AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records 11 direct comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and the Intel Core 5 320. The AMD part takes 7 wins, the Intel part takes 4. The margins, however, are not evenly distributed. AMD’s victories are frequently decisive, while Intel’s are narrow or isolated to specific workloads.

The largest single gap appears in PassMark integer math. AMD scores 79,789 against Intel’s 32,323, a delta of 146.8%. This is the standout result of the entire comparison, indicating a massive advantage in integer-heavy processing. Data compression follows a similar pattern: AMD posts 293,595 versus 148,779, a 97.3% lead. Extended instructions show AMD ahead at 24,333 against 13,262, a 83.5% gap. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 72.7%, with scores of 31,153 and 18,038 respectively.

Multithreaded performance also favors AMD clearly. The PassMark multithread test shows AMD at 24,244 and Intel at 15,450, a 56.9% advantage. Floating point math is closer but still an AMD win: 53,084 versus 42,440, a 25.1% margin. Data encryption rounds out AMD’s wins with 14,502 against 10,984, a 32% lead.

Intel’s four wins are all narrow and concentrated in specific areas. The closest contest is single-thread performance: Intel scores 4,045 against AMD’s 3,995, a margin of only 1.2%. The physics test goes to Intel at 1,221 versus 1,120, an 8.3% gap. Prime number finding is the most notable Intel win: 110 versus 75, a 31.8% advantage. That is the only Intel victory with a double-digit margin.

The overall benchmark averages tell a different story. AMD’s average benchmark score is 48,171, while Intel’s is 18,023. This places AMD in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, whereas Intel sits in the 72nd percentile. AMD’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A (average score 48,201, delta -0.1%) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (48,287, delta -0.2%). Intel’s nearest rivals are far lower: the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (17,994, delta 0.2%) and the Intel Core 5 120U (17,898, delta 0.7%). This places the two chips in entirely different performance strata despite sharing a core count.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 dominates in throughput-heavy workloads. Integer math, data compression, extended instructions, and multithreaded tasks all show leads above 50%. This makes the AMD part the clear choice for content creation, compilation, database workloads, and any parallel processing task that can utilize its 12 threads. The 56.9% multithread advantage and 146.8% integer math lead are decisive for users running sustained multi-core loads.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins in a narrower set of scenarios. Single-thread performance is essentially a tie, with Intel ahead by just 1.2%. The physics test shows a modest Intel advantage, and prime number finding is clearly Intel-favored. These results suggest Intel holds an edge in workloads that are latency-sensitive or depend on very specific instruction patterns. The prime number result, in particular, points to strong division and modulo operation throughput, which can matter in cryptography or number-crunching applications that rely on those primitives.

For mixed workloads, the AMD part is generally superior. The average benchmark score of 48,171 versus 18,023 indicates that across a broad suite of tests, AMD delivers roughly 2.7 times the aggregate performance. The only scenarios where Intel is competitive are those with minimal thread utilization or specialized arithmetic patterns. The data shows that the Intel part is not a general-purpose performance competitor to the AMD part; it is a low-power chip that wins in specific microbenchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors take fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Strix Halo codename. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning it supports simultaneous multithreading. The base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm Intel process, with 6 cores and 6 threads, lacking SMT. Its base clock is much lower at 1.50 GHz, but the boost clock reaches 4.60 GHz.

Cache layouts differ substantially. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel offers 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has significantly more total L3 cache, which helps with larger working sets. Intel’s per-core L1 and L2 are larger, but the total cache pool is smaller.

Memory support is another major divergence. AMD uses LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and 128.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory. Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but only on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth, and it does not support ECC. This gives AMD more than double the memory bandwidth, which is a critical factor for integrated graphics and memory-bound workloads.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD includes a Radeon 8040S, while Intel has an Xe3 Graphics solution with 2 Xe cores. PCIe connectivity shows AMD with Gen 4 and 16 lanes versus Intel’s Gen 4 and 6 lanes. The sockets are not interchangeable: AMD uses Socket FP11, while Intel uses BGA 1516. The AMD part has a 55 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 15 W, reflecting the Intel chip’s positioning as a low-power mobile processor.

Power and release timing also separate them. AMD launched in January 2025 and remains active in production. Intel launches in April 2026, also active, with a launch MSRP of $340. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 scores 4,045 in PassMark single-thread, slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 at 3,995, a 1.2% margin. This is the smallest performance gap in the entire comparison.

Q: How large is the multithreaded performance gap?

A: The AMD part scores 24,244 in PassMark multithread, which is 56.9% higher than the Intel part’s 15,450. AMD also has 12 threads versus Intel’s 6, which explains much of the advantage.

Q: Does the Intel processor have any benchmark wins?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 320 wins 4 of 11 head-to-head tests: prime number finding (110 vs 75, a 31.8% lead), physics (1,221 vs 1,120, an 8.3% lead), and both single-thread tests (4,045 vs 3,995, a 1.2% lead each).

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 provides 128.0 GB/s over a dual-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Intel Core 5 320 provides 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus supporting DDR5 or LPDDR5X. AMD has over twice the bandwidth.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 320 does not list ECC support.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: AMD’s average benchmark score is 48,171, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Intel’s average is 18,023, placing it in the 72nd percentile. AMD’s nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A at 48,201, while Intel’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17,994.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is the stronger processor for almost every measurable workload. Its 7 head-to-head wins include the largest margins in the comparison, and its average benchmark score is more than 2.6 times that of the Intel part. The 146.8% integer math lead and 97.3% data compression lead are not marginal differences; they represent fundamentally different capability levels.

The Intel Core 5 320 is not without merit, but its wins are narrow and specialized. The single-thread result is effectively a tie, and the physics and prime number wins suggest specific strengths in certain arithmetic patterns. The 15 W TDP makes it a low-power option, and the 3 nm process node indicates a modern manufacturing approach. However, the single-channel memory bus, lack of SMT, and smaller cache pool limit its overall throughput.

For users who need sustained multi-core performance, memory bandwidth, or integrated graphics capability, the AMD part is the clear choice. The 55 W TDP is higher, but it buys substantial performance. For users who prioritize minimal power draw and only need light single-threaded tasks, the Intel part is adequate. The benchmark record, however, does not support choosing Intel for any performance-critical workload where the AMD part is available.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Intel Core 5 320 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Strix Halo | Wildcat Lake |

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

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

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

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5X | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

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

| Memory Bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 8040S | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

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

| Launch MSRP | None | $340 |