AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a striking split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 315 takes 5. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the win count alone.

In Cinebench workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT dominates across every version and thread count. The R23 multi-core test shows the AMD part scoring 17,272 against Intel's 12,981, a 33.1% advantage. The R23 single-core result follows the same pattern: 2,438 versus 1,832, a 33.1% delta. This consistency across R15, R20, and R23, and across both single and multi-threaded variants, suggests a fundamental throughput advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk. The R15 multi-core result is 1,740 versus 1,308 (33% delta), and R20 multi-core is 7,254 versus 5,452 (33.1% delta). Single-core R15 and R20 deltas are 33.2% and 33% respectively.

PassMark integer math delivers the largest AMD victory. The Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 69,566, while the Core 5 315 manages only 31,690, a 119.5% gap. This is the single biggest percentage difference in the entire comparison. Data compression also heavily favors AMD: 258,882 versus 146,143, a 77.1% delta. Random string sorting shows a 49.2% advantage for AMD (26,188 versus 17,551), and data encryption a 42.8% edge (15,873 versus 11,119). Extended instructions land at 18,041 versus 13,143, a 37.3% delta. The PassMark multi-thread score mirrors the Cinebench pattern at 20,325 versus 15,272, again 33.1% ahead.

The Intel Core 5 315 claims its wins in specific, narrower tests. The most dramatic is PassMark find prime numbers: Intel scores 112, AMD scores 57, a 49.1% Intel advantage. This is a notable inversion given AMD's massive lead in integer math. PassMark physics also goes Intel's way: 1,163 versus 875, a 24.8% delta. Floating point math is closer, with Intel ahead 42,441 versus 39,817, a 6.2% margin. The single-thread PassMark tests (both listed as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, identical scores) show Intel at 4,021 versus AMD's 3,348, a 16.7% advantage.

The pattern is clear. AMD wins broadly and by large margins in multi-threaded and integer-heavy workloads. Intel wins in specific single-threaded tests, prime number calculations, physics, and floating point. The average benchmark scores reflect this: AMD sits at 20,733 with a 74th percentile ranking across all CPUs, while Intel averages 18,188 at the 72nd percentile. Interestingly, AMD's nearest rival in the database is the Intel Core i5-12490F at 20,802, a 0.3% gap, while Intel's closest competitor is the AMD EPYC 9274F at 18,189, a 0% delta.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two parts is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 315 uses Wildcat Lake architecture on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ in a critical way. Both have 6 cores, but the AMD part supports 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel part has 6 threads, implying no SMT. This alone explains much of the multi-threaded benchmark gap. Base clocks are very different: AMD runs at 3.60 GHz, Intel at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks are closer: 4.60 GHz for AMD, 4.40 GHz for Intel. The TDP figures reflect their intended environments: AMD draws 65 watts, Intel just 15 watts.

Cache configurations diverge significantly. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. Intel lists 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The AMD part's larger cache hierarchy aligns with its desktop orientation. Memory support also differs: AMD uses DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Despite having half the memory channels, Intel's newer memory types deliver higher raw bandwidth.

PCIe connectivity shows Intel's newer generation: Gen 4 with 6 lanes versus AMD's Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The AMD socket is AM4, the Intel socket is BGA 1516, confirming AMD's desktop replaceable design versus Intel's mobile soldered approach. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Vega 7, Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Neither supports ECC memory. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not. Release dates are far apart: January 2024 for AMD, April 2026 for Intel. The AMD launch MSRP is $140; the Intel launch MSRP is $340.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 12 threads from 6 cores. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 threads from 6 cores.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 17,272 versus Intel's 12,981, a 33.1% advantage. PassMark multi-thread shows the same 33.1% delta (20,325 versus 15,272).

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 315 win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes. It wins PassMark find prime numbers (112 versus 57, a 49.1% edge), PassMark physics (1,163 versus 875, a 24.8% edge), PassMark floating point math (42,441 versus 39,817, a 6.2% edge), and PassMark single-thread (4,021 versus 3,348, a 16.7% edge).

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT supports DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 315 boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Q: What are the process nodes?

A: AMD uses a 7 nm process at TSMC. Intel uses a 3 nm process at its own foundry.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split by use case. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the stronger multi-threaded performer by a consistent 33% across Cinebench and PassMark multi-thread tests. Its 119.5% lead in integer math and 77.1% lead in data compression indicate workloads with heavy integer operations will strongly prefer AMD. The 12 benchmark wins versus 5 reinforce this.

The Intel Core 5 315 counters with a 16.7% single-thread PassMark win and specific victories in prime number calculation, physics, and floating point. Its 15 watt TDP, versus AMD's 65 watts, positions it for power-constrained environments. The 3 nm process and Gen 4 PCIe with 6 lanes reflect a newer design, but the single-channel memory bus and 6 MB L3 cache limit its throughput potential in multi-threaded scenarios.

The AMD part's 74th percentile ranking and average score of 20,733 place it slightly higher than Intel's 72nd percentile and 18,188 average. The nearest rival data shows AMD competing with desktop parts like the Intel Core i5-12490F (0.3% gap), while Intel sits alongside mobile and older desktop parts like the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (0.1% gap). This suggests AMD occupies a higher performance tier despite the architectural age difference.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | Intel Core 5 315 |

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

| Series | 5000 series | null |

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | null |

| Codename | Cezanne | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3 (Cezanne)) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | null |

| Die size | 180 mm² | null |

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

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

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

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | $140 | $340 |

| Multiplier unlocked | true | false |

| Part number | 100-000001488 | SAEFC |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins in every Cinebench test, all three versions, both single and multi-core. It wins PassMark multi-thread, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, integer math, and random string sorting. The 33% multi-core delta appears consistently, suggesting a scalable advantage that holds as thread counts increase. The integer math result, at 119.5% ahead, points to workloads like compilation, data processing, and general productivity software that rely on integer operations. The 77.1% compression advantage covers archiving and storage-heavy tasks. The 42.8% encryption edge matters for security and virtual private network workloads. Its 16 MB L3 cache and 12 threads give it structural advantages in parallel workloads.

The Intel Core 5 315 wins PassMark find prime numbers by 49.1%, physics by 24.8%, floating point math by 6.2%, and single-thread PassMark by 16.7%. Prime number calculation and physics tests often respond to specific instruction efficiencies and clock behavior. The floating point win, though modest, indicates the newer architecture handles FP math more efficiently per clock. The single-thread PassMark win at 4,021 versus 3,348 is notable given AMD's higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus Intel's 4.40 GHz, suggesting Intel's architecture extracts more performance per clock in single-threaded PassMark scenarios. The 15 watt TDP makes the Intel part the clear choice for fanless or low-power mobile designs, while the 65 watt AMD part fits desktop builds where power draw is less constrained. The Intel part's DDR5 and LPDDR5X support, with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth on a single channel, gives it a memory bandwidth advantage despite fewer channels, which may explain its floating point lead. The AMD part's dual-channel DDR4 at 51.2 GB/s offers lower peak bandwidth but broader channel parallelism.