Intel Core 5 320 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 5 320 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA is lopsided, but not for the reason one might expect. The database contains a full run of benchmark scores for the Core 5 320, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has no recorded benchmark scores at all. This means a direct numerical comparison cannot be made. The Core 5 320 shows an average benchmark score of 18023, placing it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The Core Ultra 5 235TA sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0, which reflects the absence of recorded data rather than a real performance figure.

Focusing on the Core 5 320’s measured results, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6197 and single-core score of 1926 indicate a modest performer within its mobile segment. The PassMark single-thread score of 4045 and multithread score of 15450 reinforce this picture. The data compression score of 148779 and floating point math score of 42440 suggest the processor handles everyday productivity tasks competently. Integer math at 32323 and extended instructions at 13262 point to solid general-purpose compute. The encryption score of 10984 is comparatively low, while the random string sorting score of 18038 shows moderate sorting throughput.

The nearest rivals for the Core 5 320 provide context. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 averages 17994, a delta of 0.2 percent. The Intel Core 5 120U averages 17898, a delta of 0.7 percent. The Intel Core i5-1334U averages 18154, putting it 0.7 percent ahead of the Core 5 320. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT averages 17891, a delta of 0.7 percent. The Core 5 320 thus sits within one percent of all four rivals, a tightly clustered group. The data shows no dramatic performance separation between these parts.

Since the Core Ultra 5 235TA has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head section must rely on specification-level differences instead. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses 14 cores and 14 threads, whereas the Core 5 320 uses 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core Ultra 5 235TA boosts to 5.00 GHz versus 4.60 GHz for the Core 5 320. The Core Ultra 5 235TA carries a 65 W TDP, while the Core 5 320 is rated at 15 W. The Core Ultra 5 235TA supports dual-channel memory with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core 5 320 is single-channel at 59.7 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 6 MB on the Core 5 320.

The absence of benchmark data for the Core Ultra 5 235TA means the database cannot confirm whether its higher core count and clock speeds translate into superior measured performance. The Core 5 320 at least has verified scores, and they place it in a competitive position against older desktop and mobile parts. The Core Ultra 5 235TA remains an unknown quantity in the recorded data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 has an average benchmark score of 18023, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has an average benchmark score of 0 due to no recorded benchmarks.

Q: How does the Core 5 320 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 5 320 is 0.2 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 0.7 percent ahead of the Intel Core 5 120U, 0.7 percent behind the Intel Core i5-1334U, and 0.7 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235TA boosts to 5.00 GHz, which is higher than the 4.60 GHz boost clock of the Core 5 320.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Core 5 320 has a TDP of 15 W, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 320 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel product lines and use different silicon designs. The Core 5 320 is based on Wildcat Lake, a codename associated with Intel’s mobile-focused Core 5 generation. The Core Ultra 5 235TA belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically the Arrow Lake-S desktop variant. Both are built on a 3 nm process node, but the foundry differs. The Core 5 320 is fabricated by Intel, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA is fabricated by TSMC.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA carries a transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm². The Core 5 320 does not have recorded transistor count or die size data. Cache organization also differs. 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 235TA has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This per-core L2 arrangement on the Core Ultra 5 235TA is typical of a larger, higher-power desktop design.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 24 execution units. Both are integrated solutions, but the Arc branding and higher execution unit count on the Core Ultra 5 235TA indicate a different graphics architecture. The Core 5 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA supports DDR5 only. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Core 5 320 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU-only lanes, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU-only lanes.

The market segments differ. The Core 5 320 is classified as a mobile part with a 15 W TDP and an Intel BGA 1516 socket. The Core Ultra 5 235TA is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP and an Intel Socket 1851. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 320 has a release date of April 2026, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has a release date of July 2025. The Core 5 320 has a launch MSRP of $340, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has a launch MSRP of $269.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show a clear divide between the two processors. The Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads; the Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz for the Core 5 320 and 2.20 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Boost clocks are 4.60 GHz and 5.00 GHz respectively. TDP ratings are 15 W for the Core 5 320 and 65 W for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

Memory configuration differs substantially. The Core 5 320 uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses a dual-channel memory bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X on the Core 5 320, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA supports DDR5 only. Neither supports ECC memory.

Cache differences are significant. The Core 5 320 has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 6 lanes on the Core 5 320 and Gen 5 with 20 lanes on the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 with 2 Xe cores on the Core 5 320 and Arc Xe-LPG with 24 execution units on the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

The sockets are different: Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 5 320 and Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. The Core 5 320 targets mobile, the Core Ultra 5 235TA targets desktop. Production status is active for both. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has recorded transistor and die size figures, while the Core 5 320 does not. The Core Ultra 5 235TA also has a series designation, Core Ultra Series 2, while the Core 5 320 has no series field.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion for users who prioritize verified benchmark results. The Intel Core 5 320 has a full set of measured scores, an average benchmark score of 18023, and a 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs. It is competitive with older AMD and Intel parts, sitting within 0.7 percent of four nearest rivals. For a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, this is a capable performer.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has no benchmark data in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking and average score of 0 are placeholders, not performance indicators. The specification sheet suggests a stronger part on paper: 14 cores, 5.00 GHz boost, 24 MB L3 cache, dual-channel memory at 102.4 GB/s, and Gen 5 PCIe with 20 lanes. But without measured scores, the database cannot verify any performance advantage.

The Core 5 320 is the only one of the two with recorded results. Users who rely on benchmark data to make decisions can reference its scores directly. The Core Ultra 5 235TA requires either additional testing or acceptance of specification-based reasoning. The launch MSRP of $269 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA and $340 for the Core 5 320 are the only price-related facts in the record.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 320 wins in the category of verified performance data. It has 17 recorded benchmark scores covering rendering, encryption, compression, sorting, and math workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6197 and PassMark multithread score of 15450 give concrete reference points. The 72nd percentile ranking places it above half of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals all fall within one percent, so the Core 5 320 holds its own against a Ryzen 5 1600, a Ryzen 5 3600XT, a Core 5 120U, and a Core i5-1334U.

The Core 5 320 also wins on power efficiency as recorded in the specifications. A 15 W TDP is far lower than the 65 W TDP of the Core Ultra 5 235TA. The mobile socket and single-channel memory bus align with low-power designs. The 1.50 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock reflect a processor tuned for constrained thermal environments.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA wins on raw specification counts. It has more than double the cores and threads, 14 versus 6. Its 5.00 GHz boost clock is 0.40 GHz higher. Its 24 MB L3 cache is four times larger than the 6 MB on the Core 5 320. The dual-channel memory bus at 102.4 GB/s nearly doubles the bandwidth of the Core 5 320. The Gen 5 PCIe implementation with 20 lanes provides more expansion headroom than the Gen 4, 6-lane setup on the Core 5 320. The Arc Xe-LPG graphics with 24 execution units likely deliver stronger integrated graphics performance than the Xe3 solution with 2 Xe cores, though no benchmark data confirms this.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA also wins on market positioning. It is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP, a socketed Intel Socket 1851, and a transistor count of 17,800 million on a 243 mm² die. The Core 5 320 is a soldered mobile part with no recorded transistor or die size data. For a desktop builder, the Core Ultra 5 235TA offers a more expandable platform. For a mobile user, the Core 5 320 offers verified performance in a low-power package.

The data does not allow a definitive performance winner between the two. The Core 5 320 has scores; the Core Ultra 5 235TA does not. The database records what it records, and in this case, one contender is fully measured while the other is not.