AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark average?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 records an average benchmark score of 40048, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 320 averages 18023, which puts it in the 72nd percentile.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 18698 versus 6197 for the Intel Core 5 320. That is a 201.7% advantage for the AMD part in this multi-threaded rendering workload.

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

A: Yes, the Intel part wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4045 versus 3841 for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, a 5% difference in Intel's favor. This appears twice in the data, under both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 320?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 has a launch MSRP of $340. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Q: Which chip has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two very different profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the decisive winner in multi-threaded and most single-threaded workloads. It wins 13 of the 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. Its average benchmark score of 40048 places it near the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, which averages 40081, a delta of only 0.1%. The Intel Core 5 320, with an average of 18023, sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17994, a delta of 0.2%. That context matters: the AMD part competes with desktop-class 8-core processors, while the Intel part lands alongside older 6-core desktop parts.

The Intel Core 5 320 does hold one meaningful advantage. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4045 beats the AMD's 3841 by 5%. For workloads that depend entirely on single-thread speed and ignore all other resources, the Intel chip has a slight edge. However, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 still wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 1992 versus 1926, a 3.4% margin, so even the single-thread story is not uniform. The Intel part wins only the PassMark variant of single-thread testing.

The overall data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the stronger processor for almost any compute-heavy task. The Intel Core 5 320 is competitive in one narrow single-thread metric, but its lower core count, lack of hyperthreading, and smaller cache put it far behind in multi-core, encryption, compression, and math workloads. The AMD part also carries a higher TDP of 28 watts versus 15 watts, which aligns with its much higher throughput.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin belongs to PassMark integer math. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 101831 against 32323 for the Intel Core 5 320, a 215% delta. This is the single biggest gap in the entire comparison. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 201.7% delta, with the AMD at 18698 and the Intel at 6197. Cinebench R15 multi-core follows at 169.6%, AMD scoring 2842 versus 1054.

PassMark data compression shows the AMD part at 354510 against 148779, a 138.3% delta. Random string sorting goes to the AMD at 39447 versus 18038, a 118.7% delta. PassMark multithread shows 29467 for AMD and 15450 for Intel, a 90.7% delta. Extended instructions favor AMD at 25113 versus 13262, an 89.4% delta. Data encryption shows AMD at 18297 versus 10984, a 66.6% delta. Floating point math goes to AMD at 62802 versus 42440, a 48% delta. Physics shows AMD at 1704 versus 1221, a 39.6% delta. Cinebench R15 single-core favors AMD at 303 versus 276, a 9.8% delta. Find prime numbers favors AMD at 117 versus 110, a 6.4% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core favors AMD at 1992 versus 1926, a 3.4% delta.

The only Intel wins are the PassMark single-thread results. Both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread record 4045 for Intel and 3841 for AMD, a 5% delta in Intel's favor. No other benchmark in the dataset goes to Intel.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 320 uses 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz and boost clock is 5.00 GHz. The Intel base clock is 1.50 GHz and boost clock is 4.60 GHz. The AMD TDP is 28 watts, the Intel TDP is 15 watts. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP8, the Intel socket is Intel BGA 1516.

The AMD process node is 4 nm at TSMC, the Intel process node is 3 nm at Intel. The AMD die size is 233 mm², the Intel die size is not recorded. The AMD L1 cache is 80 KB per core, the Intel L1 cache is 192 KB. The AMD L2 cache is 1 MB per core, the Intel L2 cache is 2.5 MB. The AMD L3 cache is 16 MB, the Intel L3 cache is 6 MB shared.

Memory support differs significantly. The AMD part uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Neither supports ECC memory. PCIe lanes also differ: the AMD part has Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), the Intel part has Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses Radeon 880M, while the Intel Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The release dates are recorded as 2024-06-30 for AMD and 2026-04-15 for Intel. Both parts are marked as Active in production and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001530, the Intel part number is SAE3H.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Strix Point. Its generation is listed as Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), indicating a mixed core arrangement. The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, with its generation listed as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake). The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part is built on a 3 nm process at Intel.

Cache organization reflects different design philosophies. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with a 16 MB shared L3 pool. Intel uses a single 192 KB L1 allocation and 2.5 MB L2, with a much smaller 6 MB shared L3. The AMD die size is recorded at 233 mm², while Intel does not record a die size for this part.

The memory controller setup also differs. AMD runs a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel runs a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. The Intel part has a 3 nm node advantage in manufacturing geometry, but the data does not show that translating into performance wins outside of one PassMark single-thread test. The AMD part uses more of its silicon for compute resources, with double the threads and nearly three times the L3 capacity.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins in every multi-threaded workload recorded. Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core, PassMark multithread, integer math, floating point math, physics, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and prime number finding all favor the AMD part. The margins range from 6.4% in prime number finding to 215% in integer math. The AMD part also wins both Cinebench single-core tests, with 9.8% in R15 and 3.4% in R23.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins exactly one distinct test: PassMark single-thread. The score of 4045 beats the AMD's 3841 by 5%. This appears twice in the database under different test names, but it reflects the same measurement. The Intel part also has a lower TDP of 15 watts versus 28 watts, which could matter in power-constrained chassis, though the database does not include battery life or thermal measurements.

For rendering, compilation, encryption, compression, or any workload that scales with threads and cache, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the clear choice based on the recorded scores. The Intel Core 5 320 offers a narrow single-thread advantage in PassMark, but it loses the Cinebench single-core tests, so even that advantage does not hold across all single-thread benchmarks. The data supports the AMD part for general compute, with the Intel part only relevant for scenarios where its specific PassMark single-thread strength and lower TDP are the deciding factors.