chip competing in a much higher performance tier, while the Intel part aligns with older mid-range desktop parts from previous generations.