Intel Core 5 320 vs Intel Core 7 150UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a one-sided comparison, and not in the way the core counts might suggest. The Intel Core 5 320 holds a full suite of benchmark scores, while the Intel Core 7 150UL has no recorded benchmark entries in the database. This absence is itself the central finding: the Core 5 320 delivers a complete performance profile, whereas the Core 7 150UL cannot be analyzed on a single measured metric.

For the Core 5 320, the Cinebench results show a clear multi-core advantage over single-core work. The R23 multi-core score of 6197 nearly triples the R23 single-core score of 1926, a ratio that indicates the processor scales well across its six physical cores. The R20 results follow the same pattern, with 5462 multi-core against 771 single-core. R15 shows 1054 multi-core and 276 single-core. These figures place the Core 5 320 in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Passmark results reinforce this interpretation. The multithread score of 15450 far exceeds the single-thread score of 4045, again confirming strong parallel scaling. Integer math scores 32323, floating point math scores 42440, and extended instructions scores 13262. The data compression test produces 148779, while data encryption reaches 10984. Prime number finding scores 110, physics scores 1221, and random string sorting scores 18038.

The average benchmark score for the Core 5 320 is 18023. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 with an average score of 17994 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 with a delta of 0.7 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 with a delta of 0.7 percent. The Intel Core i5-1334U scores 18154, putting the Core 5 320 just 0.7 percent behind that chip. These are tight margins, meaning the Core 5 320 sits in a competitive cluster where the differences between rivals are within a single percentage point.

The Core 7 150UL, despite having ten cores and twelve threads, has zero recorded benchmark scores and an average benchmark score of zero. Its percentile ranking of 50 places it below the Core 5 320, but that percentile is based on no measured data in this database. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and neither processor records a win in the winsA or winsB fields.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge substantially in their underlying designs. The Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is built on a 3 nm process node. The Core 7 150UL uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename and a 10 nm process node. The lithography gap alone suggests the Core 5 320 has a density advantage that could explain its strong per-core performance despite fewer cores.

Core counts differ sharply. The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration that includes some cores with multi-threading capability. Despite having fewer cores, the Core 5 320 posts a 72nd percentile ranking, while the Core 7 150UL sits at the 50th percentile.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Core 5 320 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 150UL lists 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Per-core L2 figures for the Core 7 150UL suggest a larger total cache footprint, but the Core 5 320 achieves its performance with a smaller shared L3.

Clock speeds favor the Core 7 150UL on paper. The Core 5 320 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core 7 150UL has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Both have a 15 W TDP, so the higher clocks of the Core 7 150UL do not come with a higher thermal envelope in the specifications.

Memory support differs in type and channel configuration. The Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core 7 150UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, though no bandwidth figure is recorded. The dual-channel bus of the Core 7 150UL could provide higher theoretical bandwidth, but the database lacks a measured number to confirm this.

PCIe lanes also differ. The Core 5 320 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU-only lanes, while the Core 7 150UL provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU-only lanes. Sockets are different as well: the Core 5 320 uses Intel BGA 1516, and the Core 7 150UL uses Intel Socket 1700. The integrated graphics differ, with the Core 5 320 using Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe units and the Core 7 150UL using Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 320 wins in every measurable benchmark category, simply because it has measurements. Its multi-core Cinebench scores indicate a processor that handles parallel workloads effectively. The R23 multi-core score of 6197, the R20 score of 5462, and the R15 score of 1054 all point to strong rendering and compute performance for a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP.

Single-thread performance is also solid. The R23 single-core score of 1926, the R20 score of 771, and the R15 score of 276 show that the Core 5 320 does not sacrifice single-core speed for multi-core capability. The Passmark single-thread score of 4045 confirms this balance.

The Core 7 150UL has no recorded wins because no benchmark data exists for it. Its 10 cores and 12 threads might suggest an advantage in heavily threaded workloads, and its dual-channel memory bus might suggest better memory throughput, but the database records no scores to substantiate either claim. The 5.00 GHz boost clock and 12 MB of L3 cache remain theoretical advantages without measured results.

