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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear split between two very different processors. The Intel Core 5 320 wins 3 of the 17 recorded tests, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 14. The most dramatic difference appears in multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i7-14701TE scores 17035 against the Core 5 320's 6197, a gap of 63.6 percent. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar pattern: 1716 versus 1054, a 38.6 percent deficit for the Core 5 320. Cinebench R20 multi-core narrows that gap somewhat, with 7154 versus 5462, a 23.7 percent difference.

The single-core results tell a more nuanced story. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Core 5 320 leads with 276 points against 242, a 14 percent advantage. PassMark single-thread tests show an even larger lead for the Core 5 320: 4045 versus 2637, which is 53.4 percent ahead. However, Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core tests flip the result. The i7-14701TE scores 1010 in R20 single-core versus 771 for the Core 5 320, a 23.7 percent lead. In R23 single-core, the i7-14701TE reaches 2405 versus 1926, a 19.9 percent edge.

The PassMark suite reveals where each processor excels. Integer math heavily favors the i7-14701TE: 65792 versus 32323, a 50.9 percent margin. Data compression also goes to the i7-14701TE with 220520 versus 148779, a 32.5 percent difference. Floating point math shows 50219 versus 42440, a 15.5 percent win for the i7-14701TE. Physics simulation results give the i7-14701TE 1860 versus 1221, a 34.4 percent advantage. Random string sorting favors the i7-14701TE at 22760 versus 18038, a 20.7 percent gap.

Other PassMark tests show closer margins. Extended instructions: 14354 versus 13262, a 7.6 percent win for the i7-14701TE. Data encryption: 11699 versus 10984, only 6.1 percent apart. Find prime numbers: 143 versus 110, a 23.1 percent win for the i7-14701TE. The multithread test gives the i7-14701TE 20042 against 15450, a 22.9 percent advantage.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture. The i7-14701TE averages 26013 across all tests, while the Core 5 320 averages 18023. The i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs in the database, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Core 5 320. The nearest rivals for the Core 5 320 include the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 with an average score of 17994 (0.2 percent difference), the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 (0.7 percent), the Intel Core i5-1334U at 18154 (0.7 percent lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (0.7 percent). For the i7-14701TE, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 (0.1 percent), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (0.4 percent lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 25880 (0.5 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at 26187 (0.7 percent lower).

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the stronger processor in aggregate. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head tests and holds a 44.3 percent higher average benchmark score. The 78th percentile ranking versus the 72nd percentile confirms that the i7-14701TE lands in a higher performance tier overall. Multi-core rendering, integer math, compression, and physics workloads all show substantial i7-14701TE advantages. The only areas where the Core 5 320 claims victory are the PassMark single-thread test, Cinebench R15 single-core, and the PassMark multithread test is not among its wins, so the actual wins are three: R15 single-core, PassMark single-thread, and PassMark singlethread (which is the same test listed twice). That leaves the Core 5 320 with a narrow set of single-threaded wins in two specific tests.

The Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core results complicate the single-thread story. The i7-14701TE wins those tests by 23.7 percent and 19.9 percent respectively. So the Core 5 320's single-thread advantage appears only in the R15 and PassMark implementations. The passmark_single_thread score of 4045 versus 2637 represents a 53.4 percent lead, which is the largest win for either processor in any test. Yet the i7-14701TE still beats it in Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core. This suggests the two processors have different performance characteristics depending on the workload's instruction mix and memory behavior.

For users choosing between these two, the data points clearly to the i7-14701TE for almost any compute-heavy task. The 63.6 percent lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is decisive for rendering, video encoding, and compilation workloads. The 50.9 percent lead in integer math matters for scientific computing and data processing. The 32.5 percent lead in data compression benefits database work and file archiving. The i7-14701TE also wins in physics simulation, floating point math, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, random string sorting, and the multithread test.

The Core 5 320 does deliver a notable single-thread result in PassMark, but that does not translate into wins across other single-thread tests. Its Cinebench R15 single-core win is real but small at 14 percent. The Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core losses mean the Core 5 320 cannot claim a general single-core superiority. The data indicates the i7-14701TE is the better processor for both multi-threaded and most single-threaded workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in every multi-core benchmark recorded. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core all show the i7-14701TE ahead by margins ranging from 23.7 percent to 63.6 percent. PassMark multithread gives the i7-14701TE a 22.9 percent edge. These results align with the core and thread counts: the i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The i7-14701TE also wins in integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, physics, and random string sorting. These are compute-heavy tasks that benefit from additional cores, higher thread counts, and a larger shared cache.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins in PassMark single-thread and in Cinebench R15 single-core. The PassMark single-thread score of 4045 versus 2637 is a 53.4 percent lead, which is the largest single-test margin for either processor. The Cinebench R15 single-core win is 276 versus 242, a 14 percent advantage. These wins indicate that for certain lightweight, single-threaded workloads, the Core 5 320 can outperform the i7-14701TE. However, the i7-14701TE counters with wins in Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core, so the single-thread picture is not uniform.

