AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE and the Intel Core 5 320?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 also has 6 cores but only 6 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 boosts to 4.60 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE's 4.40 GHz boost clock. However, the AMD part has a much higher base clock of 3.40 GHz compared to Intel's 1.50 GHz.

Q: What are the thermal design power (TDP) ratings for these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core 5 320 has a TDP of 15 watts. This makes the Intel part a lower-power design.

Q: Do these processors use the same memory type?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Intel Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory but uses a single-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 sits at the 72nd percentile versus all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel part's average benchmark score is 18,023, while the AMD part's average benchmark score is 0 in the recorded data.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE is built on a 7 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 320 is built on a 3 nm process by Intel's own foundry.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a clear split between the two processors. The Intel Core 5 320 has benchmark results across multiple tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means the Intel part wins all head-to-head comparisons where data exists. The Intel Core 5 320 delivers strong multi-threaded performance in Cinebench tests, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6,197 and a single-core score of 1,926. It also shows solid productivity numbers in PassMark tests, such as 42,440 in floating point math and 32,323 in integer math.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE, the absence of benchmark data means its performance profile is not directly measurable against the Intel part. The database does not record any wins for the AMD processor. The Intel Core 5 320, by contrast, has a full suite of 17 benchmark entries covering rendering, compression, encryption, and math workloads.

The Intel Core 5 320 also holds advantages in platform features. It supports PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU, whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The Intel part's memory bandwidth is rated at 59.7 GB/s, higher than the AMD part's 51.2 GB/s, despite the Intel part using a single-channel memory bus.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE does have structural advantages in core count and cache. It offers 12 threads versus 6, and its L3 cache is 16 MB compared to Intel's 6 MB shared L3. However, without benchmark scores, these specifications do not translate into recorded performance wins.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The only benchmark data available belongs to the Intel Core 5 320. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has a benchmark array that is empty. As a result, the comparison rests entirely on the Intel part's scores relative to its nearest rivals.

The Intel Core 5 320 records an average benchmark score of 18,023. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, has an average score of 17,994, giving the Intel part a delta of 0.2 percent ahead. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17,898, which puts it 0.7 percent behind the Core 5 320. The Intel Core i5-1334U scores 18,154, placing it 0.7 percent ahead of the Core 5 320. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17,891, also 0.7 percent behind the Core 5 320.

Looking at specific workloads, the Intel Core 5 320 shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6,197. That number positions it above the Ryzen 5 3600XT in the average benchmark ranking, though the delta is small. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 1,926 indicates strong per-thread performance. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,045 confirms that the chip excels in lightly threaded tasks.

In multi-threaded PassMark tests, the Intel Core 5 320 scores 15,450. Its data compression score is 148,779, and its data encryption score is 10,984. The extended instructions score is 13,262, and the prime number finding score is 110. Random string sorting comes in at 18,038, and physics scores 1,221.

Because the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has no recorded scores, no direct comparison can be made between the two chips in any specific benchmark. The Intel part's wins are absolute in the database, but the margin versus the AMD part is unquantified.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification category. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 320 uses 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: 3.40 GHz for AMD versus 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 4.40 GHz and Intel at 4.60 GHz.

TDP ratings show a major gap: 35 watts for AMD versus 15 watts for Intel. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel chip does not.

Memory support diverges completely. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE supports DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE uses Radeon Vega 7 graphics. The Intel Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The market segment is different: the AMD part is classified as Desktop, while the Intel part is classified as Mobile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE is based on the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne. It belongs to the 5000 series and is manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. The die contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The cache layout uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3.

The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process by Intel. The cache structure is different: 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

The AMD chip's 16 MB L3 cache is substantially larger than Intel's 6 MB shared L3. The AMD part also has per-core L1 and L2 allocations, while the Intel part lists aggregate cache sizes. The process node advantage goes to Intel at 3 nm versus AMD's 7 nm. The AMD part's Zen 3 architecture supports simultaneous multithreading, which explains its 12 threads versus Intel's 6.

The Intel Core 5 320 has a release date of 2026-04-15, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has a release date of 2025-02-23. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $340. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part's part number is SAE3H, and the AMD part's part number is 100-000001804.

The Verdict

The data in the database provides a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core 5 320 has a complete benchmark profile with an average score of 18,023 and a 72nd percentile ranking. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile. For any workload with recorded results, the Intel part delivers measurable performance.

The Intel Core 5 320 is the only one of the two with actual performance numbers. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6,197 and single-core score of 1,926 indicate capable rendering performance. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4,045 shows strong responsiveness in single-threaded applications. The 15,450 multi-thread PassMark score further confirms its ability to handle parallel workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE offers a larger thread count, more L3 cache, and a higher base clock on paper. Its 12 threads versus 6 and 16 MB L3 versus 6 MB suggest potential advantages in heavily threaded scenarios. However, the absence of benchmark data means these specifications cannot be verified against the Intel part.

The Intel Core 5 320 also holds the advantage in the rival comparison. It is 0.2 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 and 0.7 percent ahead of both the Intel Core 5 120U and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT in average benchmark scores. Only the Intel Core i5-1334U beats it, by 0.7 percent.

For users selecting between these two processors based on recorded data, the Intel Core 5 320 is the only option with measurable performance. Its lower TDP of 15 watts makes it suitable for power-constrained environments. Its support for DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory and PCIe Gen 4 provides a more modern platform foundation.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605GE remains a specification-only entry in the database. Without benchmark scores, its performance relative to the Intel part is indeterminate. The Intel Core 5 320, with its full benchmark suite and higher percentile ranking, is the processor that the recorded data supports.