Intel Core 5 320 vs Intel Core i7-14700HX Comparison

The Intel Core 5 320 and the Intel Core i7-14700HX occupy different performance tiers, and the benchmark data reflects a clear separation. The Core i7-14700HX wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, establishing itself as the dominant multi-threaded part. The Core 5 320 claims only 2 wins, both in single-thread PassMark tests. The average benchmark score of 45953 for the Core i7-14700HX is 155% higher than the 18023 average of the Core 5 320. The Core i7-14700HX sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 320 sits at the 72nd percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i7-14700HX is the clear winner in all heavily threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 24595 against 6197 for the Core 5 320, a 74.8% advantage. The PassMark multithread test shows a similar pattern, with the Core i7-14700HX scoring 36566 versus 15450, a 57.7% lead. Data compression heavily favors the Core i7-14700HX, which scores 438539 against 148779, a 66.1% difference. Integer math also shows a massive gap, with the Core i7-14700HX at 131296 versus 32323, a 75.4% lead. These results indicate the Core i7-14700HX is suited for rendering, compilation, simulation, and other parallel workloads.

The Core 5 320 wins only in the PassMark single-threaded tests, scoring 4045 against 3947 for the Core i7-14700HX, a 2.5% advantage. This is a narrow lead, and in the Cinebench R23 single-core test, the Core i7-14700HX actually wins with 2103 against 1926, an 8.4% advantage. The Core 5 320 also has a much lower power envelope, with a TDP of 15 watts against 55 watts for the Core i7-14700HX. This suggests the Core 5 320 is suited for thin-and-light designs where sustained performance on a single thread matters more than all-core throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node, while the Core i7-14700HX uses Raptor Lake on a 10 nm node. The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it has no hyper-threading. The Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration. The Core 5 320 is a single-channel memory part supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core i7-14700HX supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, and its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

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 i7-14700HX has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i7-14700HX also has a larger die size at 257 mm². The Core 5 320 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the Core i7-14700HX uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ, with the Core 5 320 featuring Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, and the Core i7-14700HX featuring UHD Graphics 770. The Core i7-14700HX supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 320 does not. The Core i7-14700HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 320 does not.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has an average benchmark score of 45953, compared to 18023 for the Intel Core 5 320.

Q: How much faster is the Core i7-14700HX in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Core i7-14700HX scores 24595, which is 74.8% higher than the 6197 scored by the Core 5 320.

Q: Is there any test where the Core 5 320 beats the Core i7-14700HX?

A: Yes, the Core 5 320 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4045, which is 2.5% higher than the 3947 scored by the Core i7-14700HX.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of each processor?

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

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

A: The Core 5 320 is manufactured on a 3 nm process, while the Core i7-14700HX uses a 10 nm process.

Q: Does the Core i7-14700HX support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core i7-14700HX supports ECC memory. The Core 5 320 does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification. The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads. The base clock is 1.50 GHz for the Core 5 320 and 2.10 GHz for the Core i7-14700HX. The boost clock is 4.60 GHz for the Core 5 320 and 5.50 GHz for the Core i7-14700HX. The TDP is 15 watts for the Core 5 320 and 55 watts for the Core i7-14700HX. The Core 5 320 uses socket Intel BGA 1516, while the Core i7-14700HX uses Intel BGA 1964.

The Core 5 320 is built on a 3 nm process with the Wildcat Lake codename, while the Core i7-14700HX uses a 10 nm process with the Raptor Lake-HX codename. The die size is not recorded for the Core 5 320, but the Core i7-14700HX measures 257 mm². The L1 cache is 192 KB for the Core 5 320 and 80 KB per core for the Core i7-14700HX. The L2 cache is 2.5 MB for the Core 5 320 and 2 MB per core for the Core i7-14700HX. The L3 cache is 6 MB shared for the Core 5 320 and 33 MB shared for the Core i7-14700HX.

Memory support diverges, with the Core 5 320 using DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel mode, and the Core i7-14700HX using DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The memory bandwidth is 59.7 GB/s for the Core 5 320 and is not recorded for the Core i7-14700HX. PCIe support differs, with Gen 4 and 6 lanes on the Core 5 320 and Gen 5 and 16 lanes on the Core i7-14700HX. The Core i7-14700HX supports ECC memory and has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 320 has neither. The release dates differ, with the Core 5 320 released on 2026-04-15 and the Core i7-14700HX released on 2024-01-07. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 320 is $340, and no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i7-14700HX.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single delta in the head-to-head data is in PassMark integer math, where the Core i7-14700HX leads by 75.4% with a score of 131296 against 32323. This is followed closely by the Cinebench R23 multicore test, where the Core i7-14700HX leads by 74.8% with 24595 against 6197. The Cinebench R15 multicore test shows a 72.4% lead for the Core i7-14700HX, scoring 3812 against 1054. Data compression shows a 66.1% lead, with the Core i7-14700HX scoring 438539 against 148779.

The Core i7-14700HX also wins the Cinebench R20 multicore test by 58.2%, scoring 13059 against 5462. The PassMark multithread test shows a 57.7% lead for the Core i7-14700HX, with 36566 against 15450. Data encryption shows a 57.9% lead, with 26092 against 10984. Floating point math shows a 54.8% lead, with 93836 against 42440. Extended instructions show a 48.4% lead, with 25718 against 13262. Physics shows a 45.8% lead, with 2252 against 1221. Random string sorting shows a 62.8% lead, with 48544 against 18038. Find prime numbers shows a 33.3% lead, with 165 against 110.

The Cinebench R20 single-core test shows a 58.2% lead for the Core i7-14700HX, with 1843 against 771. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a 6.8% lead for the Core i7-14700HX, with 296 against 276. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows an 8.4% lead for the Core i7-14700HX, with 2103 against 1926. The only wins for the Core 5 320 come in the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, where it scores 4045 against 3947, a 2.5% advantage.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors by workload. The Core i7-14700HX is the appropriate choice for any multi-threaded task, as it leads by double-digit percentages in every multicore benchmark. Its 28 threads and 33 MB of L3 cache enable it to handle heavy parallel workloads, and the benchmark results confirm this capability. The 89th percentile ranking places it well above the Core 5 320, which ranks at the 72nd percentile.

The Core 5 320 is the appropriate choice for a narrow set of conditions. Its 15 watt TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained designs, and its 2.5% lead in PassMark single-thread performance is the only benchmark advantage it holds. In every other recorded test, the Core i7-14700HX wins, often by very large margins. The Core 5 320 also uses a more advanced 3 nm process and supports LPDDR5X memory, which may matter for specific system designs.

For users who need sustained all-core performance, the Core i7-14700HX is the data-backed selection. For users building a low-power system where occasional single-thread speed is the primary requirement, the Core 5 320 has a modest edge. The Core i7-14700HX also offers an unlocked multiplier and ECC memory support, features absent from the Core 5 320. The choice depends entirely on whether the workload is parallel or single-threaded, and the recorded benchmarks provide no middle ground.