AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher overall benchmark average?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 records an average benchmark score of 35719, while the Intel Core 5 320 records 18023. The AMD part sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Intel part.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 14278.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 130.4% ahead of the Intel Core 5 320's 6197. The R15 multi-core test shows a similar 121.7% advantage for AMD.

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

A: Yes, the Intel part wins 4 of the 15 head-to-head tests. It leads in Cinebench R15 single-core by 10.5%, PassMark single-thread by 4.3%, and PassMark find prime numbers by 26.4%. The AMD part wins the other 11 tests.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 320 supports single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it has no hyperthreading.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 320 does not.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, with a die size of 195 mm². Its codename is Krackan Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation. The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on Intel's 3 nm process, with no die size recorded in the database.

The core configurations diverge sharply. AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel provides 6 cores and 6 threads. This means the AMD part has simultaneous multithreading, whereas the Intel part does not. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 192 KB of total L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD approach gives each core private L2, while Intel consolidates its L2 into a smaller pool.

Memory support is another differentiator. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but AMD uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. AMD also supports ECC memory; Intel does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics units are unrelated. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 860M graphics. Intel pairs it with Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe cores). Both processors are locked (multiplier not unlocked), target the mobile segment, and are currently active in production. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part has a release date of 2026-04-15.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The record shows a decisive overall outcome: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 wins 11 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 320 wins 4. The largest margins belong to AMD in multi-threaded and integer workloads.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core test delivers the clearest verdict. AMD scores 14278.5 versus Intel's 6197, a 130.4% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core follows the same pattern: AMD scores 2336.5 versus 1054, a 121.7% lead. These results confirm that the AMD part's extra cores and threads translate directly into rendering performance.

PassMark integer math shows the widest gap of all tests. AMD scores 84868, which is 162.6% ahead of Intel's 32323. This suggests a strong advantage in workloads that rely on integer arithmetic, such as general computation and some scientific tasks. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 281834 versus 148779, a 89.4% margin. Random string sorting follows with AMD at 31071 versus Intel's 18038, a 72.3% lead.

Extended instructions show a 50.5% advantage for AMD (19955 versus 13262), and data encryption shows a 31.7% lead (14462 versus 10984). PassMark multi-thread scoring puts AMD at 23994 versus Intel's 15450, a 55.3% difference. Floating point math is closer but still favors AMD: 51639 versus 42440, a 21.7% margin. Physics simulation shows the narrowest AMD win: 1318 versus 1221, a 7.9% difference.

The Intel Core 5 320 does claim several single-thread wins. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 276 versus AMD's 247, a 10.5% advantage. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4045 versus AMD's 3872, a 4.3% lead. The same result appears in the PassMark singlethread test with identical scores. Intel also wins PassMark find prime numbers: 110 versus 81, a 26.4% edge.

Cinebench R23 single-core is the only single-thread test where AMD wins, but the margin is slim: 1954 versus 1926, a 1.5% advantage. This indicates that the two processors have broadly similar single-core capability, with Intel holding a slight edge in most such tests and AMD holding a very slight edge in the newer Cinebench version.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. AMD uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel uses 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 4.60 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings differ as well: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 15 W.

Sockets are different: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. Process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel uses 3 nm from its own foundry. The AMD die measures 195 mm²; no die size is recorded for Intel.

Cache configurations are not comparable. AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Intel has 192 KB total L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The AMD design provides more L3 cache and per-core L2, while Intel provides a larger total L1 pool.

Memory buses differ: AMD is dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, Intel is single-channel with 59.7 GB/s. ECC support is present only on AMD. PCIe lanes differ: 16 lanes on AMD versus 6 lanes on Intel, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 860M on AMD versus Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on Intel.

Release dates differ by more than a year: AMD released on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $340; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the stronger processor in almost every workload category. Its average benchmark score of 35719 is roughly double the Intel Core 5 320's 18023. The AMD part ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part ranks in the 72nd. The head-to-head record shows 11 wins for AMD and only 4 for Intel.

Multi-threaded performance is the defining gap. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows AMD at 14278.5, which is 130.4% ahead of Intel's 6197. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 121.7% margin. Integer math shows a 162.6% gap. These are not marginal differences; they represent a fundamentally higher throughput ceiling for AMD.

The Intel Core 5 320 does hold a genuine single-thread advantage in most tests. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4045 beats AMD's 3872 by 4.3%, and its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 276 beats AMD's 247 by 10.5%. It also wins the prime number finding test by 26.4%. However, these wins are narrow in absolute terms and do not offset the massive multi-thread deficits.

The selection depends on workload emphasis. For users who prioritize multi-core rendering, data compression, encryption, or math-heavy tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the clear choice. For users who need the best possible single-thread response and do not require high core counts, the Intel Core 5 320 offers a modest advantage in that specific area, along with a lower TDP of 15 W versus 28 W.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 wins in: Cinebench R23 multi-core (130.4% ahead), Cinebench R15 multi-core (121.7% ahead), PassMark integer math (162.6% ahead), PassMark data compression (89.4% ahead), PassMark random string sorting (72.3% ahead), PassMark multi-thread (55.3% ahead), PassMark extended instructions (50.5% ahead), PassMark data encryption (31.7% ahead), PassMark floating point math (21.7% ahead), PassMark physics (7.9% ahead), and Cinebench R23 single-core (1.5% ahead). These wins cover rendering, compression, encryption, math, and physics workloads. The AMD part also offers dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support.

Intel Core 5 320 wins in: PassMark find prime numbers (26.4% ahead), Cinebench R15 single-core (10.5% ahead), and PassMark single-thread (4.3% ahead). These wins are concentrated in single-threaded and prime-number workloads. The Intel part also has a lower TDP of 15 W and a launch MSRP of $340. Its single-channel memory bus delivers 59.7 GB/s, which is lower than AMD's, but its 3 nm process node may offer efficiency advantages in specific mobile designs.

The overall record favors AMD by a wide margin. The Intel part is competitive only in single-thread response and prime number calculations, while AMD dominates in all multi-threaded and math-intensive tests. The data shows no scenario where Intel leads in more than one category type, and its single-thread wins are relatively small compared to AMD's multi-thread margins.