AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the Intel Core 5 320 are two 6-core processors aimed at entirely different segments. The Ryzen is a desktop chip built for maximum throughput, while the Intel is a low-power mobile part. The benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap, with the AMD processor winning 9 of 11 head-to-head tests, but the Intel chip claims a significant victory in single-thread performance.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided results appear in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. In the PassMark integer math test, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 70,774 against 32,323 for the Intel Core 5 320, a margin of 119%. The physics test shows the largest relative gap at 127.6%, with scores of 2,779 and 1,221 respectively. This indicates a massive advantage for the AMD chip in tasks that scale with thread count and raw execution resources.

The data compression test shows the Ryzen 5 7500X3D at 271,649 compared to 148,779 for the Core 5 320, a 82.6% lead. The random string sorting test shows a similar pattern, with AMD ahead by 82.9% (32,999 versus 18,038). The extended instructions test, which measures performance on specialized instruction sets, favors the AMD chip by 54.2% (20,455 versus 13,262). The data encryption test sees a 43.8% advantage for AMD, with scores of 15,797 and 10,984.

The PassMark multithread score confirms the overall trend. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D posts 25,047, which is 62.1% higher than the Intel Core 5 320's 15,450. The prime number finding test shows AMD at 221 versus 110, a 100.9% advantage. Even in floating point math, where the scores are closest, the AMD chip still wins by 2.7% (43,594 versus 42,440).

The single exception to AMD's dominance is the PassMark single-thread test. Here, the Intel Core 5 320 scores 4,045, which is 13.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D's 3,494. This is a notable win for Intel, showing that the Core 5 320 has a higher peak frequency and better per-core efficiency in lightly threaded workloads.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this split. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44,573, placing it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44,466, 0.2% slower), the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44,342, 0.5% slower), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44,309, 0.6% slower). It also edges out the Intel Core i5-14600, which scores 44,889 (0.7% faster). The Intel Core 5 320, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 18,023, placing it at the 72nd percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (17,994, 0.2% slower), the Intel Core 5 120U (17,898, 0.7% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (17,891, 0.7% slower). The Intel Core i5-1334U scores 18,154, which is 0.7% faster.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on different nodes and use different core designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses the Raphael architecture, which is based on Zen 4, and is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip has 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture and is manufactured on a 3 nm process at Intel. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 6 cores and 6 threads. This means the Ryzen 5 7500X3D supports simultaneous multithreading, which is a major reason for its large lead in multi-threaded benchmarks. The AMD chip has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel chip has a much lower base clock of 1.50 GHz but a higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This explains the Intel chip's single-thread win despite its low base frequency.

Cache configurations are also very different. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. Its L3 cache is 96 MB shared, which is a massive amount and is characteristic of the X3D series. The Intel Core 5 320 has 192 KB of L1 cache total and 2.5 MB of L2 cache total. Its L3 cache is only 6 MB shared. The 90 MB difference in L3 cache is a key architectural distinction, and the larger cache is one reason the AMD chip excels in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel chip supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but only over a single-channel bus, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has Radeon Graphics integrated, while the Intel part has Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is significantly faster. It leads the Intel Core 5 320 by 62.1% in the PassMark multithread test (25,047 versus 15,450) and by 119% in integer math (70,774 versus 32,323).

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 320 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. The Intel chip wins the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 4,045 against 3,494 for the AMD chip, a 13.6% advantage. This is its only category of victory.

Q: How do their average scores compare to other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average score of 44,573 and sits at the 89th percentile. The Intel Core 5 320 has an average score of 18,023 and sits at the 72nd percentile.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: Both have 6 cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 320 has 6 threads.

Q: Which chip has more cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip also has larger L2 cache per core.

Q: What is the power envelope of each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Core 5 320 has a TDP of 15 watts.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core 5 320 is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1516. The AMD chip uses the Raphael codename and Zen 4 architecture, while the Intel chip uses the Wildcat Lake codename. The process nodes differ: 5 nm at TSMC for AMD, 3 nm at Intel for the Core 5 320. The AMD chip has 11,270 million transistors and a 71 mm² die size; no figures are recorded for the Intel chip.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The AMD chip has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. TDP differs by a wide margin: 65 watts for the AMD chip versus 15 watts for the Intel chip. Memory support also differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, dual-channel, with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, single-channel, with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD chip has PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Intel chip has PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics for AMD, Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel.

The cache layout is also different. The AMD chip has 64 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core, with 96 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB total L1 and 2.5 MB total L2, with 6 MB shared L3. The AMD chip has 12 threads versus 6 threads for Intel. The part numbers are 100-000001904 for AMD and SAE3H for Intel. The Intel chip has a higher launch MSRP of $340, while the AMD chip has a launch MSRP of $269. Both chips are unlocked multipliers and are currently active in production.

The Verdict

The data draws a clear line between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the dominant performer in almost every benchmark category. Its 62.1% lead in multithread performance, 119% lead in integer math, and 127.6% lead in physics make it the obvious choice for any workload that uses more than one core effectively. The 96 MB of L3 cache and 12 threads give it a structural advantage that no amount of clock speed tuning on the Intel side can overcome.

The Intel Core 5 320 is a different kind of chip. Its 13.6% single-thread advantage shows that it has a very strong per-core design, likely due to its higher 4.60 GHz boost clock and more efficient 3 nm process. However, its 6 threads, 6 MB of L3 cache, and 15 watt TDP limit its overall throughput. The average benchmark score of 18,023 places it at the 72nd percentile, far below the AMD chip's 89th percentile and 44,573 average score.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins in data compression (82.6% ahead), data encryption (43.8% ahead), extended instructions (54.2% ahead), prime number finding (100.9% ahead), floating point math (2.7% ahead), integer math (119% ahead), multithread (62.1% ahead), physics (127.6% ahead), and random string sorting (82.9% ahead). These are all workloads that benefit from multiple threads, large caches, and high memory bandwidth. The AMD chip is also the better option for systems that need ECC memory support, dual-channel DDR5, or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins only in single-thread performance (13.6% ahead). This makes it the better choice for applications that are strictly limited to one core, where its higher boost clock and efficient process node can shine. Its 15 watt TDP and support for LPDDR5X also make it suitable for compact mobile systems where power draw is a primary concern. The AMD chip, with its 65 watt TDP and desktop socket, is clearly not designed for that use case.