AMD Ryzen 5 130 vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no overlapping head-to-head measurements for the AMD Ryzen 5 130 and the Intel Core 5 320. The recorded data for the Intel Core 5 320, however, provides a full picture of its measured performance. The Intel part holds a percentile rank of 72 against all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel Core 5 320 posts an average benchmark score of 18023, placing it in a tight cluster with several established desktop and mobile processors.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 5 320 show how closely packed this performance tier is. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 averages 17994, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core 5 120U averages 17898, a 0.7% gap. The Intel Core i5-1334U averages 18154, which is 0.7% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT averages 17891, also a 0.7% gap. These deltas are small enough that workload-to-workload variation can flip the order, but the Core 5 320 sits essentially at parity with a 6-core Ryzen 5 1600 and a Ryzen 5 3600XT.

Within the Core 5 320's own benchmark suite, the multi-threaded results are the strongest evidence of its capability. Cinebench R23 multi-core returns 6197, Cinebench R20 multi-core returns 5462, and Cinebench R15 multi-core returns 1054. Single-core scores scale accordingly: Cinebench R23 single-core at 1926, R20 at 771, and R15 at 276. PassMark multi-thread records 15450, while single-thread records 4045. These two PassMark figures appear twice in the database with identical values, confirming consistency across the test runs.

The integer and floating-point workloads show a clear split. PassMark integer math scores 32323, while floating-point math reaches 42440, indicating the processor handles floating-point operations with roughly 31% greater throughput than integer math. The extended instructions test returns 13262, data encryption 10984, and data compression 148779. Physics simulation scores 1221, finding prime numbers scores 110, and random string sorting scores 18038.

Because there are no direct head-to-head results between the two processors, the comparison relies on architectural and specification differences rather than matched workload runs. The absence of any benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen 5 130 in the database means its measured performance cannot be placed against the Intel part's recorded scores. The data for the Intel Core 5 320, however, demonstrates a processor that competes within 0.7% of several well-known 6-core designs in both the Ryzen and Core families.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm TSMC process with a die size of 210 mm². The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm Intel process; no die size is recorded for the Intel part. The process node difference is substantial: 6 nm versus 3 nm, with the Intel chip fabricated in-house by Intel while AMD relies on TSMC.

Core and thread counts differ even though both have 6 physical cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel Core 5 320 has 6 threads, one per core with no multithreading. The Intel processor compensates with a higher boost clock: 4.60 GHz versus 4.55 GHz. Base clocks are far apart, with the AMD part at 2.90 GHz and the Intel part at 1.50 GHz. The AMD chip also carries a higher TDP at 28 watts versus 15 watts for the Intel chip.

Cache organization is markedly different. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 5 320 lists 192 KB of total L1, 2.5 MB of total L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's larger L3 cache, at 16 MB versus 6 MB, gives it a clear capacity advantage for cached data, while the Intel part's L2 is organized in a way that the database records as a single aggregate figure rather than a per-core value.

Memory support also splits the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s and includes ECC memory support. The Intel Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s and no ECC support. The AMD part's dual-channel configuration provides roughly 29% more memory bandwidth than the Intel part's single-channel setup, a meaningful gap for memory-bound workloads.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core 5 320 provides Gen 4 with only 6 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD processor uses a Radeon 660M, while the Intel processor uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both are mobile-market parts with active production status. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part's part number is 100-000000992 (FP7r2); the Intel part's is SAE3H.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Intel Core 5 320 has 6 threads from 6 cores. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading; the Intel part does not.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 runs at a 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.55 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core 5 320 runs at a 1.50 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock. The Intel part boosts slightly higher, while the AMD part has a much higher base clock.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 5 320 has 192 KB of total L1, 2.5 MB of total L2, and 6 MB of shared L3.

Q: What memory configurations do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support.

Q: Where does the Intel Core 5 320 rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 holds a 72nd percentile rank and an average benchmark score of 18023. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-1334U at 18154, which is 0.7% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17994, which is 0.2% behind.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 is built on a 6 nm TSMC process with a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 320 is built on a 3 nm Intel process; no die size is recorded.

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

A: The launch MSRP is $340.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 130 | Intel Core 5 320 |

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

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.90 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.55 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Not recorded |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 6 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| Die size | 210 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB total |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 2.5 MB total |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 660M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Part number | 100-000000992 (FP7r2) | SAE3H |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $340 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 130 wins on thread count, offering 12 threads against the Intel Core 5 320's 6 threads. For workloads that scale with simultaneous multithreading, such as heavily parallel rendering or compilation tasks, the AMD part's extra thread capacity is the decisive factor. The AMD processor also holds the cache advantage with 16 MB of shared L3 versus 6 MB, and its dual-channel memory bus at 76.8 GB/s exceeds the Intel part's single-channel 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory support further positions the AMD chip for stability-sensitive environments. The AMD part's 28 W TDP, while higher than the Intel part's 15 W, is paired with a 2.90 GHz base clock that keeps it responsive at idle-to-moderate loads.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins on process technology, with a 3 nm Intel node versus AMD's 6 nm TSMC node. Its 4.60 GHz boost clock edges out the AMD part's 4.55 GHz, which benefits lightly threaded and single-core workloads. The Intel processor also supports LPDDR5X memory in addition to DDR5, broadening its memory compatibility. Its 15 W TDP makes it the lower-power option per the recorded specifications. The measured benchmark data for the Intel part shows a processor operating at parity with a Ryzen 5 1600 and a Ryzen 5 3600XT, both of which are 6-core parts, yet the Intel chip does so without multithreading. The single-thread PassMark score of 4045 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1926 indicate that the Intel part's per-core performance is strong enough to rival older 6-core designs despite its thread deficit.

For use-case splits, the AMD Ryzen 5 130 suits multi-threaded mobile workloads where the 12 threads, larger L3 cache, dual-channel memory bandwidth, and ECC support matter more than peak single-core speed. The Intel Core 5 320 suits power-sensitive mobile designs where the 15 W TDP, 3 nm process, higher boost clock, and LPDDR5X compatibility are priorities. The lack of direct head-to-head benchmarks means these conclusions rest on specification differences rather than matched performance data. The Intel part's recorded benchmarks place it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores or nearest rivals in the database, leaving its measured standing undefined.