AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 315 claims only 2. The AMD part is the dominant choice for multi-threaded workloads, with its 8 cores and 16 threads delivering a 72.3% advantage over the Intel chip in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel Core 5 315, however, shows a decisive lead in single-thread performance, scoring 4021 in Passmark single-thread versus the AMD's 2970, a 26.1% margin.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the processor for desktop users who need consistent multi-core muscle. Its average benchmark score of 24709 places it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and it sits within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, its closest rival. The Intel Core 5 315, with an average score of 18188, sits at the 72nd percentile, a lower standing that reflects its mobile-oriented design. This is a mobile processor, using a BGA socket and a 15 W TDP, so the comparison is really between a desktop part and an ultra-low-power mobile part.

The verdict from the data is simple. For multi-core productivity, rendering, and compression tasks, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the clear pick. For single-thread tasks and low-power mobile use, the Intel Core 5 315 has the edge, but its overall performance envelope is smaller. The data shows no scenario where the Intel part wins a multi-core test, and the AMD part wins every Cinebench test by a 72.3% margin or more.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing nodes. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The chip carries 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. Its cache hierarchy is built around a large shared L3 cache of 96 MB, with 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core. This large L3 cache is the defining feature of the X3D series, and it is the likely reason for the strong multi-thread and physics scores.

The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel part has a much smaller cache structure: 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Its transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The Intel part is a mobile chip, using the Intel BGA 1516 socket, while the AMD part uses the desktop AMD Socket AM4.

Memory support differs sharply. The AMD chip uses DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory. The Intel chip uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth, but it does not support ECC. The Intel part includes integrated graphics, specifically Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics. PCIe support also differs: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 4 with only 6 lanes.

The process node difference is significant. Intel's 3 nm node is denser than AMD's 7 nm node, which explains the Intel part's lower TDP of 15 W versus the AMD's 105 W. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz versus 4.10 GHz. The AMD part is unlocked for overclocking, while the Intel part is not. The Intel chip is a 2026 release, while the AMD chip was released in 2024, so the process gap reflects the newer design cycle.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a comprehensive AMD victory in multi-core and most single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD scores 22366 against the Intel's 12981, a 72.3% lead. The same margin appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core (9393 vs 5452) and Cinebench R15 multi-core (2254 vs 1308). The AMD also wins the single-core Cinebench tests by the same 72.3% margin: R23 single-core is 3157 vs 1832, R20 single-core is 1325 vs 769, and R15 single-core is 318 vs 184.

Passmark results follow the same pattern, but with some extreme outliers. The biggest AMD win is in integer math, where the AMD scores 81257 against the Intel's 31690, a 156.4% advantage. Data compression shows a 110.2% lead (307237 vs 146143), and physics shows a 131% lead (2686 vs 1163). The AMD also wins in data encryption by 69% (18788 vs 11119), extended instructions by 61.3% (21202 vs 13143), and random string sorting by 79.4% (31492 vs 17551). Prime number finding shows a 100% advantage (224 vs 112), and multithread performance is 72.3% higher (26318 vs 15272). The closest AMD win is in floating point math, where the margin narrows to 9.5% (46492 vs 42441).

The Intel Core 5 315 wins only the Passmark single-thread test, and it wins it by a large margin. The Intel scores 4021 against the AMD's 2970, a 26.1% lead. This is the only category where the Intel part shows superiority, and it appears in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries, confirming the result. The data indicates that the Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz and newer 3 nm node give it a per-core advantage, but the AMD part's two extra cores and four extra threads overwhelm it everywhere else.

The 3DMark results are only recorded for the AMD part, so no direct comparison is possible for those tests. The AMD scores 6764 in 3DMark 16-thread, 5357 in 8-thread, 3097 in 4-thread, 1575 in 2-thread, 6755 in max-thread, and 804 in single-thread. These numbers appear in the database without an Intel counterpart.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.00 GHz versus the Intel base clock of 1.50 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 4.10 GHz, while the Intel boost clock is 4.40 GHz, a 0.30 GHz advantage for Intel. The AMD TDP is 105 W, while the Intel TDP is 15 W. The AMD uses the AMD Socket AM4, the Intel uses the Intel BGA 1516.

The AMD part is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 3 nm process at Intel. The AMD part has 8,850 million transistors and a 74 mm² die size; the Intel transistor count and die size are not recorded. Cache sizes differ: the AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 96 MB shared L3. The Intel has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support: the AMD uses DDR4 dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s and ECC support. The Intel uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X single-channel with 59.7 GB/s and no ECC support.

PCIe lanes differ: the AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, the Intel has Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The AMD has no integrated graphics; the Intel includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD is a desktop part; the Intel is a mobile part. The AMD was released on 2024-01-07; the Intel was released on 2026-04-15. The AMD has a launch MSRP of $249; the Intel has a launch MSRP of $340. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked. Both parts are marked as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24709, while the Intel Core 5 315 has an average score of 18188. The AMD part sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 72nd percentile.

Q: How large is the AMD's multi-core lead in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD scores 22366 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel scores 12981. This is a 72.3% advantage for the AMD. The same 72.3% margin appears in Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests.

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

A: Yes. The Intel part wins the Passmark single-thread test by a 26.1% margin, scoring 4021 against the AMD's 2970. This result appears in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries. The AMD wins the other 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD also has a larger shared L3 cache of 96 MB, compared to the Intel's 6 MB shared L3.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory and integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D supports ECC memory and has no integrated graphics. The Intel Core 5 315 does not support ECC memory and includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a TDP of 105 W, while the Intel Core 5 315 has a TDP of 15 W. This reflects the AMD's desktop design and the Intel's mobile design. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz versus the AMD's 4.10 GHz.

Q: How does the AMD compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12450HX, and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600. The Intel Core 5 315 matches the AMD EPYC 9274F and Intel Core i7-9700 exactly, and is 0.1% ahead of both the Intel Core i7-1365U and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U.