AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a lopsided contest between the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the Intel Core 5 315. Across the 17 recorded comparisons, the AMD part wins 14, while the Intel chip takes 3. The margins, however, tell a more detailed story than the raw win count.

The largest single gap appears in PassMark integer math, where the AMD scores 97,625 against Intel's 31,690, a difference of 208.1%. This is the most extreme delta in the entire head-to-head set and reflects the fundamental throughput advantage the AMD processor holds in arithmetic-heavy workloads. Random string sorting also shows a massive spread: AMD at 41,867 versus Intel at 17,551, a 138.5% advantage. Data compression follows a similar pattern, with AMD scoring 343,952 compared to Intel's 146,143, a 135.4% lead.

Cinebench results are consistently one-sided. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD scores 24,565 while Intel manages 12,981, a 89.2% delta. The single-core R23 test shows AMD at 3,468 and Intel at 1,832, a 89.3% gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core repeats the pattern (10,317 versus 5,452, a 89.2% delta), and R20 single-core follows (1,456 versus 769, a 89.3% delta). The older R15 tests show the same shape: multi-core 2,476 versus 1,308 (89.3%) and single-core 349 versus 184 (89.7%).

PassMark extended instructions favor AMD by 93.5% (25,434 versus 13,143). Data encryption shows an 84.3% lead for AMD (20,487 versus 11,119). The multithread score sits at 28,572 for AMD versus 15,272 for Intel, a 87.1% delta. Floating point math is comparatively closer: AMD at 58,965 versus Intel at 42,441, a 38.9% advantage. Physics is the narrowest AMD win, 1,389 versus 1,163, a 19.4% delta.

The Intel Core 5 315 claims three victories. The most notable is PassMark single-thread, where Intel scores 4,021 against AMD's 3,762, a 6.4% advantage. This appears twice in the data (also recorded as passmark_singlethread with identical scores). The other Intel win is find prime numbers, where Intel scores 112 versus AMD's 87, a 22.3% margin. These wins are isolated but meaningful: the Intel part shows a genuine per-core edge in specific workloads despite losing nearly everything else.

The average benchmark score for AMD is 39,325, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Intel's average is 18,188, at the 72nd percentile. The delta between the two average scores is roughly 116%, which aligns with the typical multi-core margins seen in Cinebench and PassMark multithread tests. The Intel part's nearest rival by average score is the AMD EPYC 9274F (delta 0%), while the AMD part sits within 0.8% of the Intel Core i7-13700F and 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 4245P.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm node for the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point. Intel uses its own 3 nm process for the Wildcat Lake codename. The AMD chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Intel does not report transistor count or die size in the database.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, enabling simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyperthreading. This structural difference explains much of the multi-core benchmark gap. The AMD part can process two threads per core, effectively doubling its scheduling capacity in threaded workloads.

Cache hierarchies are also different. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. Intel lists L1 as 192 KB total and L2 as 2.5 MB total, with 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD design offers more L3 capacity per core and a larger aggregate cache footprint.

Clock behavior differs substantially. The AMD base clock is 3.80 GHz with a 5.10 GHz boost. The Intel base clock is 1.50 GHz with a 4.40 GHz boost. The AMD part runs at a much higher base frequency, which contributes to its sustained multi-threaded performance. The Intel part relies on a lower base and a narrower boost window.

Power envelopes are not directly comparable in the database, but the TDP figures are recorded: AMD at 45 watts, Intel at 15 watts. The AMD part draws a higher rated TDP, consistent with its higher core count and clock speeds. The Intel part targets lower sustained power.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 with dual-channel access and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part also supports ECC memory; Intel does not. PCIe connectivity shows AMD with Gen 4, 20 lanes (CPU only) versus Intel with Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics are distinct. AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Neither vendor's GPU performance is directly benchmarked in this dataset, so the comparison is limited to naming and configuration.

