Intel Core 5 320 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

The Intel Core 5 320 and the Intel Core i7-14701E occupy different segments of the desktop and mobile processor markets, and the recorded benchmark data reflects that separation. The Core i7-14701E secures a win in every single one of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons available in the database. The Core 5 320 does not claim a single victory. The data indicates a decisive performance advantage for the Core i7-14701E across all measured workloads, from single-threaded tasks to heavily parallelized multi-core rendering.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results do not present a split based on workload type; the Intel Core i7-14701E dominates every category. Its most substantial advantages appear in multi-core and integer-heavy workloads. In the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, the Core i7-14701E scores 22195 against 6197 for the Core 5 320, a difference of 72.1 percent. This indicates a massive lead in sustained multi-threaded rendering.

The Core i7-14701E also shows a strong lead in PassMark integer math, scoring 81325 against 32323, a 60.3 percent advantage. Data compression follows a similar pattern, with the Core i7-14701E scoring 282939 versus 148779, a 47.4 percent lead. These results point to the Core i7-14701E being the clear choice for workloads that scale with core count and raw compute throughput.

The Core 5 320 comes closest to closing the gap in single-threaded performance. In the PassMark single-thread test, the Core i7-14701E scores 4305 against 4045, a lead of only 6 percent. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows the Core i7-14701E ahead by 12.4 percent with a score of 315 versus 276. While the Core i7-14701E still wins, the margin is much narrower, indicating that the Core 5 320 has competitive per-core efficiency. However, this does not translate into a win in any recorded test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is fabricated on a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Raptor Lake architecture, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process node. The Core i7-14701E has a die size of 257 mm², while the die size for the Core 5 320 is not recorded. Both are produced by Intel.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The Core 5 320 provides 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it does not support simultaneous multithreading. The Core i7-14701E provides 8 cores and 16 threads, doubling the thread count through hyper-threading. This structural difference is the primary driver behind the multi-core benchmark gaps. The Core i7-14701E also has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 4.60 GHz for the Core 5 320.

Cache hierarchies also 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 i7-14701E lists 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger shared L3 cache on the Core i7-14701E gives it a clear advantage in workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus; its memory bandwidth is not recorded. The Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 320 does not.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Core i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770. PCIe support also differs, with the Core 5 320 offering Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes and the Core i7-14701E offering Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows the largest gaps. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core i7-14701E leads by 72.1 percent. This is the single largest margin in the entire benchmark set. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 41.4 percent lead for the Core i7-14701E, with scores of 9321 versus 5462. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 52.9 percent lead, with scores of 2237 versus 1054. Each Cinebench multi-core test confirms the same conclusion: the Core i7-14701E is dramatically faster under multi-threaded rendering loads.

Single-core Cinebench results also favor the Core i7-14701E, but by smaller margins. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 38.5 percent lead with scores of 3133 versus 1926. Cinebench R20 single-core shows a 41.4 percent lead with scores of 1315 versus 771. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 12.4 percent lead, the smallest Cinebench margin.

PassMark results are consistent with the Cinebench data. Integer math shows the Core i7-14701E ahead by 60.3 percent. Data compression shows a 47.4 percent lead. Physics shows a 49.1 percent lead with scores of 2399 versus 1221. Multithread shows a 40.8 percent lead with scores of 26112 versus 15450. Floating point math shows a 31.4 percent lead with scores of 61873 versus 42440. Random string sorting shows a 38.1 percent lead. Extended instructions show a 28.4 percent lead. Data encryption shows a 26.1 percent lead. Find prime numbers shows a 37.5 percent lead.

The smallest margin in the entire set is the PassMark single-thread test, where the Core i7-14701E leads by only 6 percent with scores of 4305 versus 4045. This result appears twice in the database under slightly different test names but represents the same measurement.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads; the Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz for the Core 5 320 and 2.60 GHz for the Core i7-14701E. Boost clocks are 4.60 GHz and 5.40 GHz respectively. TDP is 15 watts for the Core 5 320 and 65 watts for the Core i7-14701E.

The Core 5 320 uses Intel BGA 1516 socket, indicating a mobile package. The Core i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700, indicating a desktop package. The Core 5 320 is classified in the mobile market segment, while the Core i7-14701E is classified in the desktop market segment. The Core 5 320 has a launch MSRP of $340. The Core i7-14701E has no launch MSRP recorded.

Process nodes are 3 nm for the Core 5 320 and 10 nm for the Core i7-14701E. The Core 5 320 has a single-channel memory bus; the Core i7-14701E has a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is supported on the Core i7-14701E but not on the Core 5 320. PCIe generations and lane counts differ, with Gen 4 and 6 lanes on the Core 5 320 versus Gen 5 and 16 lanes on the Core i7-14701E. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Core 5 320 was released on 2026-04-15, while the Core i7-14701E was released on 2024-06-30. Both are listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core i7-14701E leads by 72.1 percent with a score of 22195 versus 6197.

Q: How close are the processors in single-threaded performance?

A: The closest result is the PassMark single-thread test, where the Intel Core i7-14701E leads by 6 percent with a score of 4305 versus 4045.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 320 does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: How do the processors compare in the average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33206 and sits in the 83rd percentile. The Intel Core 5 320 has an average benchmark score of 18023 and sits in the 72nd percentile.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one conclusion regarding raw performance: the Intel Core i7-14701E is the stronger processor in every measurable category. It wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with particularly large margins in multi-core workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 22195 versus 6197 represents a 72.1 percent advantage, which aligns with the Core i7-14701E having more cores, more threads, a higher base clock, a higher boost clock, and a larger shared L3 cache.

The Intel Core 5 320 does have attributes that matter outside of raw compute. It uses a 3 nm process node, has a much lower TDP of 15 watts versus 65 watts, and is designed for a mobile package with BGA 1516 socket. Its single-thread deficit is modest, only 6 percent in the PassMark single-thread test. For workloads that are lightly threaded and power-sensitive, the Core 5 320 is the more efficient option. Its integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 with 2 Xe cores, and it supports LPDDR5X memory, which is typical for a mobile-focused part.

The Core i7-14701E is a desktop processor on Socket 1700 with a dual-channel memory bus, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5. It also supports ECC memory, which the Core 5 320 does not. Its average benchmark score of 33206 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Core 5 320.

Users who need multi-threaded rendering, data compression, integer math, or physics simulation should select the Intel Core i7-14701E based on the data. Users who require a low-power mobile processor with competitive single-thread performance and a modern 3 nm process node should consider the Intel Core 5 320. The data does not show any workload category where the Core 5 320 takes the lead.