AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads. This gives the AMD part a 2x core advantage and a 4x thread advantage.

Q: How large is the cache difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 320 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part also has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core versus 192 KB total for Intel, and an L2 cache of 1 MB per core versus 2.5 MB total for Intel.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 boosts up to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 320 boosts up to 4.60 GHz. The AMD chip also has a higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

Q: What are the process nodes for these chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 320 uses a 3 nm process from Intel.

Q: How do they compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 supports dual-channel memory and delivers 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 320 uses single-channel memory at 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Which chip has a higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 sits in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core 5 320 sits in the 72nd percentile. The AMD part's average benchmark score is 58826 versus 18023 for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation built with both Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 family. The manufacturing processes differ: AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm node with a die size of 233 mm², while Intel uses its own 3 nm node with no die size recorded in the database.

The core configurations are fundamentally different. AMD combines 12 cores and 24 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading to double thread count. Intel's 6-core, 6-thread design does not use hyper-threading, meaning each core handles a single thread. This structural difference drives most of the multicore performance gap observed in benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 pool. Intel lists 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The per-core L2 allocation for AMD is 1 MB, while Intel's total L2 is 2.5 MB across six cores, which is roughly 416 KB per core. AMD's larger L3 pool benefits workloads with high data reuse.

Memory architecture separates the two clearly. AMD uses a dual-channel memory bus with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel uses a single-channel bus at 59.7 GB/s. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory types. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

The PCIe configurations vary as well. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 4 with only 6 lanes. This affects expandability for discrete GPUs and high-speed storage in mobile platforms.

Integrated graphics differ by vendor. AMD pairs the CPU with the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both parts target the mobile market segment and are currently in active production. The AMD chip released on December 31, 2025, while Intel's release date is April 15, 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $340.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a dominant performance lead for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 across all 15 recorded benchmark comparisons. The AMD chip wins every single test in the database, with margins ranging from a modest 2% in single-threaded tests to over 300% in some multi-threaded workloads.

The largest delta appears in PassMark integer math, where AMD scores 130171 against Intel's 32323, a 302.7% advantage. This reflects the thread count and core count differences directly. In Cinebench R23 multicore, AMD delivers 23491.5 points versus 6197 for Intel, a 279.1% lead. The Cinebench R15 multicore test shows AMD at 3518 versus 1054, a 233.8% margin.

Data compression follows a similar pattern. AMD scores 484584 in PassMark data compression versus 148779 for Intel, a 225.7% advantage. Random string sorting shows AMD at 51576 versus 18038, a 185.9% lead. Extended instructions testing gives AMD 34365 against Intel's 13262, a 159.1% difference.

Multithreaded PassMark scores show AMD at 37010 versus Intel's 15450, a 139.5% advantage. Data encryption sees AMD at 23746 versus 10984, a 116.2% lead. Floating point math results show AMD at 81320 versus 42440, a 91.6% difference. Physics testing gives AMD 1851 points versus 1221 for Intel, a 51.6% advantage.

The single-core results are closer. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 2066 versus 1926, a 7.3% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows AMD at 317 versus 276, a 14.9% gap. PassMark single-thread testing gives AMD 4124 versus 4045, only a 2% difference. The find prime numbers test shows AMD at 125 versus 110, a 13.6% lead.

The pattern is consistent: AMD wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head set. There is no test where Intel takes the lead. The smallest margin is 2% in PassMark single-thread, while the largest is 302.7% in integer math.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and Intel Core 5 320 differ across nearly every specification field in the database. Core count: 12 for AMD versus 6 for Intel. Thread count: 24 versus 6. Base clock: 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz. Boost clock: 5.20 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. TDP: 28 watts versus 15 watts.

Sockets differ: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. The architecture field lists Zen 5 for AMD and is null for Intel. Codenames are Gorgon Point versus Wildcat Lake. Generations are Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Core 5 (Wildcat Lake). Process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) versus 3 nm (Intel). Die size is 233 mm² for AMD, with no value recorded for Intel.

Cache configurations differ completely. AMD lists L1 as 80 KB per core, L2 as 1 MB per core, and L3 as 16 MB. Intel lists L1 as 192 KB total, L2 as 2.5 MB total, and L3 as 6 MB shared. Memory bus width differs: dual-channel for AMD, single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s.

PCIe lanes differ: Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M versus Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). Release dates differ by roughly three and a half months. Part numbers are 100-000001936 for AMD and SAE3H for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $340, while AMD has no MSRP recorded. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a clear verdict. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 outperforms the Intel Core 5 320 in every single recorded test. The AMD chip wins all 15 head-to-head comparisons, with advantages ranging from 2% in single-threaded PassMark to 302.7% in integer math.

The average benchmark score for AMD is 58826, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Intel's average score is 18023, placing it in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD are the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 at 58916 (-0.2%), Intel Xeon w5-2545 at 58504 (+0.5%), AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D at 58386 (+0.8%), and Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323 (+0.9%). These competitors are all within 1% of AMD's average score, indicating that the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 sits in a performance tier alongside workstation-class Xeon parts.

Intel's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17994 (+0.2%), Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 (+0.7%), Intel Core i5-1334U at 18154 (-0.7%), and AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (+0.7%). The Core 5 320 competes with older desktop and mobile parts from previous generations, not with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470.

The data shows two processors in different performance classes. The AMD part delivers roughly 3.3x the average benchmark score of the Intel part. The only areas where Intel comes close are single-threaded workloads, where the 2% to 14.9% margins favor AMD but remain competitive. For any workload that uses multiple threads, the AMD chip's 12-core, 24-thread configuration provides a massive advantage over Intel's 6-core, 6-thread design.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. There is no single test where the Intel Core 5 320 takes the lead. This means the use-case split is entirely one-sided based on the available data.

For multi-threaded productivity workloads, the AMD chip is the clear choice. Cinebench R23 multicore results show a 279.1% advantage, and Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 233.8% lead. Content creation tasks that scale across cores will see the largest gains. Integer math, with a 302.7% advantage, indicates strong performance in general computation, compilation, and data processing tasks. Data compression workloads show a 225.7% lead, benefiting archive creation and database operations.

For single-threaded workloads, the AMD chip still wins but by a smaller margin. PassMark single-thread results show only a 2% advantage, while Cinebench R23 single-core shows 7.3% and Cinebench R15 single-core shows 14.9%. Applications that are lightly threaded will see modest improvements with the AMD part, but the gap is not overwhelming.

The Intel Core 5 320 has no recorded benchmark wins. Its advantages are limited to non-performance factors: a lower TDP of 15 watts versus 28 watts, a 3 nm process node versus 4 nm, and a single-channel memory configuration that may simplify motherboard design. The Intel part also has a recorded launch MSRP of $340, while AMD's MSRP is not listed in the database.

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is suited for workloads that demand high core counts and thread parallelism, including rendering, video encoding, scientific computing, and heavy multitasking. The Intel Core 5 320, based on its benchmark profile, aligns with efficiency-focused mobile designs where lower power consumption and simpler memory layouts take priority over raw performance. The 72nd percentile ranking for Intel places it among mid-range mobile processors, while AMD's 92nd percentile ranking places it near the top of the database.