Intel Core 5 320 vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 5 320 and the Intel Core i7-14700 is heavily one-sided. The data records 17 benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core i7-14700 wins all 17. The Core 5 320 does not secure a single win in any recorded test.

The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core i7-14700 scores 28,398 versus 6,197 for the Core 5 320. That is a delta of -78.2% for the Core 5 320, meaning the i7-14700 delivers roughly 4.6 times the multi-core performance in that workload. Similarly, PassMark integer math shows a -79.1% delta, with the i7-14700 scoring 154,535 against 32,323 for the Core 5 320. The data compression test also shows a wide gap: the i7-14700 scores 498,198 versus 148,779, a -70.1% delta.

Multi-threaded workloads consistently favor the i7-14700. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 14,388 versus 5,462, a -62% delta. PassMark multithread shows 40,318 versus 15,450, a -61.7% delta. Floating point math also favors the larger chip, with 106,716 versus 42,440, a -60.2% delta. The data encryption test shows 29,601 versus 10,984, a -62.9% delta.

The single-core results are much closer. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the i7-14700 scores 299 versus 276 for the Core 5 320, a delta of only -7.7%. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the scores are 2,080 versus 1,926, a -7.4% delta. PassMark single-thread shows 4,236 versus 4,045, a -4.5% delta. These are the smallest margins in the entire dataset, indicating that the per-core architecture of the Core 5 320 is competitive, but the i7-14700 still holds a measurable edge.

Intermediate gaps appear in extended instructions, where the i7-14700 scores 28,388 versus 13,262, a -53.3% delta. The random string sorting test shows 54,340 versus 18,038, a -66.8% delta. Find prime numbers shows 164 versus 110, a -32.9% delta. Physics simulation shows 2,226 versus 1,221, a -45.1% delta.

The overall average benchmark score reinforces the divide. The Core i7-14700 averages 52,301 across all recorded benchmarks, while the Core 5 320 averages 18,023. The i7-14700 sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 5 320 sits in the 72nd percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i7-14700 wins on every recorded metric, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of the advantage rather than by any reversal of results.

For heavily parallel workloads, the i7-14700 is decisively ahead. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,398 versus 6,197 indicates a processor that can handle rendering, video encoding, and compilation tasks with far greater throughput. The PassMark integer math score of 154,535 versus 32,323 confirms this pattern for integer-heavy tasks like code compilation or spreadsheet calculations. The data compression score of 498,198 versus 148,779 suggests substantial advantages in archiving, database operations, and file transfer workloads.

For single-threaded tasks, the gap narrows considerably. The PassMark single-thread scores are 4,236 versus 4,045, a difference of only 4.5%. The Cinebench R23 single-core scores are 2,080 versus 1,926, a 7.4% gap. This means that in everyday tasks like web browsing, office document editing, or lightweight application launches, the two processors perform at a similar level, with the i7-14700 maintaining a slight edge.

For memory-sensitive workloads, the i7-14700 again has the advantage. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, while the Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only in a single-channel configuration. The memory bandwidth figure for the Core 5 320 is 59.7 GB/s, while the i7-14700 does not have a recorded bandwidth figure in the database, but the dual-channel interface indicates higher potential throughput.

The Core 5 320 does not win any recorded benchmark category. Its only relative strengths are the smaller performance deficits in single-threaded tests and its lower power envelope of 15W TDP versus 65W TDP for the i7-14700. The data does not show any workload where the Core 5 320 outperforms the i7-14700.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core i7-14700 is the stronger processor in every recorded benchmark. Users who prioritize multi-core throughput, data compression, encryption, floating point math, or integer math should select the i7-14700. The margins range from 32.9% in find prime numbers to 79.1% in integer math, with most multi-threaded workloads showing deficits between 60% and 78% for the Core 5 320.

The Core 5 320 does have a role in the database, but it is not a competitive one against the i7-14700. Its single-threaded scores are within 4.5% to 7.7% of the i7-14700, which means that in lightly threaded applications, the experience would be similar. The Core 5 320 also operates at a 15W TDP, which is 50W lower than the 65W TDP of the i7-14700. The data does not include efficiency benchmarks, but the power envelope difference is recorded.

The i7-14700 also holds advantages in platform features. It supports ECC memory, which the Core 5 320 does not. It uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Core 5 320 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The i7-14700 has a larger L3 cache at 33 MB shared versus 6 MB shared for the Core 5 320. The i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

The percentile rankings confirm the hierarchy. The i7-14700 sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 320 sits at the 72nd percentile. The average benchmark scores are 52,301 versus 18,023, a ratio of approximately 2.9 to 1.

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-14700 is the appropriate choice for any workload that benefits from parallel processing, large cache, or high memory bandwidth. The Core 5 320 is only competitive in single-threaded scenarios and offers a lower power draw, but it does not match the i7-14700 in any measured performance category.

FAQ

Q: What is the biggest performance difference between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the Intel Core i7-14700 scores 154,535 versus 32,323 for the Core 5 320, a delta of -79.1%.

Q: How close are the single-threaded scores?

A: The closest result is PassMark single-thread, where the i7-14700 scores 4,236 and the Core 5 320 scores 4,045, a delta of -4.5%. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a -7.4% delta.

Q: Does the Core 5 320 win any benchmark?

A: No. The recorded data shows 17 head-to-head benchmarks, and the Intel Core i7-14700 wins all 17. The Core 5 320 has zero wins.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 supports ECC memory. The Core 5 320 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The i7-14700 has an average benchmark score of 52,301, while the Core 5 320 has an average of 18,023.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The Core 5 320 is based on the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It uses a 3 nm process node. The Core i7-14700 is based on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It uses a 10 nm process node.

The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads, indicating no hyper-threading support. The Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration with performance and efficiency cores plus hyper-threading on some cores. The Core 5 320 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core i7-14700 has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Cache configurations 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 Core i7-14700 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size for the i7-14700 is 257 mm², while the Core 5 320 has no recorded die size.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Core i7-14700 uses UHD Graphics 770. The Core 5 320 is a mobile segment processor with a 15W TDP, while the i7-14700 is a desktop segment processor with a 65W TDP.

Memory support also differs. The Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The i7-14700 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and no recorded bandwidth figure.

PCIe capabilities differ. The Core 5 320 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The i7-14700 uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The production status for both is listed as Active.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Cores: Core 5 320 has 6, Core i7-14700 has 20
• Threads: Core 5 320 has 6, Core i7-14700 has 28
• Base clock: 1.50 GHz versus 2.10 GHz
• Boost clock: 4.60 GHz versus 5.40 GHz
• TDP: 15W versus 65W
• Socket: Intel BGA 1516 versus Intel Socket 1700
• Process node: 3 nm versus 10 nm
• Die size: Not recorded versus 257 mm²
• L1 cache: 192 KB total versus 80 KB per core
• L2 cache: 2.5 MB total versus 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: 6 MB shared versus 33 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR5, LPDDR5X versus DDR4, DDR5
• Memory bus: Single-channel versus Dual-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 59.7 GB/s versus not recorded
• ECC memory: No versus Yes
• PCIe: Gen 4, 6 lanes versus Gen 5, 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) versus UHD Graphics 770
• Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop
• Codename: Wildcat Lake versus Raptor Lake-R
• Generation: Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) versus Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Release date: 2026-04-15 versus 2024-01-07
• Launch MSRP: $340 versus $384
• Multiplier unlocked: No for both, so this does not differ
• Part number: SAE3H versus SRN40