AMD Ryzen 5 5605G vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly along threading and efficiency lines. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G, with 6 cores and 12 threads, dominates heavily multithreaded workloads. The Intel Core 5 320, with 6 cores and 6 threads, takes the single-threaded and power-sensitive categories. Because the Intel part ships with recorded Cinebench and PassMark results while the AMD part has no benchmark entries in the database, the quantitative wins are entirely on the Intel side. However, the architectural record allows a qualitative assessment of where the AMD part would likely excel based on its thread count and cache layout.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins every measured benchmark category in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6197 and single-core score of 1926 place it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs tracked. The PassMark suite shows a similar pattern: a multithread score of 15450, a single-thread score of 4045, and a floating point math result of 42440. These numbers indicate a processor that handles both bursty single-threaded tasks and sustained multi-core loads with competence.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G, despite lacking recorded benchmark scores, holds structural advantages that the data cannot quantify directly. Its 12 threads versus the Intel part's 6 threads means the AMD processor can process two threads per core, which typically benefits heavily parallel workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and scientific simulations. The AMD part also carries 16 MB of L3 cache versus 6 MB on the Intel part, which reduces latency for repeated data access patterns.

For use-case segmentation, the Intel Core 5 320 is the measured winner in every available test. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G is the theoretical winner for thread-hungry applications, but without benchmark scores, that conclusion rests on architecture alone. The database shows the Intel part at the 72nd percentile versus all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 50th percentile, but that percentile for the AMD chip is not backed by any recorded test scores.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear verdict: the Intel Core 5 320 is the only one of these two processors with recorded performance evidence, and that evidence is strong. Its average benchmark score of 18023 places it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core 5 120U, and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT. It trails the Intel Core i5-1334U by 0.7%. These nearest-rival comparisons show the Intel Core 5 320 sitting in a tight cluster of capable mid-range processors.

For users choosing between these two specific parts, the Intel Core 5 320 is the pick for anyone who needs verified performance across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and the full PassMark suite. It delivers a single-core Cinebench R23 score of 1926 and a multicore score of 6197, both of which are recorded and comparable. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has no such records, making any performance claim about it speculative.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G remains a choice for users who prioritize the architecture itself: 12 threads, 16 MB L3 cache, and a 65 W TDP with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. It also uses the AM4 socket, which is a desktop platform, while the Intel part uses BGA 1516, which is soldered to a mobile board. That distinction matters for anyone building or upgrading a desktop system.

The Intel Core 5 320 is a mobile processor, confirmed by its 15 W TDP and BGA socket. Its launch MSRP is $340. It offers a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, higher than the AMD part's 4.40 GHz, and a base clock of 1.50 GHz, far lower than the AMD part's 3.90 GHz. The low base clock with high boost clock suits bursty workloads that scale up under demand.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors. All quantitative comparisons rely on the Intel Core 5 320's standalone benchmark results, which are comprehensive. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6197 and single-core score of 1926 define its capabilities. The Cinebench R20 results show 5462 multicore and 771 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 1054 multicore and 276 single-core.

The PassMark suite adds granular detail. The Intel Core 5 320 scores 148779 in data compression, 10984 in data encryption, and 13262 in extended instructions. It finds 110 prime numbers, performs 42440 floating point operations, and 32323 integer operations. Its multithread score is 15450, physics score is 1221, and random string sorting score is 18038. The single-thread score appears twice in the database as both `passmark_single_thread` and `passmark_singlethread`, each recording 4045.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has zero benchmark entries. The database shows `winsA: 0` and `winsB: 0`, meaning no direct comparative tests exist. Any statement about which processor wins a specific workload must rely on the Intel part's recorded scores and the AMD part's architectural specifications. For example, the Intel part's 4.60 GHz boost clock exceeds the AMD part's 4.40 GHz boost clock by 200 MHz, which supports its single-thread advantage. The AMD part's 12 threads versus 6 threads supports a multithread advantage, but no score confirms it.

The data shows the Intel Core 5 320 delivers a multicore Cinebench R23 score that is 3.2 times its single-core score, a ratio typical of a 6-core processor without hyper-threading. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G, with 12 threads, would be expected to show a higher ratio in the same test, but that expectation is not measured.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 320 has 6 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 320?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 has an average benchmark score of 18023 and sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database lists zero benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel Core 5 320 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 4?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

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

A: The launch MSRP is $340.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge on nearly every architectural level. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G uses Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm TSMC process, with the codename Cezanne. The transistor count is 10,700 million on a die size of 180 mm². The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm Intel process, with no transistor or die size recorded.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD part uses a per-core L1 cache of 64 KB and per-core L2 of 512 KB, with 16 MB of L3. The Intel part lists a total L1 of 192 KB, L2 of 2.5 MB, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's L3 is nearly three times larger, which helps with data reuse in multithreaded workloads.

Memory support diverges completely. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Despite the single-channel limitation, the Intel part's newer memory standard delivers higher raw bandwidth.

The integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part uses the AM4 socket, a desktop platform, while the Intel part uses BGA 1516, a soldered mobile socket.

The market segments confirm this split: the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G is a Desktop processor, and the Intel Core 5 320 is a Mobile processor. The AMD part was released on 2025-02-23, and the Intel part on 2026-04-15. Both are currently Active in production.

Specification Differences

The core count matches at 6 cores each, but the thread count diverges: 12 for AMD versus 6 for Intel. Base clocks differ sharply: 3.90 GHz for the AMD part versus 1.50 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are closer: 4.40 GHz for AMD versus 4.60 GHz for Intel.

TDP is a major differentiator: 65 W for the AMD desktop part versus 15 W for the Intel mobile part. The process node favors Intel at 3 nm versus AMD at 7 nm. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel part.

PCIe support differs by generation and lane count: AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Memory type and bus width differ: AMD uses DDR4 dual-channel, Intel uses DDR5/LPDDR5X single-channel. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel.

The integrated graphics units are named differently: Radeon Vega 7 for AMD, Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not. Part numbers are 100-000001801 for AMD and SAE3H for Intel.

The launch MSRP of $340 applies only to the Intel Core 5 320; the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part has a recorded average benchmark score of 18023 and a 72nd percentile ranking, while the AMD part has no average score and a 50th percentile ranking that is not supported by any test data.