Intel’s Compact 6-Core Wildcat Lake Processor Outperforms Apple’s A19 Pro in Multi-Thread Performance, Falls Short in Single-Core by 22%

Intel’s latest processor, the Wildcat Lake WeU, has made a significant impression on a widely recognized benchmarking platform, particularly excelling in multi-threaded applications.

Benchmark Analysis of the 6-Core Intel Core 5 320: PassMark Scores Insights

The Intel Wildcat Lake series marks a remarkable advancement in ultra-power-efficient chips, positioning Intel at the forefront of performance innovation. Unlike previous models constrained to a thermal design power (TDP) of just 6-7 watts, Wildcat Lake chips can now reach up to 35 watts, effectively maximizing performance capabilities. We have previously detailed the complete specifications of the Wildcat Lake lineup, and now, one of its processors has surfaced on the popular benchmark service, PassMark.

According to PassMark, the Core 5 320 showcased its performance potential in both CPU and GPU benchmarks. In the CPU Mark category, the Core 5 320 achieved an impressive score of 4, 040 points in single-core performance, although it falls short—by nearly 22%—of the Apple A19 Pro’s score. However, when it comes to multi-threaded testing, this Intel processor outshines the A19 Pro by a narrow margin of 2%, scoring 15, 258 points. This result underscores the Core 5 320’s capabilities in multitasking and productivity scenarios.

A comparison chart shows specifications and benchmark results for the 'Intel Core 5 320' and 'Apple A19 Pro, ' with the Intel chip having a CPU Mark score of 15, 222 and the Apple chip scoring 14, 838. — Credit: @x86deadandback

While it may not be the strongest option among entry-level chips designed for mobile devices, the Core 5 320 shows robust performance when compared to its predecessors from the Intel Alder Lake N and Twin Lake generations. Featuring a 6-core setup that consists of 2 performance cores and 4 low power-efficient cores, it is evident that the design targets low-energy applications. Despite the simplicity of its 6-core configuration, the processor still demonstrates considerable power and integrates a competent onboard graphics processing unit (iGPU).

A table displays '3D Graphics Mark' with a score of 2, 746.

In terms of 3D graphics capabilities, the iGPU found in the Core 5 320, which relies on 2 Xe3 cores (the first generation of iGPUs based on Intel 18A technology), scored 2, 746 points in the 3D Graphics Mark. This performance represents nearly 53% of the capabilities offered by more powerful integrated graphics like those available in Intel’s Lunar Lake series, such as the Arc 140V, which features 8 Xe2 cores. The respectable score achieved by the Core 5 320 demonstrates its effectiveness even with a more modest architecture.

Comprehensive Overview of Intel Wildcat Lake CPU Lineup

SKU/Specifications	P-Core + LP-E Core	Base/Boost P-Core	Base/Boost LP-E Core	iGPU (Core count, Clock, TOPS)	NPU (Turbo, TOPS)	L3 Cache	TDP
Core 7 360	2+4	1.5/4.8 GHz	1.4/3.6 GHz	2, 2.6 GHz, 21	17	6 MB	15-35W
Core 7 350	2+4	1.5/4.8 GHz	1.4/3.6 GHz	2, 2.6 GHz, 21	17	6 MB	15-35W
Core 5 330	2+4	1.5/4.6 GHz	1.4/3.4 GHz	2, 2.5 GHz, 20	16	6 MB	15-35W
Core 5 320	2+4	1.5/4.6 GHz	1.4/3.4 GHz	2, 2.5 GHz, 20	16	6 MB	15-35W
Core 5 315	2+4	1.5/4.4 GHz	1.4/3.3 GHz	2, 2.3 GHz, 18	15	6 MB	15-35W
Core 3 304	1+4	1.5/4.3 GHz	1.4/3.3 GHz	1, 2.3 GHz, 9	15	6 MB	15-35W