Intel Core 5 320 vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is unusually one-sided. The Intel Core 5 320 has a complete benchmark profile across 17 tests, while the NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) has no recorded benchmark scores at all. The database shows an average benchmark score of 18023 for the Intel part, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The NVIDIA part currently sits at a 50th percentile with an average score of zero, a placeholder position that reflects the absence of measurements rather than actual performance.

Without any head-to-head tests, the comparison relies on the Intel processor's individual scores. In Cinebench R23, the Core 5 320 records 6197 points in multi-core and 1926 points in single-core. The R20 run shows 5462 and 771, while R15 shows 1054 and 276. These numbers establish a baseline for a 6-core, 6-thread mobile processor with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

PassMark results add more detail. The Core 5 320 achieves 148779 in data compression, 10984 in data encryption, and 13262 in extended instructions. It scores 42440 in floating point math, 32323 in integer math, and 15450 in multithread. Single-thread performance is 4045. Physics scores 1221, random string sorting 18038, and prime number finding 110. The strongest relative results appear in data compression and floating point math, both well above the processor's overall average of 18023 when compared to typical mobile parts.

The nearest rivals list for the Intel chip provides context. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores an average of 17994, which is 0.2% behind. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, 0.7% behind. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT also scores 17891, 0.7% behind. Only the Intel Core i5-1334U sits ahead at 18154, a 0.7% advantage. These are narrow margins, indicating that the Core 5 320 lands in a competitive cluster of mid-range processors from previous generations.

For the NVIDIA RTX Spark, there is no data to compare. Its benchmark array is empty. The database records zero wins for each side in head-to-head tests, which is a direct consequence of the missing measurements. Any statement about its performance relative to the Intel part would be speculative, so the analysis must stop at the recorded facts.

The Verdict

The data supports only one clear choice for users who need measured performance today: the Intel Core 5 320. It has 17 benchmark scores, a 72nd percentile standing, and an average score of 18023. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has no scores, no rivals, and no wins in the database. It is marked as unreleased, with a production status of "unreleased" and a release date of 2025-12-31T17:00:00.000Z. The Intel part is already active and shipping, with a launch MSRP of $340.

The Intel processor is also the safer pick for software compatibility in the recorded data. It uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket, PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes, and supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The NVIDIA part lists no socket and no PCIe lanes, so its integration path is unclear. The Intel chip has a known integrated GPU, the Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the NVIDIA part lists a GB20B "Blackwell" integrated graphics solution, but without benchmark confirmation.

A user who needs a processor for immediate deployment should choose the Intel Core 5 320. A user evaluating the NVIDIA RTX Spark must wait for benchmark data to arrive. The database cannot rank an unmeasured part against a measured one, and the 50th percentile placeholder for the NVIDIA chip is not a performance estimate. It is a default value.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every architectural field. The Intel Core 5 320 uses 6 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The NVIDIA RTX Spark uses 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts, while the NVIDIA part has a TDP of 38 watts. Higher core count and higher TDP on the NVIDIA side suggest a different design target, though no benchmark data confirms the performance consequence.

Both chips are built on a 3 nm process, but they use different foundries. Intel fabricates its chip in-house, while the NVIDIA part is made by TSMC. The NVIDIA die size is recorded as 208 mm², while the Intel die size is not listed. The Intel codename is Wildcat Lake, part of the Core 5 generation. The NVIDIA codename is N1X, part of the Spark (GB10) generation.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The NVIDIA chip has 128 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The per-core L2 allocation on the NVIDIA part is notable, but the shared L3 is only 2 MB larger than the Intel part. Memory support also diverges: the Intel chip supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA chip supports only LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. That is a major difference in memory throughput, roughly 4.6 times higher on the NVIDIA side based on the recorded figures.

Neither chip supports ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes; the NVIDIA part lists PCIe as N/A. The integrated graphics differ as well: Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on the Intel side, GB20B "Blackwell" on the NVIDIA side. The Intel part number is SAE3H, and the NVIDIA part number is GSE1-675-A1.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the NVIDIA RTX Spark boosts to 4.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The NVIDIA RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 has a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has a quad-channel bus with 273.1 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Is the NVIDIA RTX Spark available now?

A: No. Its production status is "unreleased," with a release date of 2025-12-31T17:00:00.000Z.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 320 have any benchmark scores?

A: Yes. It has 17 recorded benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6197 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4045. Its average benchmark score is 18023.

Q: What process node do both chips use?

A: Both use a 3 nm process. Intel fabricates its chip at Intel, while the NVIDIA part is fabricated at TSMC.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 320 wins in every category where data exists. It has recorded scores for Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both multi-core and single-core tests. It has 11 PassMark scores covering compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating point, integer math, multithread, physics, sorting, and single-thread. Its 72nd percentile ranking places it above the median CPU in the database.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark wins in architectural specifications only. It has 20 cores versus 6, a quad-channel memory bus versus single-channel, 273.1 GB/s bandwidth versus 59.7 GB/s, and 8 MB of shared L3 versus 6 MB. Its TDP is 38 watts versus 15 watts, which suggests a more power-hungry design. Its die size is known at 208 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. None of these specification advantages are confirmed by benchmark results.

For practical use, the Intel chip is the only option with verified performance. The NVIDIA part remains an unknown quantity. The database shows zero wins for the NVIDIA side in head-to-head tests, and its rival list is empty. The recorded data cannot support a claim that the NVIDIA part outperforms the Intel part in any workload.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields:

• Cores: Intel has 6; NVIDIA has 20.
• Threads: Intel has 6; NVIDIA has 20.
• Base clock: Intel is 1.50 GHz; NVIDIA is 1.70 GHz.
• Boost clock: Intel is 4.60 GHz; NVIDIA is 4.00 GHz.
• TDP: Intel is 15 watts; NVIDIA is 38 watts.
• Socket: Intel uses Intel BGA 1516; NVIDIA lists none.
• Codename: Intel is Wildcat Lake; NVIDIA is N1X.
• Generation: Intel is Core 5 (Wildcat Lake); NVIDIA is Spark (GB10).
• Foundry: Intel uses Intel; NVIDIA uses TSMC.
• Die size: Intel is not listed; NVIDIA is 208 mm².
• L1 cache: Intel is 192 KB; NVIDIA is 128 KB per core.
• L2 cache: Intel is 2.5 MB; NVIDIA is 2 MB per core.
• L3 cache: Intel is 6 MB shared; NVIDIA is 8 MB shared.
• Memory support: Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; NVIDIA supports LPDDR5X only.
• Memory bus: Intel is single-channel; NVIDIA is quad-channel.
• Memory bandwidth: Intel is 59.7 GB/s; NVIDIA is 273.1 GB/s.
• PCIe: Intel is Gen 4 with 6 lanes; NVIDIA is N/A.
• Integrated graphics: Intel is Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe); NVIDIA is GB20B "Blackwell".
• Production status: Intel is Active; NVIDIA is unreleased.
• Release date: Intel is 2026-04-15T17:00:00.000Z; NVIDIA is 2025-12-31T17:00:00.000Z.
• Launch MSRP: Intel is $340; NVIDIA is not listed.
• Part number: Intel is SAE3H; NVIDIA is GSE1-675-A1.

Both processors share a 3 nm process, no ECC memory support, and a locked multiplier. Both target the mobile market segment. The Intel part has a known average benchmark score of 18023, while the NVIDIA part has an average of zero. The Intel part has nearest rivals in the database; the NVIDIA part does not.