AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, which wins 11 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 320 takes only 4 wins, primarily in single-threaded tasks. The AMD part's largest victory comes in PassMark integer math, where it scores 77,414 against 32,323, a delta of 139.5%. This indicates a substantial throughput advantage in arithmetic-heavy integer workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows the AMD processor at 13,794 versus 6,197 for the Intel chip, a 122.6% delta, confirming a major multi-threaded rendering lead. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 2,023 against 1,054, a 91.9% margin.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 also demonstrates strong performance in memory and data processing tasks. In PassMark data compression, it records 256,603 against 148,779, a 72.5% delta. Random string sorting shows a 57.4% advantage, with scores of 28,390 versus 18,038. Extended instructions (SIMD-style workloads) favor the AMD chip by 35.9%, at 18,029 versus 13,262. The PassMark multi-thread score of 22,125 versus 15,450 represents a 43.2% advantage. Data encryption shows a more modest but clear 20.8% lead, with 13,264 against 10,984. Floating-point math is closer, with the AMD part ahead by 10.7%, scoring 46,996 against 42,440. The smallest AMD win is in PassMark physics, at 1,257 versus 1,221, a 2.9% margin.

The Intel Core 5 320 claims its wins with narrower margins. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 4,045 against 3,862, a 4.5% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core shows Intel ahead by 1.8%, at 276 versus 271. The largest Intel win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 110 against 76, a 30.9% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core goes to the AMD part, but only by 1.7%, at 1,958 versus 1,926. The overall average benchmark score reflects this split: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 averages 32,662, while the Intel Core 5 320 averages 18,023.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 dominates in multi-threaded, parallel workloads. Its 8 cores and 16 threads provide a structural advantage over the Intel Core 5 320's 6 cores and 6 threads. The data confirms this across rendering, compression, encryption, sorting, and integer math. The 122.6% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core suggests that applications which scale with thread count will see roughly double the performance on the AMD part. The 139.5% integer math advantage reinforces this pattern for compute-heavy tasks. The 72.5% compression lead and 57.4% sorting lead indicate strong memory-side throughput for data manipulation. The AMD chip also handles floating-point math better, with a 10.7% edge, and physics simulations slightly better, at 2.9%.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins in specific latency-sensitive or single-threaded scenarios. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4,045 is 4.5% higher than the AMD part's 3,862. The Cinebench R15 single-core result shows a 1.8% Intel advantage. The prime number finding test shows a 30.9% Intel lead, which may reflect a particular efficiency in that specific integer algorithm despite the AMD chip's overall integer math dominance. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD part wins by 1.7%, so single-thread performance is close overall, with the Intel part holding a slight edge in some tests and the AMD part in others.

For use-case analysis, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 suits multi-threaded productivity, content creation, and data-heavy tasks. The Intel Core 5 320 suits workloads that prioritize single-thread latency and specific algorithm types. The Intel chip's percentile ranking sits at 72 against all CPUs, while the AMD part ranks at 83, indicating the AMD processor places higher in the overall performance distribution.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation. It implements a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC. The die size is 233 mm². The cache layout uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. The integrated graphics are the Radeon 880M.

The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with a 3 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The architecture field is not specified in the database, but the generation is listed as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake). The cache structure differs notably: 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but the bus is single-channel, limiting bandwidth to 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The most significant architectural divergence is the memory subsystem. The AMD part's dual-channel bus provides 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s for the Intel part's single-channel bus, a 50% bandwidth advantage. This likely contributes to the large deltas in data compression, sorting, and integer math. The core count difference, 8 cores versus 6 cores, combined with AMD's 16 threads versus 6 threads for Intel, explains the multi-threaded benchmark gaps. The Intel part has no simultaneous multithreading, while the AMD part doubles its thread count.

The process node difference, 4 nm TSMC versus 3 nm Intel, does not directly translate to performance in the recorded benchmarks. The AMD part has a higher thermal design power at 28 W versus 15 W for the Intel chip, which allows for higher sustained performance in multi-threaded tasks. The Intel part's single-thread wins, despite the lower TDP, suggest efficient core design, but the AMD part still edges ahead in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 | Intel Core 5 320 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 233 mm² | Not specified |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB |

| 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 memory | Supported | Not supported |

| PCIe lanes | 16 (Gen 4) | 6 (Gen 4) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 880M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-04-15 |

| Part number | 100-000001571 | SAE3H |

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 5 320 is $340. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The release dates are separated by over a year, with the AMD chip released earlier. Both processors are active in production and target the mobile segment. Both are multiplier-unlocked: false, meaning neither supports unlocked overclocking. The AMD part uses an 8-core, 16-thread configuration, while the Intel part uses 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD chip has a higher base clock by 0.50 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.40 GHz.

The Intel part has a smaller process node at 3 nm versus 4 nm. The L1 cache differs substantially: 80 KB per core for AMD versus 192 KB total for Intel. The L2 differs as well: 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2.5 MB total for Intel. The L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD versus 6 MB shared for Intel. The memory bandwidth gap is significant, with the AMD part providing 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s. ECC support is present on the AMD part but absent on the Intel part. PCIe lane counts differ, with AMD offering 16 lanes versus 6 for Intel, both at Gen 4.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

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

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 13,794 against 6,197 for the Intel Core 5 320, a 122.6% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 2,023 against 1,054, a 91.9% delta.

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

A: Yes. The Intel part wins PassMark single-thread with 4,045 versus 3,862 (4.5% ahead), Cinebench R15 single-core with 276 versus 271 (1.8% ahead), and PassMark find prime numbers with 110 versus 76 (30.9% ahead). The database also lists two identical single-thread entries for the Intel win.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth specifications for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 320 uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses the Radeon 880M. The Intel Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Q: What are the process nodes and foundries?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 320 uses a 3 nm process from Intel.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 has an average benchmark score of 32,662, placing it at the 83rd percentile against all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 320 has an average benchmark score of 18,023, placing it at the 72nd percentile.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 320 does not support ECC memory.