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

The Intel Core 5 320 and Intel Core i7-14700T represent two distinct approaches to Intel processor design, one optimized for mobile efficiency and the other for desktop throughput. The recorded data shows the Core i7-14700T dominates the majority of benchmark comparisons, securing 15 wins against 2 for the Core 5 320. However, the two victories for the Core 5 320 are in single-threaded PassMark tests, indicating a specific strength in light, single-core workloads. The average benchmark score for the Core i7-14700T is 41914, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 320 averages 18023, which corresponds to the 72nd percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700T is the clear winner in every multi-threaded and content-creation workload recorded in the database. Its largest margin of victory comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 25980 against the Core 5 320's 6197, a 76.1% advantage. This pattern repeats across PassMark integer math, where the Core i7-14700T scores 113854 versus 32323, a 71.6% lead, and in data compression with scores of 354216 versus 148779, a 58% difference. These results indicate that the Core i7-14700T is substantially better suited for rendering, video encoding, and other parallel processing tasks that can utilize its 20 cores and 28 threads.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins only in PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, scoring 4045 in both against the Core i7-14700T's 3905. This 3.6% advantage is modest but consistent, suggesting that the Core 5 320's architecture with a 4.60 GHz boost clock provides slightly better performance in applications that rely on a single execution thread. In Cinebench single-core tests, however, the Core i7-14700T holds the lead, scoring 3667 in R23 single-core against 1926, a 47.5% margin, and 1540 in R20 single-core against 771, a 49.9% margin. The PassMark single-thread win for the Core 5 320 appears to be an outlier relative to the other single-core measurements.

For workloads that involve floating-point math, the Core i7-14700T scores 79042 against 42440, a 46.3% lead. In physics calculations, the Core i7-14700T scores 1946 versus 1221, a 37.3% advantage. The Core i7-14700T also wins in random string sorting with 38546 against 18038, a 53.2% margin, and in extended instructions with 20052 against 13262, a 33.9% lead. The data shows no scenario outside of the two PassMark single-thread tests where the Core 5 320 outperforms its larger counterpart.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in their design targets. The Intel Core 5 320 uses a 3 nm process node and is built on the Wildcat Lake codename, with a die that fits the mobile Intel BGA 1516 socket. It is a 6-core, 6-thread processor with no hyper-threading, base clock of 1.50 GHz, and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its power envelope is 15 W, reflecting its mobile market segment. The Core i7-14700T, by contrast, uses a 10 nm process node and the Raptor Lake-R codename, fitting the desktop Intel Socket 1700. It is a 20-core, 28-thread processor with a base clock of 1.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz, running at 35 W TDP.

The cache hierarchies are also markedly 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 Core i7-14700T specifies 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This larger shared L3 cache in the Core i7-14700T likely contributes to its superior performance in data-compression and encryption workloads. Memory support differs as well: the Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core i7-14700T supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel memory bus.

The integrated graphics differ substantially. The Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core i7-14700T uses UHD Graphics 770. PCIe support also varies, with the Core 5 320 offering Gen 4 with 6 lanes for the CPU, and the Core i7-14700T offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Core i7-14700T supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 320 does not. The die size for the Core i7-14700T is recorded as 257 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core 5 320. The production status for both is Active, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most significant performance gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core i7-14700T delivers 25980 against the Core 5 320's 6197, a 76.1% difference in favor of the desktop part. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Core i7-14700T scores 10911 versus 5462, a 49.9% margin. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar pattern with 2618 versus 1054, a 59.7% advantage.

In single-core Cinebench tests, the Core i7-14700T remains ahead. In R23 single-core, it scores 3667 versus 1926, a 47.5% lead. In R20 single-core, the scores are 1540 versus 771, a 49.9% margin. In R15 single-core, the Core i7-14700T scores 369 versus 276, a 25.2% advantage. These results indicate that the Core i7-14700T's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz translates into faster single-thread performance across the Cinebench suite, despite the Core 5 320's win in PassMark single-thread.

The PassMark integer math test shows the largest absolute score difference. The Core i7-14700T scores 113854, while the Core 5 320 scores 32323, a 71.6% gap. Data encryption shows the Core i7-14700T at 21277 versus 10984, a 48.4% lead. Extended instructions favor the Core i7-14700T with 20052 against 13262, a 33.9% margin. The only recorded victories for the Core 5 320 are the two identical PassMark tests, single_thread and singlethread, both scoring 4045 against 3905, a 3.6% margin for the mobile processor.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has an average benchmark score of 41914, while the Intel Core 5 320 has an average of 18023.

Q: How does the single-threaded performance compare between the two?

A: The Core 5 320 wins in PassMark single-thread tests with 4045 versus 3905, a 3.6% lead. However, the Core i7-14700T wins in all Cinebench single-core tests, including a 47.5% margin in R23 single-core.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core i7-14700T scores 25980 against 6197, a 76.1% difference.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No, only the Intel Core i7-14700T supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 320 does not.

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

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

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 320 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear separation in use cases. The Intel Core i7-14700T is the appropriate choice for workloads that demand parallel processing, such as rendering, video encoding, and data compression. Its 76.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 71.6% lead in PassMark integer math show that it excels when all 20 cores and 28 threads are utilized. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory bus further support heavy data workloads. The Core i7-14700T also holds a consistent single-core advantage across the Cinebench suite, making it suitable for general desktop productivity.

The Intel Core 5 320, with its 15 W TDP and mobile BGA 1516 socket, is positioned for efficiency in portable systems. Its single victory in PassMark single-thread, with a 3.6% margin, does not compensate for the substantial deficits in every other benchmark. The data shows that the Core 5 320 trails by 49.9% in Cinebench R20 multi-core and by 46.3% in floating-point math. Users requiring a processor for a compact, low-power device may consider the Core 5 320, but the performance metrics consistently favor the Core i7-14700T for compute-intensive tasks.

The percentile rankings reinforce this conclusion. The Core i7-14700T sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 320 sits in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core i7-14700T include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS with a 0.1% lower average score, and the Intel Core i7-12850HX with a 0.3% lower average score. The Core 5 320's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 with a 0.2% higher average score, and the Intel Core i5-1334U with a 0.7% higher average score. These comparisons place the Core i7-14700T in a higher performance tier entirely.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core i7-14700T |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 6 | 20 |

| Threads | 6 | 28 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 1.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | Not specified | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB shared | 33 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | Not specified |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $340 | $384 |

| Part Number | SAE3H | SRN41 |