AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall win for the AMD Ryzen 5 220 across the shared test suite, taking 12 of 17 recorded wins against 5 for the Intel Core 5 315. The margin in the rendering-oriented Cinebench tests is remarkably consistent. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD scores 1562 against 1308, a 19.4% advantage. The same 19.4% delta repeats in Cinebench R20 multicore (6510 vs 5452) and Cinebench R23 multicore (15502 vs 12981). Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern: R15 shows 220 vs 184 (19.6%), R20 shows 918 vs 769 (19.4%), and R23 shows 2188 vs 1832 (19.4%). This uniformity across three Cinebench generations indicates a stable architectural performance gap rather than a workload-specific anomaly.

The PassMark suite splits sharply by workload type. The AMD dominates integer-heavy and throughput-oriented tasks. PassMark integer math shows 57987 vs 31690, an 83% advantage, the largest single delta in the entire comparison. Data compression shows 212739 vs 146143, a 45.6% lead. Random string sorting shows 25433 vs 17551, a 44.9% lead. Multithreaded throughput overall favors the AMD at 18582 vs 15272, a 21.7% margin. Extended instructions favor the AMD at 15512 vs 13143, an 18% gap. Data encryption favors the AMD at 12493 vs 11119, a 12.4% edge.

The Intel Core 5 315 fights back in specific scalar and floating-point workloads. PassMark single-thread shows 4021 vs 3646, giving Intel a 9.3% win. Floating-point math shows 42441 vs 35500, a 16.4% Intel advantage. Physics simulation shows 1163 vs 983, a 15.5% Intel lead. Prime number finding shows 112 vs 65, a 42% Intel win, the largest margin in either direction. The Intel part's wins are concentrated in workloads that reward high single-core efficiency and specialized execution, while the AMD part's wins are broader and often much larger in magnitude.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 wins rendering workloads across the board. Every Cinebench test, regardless of generation or thread count, lands in its favor by roughly 19.4% to 19.6%. The database also shows a clean sweep for AMD in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, multithreaded throughput, and random string sorting. These are workloads that scale with thread count and memory bandwidth, so the 220's 12 threads versus the 315's 6 threads provides a structural advantage in nearly every throughput-oriented scenario.

The Intel Core 5 315 wins the scalar performance niche. PassMark single-thread and its duplicate singlethread entry both record 4021 vs 3646, a 9.3% edge. That single-thread advantage carries into prime number finding, where the Intel part scores 112 vs 65, a 42% lead. Floating-point math also favors Intel at 42441 vs 35500, and physics simulation favors Intel at 1163 vs 983. These wins suggest the Intel part is the better choice for lightly threaded scientific or simulation workloads that depend on raw per-core speed rather than parallel scaling. The data indicates a split: AMD for parallel throughput and render workloads, Intel for single-thread latency-sensitive tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename and uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. It contains 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning simultaneous multithreading is enabled. The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and a 3 nm process from Intel, also with 6 cores but only 6 threads, so it lacks hyper-threading. The transistor count for the AMD part is 20,900 million on a 137 mm² die. The Intel part has no transistor or die size data recorded.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part lists 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's larger L3 is consistent with its strong showing in data compression and integer math, which benefit from larger on-chip working sets.

Clock speeds and power draw point in opposite directions. The AMD part runs a base clock of 3.20 GHz and boosts to 4.90 GHz with a 28 W TDP. The Intel part runs a much lower base clock of 1.50 GHz and boosts to 4.40 GHz with a 15 W TDP. Despite the lower TDP, Intel's boost clock is only 0.50 GHz behind AMD's. Memory support also differs: AMD uses dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel uses single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity differs as well, with AMD providing Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes and Intel providing Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Neither part supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part carries Radeon 740M, while the Intel part carries Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Sockets are not interchangeable: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. The release dates also diverge, with AMD dated 2025-01-05 and Intel dated 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $340, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear throughput champion in the AMD Ryzen 5 220. Its 12 threads, dual-channel memory, and larger L3 cache translate into consistent 19.4% wins across every Cinebench iteration and margins of 45.6% in data compression and 83% in integer math. The database places the AMD part at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22289. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13500H at 22468 (0.8% higher) and the Intel Core i7-10700K at 22230 (0.3% lower). The 220 sits within a tight cluster of similarly scoring desktop and mobile parts.

The Intel Core 5 315 sits at the 72nd percentile with an average benchmark score of 18188. Its nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 9274F at 18189, the Intel Core i7-9700 at 18180, the Intel Core i7-1365U at 18177, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 18176. All four rivals sit within 0.1% of the Intel part, meaning the 315 is essentially level with a wide range of prior-generation desktop and mobile processors. The 315's average score is 4101 points below the 220's average, a gap that reflects the AMD part's broader workload dominance.

For render workloads, parallel compilation, data compression, and encryption, the data favors the AMD Ryzen 5 220 by margins between 12.4% and 83%. For single-thread tasks, prime number calculation, floating-point math, and physics simulation, the Intel Core 5 315 holds an advantage between 9.3% and 42%. The choice depends entirely on the workload mix. The AMD part is the stronger all-round compute engine; the Intel part is the more efficient single-thread specialist with a lower 15 W TDP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Intel Core 5 315 has 6 threads from 6 cores.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen 5 220 scores 57987 against 31690, an 83% advantage.

Q: Where does the Intel Core 5 315 outperform the AMD Ryzen 5 220?

A: The Intel part wins PassMark single-thread (4021 vs 3646, 9.3%), floating-point math (42441 vs 35500, 16.4%), physics (1163 vs 983, 15.5%), and prime number finding (112 vs 65, 42%).

Q: What are the power ratings of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a 28 W TDP, and the Intel Core 5 315 has a 15 W TDP.

Q: How do the cache sizes differ?

A: The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2 total, and 6 MB shared L3.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory configuration?

A: No. The AMD part uses dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part uses single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 220 | Intel Core 5 315 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $340 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001611 | SAEFC |