The use-case split follows the benchmark distribution. For rendering, video editing, 3D modeling, scientific simulation, data analytics, file compression, and any parallel workload, the i7-14701TE is the clear choice based on the data. For legacy single-threaded applications that match the Cinebench R15 or PassMark single-thread patterns, the Core 5 320 shows an advantage. The Core 5 320 also has a much lower power envelope at 15 watts TDP versus 45 watts for the i7-14701TE, which matters for mobile and low-power deployments. The Core 5 320 uses a 3 nm process node and targets the mobile segment, while the i7-14701TE uses a 10 nm node and targets desktop systems.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26013 across all recorded benchmarks, while the Intel Core 5 320 averages 18023. The i7-14701TE also ranks at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Core 5 320.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i7-14701TE scores 17035 versus 6197 for the Core 5 320, a 63.6 percent difference. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 1716 versus 1054, a 38.6 percent gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 7154 versus 5462, a 23.7 percent difference.

Q: Does the Core 5 320 win any single-thread tests?

A: Yes. The Core 5 320 wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 276 points versus 242, a 14 percent lead. It also wins the PassMark single-thread test with 4045 versus 2637, a 53.4 percent margin. However, the i7-14701TE wins Cinebench R20 single-core (1010 versus 771) and Cinebench R23 single-core (2405 versus 1926).

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i7-14701TE also has a 33 MB shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 320 has a 6 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 320 does not. The i7-14701TE also supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, while the Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a single-channel configuration.

Q: What are the integrated graphics options?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Intel UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The Intel Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. It is built on a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, and is built on a 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

The memory architecture differs significantly. The Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. The i7-14701TE has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. The i7-14701TE supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 320 does not.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The Core 5 320 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the i7-14701TE more expansion headroom for discrete GPUs and storage devices.

The cache hierarchy shows structural differences. The Core 5 320 has a 192 KB L1 cache, a 2.5 MB L2 cache, and a 6 MB shared L3 cache. The i7-14701TE has an 80 KB per core L1 cache, a 2 MB per core L2 cache, and a 33 MB shared L3 cache. The i7-14701TE also has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 320 has no die size recorded.

The Core 5 320 targets the mobile segment with a 15 watt TDP and uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket. The i7-14701TE targets the desktop segment with a 45 watt TDP and uses the Intel Socket 1700. The Core 5 320 has a release date of April 15, 2026, while the i7-14701TE has a release date of June 30, 2024. Both processors are currently active in production.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ: the Core 5 320 has 6 cores, while the i7-14701TE has 8 cores. Thread counts also differ: 6 threads for the Core 5 320 versus 16 threads for the i7-14701TE. The base clock for the Core 5 320 is 1.50 GHz, while the i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz. The boost clock for the Core 5 320 is 4.60 GHz, while the i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz.

The TDP values are 15 watts for the Core 5 320 and 45 watts for the i7-14701TE. The sockets are Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 5 320 and Intel Socket 1700 for the i7-14701TE. The process nodes are 3 nm for the Core 5 320 and 10 nm for the i7-14701TE.

The cache configurations are notably different. The Core 5 320 has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB per core L1, 2 MB per core L2, and 33 MB shared L3. The die size for the i7-14701TE is 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 5 320.

Memory support differs: the Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is single-channel for the Core 5 320 and dual-channel for the i7-14701TE. The Core 5 320 has a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s; the i7-14701TE has no recorded bandwidth. ECC memory support is present on the i7-14701TE but absent on the Core 5 320.

PCIe versions and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 6 lanes for the Core 5 320, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the i7-14701TE. The integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores for the Core 5 320, and Intel UHD Graphics 770 for the i7-14701TE. The market segments are mobile for the Core 5 320 and desktop for the i7-14701TE.

The release dates differ by nearly two years: April 15, 2026 for the Core 5 320, and June 30, 2024 for the i7-14701TE. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 320 is $340; no launch MSRP is recorded for the i7-14701TE. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.