Sockets differ as expected: AMD uses AMD Socket FP7, Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. Both are mobile-market parts. The AMD part has part numbers 100-000001316 (FP7r2) and 100-000001387 (FP7); Intel lists SAEFC. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS dominates threaded workloads. The data shows a 89.2% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 87.1% lead in PassMark multithread. Content creation, rendering, and compilation tasks that scale with core count will favor the AMD part heavily. The 16 threads versus 6 threads gap is the primary driver.

Memory bandwidth-sensitive workloads also favor AMD. The dual-channel 89.6 GB/s configuration versus Intel's single-channel 59.7 GB/s gives AMD a structural advantage in data movement. The data compression result (135.4% lead) and random string sorting (138.5% lead) both reflect this memory throughput edge.

Integer math is an AMD stronghold, with a 208.1% margin. This suggests workloads like database operations, financial modeling, and general office productivity will show a wide gap. Extended instructions (93.5% lead) and encryption (84.3% lead) reinforce the picture.

The Intel Core 5 315 wins in two specific areas. First, single-threaded PassMark performance: 4,021 versus 3,762, a 6.4% edge. This indicates that lightly threaded applications, such as some legacy software or single-threaded scripting, may run slightly faster on Intel. Second, prime number finding: 112 versus 87, a 22.3% lead. This benchmark often reflects raw integer throughput per core, and Intel's result suggests a stronger per-core execution unit in this specific test.

The physics test is close enough (19.4% delta) that real-world physics simulation may not show a dramatic difference, though AMD still leads. Floating point math at 38.9% is a clear AMD win but not as lopsided as integer or compression tests.

For users running sustained multi-threaded workloads, the AMD part is the clear choice. For users with single-threaded, latency-sensitive tasks, the Intel part offers a modest edge in PassMark single-thread, albeit by a small margin. The Intel part also operates at a lower TDP (15 versus 45 watts), which may matter in thermally constrained chassis, though the database does not provide direct efficiency measurements.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the following differences between the two parts:

• Cores: AMD 8, Intel 6
• Threads: AMD 16, Intel 6
• Base clock: AMD 3.80 GHz, Intel 1.50 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 5.10 GHz, Intel 4.40 GHz
• TDP: AMD 45 W, Intel 15 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP7, Intel BGA 1516
• Architecture: Zen 4 for AMD; not listed for Intel
• Codename: Hawk Point for AMD, Wildcat Lake for Intel
• Process node: 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD, 3 nm (Intel) for Intel
• Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel
• Transistors: 25,000 million for AMD; not listed for Intel
• Die size: 178 mm² for AMD; not listed for Intel
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core for AMD, 192 KB total for Intel
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core for AMD, 2.5 MB total for Intel
• L3 cache: 16 MB shared for AMD, 6 MB shared for Intel
• Memory support: DDR5 for AMD, DDR5 and LPDDR5X for Intel
• Memory bus: Dual-channel for AMD, single-channel for Intel
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for AMD, 59.7 GB/s for Intel
• ECC memory: Supported by AMD, not by Intel
• PCIe: Gen 4, 20 lanes for AMD, Gen 4, 6 lanes for Intel
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M for AMD, Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel
• Release date: 2024-04-15 for AMD, 2026-04-15 for Intel
• Launch MSRP: $340 for Intel; none recorded for AMD
• Part number: 100-000001316 (FP7r2), 100-000001387 (FP7) for AMD; SAEFC for Intel
• Percentile: 86th for AMD, 72nd for Intel
• Average benchmark score: 39,325 for AMD, 18,188 for Intel

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has an average benchmark score of 39,325, compared to 18,188 for the Intel Core 5 315.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD scores 24,565 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while Intel scores 12,981, a 89.2% difference in favor of AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 315 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. Intel wins PassMark single-thread (4,021 versus 3,762, a 6.4% edge), the duplicate passmark_singlethread test with identical scores, and the find prime numbers test (112 versus 87, a 22.3% edge).

Q: What memory configurations do the two processors support?

A: The AMD part supports DDR5 with dual-channel access and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with single-channel access and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. AMD also supports ECC memory, while Intel does not.

Q: What process nodes are used by each chip?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Intel uses a 3 nm process from its own foundry; transistor count and die size are not recorded.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel part does not.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 315?

A: The launch MSRP is $340. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS.