Intel Core 5 320 vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a decisive split between these two mobile processors. The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 320 wins only 2. The average benchmark score tells the same story: the Core i5-14500HX records 35094, nearly double the Core 5 320's 18023. The Core i5-14500HX sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 320 sits at the 72nd percentile.

The Core i5-14500HX is the clear choice for any workload that benefits from multiple cores. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24234 is 74.4% higher than the Core 5 320's 6197. The gap persists across every multithreaded test in the database. The i5-14500HX also leads in single-core Cinebench tests, with an R23 single-core score of 3421 versus 1926, a 43.7% advantage.

The Core 5 320 has exactly one meaningful win: Passmark single-thread performance. It scores 4045 against 3629, an 11.5% lead. This is the only test where the Core 5 320 beats its rival. The data indicates this chip is suited for light, single-threaded tasks, but its overall performance profile is far below the i5-14500HX.

The verdict from the data is simple. Users needing any level of sustained multithreaded performance should choose the Core i5-14500HX. The Core 5 320 only makes sense for scenarios where its 15 W TDP and lower core count are the primary constraints, and even then, its single-thread win is modest.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras. The Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node, while the Core i5-14500HX uses Raptor Lake on a 10 nm node. The Core 5 320 has a codename of Wildcat Lake and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The i5-14500HX is part of the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake-HX codename and a Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation label.

Core counts differ substantially. The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads. This 8-core and 14-thread difference explains much of the multicore performance gap. The i5-14500HX also has a higher base clock of 2.60 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus 4.60 GHz.

Cache configurations are fundamentally different. The Core 5 320 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14500HX lists 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14500HX also has a larger die size at 257 mm², while the Core 5 320 does not report a die size.

Memory support differs. The Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The i5-14500HX supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel memory bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded. The i5-14500HX supports ECC memory; the Core 5 320 does not.

PCIe capabilities are also different. The Core 5 320 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The i5-14500HX uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the i5-14500HX uses UHD Graphics 770.

The Core 5 320 has a launch MSRP of $340. The i5-14500HX has no recorded launch MSRP. The i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 320 does not. The Core 5 320 uses an Intel BGA 1516 socket, and the i5-14500HX uses Intel BGA 1964.

The TDP figures are widely separated: 15 W for the Core 5 320 against 55 W for the i5-14500HX. The 3 nm node of the Core 5 320 does not compensate for its lower core count and smaller cache in the recorded benchmarks.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i5-14500HX wins every Cinebench test. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2442 against 1054, a 56.8% lead. In R15 single-core, it scores 344 against 276, a 19.8% lead. In R20 multicore, it scores 10178 against 5462, a 46.3% lead. In R20 single-core, it scores 1436 against 771, also a 46.3% lead. In R23 multicore, the lead expands to 74.4%, and in R23 single-core, it holds a 43.7% lead.

The i5-14500HX dominates Passmark multithreaded workloads. Passmark data compression shows 333851 against 148779, a 55.4% lead. Data encryption shows 19502 against 10984, a 43.7% lead. Extended instructions show 20019 against 13262, a 33.8% lead. Floating point math shows 69442 against 42440, a 38.9% lead. Integer math shows 95584 against 32323, a 66.2% lead. Multithread score shows 28508 against 15450, a 45.8% lead. Physics shows 1911 against 1221, a 36.1% lead. Random string sorting shows 36219 against 18038, a 50.2% lead. Even the closest Passmark loss, find prime numbers at 110 versus 130, still goes to the i5-14500HX with a 15.4% lead.

The Core 5 320 wins Passmark single-thread performance. Its score of 4045 beats the i5-14500HX's 3629 by 11.5%. This appears twice in the head-to-head data as both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread. No other test records a win for the Core 5 320.

The data indicates the Core 5 320 is suited for workloads that are strictly single-threaded and short-lived. Every multithreaded task, every sustained render, and every data-heavy operation favors the i5-14500HX by a wide margin. The i5-14500HX also wins every single-core Cinebench test, so the Core 5 320's single-thread win is specific to the Passmark measurement methodology.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 24234, which is 74.4% higher than the Core 5 320's 6197.

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

A: Yes, the Core 5 320 wins Passmark single-thread performance with a score of 4045, an 11.5% lead over the i5-14500HX's 3629.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 320 does not.

Q: What are the TDP differences between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 has a TDP of 15 W. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has a TDP of 55 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel Core 5 320 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the i5-14500HX comes in Cinebench R23 multicore. The i5-14500HX scores 24234 against the Core 5 320's 6197, a 74.4% delta. This is the widest gap in the entire head-to-head set. The second-largest is Passmark integer math, where the i5-14500HX scores 95584 against 32323, a 66.2% lead. Passmark data compression follows at 55.4%, with 333851 against 148779.

The i5-14500HX also wins the Cinebench R20 multicore test by 46.3%, scoring 10178 against 5462. The Cinebench R20 single-core test shows the same 46.3% delta, with 1436 against 771. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 56.8% lead with 2442 against 1054. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 19.8% lead with 344 against 276.

Passmark multithread shows a 45.8% lead, with 28508 against 15450. Passmark data encryption shows a 43.7% lead, with 19502 against 10984. Passmark physics shows a 36.1% lead, with 1911 against 1221. Passmark floating point math shows a 38.9% lead, with 69442 against 42440. Passmark extended instructions shows a 33.8% lead, with 20019 against 13262. Passmark random string sorting shows a 50.2% lead, with 36219 against 18038. Passmark find prime numbers shows a 15.4% lead, with 130 against 110.

The only win for the Core 5 320 is Passmark single-thread performance. The score of 4045 beats 3629 by 11.5%. This test appears twice in the recorded data, confirming the result. The i5-14500HX still wins all three Cinebench single-core tests, so the Core 5 320's single-thread advantage is limited to the Passmark metric.

The benchmark totals reinforce the overall picture. The i5-14500HX wins 15 tests, and the Core 5 320 wins 2. The average benchmark score for the i5-14500HX is 35094, which places it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 5 320 averages 18023, at the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the i5-14500HX include the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35003, a 0.3% delta, and the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988, also a 0.3% delta. The Core 5 320's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17994, a 0.2% delta, and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898, a 0.7% delta.

The data shows a two-tier performance structure. The i5-14500HX operates in a higher performance class, competing with desktop-class parts like the Intel Core i7-12700K, which scores 35287 with a 0.5% delta. The Core 5 320 competes with older and lower-power parts like the Intel Core i5-1334U, which scores 18154 with a 0.7% delta. The recorded benchmarks leave no ambiguity about which processor delivers more performance across nearly every measured workload.