Intel Core 5 320 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

Intel Core 5 320 and Intel Core Ultra 5 228V are both active mobile processors from Intel, but the benchmark data separates them into distinct performance classes. The Core Ultra 5 228V wins 13 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Core 5 320 takes 4 wins. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 228V is 21440, compared to 18023 for the Core 5 320. The Core Ultra 5 228V also holds a higher percentile rank among all CPUs at 75, versus 72 for the Core 5 320. The Core 5 320 has a launch MSRP of $340.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V dominates in multi-threaded throughput. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 9932 against 6197 for the Core 5 320, a 37.6% advantage. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a similar gap, with the Core Ultra 5 228V at 1502.5 and the Core 5 320 at 1054, a 29.9% difference. Cinebench R20 multicore favors the Core Ultra 5 228V by 15.9%, with scores of 6491 versus 5462. PassMark multithread results align with this pattern: 18227 for the Core Ultra 5 228V and 15450 for the Core 5 320, a 15.2% lead. PassMark physics also goes to the Core Ultra 5 228V, scoring 1538 against 1221, a 20.6% margin.

The Core Ultra 5 228V also wins every PassMark computational workload recorded. Integer math shows 39679 versus 32323, an 18.5% edge. Floating point math delivers 53310 versus 42440, a 20.4% advantage. Data compression scores 173924 versus 148779, a 14.5% lead. Data encryption is 13032 versus 10984, a 15.7% gap. Extended instructions reach 14801 versus 13262, a 10.4% difference. Random string sorting favors the Core Ultra 5 228V at 21254 against 18038, a 15.1% margin. Prime number finding shows 168 versus 110, a 34.5% advantage.

The Intel Core 5 320 wins the single-thread tests. PassMark single-thread scores 4045 against 3836, a 5.4% advantage. Cinebench R23 singlecore gives the Core 5 320 a 9.6% lead with 1926 versus 1758. Cinebench R15 singlecore is closer, 276 versus 267, a 3.4% edge for the Core 5 320. The only single-thread test lost by the Core 5 320 is Cinebench R20 singlecore, where the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 916 against 771, a 15.8% difference.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use the same 3 nm process node but different foundries and designs. The Core 5 320 is built by Intel and uses the Wildcat Lake codename. The Core Ultra 5 228V is fabricated by TSMC and uses the Lunar Lake architecture, belonging to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Neither processor supports simultaneous multithreading, so thread counts equal core counts for both.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Core 5 320 has 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 228V lists 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L2 allocation on the Core Ultra 5 228V means its total L2 scales with the 8-core count, giving it a larger aggregate cache footprint.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The Core Ultra 5 228V uses a dual-channel memory bus, and its memory support is listed as dependent on the motherboard. The Core Ultra 5 228V supports PCIe Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes, while the Core 5 320 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 5 320 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core Ultra 5 228V includes Arc 130V graphics. The Core 5 320 uses socket Intel BGA 1516, and the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Intel BGA 2833.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Core Ultra 5 228V is Cinebench R23 multicore, where its 9932 score beats the Core 5 320's 6197 by 37.6%. Cinebench R15 multicore is the second biggest gap at 29.9%, with 1502.5 versus 1054. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 34.5% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 228V, scoring 168 against 110. PassMark floating point math gives the Core Ultra 5 228V a 20.4% lead, 53310 versus 42440. PassMark physics shows a 20.6% gap, 1538 versus 1221. PassMark integer math is 18.5% higher for the Core Ultra 5 228V, 39679 versus 32323. Cinebench R20 multicore favors the Core Ultra 5 228V by 15.9%, 6491 versus 5462. PassMark data encryption is 15.7% higher, 13032 versus 10984. PassMark multithread shows a 15.2% edge, 18227 versus 15450. PassMark random string sorting is 15.1% higher, 21254 versus 18038. PassMark data compression is 14.5% higher, 173924 versus 148779. PassMark extended instructions is 10.4% higher, 14801 versus 13262. Cinebench R20 singlecore favors the Core Ultra 5 228V by 15.8%, 916 versus 771.

The Core 5 320 counters in single-thread tests. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows its largest win at 9.6%, 1926 versus 1758. PassMark single-thread gives it a 5.4% advantage, 4045 versus 3836, with the duplicate PassMark single-thread record confirming the same result. Cinebench R15 singlecore is a 3.4% win for the Core 5 320, 276 versus 267.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has an average benchmark score of 21440, while the Intel Core 5 320 averages 18023.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Core Ultra 5 228V scores 9932 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 37.6% higher than the Core 5 320's 6197.

Q: Does the Core 5 320 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the Core 5 320 wins 4 of 17 tests. It takes Cinebench R15 singlecore, Cinebench R23 singlecore, and both PassMark single-thread records.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread score difference in PassMark?

A: The Core 5 320 scores 4045 in PassMark single-thread, which is 5.4% higher than the Core Ultra 5 228V's 3836.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: 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 Ultra 5 228V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The Core 5 320 uses 6 cores, while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses 8 cores. Both have matching thread counts, so the Core 5 320 has 6 threads and the Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 threads. Base clocks differ: the Core 5 320 runs at 1.50 GHz and the Core Ultra 5 228V at 2.10 GHz. Boost clocks are close, with the Core 5 320 at 4.60 GHz and the Core Ultra 5 228V at 4.50 GHz. Thermal design power is 15 W for the Core 5 320 and 17 W for the Core Ultra 5 228V.

Sockets are different: Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 5 320 and Intel BGA 2833 for the Core Ultra 5 228V. The Core 5 320 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, and the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Lunar Lake. The foundries differ, with Intel producing the Core 5 320 and TSMC producing the Core Ultra 5 228V, though both use a 3 nm process. Memory bus width differs, with the Core 5 320 using single-channel memory and the Core Ultra 5 228V using dual-channel. The Core 5 320 has a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core Ultra 5 228V. PCIe support differs, with Gen 4 and 6 lanes on the Core 5 320 versus Gen 5 and 4 lanes on the Core Ultra 5 228V. Integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on the Core 5 320 and Arc 130V on the Core Ultra 5 228V. The Core 5 320 has a launch MSRP of $340, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core Ultra 5 228V.

The Verdict

The data places the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V clearly ahead in multi-threaded and computational workloads. Its 8-core configuration and larger cache support higher scores across Cinebench multicore tests and every PassMark compute benchmark. The 37.6% advantage in Cinebench R23 multicore is the largest recorded gap between the two. The Core Ultra 5 228V also carries a higher percentile rank at 75, against 72 for the Core 5 320, and its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and Intel Core i9-11900H, with average scores within 0.3% of its own.

The Intel Core 5 320 holds a narrower but consistent edge in single-thread tests, winning Cinebench R15 singlecore, Cinebench R23 singlecore, and PassMark single-thread. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4045 is 5.4% above the Core Ultra 5 228V, and its Cinebench R23 singlecore lead is 9.6%. The Core 5 320 also has a lower thermal design power at 15 W versus 17 W, which may factor into systems where power limits are tight. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 and Intel Core i5-1334U, with average scores ranging from 0.7% below to 0.7% above its own.

The choice between these two depends on workload type. The Core Ultra 5 228V is the stronger option for rendering, data compression, encryption, and math-heavy tasks, where its multi-core scores are consistently higher by double-digit percentages. The Core 5 320 suits single-thread-focused workloads, where its PassMark and Cinebench single-core results give it a measurable advantage, and its lower TDP may suit more power-constrained designs.