AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a decisive overall advantage for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, which wins 12 of the 17 compared tests against the Intel Core 5 315. The margin is not uniform, however. Some workloads show near parity, while others demonstrate a commanding lead for one side or the other.

The largest single victory belongs to the AMD part in PassMark integer math. The Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 62,666 against Intel's 31,690, a delta of 97.7%. That is nearly double the throughput. This result aligns with the core and thread configuration difference, but the scale of the gap still stands out as the most lopsided metric in the entire comparison.

Cinebench results are consistently in favor of AMD, with every version of the test showing a similar margin. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 5 8500GE posts 17,940 versus 12,981 for the Intel Core 5 315, a 38.2% advantage. The single-core R23 result repeats the pattern: 2,532 against 1,832, again a 38.2% delta. The older R15 and R20 versions produce the same story, with the AMD chip leading by 38.2% to 38.6% across both single-core and multi-core runs. This consistency suggests the advantage is structural rather than workload-specific.

PassMark data compression and random string sorting also show large AMD wins. Compression scores 246,397 versus 146,143, a 68.6% delta. Random string sorting lands at 29,501 against 17,551, a 68.1% delta. Both are memory-latency and thread-scaling sensitive tasks, and both favor the AMD part heavily.

PassMark multi-thread gives the AMD chip a 38.4% lead, scoring 21,135 versus 15,272. Extended instructions favor AMD by 36.7%, and data encryption favors AMD by 27.7%. These are all substantial margins, but the Intel part has its own territory.

The Intel Core 5 315 wins five tests. The most notable is PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 112 against AMD's 79, a 29.5% advantage in Intel's favor. Floating point math also goes to Intel, 42,441 versus 39,065, an 8% delta. PassMark physics is a narrow Intel win, 1,163 versus 1,150, a 1.1% margin. PassMark single-thread goes to Intel as well, 4,021 versus 3,914, a 2.7% delta. The duplicate single-thread test confirms the same result.

The single-thread result is worth examining. Despite losing Cinebench single-core by 38.2%, Intel wins PassMark single-thread by 2.7%. The two tests measure different aspects of single-thread performance, and the data shows Intel has a genuine strength in at least one single-threaded workload. The prime number test also indicates Intel's integer ALU pipeline handles certain instruction patterns more efficiently.

Overall, the average benchmark score in the database puts the AMD part at 27,712, which places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part averages 18,188, landing in the 72nd percentile. The delta between the two averages is roughly 52%, but the head-to-head data shows the real story is more nuanced than a single percentage.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins 12 of the 17 recorded tests. The Intel Core 5 315 wins 5.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap in either direction?

A: The largest AMD win is PassMark integer math at 97.7% ahead. The largest Intel win is PassMark find prime numbers at 29.5% ahead.

Q: Does the Intel part win any single-threaded tests?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 5 315 wins PassMark single-thread with 4,021 against AMD's 3,914, a 2.7% margin. It also wins Cinebench single-core tests by a wide margin in the other direction, so single-thread results depend heavily on the specific benchmark.

Q: How do the Cinebench results compare across versions?

A: The AMD part wins all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23, both single-core and multi-core). The multi-core deltas are consistently 38.2%, and the single-core deltas range from 38.2% to 38.6%.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has an average benchmark score of 27,712, placing it in the 79th percentile. The Intel Core 5 315 averages 18,188, placing it in the 72nd percentile.

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 315 boosts to 4.40 GHz. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. Both are listed in the mobile market segment and both are currently active in production.

The transistor and die data is only available for the AMD part. The Ryzen 5 8500GE contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

Core counts are equal at 6 cores, but thread counts differ significantly. The AMD part supports 12 threads via simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part has 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading equivalent. This explains much of the multi-threaded benchmark gap, though the clock speed difference also contributes.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD part uses a per-core L1 of 64 KB and per-core L2 of 1 MB, with a shared 16 MB L3. The Intel part has a total L1 of 192 KB, a total L2 of 2.5 MB, and a shared 6 MB L3. The AMD part has substantially more total cache, especially at the L3 level.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity favors AMD. The Ryzen 5 8500GE provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 315 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. This is a significant difference for any external devices or storage that rely on direct CPU PCIe lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses Radeon 740M graphics. The Intel part uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no direct comparison of iGPU performance is possible from the recorded data.

