Core i5-2320

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-2320

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-2320 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,657 Rank: 1145
Rank Name Score Visual
1141 Pentium G3420 4,661
+0.1%
1142 Pentium G2120 4,661
+0.1%
1143 Xeon E3-1270 4,660
+0.1%
1144 Core i3-6100H 4,658
+0%
1145 Core i5-2320 4,657
1146 Xeon E3-1245 4,654
-0.1%
1147 Xeon X5677 4,653
-0.1%
1148 Xeon Bronze 3204 4,652
-0.1%
1149 Intel Core i3-7100U 4,652
-0.1%
1150 Core i7-3687U 4,647
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-2320 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,578 Rank: 1121
Rank Name Score Visual
1117 Core i5-7267U 4,580
+0%
1118 Pentium 6805 4,580
+0%
1119 Pentium G4520 4,578
+0%
1120 Core i7-7600U 4,578
+0%
1121 Core i5-2320 4,578
1122 Xeon X3440 4,578
+0%
1123 Xeon X5550 4,578
+0%
1124 Pentium G4560 4,577
+-0%
1125 Xeon W3580 4,577
+-0%
1126 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,576
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-2320 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,710 Rank: 1143
Rank Name Score Visual
1139 Xeon E3-1280 4,720
+0.2%
1140 Core m5-6Y54 4,718
+0.2%
1141 A10-9700 4,714
+0.1%
1142 Pentium G3240 4,713
+0.1%
1143 Core i5-2320 4,710
1144 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,709
+-0%
1145 Xeon E5-2670 4,708
+-0%
1146 Core M-5Y51 4,703
-0.1%
1147 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,701
-0.2%
1148 EPYC 7301 4,699
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-2320 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,589 Rank: 989
Rank Name Score Visual
985 Xeon L5638 4,591
+0%
986 Xeon E5620 4,590
+0%
987 Pentium Gold G6400 4,590
+0%
988 Core i3-1005G1 4,589
+0%
989 Core i5-2320 4,589
990 A12-9800 4,589
+0%
991 A10-7870K 4,589
+0%
992 Xeon E3-1260L 4,589
+0%
993 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
+-0%
994 Xeon X3460 4,588
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-2320 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,565 Rank: 1013
Rank Name Score Visual
1009 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,566
+0%
1010 Xeon W3520 4,566
+0%
1011 Pentium Gold G5600 4,565
+0%
1012 Pentium Gold G5500 4,565
+0%
1013 Core i5-2320 4,565
1014 Xeon X3450 4,564
+-0%
1015 Pentium G4620 4,563
+-0%
1016 Ryzen Embedded V1202B 4,562
-0.1%
1017 Xeon X3460 4,562
-0.1%
1018 Pentium Gold G5420 4,561
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-2320 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,590 Rank: 984
Rank Name Score Visual
980 Core i3-6300T 4,593
+0.1%
981 Core i3-6098P 4,591
+0%
982 Core i5-2400 4,591
+0%
983 Core i5-6360U 4,590
+0%
984 Core i5-2320 4,590
985 Xeon X5550 4,590
+0%
986 Core i3-7100T 4,589
+-0%
987 Xeon X5570 4,589
+-0%
988 Core i5-2405S 4,589
+-0%
989 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
+-0%

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Core i5-2320 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-2320 remains a legacy desktop processor, originally released in September 2011 as part of the Sandy Bridge generation. Despite its age, it still holds a place in the broader performance landscape, ranking #1145 overall among 2060 processors in the Passmark database. Its single-core performance, with a score of 4710, places it at #1143, indicating that it holds up reasonably well in tasks that rely heavily on individual core speed. However, its multicore performance, scoring 4578 and ranking #1119, shows a more modest capability, reflecting the limitations of its four-core, four-thread design in modern multi-threaded workloads.

The Core i5-2320 operates at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 3.3 GHz, leveraging Intel’s Sandy Bridge architecture built on a 32 nm process. It features 6 MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory at up to 1333 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. The processor is packaged in the FC-LGA10 socket, compatible with LGA1155 motherboards, and has a TDP of 95 W, requiring adequate cooling for sustained use. While not designed for high-end computing, its integrated Intel HD 2000 graphics offer basic display output with support for up to two monitors and a maximum resolution of 1920x1200.

In terms of features, the i5-2320 includes support for advanced instruction sets such as AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and AES-NI, which improve performance in multimedia and encryption tasks. It also supports virtualization technologies like Intel VT-x and EPT, making it suitable for light virtual machine environments. However, it lacks Hyper-Threading, meaning it cannot process more than four threads simultaneously, which limits its competitiveness in modern multi-threaded applications.

When compared to contemporary processors, the Core i5-2320 falls significantly behind in both single-core and multicore performance. For instance, the top-ranked processor, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, scores over twice as high in overall performance. Even among older processors, it is outperformed by more recent Intel and AMD offerings such as the Core i5-3340 and the A10-7890K. Despite this, it remains competitive with some of the lower-tier processors in the database, such as the Pentium G4560 and Athlon 240GE.

In conclusion, the Intel Core i5-2320 is best suited for basic desktop computing, light productivity, and casual gaming. Its age and modest performance make it unsuitable for modern gaming or content creation workloads, but it can still serve as a functional processor in older systems or as a budget-friendly upgrade option for users requiring reliable single-threaded performance without a discrete GPU.
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Intel Core i5-2320

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-2320
Model Number: i5-2320
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 30x (locked)
Core Name: Sandy Bridge
Socket: LGA1155
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 216 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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