AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head record between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and the Intel Core 5 315 is lopsided. Across 11 recorded PassMark comparisons, the AMD part wins 10, while the Intel part takes a single victory. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The largest gap appears in PassMark integer math. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 71,251 against the Intel Core 5 315's 31,690, a delta of 124.8% in favor of AMD. That is more than double the integer throughput. Data compression shows a similar pattern, with AMD at 292,735 versus Intel's 146,143, a 100.3% advantage. Random string sorting also favors AMD heavily: 31,106 against 17,551, a 77.2% delta. Extended instructions widen further, with AMD scoring 20,648 compared to Intel's 13,143, a 57.1% gap.

Multithreaded performance follows the same direction. The AMD chip records 23,487 in PassMark multithread, while Intel manages 15,272, a 53.8% lead for AMD. Data encryption shows a narrower but still clear AMD advantage: 13,585 versus 11,119, a 22.2% delta. Physics simulation results give AMD 1,329 against Intel's 1,163, a 14.3% edge. Floating point math is closer still: 45,711 for AMD versus 42,441 for Intel, a 7.7% margin.

The single-thread comparison is nearly a dead heat. AMD scores 4,060 and Intel scores 4,021, a 1% delta in AMD's favor. The database records the same result for both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries. That near-parity in single-core work stands in sharp contrast to the multithreaded and throughput-oriented tests.

The one Intel victory comes in the find prime numbers test. Intel scores 112 against AMD's 90, a 19.6% margin for Intel. This is the only benchmark where Intel's architecture, with its higher per-core prime-searching efficiency, overtakes AMD. It is a narrow but real win, and it hints at a specific workload profile where Intel holds an edge.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split suggests two distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G dominates in workloads that scale with thread count, memory bandwidth, and parallel execution. Integer math, data compression, extended instruction sets, and random string sorting all involve heavy parallel processing. The AMD part's 12 threads versus Intel's 6 threads explains much of this. With double the thread count, the AMD chip can keep more work in flight simultaneously.

The AMD part also wins in encryption and floating point math. Encryption workloads benefit from the extra threads and the larger cache hierarchy. Floating point math, while a narrower 7.7% margin, still favors AMD. Physics simulation, which often relies on floating point and multithreaded execution, also goes to AMD by a 14.3% margin.

The Intel Core 5 315 wins only in the prime number search. This workload is typically single-threaded or lightly threaded, and it rewards raw integer latency and branch prediction efficiency. Intel's 19.6% margin here suggests its cores handle this specific algorithmic pattern better, even though its overall integer math score is far lower. The implication is that Intel's core design has a particular strength in certain sequential integer loops, while AMD's strength lies in aggregate throughput.

For productivity tasks like file compression, database operations, code compilation, or any workload that can use many threads, the data points to AMD. For lightly threaded tasks that involve prime searching or similar algorithmic patterns, Intel holds a specific, if narrow, advantage. Single-threaded general performance is essentially tied, so the deciding factor between these two parts rests on whether the workload uses multiple threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation built on Wildcat Lake cores. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel, with no die size recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. Both parts have 6 physical cores, but AMD supports 12 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while Intel supports only 6 threads. This explains the multithreaded performance gap. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. AMD's higher clocks, combined with its thread advantage, contribute to its benchmark lead.

Cache hierarchies also differ. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache total, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core cache distribution on AMD is more generous, particularly for L2, which likely helps with the data compression and integer math scores.

Memory support marks another clear divergence. AMD uses DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel memory bus with a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part's dual-channel configuration offers substantially more memory bandwidth, which directly benefits workloads like data compression and random string sorting that move large amounts of data. The bandwidth difference of roughly 30 GB/s is a likely contributor to AMD's large margins in those tests.

ECC memory support is present on the AMD part but absent on Intel. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using the Radeon 840M and Intel using the Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM5, targets the desktop market segment, and has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516, targets the mobile market segment, and has a locked multiplier. Thermal design power differs substantially: AMD is rated at 65 W, while Intel is rated at 15 W. The Intel part also carries a recorded launch MSRP of $340, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear performance hierarchy between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins 10 of 11 head-to-head benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 46,187 compared to Intel's 18,188. In the database's percentile ranking, AMD sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 72nd percentile.

The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-13900HX with an average score of 46,098 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 with 46,062 and a 0.3% delta, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 with 46,030 and a 0.3% delta, and the AMD EPYC 4364P with 45,970 and a 0.5% delta. This places the Ryzen AI 5 440G in the company of high-end desktop and mobile processors, despite its 65 W TDP.

The Intel Core 5 315's nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 9274F with 18,189 and a 0% delta, the Intel Core i7-9700 with 18,180 and a 0% delta, the Intel Core i7-1365U with 18,177 and a 0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with 18,176 and a 0.1% delta. This places the Intel part in the range of older desktop processors and efficient mobile parts.

The choice between these two depends on the target platform. The AMD part is a desktop processor on Socket AM5 with an unlocked multiplier, suitable for systems where 65 W of thermal budget is acceptable and where multithreaded performance matters. The Intel part is a mobile processor on BGA 1516 with a 15 W TDP, suited to compact or battery-powered designs where power efficiency takes priority over raw throughput.

The single-thread scores are nearly identical, so applications that rely on single-core performance will see little difference. The divide appears in multithreaded, memory-intensive, and throughput-oriented workloads, where AMD leads by margins from 7.7% to 124.8%. The Intel part's only win, prime number searching by 19.6%, is a narrow use case. From the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the stronger processor in almost every measurable category.

FAQ

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor have in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins 10 of the 11 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core 5 315 wins 1.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 71,251 against the Intel Core 5 315's 31,690, a delta of 124.8% in favor of AMD.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 5 315 beat the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 wins the PassMark find prime numbers test with a score of 112 against AMD's 90, a 19.6% margin.

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 4,060 and the Intel Core 5 315 scores 4,021, a 1% delta in favor of AMD, making the two essentially tied in single-threaded performance.

Q: What are the thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports 89.6 GB/s with a dual-channel DDR5 bus. The Intel Core 5 315 supports 59.7 GB/s with a single-channel bus supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G | Intel Core 5 315 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 195 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB total |

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

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

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

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 12 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $340 |

| Release date | 2026-02-28 | 2026-04-15 |

| Average benchmark score | 46,187 | 18,188 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 89th | 72nd |