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

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data splits these two mobile processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins 7 of the 11 head-to-head tests, including every major throughput workload, while the Intel Core 5 315 takes 4 wins concentrated in single-thread and specific integer tasks. The AMD part sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel part lands at the 72nd percentile. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the choice for multithreaded work, compression, encryption, and math-heavy tasks. The Intel Core 5 315 is the option for lightweight single-thread workloads and prime number searches, where it posts a 31.2% advantage over the AMD part.

The average benchmark score tells a stark story. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 41208, while the Intel Core 5 315 scores 18188. That is a 126.5% gap in favor of AMD, a margin so large that the two chips cannot be considered direct competitors in overall compute. The Intel part's nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 9274F, Intel Core i7-9700, Intel Core i7-1365U, and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, all within 0.1% of its average score. The AMD part's nearest rivals are Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, and Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, a tier of processors with substantially higher average scores.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses the Zen 5 architecture from the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation built on a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c design. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 generation, built on a 3 nm process at Intel with no die size recorded. The process node difference is notable: Intel's 3 nm process is one step ahead of AMD's 4 nm process in the database.

Cache organization differs significantly. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel L1 and L2 figures are higher in total capacity, but the AMD L3 is larger. The core counts are equal at 6, but the AMD processor supports 12 threads via simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel processor supports only 6 threads with no hyperthreading. This thread disparity is the single largest architectural factor behind the benchmark gap.

Memory architecture diverges as well. The AMD part supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory. The Intel part supports single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The PCIe configurations differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ, with AMD using the Radeon 840M and Intel using Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD win in the head-to-head data comes in integer math. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 65991 against the Intel Core 5 315's 31690, a 108.2% advantage. This is the only test where either chip more than doubles the other. Data compression follows with AMD at 256420 versus Intel at 146143, a 75.5% lead. Random string sorting shows AMD at 27252 versus 17551, a 55.3% margin. Extended instructions favor AMD at 18456 against 13143, a 40.4% difference. The multithread test shows AMD at 21054 versus 15272, a 37.9% lead. Data encryption goes to AMD at 12418 versus 11119, an 11.7% edge. Floating point math is the closest AMD win: 42934 versus 42441, a 1.2% margin.

The Intel wins are concentrated in fewer tests. Prime number finding shows Intel at 112 versus AMD at 77, a 31.2% advantage for Intel. Single-thread performance favors Intel at 4021 versus 3785, a 5.9% lead. Physics favors Intel at 1163 versus 1119, a 3.8% edge. The single-thread and singlethread entries are duplicates in the database, both showing the same 4021 to 3785 result. Intel's single-thread win is notable given the AMD chip's higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz against Intel's 4.40 GHz, indicating the Intel architecture extracts more per-clock single-thread performance in this specific workload.

The multithread result is particularly telling. AMD's 21054 score with 12 threads against Intel's 15272 with 6 threads shows a 37.9% advantage, but the thread count ratio is 2:1. The AMD chip does not scale linearly to double performance, but it still maintains a comfortable lead. The physics test is the only compute-heavy test where Intel wins, and the margin is small at 3.8%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on every major specification field in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel Core 5 315 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The AMD chip boosts 0.40 GHz higher. The AMD chip has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 15 W. The AMD chip uses socket AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD chip has 12 threads, and the Intel chip has 6. The AMD chip has dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. The Intel chip has single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. The AMD chip has 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and the Intel chip has 6. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel. The AMD chip has an 8 MB L3 cache, and the Intel chip has 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip has a die size of 195 mm², with no die size recorded for Intel. The AMD chip's launch MSRP is not recorded, while the Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $340. The AMD part number is 100-000001866, and the Intel part number is SAEFC. The release dates differ: the AMD chip launched on 2026-01-04, and the Intel chip launched on 2026-04-15. Both are active production parts, both are mobile segment, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has an average benchmark score of 41208, placing it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 315 has an average score of 18188, placing it at the 72nd percentile.

Q: How large is the multithread performance gap?

A: In the PassMark multithread test, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 21054 against the Intel Core 5 315's 15272, a 37.9% advantage for AMD.

Q: In which tests does the Intel Core 5 315 win?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 wins the prime number test (112 versus 77, a 31.2% lead), the single-thread test (4021 versus 3785, a 5.9% lead), and the physics test (1163 versus 1119, a 3.8% lead). The single-thread and singlethread entries are duplicate results in the database.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 315 supports single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Do both processors have the same core count?

A: Yes, both have 6 cores. However, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 315 supports 6 threads.

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

A: The integer math test shows the largest margin. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 65991, and the Intel Core 5 315 scores 31690, a 108.2% difference in favor of AMD.