Intel Core 5 320 vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

The Verdict

The data in the database presents two distinct Intel processors with fundamentally different design goals. The Intel Core 5 320, built on a 3 nm process with a Wildcat Lake codename, delivers significantly higher performance across every recorded benchmark, landing in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-110, a Comet Lake desktop part on a 14 nm node, sits at the 50th percentile and shows no recorded benchmark scores in the database, making direct numerical comparison possible only through the Core 5 320's extensive test results.

The Core 5 320 is the clear choice for anyone prioritizing raw computational throughput, single-thread responsiveness, and modern platform features. Its benchmark results consistently outpace what the Core i5-110 could plausibly deliver given its older architecture and lower percentile ranking. The Core i5-110, however, remains relevant for users constrained by desktop platform requirements, since it uses the standard Intel Socket 1200 and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory, whereas the Core 5 320 is a mobile part soldered to Intel BGA 1516 with single-channel memory support.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in manufacturing technology and core design. The Intel Core 5 320 uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by Intel, while the Core i5-110 relies on a 14 nm process, also from Intel. This process gap alone explains substantial differences in power efficiency and thermal characteristics, though the database does not record direct wattage figures beyond the TDP values. The Core 5 320 carries a TDP of 15, indicating a low-power mobile design, while the Core i5-110 draws a TDP of 65, reflecting its desktop orientation.

Core counts match at 6 physical cores, but threading diverges. The Core 5 320 supports 6 threads, meaning no Hyper-Threading, while the Core i5-110 supports 12 threads, doubling the logical core count. Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 5 320 provides 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-110 offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The i5-110's larger L3 cache, at 12 MB, doubles the Core 5 320's 6 MB, which could benefit workloads with large working sets despite the older architecture.

Clock speeds tell a mixed story. The Core i5-110 has a higher base clock at 2.90 GHz versus 1.50 GHz for the Core 5 320. But the Core 5 320 boosts higher, reaching 4.60 GHz compared to the i5-110's 4.30 GHz. Memory support further separates them: the Core 5 320 uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X with single-channel memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s, while the Core i5-110 uses DDR4 with dual-channel bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The newer platform offers higher peak bandwidth but only through a single channel, which may limit real-world throughput in memory-sensitive tasks.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The Core 5 320 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU, while the Core i5-110 provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The Core i5-110's higher lane count supports more expansion devices, but the Core 5 320's newer Gen 4 standard offers greater per-lane bandwidth. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 5 320 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core i5-110 integrates UHD Graphics 630.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows the Core 5 320 winning in every benchmark category where scores exist, which includes all 17 test entries in the database. The Core i5-110 has no recorded benchmark scores, so the database cannot show any direct wins for that processor. However, the architectural data suggests areas where the Core i5-110 could theoretically hold advantages.

The Core i5-110's dual-channel memory interface and 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes provide a broader I/O pathway for desktop workflows. Its 12 MB L3 cache, double the Core 5 320's 6 MB, could benefit certain server-side or content-creation tasks that repeatedly access large data blocks. The higher base clock of 2.90 GHz versus 1.50 GHz also suggests better sustained performance under steady loads, since the Core 5 320 must rely more heavily on boosting to reach its peak.

The Core 5 320 dominates in single-thread performance based on its recorded scores. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1926, and in Passmark single-thread tests, it scores 4045. These figures place it well above typical older desktop parts. Its 3 nm process and 4.60 GHz boost clock indicate superior per-core efficiency. For users running lightly threaded applications like web browsing, office productivity, or legacy software, the Core 5 320's single-core advantage is decisive.

Multithreaded performance also favors the Core 5 320 despite having only 6 threads versus 12. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6197 demonstrates that its 6 physical cores, running at higher clocks on a newer process, outperform the Core i5-110's 12 threads. The Passmark multithread score of 15450 reinforces this. The Core i5-110's thread advantage does not compensate for its older architecture and lower boost ceiling.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-110 boosts to 4.30 GHz. The Core 5 320 holds a 0.30 GHz advantage in peak clock speed.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between these two CPUs?

A: Both processors have 6 physical cores. The Core 5 320 has 6 threads, while the Core i5-110 has 12 threads, giving the Core i5-110 twice the logical thread count due to Hyper-Threading support.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a single-channel configuration with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i5-110 supports DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which socket does each processor use?

A: The Core 5 320 uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile socket. The Core i5-110 uses Intel Socket 1200, a standard desktop socket.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these two processors?

A: The Core 5 320 has a TDP of 15, indicating a low-power mobile design. The Core i5-110 has a TDP of 65, reflecting its desktop power envelope.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The Core 5 320 is built on a 3 nm process, while the Core i5-110 uses a 14 nm process. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Core 5 320 and the Core i5-110, as the Core i5-110 has an empty benchmark array. The Core 5 320's scores stand alone, offering the only quantitative performance data available for analysis.

Looking at the Core 5 320's Cinebench results, the multicore scores progress from 1054 in R15 to 5462 in R20 and 6197 in R23. The single-core scores show a similar trajectory: 276 in R15, 771 in R20, and 1926 in R23. The R23 single-core score of 1926 is particularly notable, as it exceeds what most older desktop processors achieve. The R23 multicore score of 6197, achieved with only 6 threads, demonstrates the efficiency of the 3 nm process and Wildcat Lake architecture.

Passmark results for the Core 5 320 provide additional granularity. The data compression test scores 148779, a strong result for archival and compression workloads. Data encryption scores 10984, extended instructions score 13262, and floating point math scores 42440. Integer math scores 32323, and the prime number finding test scores 110. Random string sorting scores 18038. The multithread score of 15450 and single-thread score of 4045 round out the suite. The physics test scores 1221.

These numbers place the Core 5 320 in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18023. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 with an average score of 17994, just 0.2% behind, and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898, 0.7% behind. The Intel Core i5-1334U scores 18154, 0.7% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891, 0.7% behind. This tight cluster of rivals around the 18000 mark indicates that the Core 5 320 performs competitively against established desktop and mobile parts from both Intel and AMD.

The Core i5-110, with its 50th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 0 in the database, sits far below this performance tier. Its lack of recorded scores prevents direct numerical comparison, but its percentile ranking alone suggests it trails the Core 5 320 by a substantial margin across the database's aggregate metrics.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The Core 5 320 uses a Wildcat Lake codename within the Core 5 generation, while the Core i5-110 uses the Comet Lake codename within the Core i5 generation. Process nodes diverge at 3 nm versus 14 nm. TDP ratings differ at 15 versus 65. Sockets differ at Intel BGA 1516 versus Intel Socket 1200.

Memory support shows the Core 5 320 with DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Core i5-110 supports DDR4. Memory bus configurations differ: single-channel for the Core 5 320, dual-channel for the Core i5-110. Memory bandwidth favors the Core 5 320 at 59.7 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s for the Core i5-110. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ: the Core 5 320 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the Core i5-110 provides Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on the Core 5 320, UHD Graphics 630 on the Core i5-110. Market segments differ: Mobile for the Core 5 320, Desktop for the Core i5-110.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The Core 5 320 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-110 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Both have 6 cores, but the thread counts differ at 6 versus 12. Base clocks differ at 1.50 GHz versus 2.90 GHz, and boost clocks differ at 4.60 GHz versus 4.30 GHz.

Release dates differ, with the Core 5 320 launching on April 15, 2026, and the Core i5-110 launching on September 10, 2025. The Core 5 320 has a launch MSRP of $340, while the Core i5-110 has a launch MSRP of $200. Both processors are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers are SAE3H for the Core 5 320 and SA35X for the Core i5-110.