The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD processor also has a higher TDP rating at 35 watts versus 15 watts for the Intel part. Both are mobile-segment parts, but the AMD chip draws more power and offers higher clock speeds.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a clear split between these two processors based on workload type. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is the stronger processor for multi-threaded and integer-heavy tasks. The Intel Core 5 315 has specific strengths in prime number finding, floating point math, and one single-threaded workload.

For general productivity and rendering work, the AMD part is the better choice. Its Cinebench results are uniformly 38% ahead across every version and thread count. The PassMark multi-thread score confirms this, with AMD leading by 38.4%. The integer math result at 97.7% ahead shows the AMD architecture handles arithmetic-heavy code far more efficiently.

The Intel part wins in floating point math by 8% and in prime number calculation by 29.5%. These are real wins, and they indicate the Intel design has a different execution profile. Anyone running workloads that resemble those specific tests, such as scientific computing or number theory applications, would see better results from the Intel chip.

The single-thread PassMark result favors Intel by 2.7%, which is a narrow but real margin. This is the only single-threaded test where Intel leads. The Cinebench single-core tests all favor AMD by a large margin, so the PassMark result should not be overgeneralized.

The Intel part has a much lower TDP at 15 watts versus 35 watts, and it uses a single-channel memory bus. The lower power draw makes it suitable for fanless or ultra-low-power designs. The AMD part requires more power but delivers more performance, particularly in threaded workloads.

The AMD part also offers ECC memory support, which the Intel part lacks. For systems that require error-correcting memory, this is a deciding factor. The AMD part also has more CPU PCIe lanes, which matters for configurations with multiple NVMe drives or other PCIe devices.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 5 315 is $340. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE | Intel Core 5 315 |

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

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not specified |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Wildcat Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB total |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB total |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

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

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

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

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2026-04-15 |

| Part Number | 100-000001495 | SAEFC |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins in every Cinebench test, all six of them, with margins of 38.2% to 38.6%. It wins PassMark multi-thread by 38.4%, integer math by 97.7%, data compression by 68.6%, random string sorting by 68.1%, extended instructions by 36.7%, and data encryption by 27.7%. These are the workloads where the AMD part should be the default choice.

The Intel Core 5 315 wins in PassMark find prime numbers by 29.5%, floating point math by 8%, physics by 1.1%, and single-thread by 2.7%. These are more specialized results, but they are consistent. The Intel part also has the lower TDP, making it the better fit for power-constrained designs despite the performance disadvantage in most tests.

For a system that will run rendering, video encoding, compilation, or any heavily threaded workload, the AMD part is the clear pick. The 38% Cinebench margin and the 97.7% integer math lead are decisive. For a system focused on floating point computation or prime number sieving, the Intel part offers a genuine advantage.

The single-thread PassMark win for Intel is small but real. If the primary workload is a lightly threaded application that matches the PassMark single-thread profile, the Intel part edges ahead. The Cinebench single-core results contradict this, so the decision depends on which benchmark better represents the actual application.

The AMD part supports ECC memory, has an unlocked multiplier, and provides more PCIe lanes. The Intel part uses a single-channel memory bus, which will limit memory bandwidth in any task that scales with memory throughput. The AMD part's dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s versus Intel's 59.7 GB/s is a structural advantage that shows up in the compression and sorting benchmarks.

The release dates differ by two years, with the AMD part launching in April 2024 and the Intel part in April 2026. The Intel part is newer but does not outperform the older AMD design in most metrics. The process node is smaller on the Intel side at 3 nm versus 4 nm, but the architecture-level differences dominate the benchmark results.