The nearest rivals of the Core 5 320 provide context for its position. The 0.2 percent lead over the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 and the 0.7 percent lead over both the Intel Core 5 120U and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT indicate that the Core 5 320 sits at parity with these established chips. The 0.7 percent deficit to the Intel Core i5-1334U shows the Core 5 320 is not the absolute leader in its performance tier, but the margins are negligible.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 has an average benchmark score of 18023. The Intel Core 7 150UL has an average benchmark score of 0 due to having no recorded benchmark entries.

Q: How does the Core 5 320 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 5 320 surpasses the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 by 0.2 percent, the Intel Core 5 120U by 0.7 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT by 0.7 percent. It trails the Intel Core i5-1334U by 0.7 percent.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 uses a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core 7 150UL uses a 10 nm process node.

Q: What is the TDP of both processors?

A: Both the Intel Core 5 320 and the Intel Core 7 150UL have a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 5 320 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

The Verdict

The data favors the Intel Core 5 320 decisively, but that verdict comes with a caveat. The Core 5 320 has a complete set of benchmark scores, a 72nd percentile ranking, and an average score of 18023 that places it within one percentage point of several established rivals. The Core 7 150UL has no benchmark data, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking that reflects an absence of measurements rather than a measured performance level.

The Core 5 320 delivers measured multi-core performance that scales well from its six cores, with R23 multi-core nearly three times its single-core score. Its single-thread results are competitive with its nearest rivals, and its 3 nm process node provides a manufacturing advantage over the 10 nm node of the Core 7 150UL.

The Core 7 150UL offers more cores, more threads, higher clocks, a dual-channel memory bus, and more PCIe lanes on paper. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and the 5.00 GHz boost clock are notable specifications. But none of these specifications translate into recorded benchmark results in the database, so any assessment of its real-world performance remains speculative.

For workloads measured by Cinebench and Passmark, the Core 5 320 is the only processor in this comparison with demonstrated results. The database records its wins across every benchmark category. The Core 7 150UL cannot be recommended on measured performance because no measured performance exists.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields:

• Cores: Core 5 320 has 6, Core 7 150UL has 10
• Threads: Core 5 320 has 6, Core 7 150UL has 12
• Base clock: Core 5 320 is 1.50 GHz, Core 7 150UL is 1.70 GHz
• Boost clock: Core 5 320 is 4.60 GHz, Core 7 150UL is 5.00 GHz
• Socket: Core 5 320 uses Intel BGA 1516, Core 7 150UL uses Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Core 5 320 is Wildcat Lake, Core 7 150UL is Raptor Lake-PS
• Process node: Core 5 320 is 3 nm, Core 7 150UL is 10 nm
• L1 cache: Core 5 320 is 192 KB, Core 7 150UL is 80 KB per core
• L2 cache: Core 5 320 is 2.5 MB, Core 7 150UL is 1.25 MB per core
• L3 cache: Core 5 320 is 6 MB shared, Core 7 150UL is 12 MB shared
• Memory support: Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Core 7 150UL supports DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bus: Core 5 320 is single-channel, Core 7 150UL is dual-channel
• Memory bandwidth: Core 5 320 is 59.7 GB/s, Core 7 150UL has no recorded value
• PCIe: Core 5 320 is Gen 4 with 6 lanes, Core 7 150UL is Gen 4 with 8 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe units, Core 7 150UL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units
• Market segment: Core 5 320 is Mobile, Core 7 150UL is Desktop
• Release date: Core 5 320 is 2026-04-15, Core 7 150UL is 2024-04-07
• Launch MSRP: Core 5 320 is $340, Core 7 150UL has no recorded value
• Percentile: Core 5 320 is 72, Core 7 150UL is 50
• Average benchmark score: Core 5 320 is 18023, Core 7 150UL is 0