Intel Core 5 320 vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison
Intel Core 5 320
Core i5-14500
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 5 320 vs Intel Core i5-14500
FAQ
Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?
A: The Intel Core i5-14500 records an average benchmark score of 38,531, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 320 averages 18,023, which lands in the 72nd percentile.
Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?
A: The Intel Core i5-14500 scores 15,012 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core 5 320 scores 6,197. That is a 58.7% advantage for the i5-14500.
Q: Does the newer processor win any benchmarks?
A: Yes. The Intel Core 5 320 wins 5 of the 17 head-to-head tests, including Cinebench R23 single-core (1,926 vs. 1,917), PassMark single-thread (4,045 vs. 3,952), and PassMark find prime numbers (110 vs. 106).
Q: What memory types does each processor support?
A: The Intel Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus. The Intel Core i5-14500 supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus.
Q: Which processor uses the smaller manufacturing process?
A: The Intel Core 5 320 is built on a 3 nm process. The Intel Core i5-14500 uses a 10 nm process.
Q: What are the core and thread counts?
A: The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from different design lineages. The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, while the Intel Core i5-14500 is based on Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. The manufacturing process separates them clearly: the Core 5 320 is fabricated on a 3 nm node, whereas the i5-14500 uses a 10 nm node. Both are produced by Intel.
Core configuration is a major divider. The Core 5 320 provides 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The i5-14500 provides 14 cores and 20 threads, implying a mix of performance and efficiency cores with hyper-threading on the performance cores. This structural difference explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap.
Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Core 5 320 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14500 lists 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14500 also has a measured die size of 215 mm², while the Core 5 320 does not report a die size.
Memory architecture is another point of divergence. The Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The i5-14500 supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded. The i5-14500 also includes ECC memory support, which the Core 5 320 lacks.
Platform connectivity differs. The Core 5 320 uses Intel BGA 1516 and provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The i5-14500 uses Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the i5-14500 uses UHD Graphics 770.
The Core 5 320 targets the mobile segment with a 15 W TDP, a 1.50 GHz base clock, and a 4.60 GHz boost clock. The i5-14500 targets the desktop segment with a 65 W TDP, a 2.60 GHz base clock, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Core 5 320 wins in single-threaded and lightly threaded workloads. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4,045 beats the i5-14500's 3,952 by 2.4%. The Cinebench R23 single-core result also favors the Core 5 320, 1,926 to 1,917, a 0.5% edge. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Core 5 320 leads 276 to 273, a 1.1% margin. The PassMark find prime numbers test goes to the Core 5 320 as well, 110 to 106, a 3.8% advantage. These results indicate that the newer Wildcat Lake design delivers slightly better per-thread performance despite much lower power and fewer cores.
The Intel Core i5-14500 dominates in every multi-threaded and throughput-oriented category. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2,435 against 1,054, a 56.7% lead. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 10,985 against 5,462, a 50.3% lead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the gap is 58.7%. The PassMark multi-thread test shows 30,777 for the i5-14500 versus 15,450 for the Core 5 320, a 49.8% difference.
The i5-14500 also leads in integer math, floating-point math, encryption, compression, and sorting. The integer math test shows the largest single gap: 108,124 for the i5-14500 versus 32,323 for the Core 5 320, a 70.1% difference. Data compression favors the i5-14500 by 59.9%, and random string sorting favors it by 56%. These wins align with the core-count and thread-count advantages of the desktop part.
Specification Differences
The two CPUs differ across nearly every specification field. The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads; the i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz versus 2.60 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.60 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. TDP is 15 W versus 65 W. The Core 5 320 uses Intel BGA 1516; the i5-14500 uses Intel Socket 1700.
Cache configurations differ in structure. The Core 5 320 reports 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The i5-14500 reports 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The i5-14500 supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with no bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported only on the i5-14500.
PCIe capabilities differ: Gen 4 with 6 lanes for the Core 5 320, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the i5-14500. Integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) versus UHD Graphics 770. The market segments differ, mobile versus desktop. The Core 5 320 has a launch MSRP of $340, while the i5-14500 has a launch MSRP of $232.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The i5-14500 wins 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, and several wins are decisive. The largest delta is in PassMark integer math, where the i5-14500 scores 108,124 against 32,323, a 70.1% advantage. Data compression shows a 59.9% lead for the i5-14500, with scores of 371,294 versus 148,779. Cinebench R23 multi-core gives the i5-14500 a 58.7% lead, 15,012 versus 6,197.
Cinebench R15 multi-core shows the i5-14500 at 2,435 versus 1,054, a 56.7% gap. Random string sorting favors the i5-14500 by 56%, with scores of 40,980 versus 18,038. Cinebench R20 multi-core has the i5-14500 at 10,985 versus 5,462, a 50.3% gap. The same percentage appears in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the i5-14500 scores 1,550 versus 771. PassMark multi-thread shows 30,777 versus 15,450, a 49.8% lead. Data encryption favors the i5-14500 by 48.8%, floating-point math by 46.7%, and extended instructions by 41%. PassMark physics gives the i5-14500 a 30.1% lead, 1,746 versus 1,221.
The Core 5 320 wins the remaining 5 tests, all by single-digit margins. PassMark single-thread shows 4,045 versus 3,952, a 2.4% lead. PassMark find prime numbers shows 110 versus 106, a 3.8% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 276 versus 273, a 1.1% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1,926 versus 1,917, a 0.5% lead. The pattern is consistent: the Core 5 320 holds a narrow edge in per-thread performance, while the i5-14500 overwhelms in anything that scales with cores and threads.
The Verdict
The benchmark data draws a clear line between the two processors. The Intel Core i5-14500 is the stronger choice for multi-threaded workloads, with leads of roughly 50% to 70% across Cinebench multi-core, PassMark multi-thread, integer math, compression, encryption, and sorting. Its 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with 24 MB of shared L3 cache and a 5.00 GHz boost clock, drive these results. The 86th percentile ranking and an average score of 38,531 place it well above the Core 5 320 in overall throughput.
The Intel Core 5 320 is not without merit. It wins the single-threaded tests, including Cinebench R23 single-core and PassMark single-thread, and it does so while operating at a 15 W TDP. Its 3 nm process and Wildcat Lake architecture deliver a higher per-thread score than the desktop part, which is notable given the mobile form factor. The 72nd percentile ranking and an average score of 18,023 show a capable processor for its segment.
The choice depends on workload and platform. For desktop users running rendering, compilation, or heavy multitasking, the i5-14500's multi-core dominance is decisive. For mobile users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness and low power, the Core 5 320 offers a slight per-thread edge. The data does not suggest any ambiguity in the multi-core comparison: the i5-14500 is the faster processor in the majority of recorded tests.