Real were grateful to Benzema, who made it four goals in as many games when he nodded in a second-half Isco free-kick.
Rafa Benitez's side went above Barcelona, who host Levante on Sunday.
Goalkeeper Keylor Navas has now kept a club record five successive clean sheets after Madrid had tried to include him in a deal involving Manchester United's David de Gea, which fell through.
Navas said: "I had the chance to stay where I wanted to be and I will give it my all to remain here.
"It was complicated because you know it is an awkward situation. But that is the past and I try to focus on the present, which is all that matters."
Real had scored 15 times in their previous three games and last season beat Granada 9-1 at the Bernabeu Stadium when Ronaldo scored five times.
They again created numerous chances with Ronaldo enjoying opportunities either side of the break to close in on Raul's tally.
Goalkeeper Andres Fernandez denied the Portugal international with a number of fine saves but was unable to prevent Granada's first away defeat of the season.
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