Intel Core 5 320 vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core 5 320, but no recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core i9-14901TE. This means a direct score-for-score comparison is not possible from the recorded data. The Core 5 320 shows an average benchmark score of 18023 across all its recorded tests, placing it in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. The Core i9-14901TE has no average benchmark score and sits in the 50th percentile by default, which reflects the absence of measurements rather than an actual performance equivalence.

What can be established from the data is the Core 5 320's positioning against its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores an average of 17994, a 0.2% delta relative to the Core 5 320. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, a 0.7% delta. The Intel Core i5-1334U scores 18154, a -0.7% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891, a 0.7% delta. These figures indicate the Core 5 320 sits within roughly one percentage point of four well-established processors, with the i5-1334U being the only one of the four to score higher.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 320 demonstrates its strongest results in specific workload categories. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it records 6197 points, while its single-core score is 1926 points. The ratio between these two scores, roughly 3.2 to 1, shows the processor scales reasonably well when all six cores are active. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 5462 and the single-core score is 771, a ratio of about 7.1 to 1. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 1054 and the single-core score is 276, a ratio of about 3.8 to 1.

PassMark results further characterize the Core 5 320's strengths. Data compression scores 148779, floating point math scores 42440, and integer math scores 32323. Extended instructions score 13262, random string sorting scores 18038, and data encryption scores 10984. The single-thread score is 4045, and the multithread score is 15450. Physics scores 1221, and finding prime numbers scores 110.

The Core i9-14901TE has no recorded wins in any benchmark category because the database contains no benchmark entries for it. Its architecture, Raptor Lake, and its specifications are documented, but its performance characteristics cannot be quantified from the available data. The Core 5 320 wins by default in every measurable category, but this is a function of data availability rather than demonstrated superiority.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design families. The Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. Its process node is 3 nm, fabricated by Intel. The Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, and is built on a 10 nm process node. The Core i9-14901TE is explicitly listed as having the Raptor Lake architecture, while the Core 5 320's architecture field is null, though its codename and generation are documented.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating hyper-threading support that doubles the thread count. This is a fundamental architectural difference: one processor presents one thread per core, the other presents two threads per core.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. 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 i9-14901TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. With 8 cores, the Core i9-14901TE's per-core L1 figures translate to a total of 640 KB of L1, and the per-core L2 figures translate to 16 MB of L2. The Core i9-14901TE carries six times the L3 cache of the Core 5 320.

The die size of the Core i9-14901TE is recorded at 257 mm². The Core 5 320 has no die size recorded. Transistor counts are absent for both processors.

Specification Differences

Clock speeds separate the two processors clearly. The Core 5 320 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core i9-14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core i9-14901TE runs 0.80 GHz higher at base and 0.90 GHz higher at boost.

Thermal design power differs by a factor of three. The Core 5 320 is rated at 15 W TDP, while the Core i9-14901TE is rated at 45 W TDP. This places the Core 5 320 in a low-power mobile segment and the Core i9-14901TE in a desktop segment.

The socket types are incompatible. The Core 5 320 uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile socket. The Core i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. Neither processor can be installed in the other's platform.

Memory support shows a notable split. The Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel memory bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel memory bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. The Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 320 does not.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The Core 5 320 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The Core i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Core i9-14901TE more than twice the lane count and a newer PCIe generation.

Integrated graphics are different models. The Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770. No performance scores are recorded for either integrated GPU.

The Core 5 320 has a launch MSRP of $340. The Core i9-14901TE has no launch MSRP recorded. The Core 5 320 was released on 2026-04-15, while the Core i9-14901TE was released on 2024-06-30. The Core 5 320 has a part number of SAE3H, and the Core i9-14901TE has a part number of Q49CSRNJJ. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 boosts to 4.60 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 320 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Core 5 320?

A: The Core 5 320 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel memory bus. No memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i9-14901TE.

Q: How does the Core 5 320 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-1334U?

A: The Intel Core i5-1334U has an average benchmark score of 18154, which is 0.7% higher than the Core 5 320's average score of 18023.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 uses a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses a 10 nm process node.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear decision framework based on workload requirements. The Intel Core 5 320 delivers measurable performance in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18023. Its 15 W TDP, single-channel memory, and BGA 1516 socket position it for mobile platforms where power efficiency and compact packaging matter. Its benchmark profile shows strong single-thread performance at 4045 in PassMark and 1926 in Cinebench R23, indicating capable responsiveness for everyday workloads.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE offers a larger core count at 8 cores and 16 threads, higher clock speeds at 2.30 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost, six times the L3 cache at 36 MB, dual-channel memory support, ECC memory capability, and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes. Its 45 W TDP and Socket 1700 platform target desktop use. No benchmark scores exist for this processor in the database, so its performance percentile of 50 is unverified.

For users constrained to a mobile platform with a BGA 1516 socket, the Core 5 320 is the only option between the two. For users building on Socket 1700, the Core i9-14901TE brings more cores, more threads, higher clocks, and substantially more cache. The data shows the Core 5 320 is competitive with established mid-range processors from both AMD and Intel, sitting within 0.7% of the Ryzen 5 3600XT and Core 5 120U, and within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 1600. The selection between these two processors should be driven by platform compatibility first, then by the performance characteristics each processor documents.