AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data splits these two mobile processors almost evenly, with the Intel Core 5 315 taking 8 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 taking 7. The margins, however, are not distributed equally. The AMD part wins by large double-digit percentages in several workloads, while the Intel part mostly wins by smaller margins, with one notable exception.

The most lopsided result in the entire comparison is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 61026 against the Intel Core 5 315's 31690, a 92.6% advantage. That is nearly double the throughput. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 225374 versus 146143, a 54.2% lead. Random string sorting shows a 41.8% advantage for AMD (24891 versus 17551), and Cinebench R15 single-core goes to AMD by 41.3% (260 versus 184). Extended instructions land at 16197 for AMD versus 13143 for Intel, a 23.2% margin, and the PassMark multithread score is 19000 versus 15272, a 24.4% difference.

The Intel Core 5 315 collects its wins mostly in narrower increments. The largest is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 112 against AMD's 58, a 48.2% lead. That is a dramatic reversal of the integer math result and suggests different strengths in the two architectures. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel takes a 12.7% lead with 12981 versus 11333, which is notable because AMD wins the older Cinebench R15 multicore test by 28.9% (1686 versus 1308). Floating point math goes to Intel by 4.3% (42441 versus 40627), physics by 7.6% (1163 versus 1075), and both PassMark single-thread entries (3734 versus 4021) show Intel ahead by 7.1%. Data encryption is essentially a tie, with Intel at 11119 and AMD at 11110, a 0.1% difference.

The Cinebench R23 single-core result is also close, with Intel at 1832 and AMD at 1816, a 0.9% edge. The overall picture is that the AMD processor dominates integer-heavy, compression, and sorting workloads, while the Intel part wins in prime number calculation, floating point, physics, and the newer Cinebench R23 multicore test.

The average benchmark score from the database places the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 at 28128, which sits in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 315 averages 18188, in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part are the Intel Core i5-13490F (28185, 0.2% lower), the Intel Core i5-14500T (28065, 0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (28054, 0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (28032, 0.3% higher). The Intel Core 5 315's closest neighbors are the AMD EPYC 9274F (18189, 0% delta), the Intel Core i7-9700 (18180, 0% delta), the Intel Core i7-1365U (18177, 0.1% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (18176, 0.1% higher). The delta between the two processors in average score is roughly 54.6% in favor of AMD.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split by workload type. For users whose tasks involve integer math, compression, sorting, or multithreaded throughput, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is the stronger option. Its 92.6% lead in integer math and 54.2% lead in data compression are decisive, and the 24.4% multithread advantage reinforces that positioning.

For users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness, prime number calculation, or the Cinebench R23 rendering workload, the Intel Core 5 315 is the better fit. The 48.2% margin in find prime numbers is the single largest Intel win, and the 7.1% single-thread lead, while modest, is consistent across both PassMark single-thread entries. The Cinebench R23 multicore result also favors Intel by 12.7%, which contradicts the older R15 result and suggests workload-specific behavior.

The percentile ranking favors AMD overall. The 80th percentile placement versus the 72nd percentile, combined with the 28128 average score against 18188, indicates that the AMD part occupies a higher tier in the database's aggregate rankings. The FPGA-grade comparison to the AMD EPYC 9274F and Intel Core i7-9700 for the Intel part shows it sits alongside older desktop hardware, while the AMD part trades blows with recent mid-range desktop chips like the Intel Core i5-13490F.

Neither processor is a universal winner. The Intel part's wins in Cinebench R23 multicore and single-core plus its floating point and physics advantages make it attractive for rendering and general floating-point workloads. The AMD part's dominance in integer and compression tasks makes it the pick for data processing, archiving, and code compilation workloads. The tie in encryption (0.1% delta) and the near-tie in R23 single-core (0.9% delta) mean those tests do not separate the two parts.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 generation and is fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel. Both are mobile processors and both are currently active in production.

The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The cache layouts differ substantially. AMD lists 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. Intel lists 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more L3 cache overall, while the AMD part has a larger per-core L2 allocation.

The integrated graphics also diverge. AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 840M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X on both, but the AMD part runs dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel part is single-channel with 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well, with AMD providing Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes and Intel providing Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

The process node difference (4 nm TSMC versus 3 nm Intel) and the core count parity (6 cores each) make the thread count the most impactful architectural distinction. With 12 threads versus 6 threads, the AMD part has double the thread resources, which explains its large leads in multithreaded and integer-heavy workloads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on every core specification except core count. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Core 5 315 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The AMD part runs at a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part runs at 15 W TDP.

The memory bus width is a major separation point: AMD is dual-channel, Intel is single-channel. This directly explains the memory bandwidth gap of 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s. ECC support is present on AMD and absent on Intel. The PCIe lane count is 14 on AMD versus 6 on Intel, both Gen 4.

The sockets are different: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1516. The process node differs as noted, and the foundries differ: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. The release dates are also different, with the AMD part released on 2026-01-04 and the Intel part on 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $340. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The part numbers differ (100-000001337 for AMD, SAEFC for Intel), and neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The cache totals differ: AMD's L1 is per-core 80 KB, L2 is per-core 1 MB, and L3 is 4 MB total. Intel's L1 is 192 KB total, L2 is 2.5 MB total, and L3 is 6 MB shared. The Intel part has a larger shared L3, but the AMD part has more per-core L2.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has an average benchmark score of 28128, compared to 18188 for the Intel Core 5 315.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 scores 12981, which is 12.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 11333.

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

A: The largest margin is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 61026 versus 31690 for the Intel Core 5 315, a 92.6% advantage for AMD.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 315 does not.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 315 has single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 12 threads across 6 cores. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 threads across 6 cores.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 315 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel.