Intel Core 5 320 vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

The Verdict

The data presented here separates these two Intel processors into distinct roles. The Intel Core 5 320 is a mobile-focused, low-power chip built on a modern 3 nm node, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE is a desktop part from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation with a higher 45 W TDP and support for ECC memory. Benchmark results are only recorded for the Core 5 320, which posts an average score of 18023 and sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores and an average score of 0, placing it at the 50th percentile.

For workloads that prioritize single-threaded responsiveness, the Core 5 320 shows strong results in Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 1926. Its boost clock reaches 4.60 GHz, which is slightly higher than the 4.50 GHz of the Core i5-14401TE. However, the Core i5-14401TE doubles the thread count, offering 12 threads versus 6, which typically benefits multi-threaded productivity tasks. The Core 5 320 also has a much lower TDP of 15 W, making it suitable for thin-and-light mobile systems, while the Core i5-14401TE at 45 W targets desktop builds where power draw is less constrained.

The Core 5 320 uses 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading is enabled, while the Core i5-14401TE uses 6 cores and 12 threads. This structural difference matters for rendering, compilation, and other parallel workloads. The database shows the Core 5 320 achieving a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6197, which is respectable for a 15 W chip but likely trails what a 12-thread desktop part could deliver in sustained multi-threaded tasks. Users who need ECC memory support or a dual-channel memory bus should choose the Core i5-14401TE; those who prioritize single-core speed and power efficiency should choose the Core 5 320.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, manufactured on a 3 nm process node. The Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, built on a 10 nm node. Both are produced by Intel, but the process node difference is substantial: 3 nm versus 10 nm, which explains the Core 5 320's much lower 15 W TDP compared to the 45 W of the Core i5-14401TE.

Cache configurations also diverge. 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 i5-14401TE lists L1 cache as 80 KB per core, L2 cache as 1.25 MB per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. With 6 cores, the Core i5-14401TE's L1 totals roughly 480 KB and L2 totals roughly 7.5 MB, but the database presents per-core figures for that part. The L3 cache difference is significant: 20 MB on the desktop chip versus 6 MB on the mobile chip, which affects how much data can be cached locally for repeated operations.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730. Memory support shows the Core 5 320 accepting DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i5-14401TE accepts DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus; no bandwidth figure is recorded for it. ECC memory is supported only on the Core i5-14401TE, which also has a larger PCIe configuration: Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only) on the Core 5 320.

Socket types are incompatible: the Core 5 320 uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile socket, while the Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop LGA socket. The Core i5-14401TE has a die size of 215 mm²; the Core 5 320 has no recorded die size. The Core i5-14401TE was released on June 30, 2024, while the Core 5 320 has a release date of April 15, 2026. The Core 5 320 has a launch MSRP of $340; the Core i5-14401TE has no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. All recorded benchmark scores belong exclusively to the Core 5 320. This means comparisons must rely on the Core 5 320's absolute scores and the architectural differences described above. The Core 5 320's Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 6197, and its single-core score is 1926. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5462 multi-core and 771 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1054 multi-core and 276 single-core.

PassMark results for the Core 5 320 cover several workloads. The multithread score is 15450, and the single-thread score is 4045. Data compression scores 148779, data encryption scores 10984, and extended instructions score 13262. Floating point math reaches 42440, integer math reaches 32323, and finding prime numbers scores 110. Random string sorting scores 18038, and physics scores 1221. The average benchmark score for the Core 5 320 is 18023, which places it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs.

Without benchmark scores for the Core i5-14401TE, the database cannot show direct wins for either part. However, the Core i5-14401TE's 12 threads versus 6 threads and its larger 20 MB L3 cache suggest it would perform better in multi-threaded workloads, while the Core 5 320's higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz and newer 3 nm process indicate stronger single-thread performance and power efficiency. The Core 5 320's 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 with 17898 and 0.7 percent, the Intel Core i5-1334U with 18154 and -0.7 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with 17891 and 0.7 percent. The Core 5 320 sits within 1 percent of these comparable chips.

FAQ

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 320 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Core 5 320 has a TDP of 15 W. The Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 5 320 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus. The Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 320 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What sockets do these processors use?

A: The Core 5 320 uses Intel BGA 1516. The Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 320 wins in scenarios that demand low power consumption and single-threaded speed. Its 15 W TDP allows for fanless or passively cooled designs in compact mobile devices, and its 4.60 GHz boost clock gives it an edge in lightly threaded applications like web browsing, office work, and casual content consumption. The 3 nm process node also means better energy efficiency for the same level of performance, which directly benefits battery life in laptops. Its single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for these tasks, though not ideal for heavy memory-bound workloads.

The Core i5-14401TE wins in desktop environments where multi-threaded performance and expandability matter more than power draw. With 12 threads, it can handle video encoding, 3D rendering, software compilation, and other parallel workloads more effectively than the 6-thread Core 5 320. Its 20 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data, and the dual-channel memory bus doubles the potential bandwidth compared to the single-channel design of the Core 5 320. ECC memory support makes it suitable for small servers, NAS builds, or workstation tasks where data integrity is critical. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes provides more bandwidth for high-end GPUs or NVMe storage compared to the Core 5 320's Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: Core 5 320 has 6 cores; Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores (identical).
• Threads: Core 5 320 has 6 threads; Core i5-14401TE has 12 threads.
• Base Clock: Core 5 320 runs at 1.50 GHz; Core i5-14401TE runs at 2.00 GHz.
• Boost Clock: Core 5 320 reaches 4.60 GHz; Core i5-14401TE reaches 4.50 GHz.
• TDP: Core 5 320 is rated at 15 W; Core i5-14401TE is rated at 45 W.
• Socket: Core 5 320 uses Intel BGA 1516; Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Codename: Core 5 320 is Wildcat Lake; Core i5-14401TE is Raptor Lake-R.
• Generation: Core 5 320 is Core 5 (Wildcat Lake); Core i5-14401TE is Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh).
• Process Node: Core 5 320 uses 3 nm; Core i5-14401TE uses 10 nm.
• Die Size: Core 5 320 has no recorded die size; Core i5-14401TE has 215 mm².
• L1 Cache: Core 5 320 has 192 KB; Core i5-14401TE has 80 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: Core 5 320 has 2.5 MB; Core i5-14401TE has 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: Core 5 320 has 6 MB shared; Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB shared.
• Memory Support: Core 5 320 supports DDR5, LPDDR5X; Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4, DDR5.
• Memory Bus: Core 5 320 is single-channel; Core i5-14401TE is dual-channel.
• Memory Bandwidth: Core 5 320 has 59.7 GB/s; Core i5-14401TE has no recorded value.
• ECC Memory: Core 5 320 does not support ECC; Core i5-14401TE supports ECC.
• PCIe: Core 5 320 has Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only); Core i5-14401TE has Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only).
• Integrated Graphics: Core 5 320 has Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe); Core i5-14401TE has UHD Graphics 730.
• Market Segment: Core 5 320 is Mobile; Core i5-14401TE is Desktop.
• Release Date: Core 5 320 released on 2026-04-15; Core i5-14401TE released on 2024-06-30.
• Launch MSRP: Core 5 320 has a launch MSRP of $340; Core i5-14401TE has no launch MSRP recorded.
• Part Number: Core 5 320 is SAE3H; Core i5-14401TE is Q4T4SRNJP.
• Percentile: Core 5 320 is at the 72nd percentile; Core i5-14401TE is at the 50th percentile.
• Average Benchmark Score: Core 5 320 scores 18023; Core i5-14401TE has no recorded score (0).