AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and Intel Core 5 315 are both mobile processors aimed at thin-and-light laptops, but the benchmark data reveals a stark performance gap. The Ryzen AI 7 350 wins 12 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 315 takes 3. The AMD part’s average benchmark score of 34,222 places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel’s average of 18,188 lands in the 72nd percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 comes in PassMark integer math, where it scores 85,651 against Intel’s 31,690, a delta of 170.3%. This indicates a massive advantage in workloads that rely on integer arithmetic, such as general productivity and logic-heavy applications. Data compression shows a similar story, with AMD scoring 304,089 versus Intel’s 146,143, a delta of 108.1%. This more than doubles Intel’s throughput, making the Ryzen part significantly faster for archive extraction, file handling, and compression tasks.

The Cinebench R15 multicore test amplifies the gap further. AMD scores 2,477, Intel scores 1,308, a delta of 89.4%. Random string sorting follows closely at 89.5% delta, with AMD at 33,266 and Intel at 17,551. Extended instruction workloads see AMD at 21,678 versus Intel’s 13,143, a 64.9% delta. PassMark multithread shows a 63.3% delta (24,935 vs 15,272), and the Cinebench R15 singlecore test shows a 59.8% delta (294 vs 184).

In Cinebench R23, the gap narrows but remains decisive. AMD scores 16,014.5 multicore, Intel scores 12,981, a 23.4% delta. The singlecore R23 result is much closer: AMD at 1,958, Intel at 1,832, a 6.9% delta. PassMark floating point math sees AMD at 53,230 versus Intel’s 42,441, a 25.4% delta. Data encryption favors AMD at 15,244 versus 11,119, a 37.1% delta. Physics also goes to AMD, with 1,349 versus 1,163, a 16% delta.

The Intel Core 5 315 secures its wins in two specific workloads. PassMark find prime numbers sees Intel at 112, AMD at 80, a delta of -28.6% for AMD, meaning Intel is 28.6% ahead. The other two wins are the identical PassMark single-thread tests, where Intel scores 4,021 and AMD scores 3,834, a -4.7% delta. These results indicate that while Intel holds a lead in prime number calculation and a modest edge in raw single-thread throughput, the AMD processor dominates every other measured metric, often by wide margins.

Architecture Differences

The two chips take fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture on TSMC’s 4 nm process, with the Krackan Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The die measures 195 mm². The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on Intel’s 3 nm process, belonging to the Core 5 generation. Its die size is not recorded in the database.

The core configurations differ sharply. AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads, enabling simultaneous multithreading. Intel provides 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyperthreading support. This directly explains the multicore benchmark gaps. The cache hierarchy also differs. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. Intel lists a total of 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part’s larger per-core L2 and higher total L3 capacity contribute to its strong data compression and integer math results.

Memory support is another differentiator. Both accept DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but AMD runs dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel runs single-channel memory with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. That 29.9 GB/s bandwidth deficit hampers Intel in memory-intensive scenarios. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with only 6 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics are distinct. AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database records no benchmark scores for either iGPU, so the comparison is limited to feature presence. Both processors are mobile parts, both are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1516.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 7 350 is the clear choice for threaded productivity and content creation. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16,014.5 versus Intel’s 12,981 shows a 23.4% advantage in rendering tasks. The PassMark multithread score of 24,935 versus 15,272 represents a 63.3% lead in heavily parallel workloads. Data compression and integer math, with deltas of 108.1% and 170.3% respectively, point to strong performance in software compilation, spreadsheet recalculation, and file server tasks.

The Intel Core 5 315 has a narrower but real set of advantages. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4,021 beats AMD’s 3,834 by 4.7%, making it slightly faster for lightly threaded applications that depend on single-core latency. The find prime numbers result, where Intel scores 112 versus AMD’s 80, suggests an edge in certain mathematical or scientific workloads that rely on prime generation algorithms. These wins are isolated, however, and do not translate into broader system performance.

For mixed use, the AMD processor’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration with dual-channel memory provides a more balanced profile. The Intel part’s single-channel memory bus and 6-thread limit constrain its ability to handle background tasks alongside foreground applications. The AMD chip’s 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth versus Intel’s 59.7 GB/s gives it a structural advantage for anything that streams data, including gaming, media editing, and virtual machines.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on several key specification fields. Core count: AMD has 8, Intel has 6. Thread count: AMD has 16, Intel has 6. Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.50 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.00 GHz, Intel reaches 4.40 GHz. TDP: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 15 W.

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 3 nm from Intel. Die size: AMD measures 195 mm², Intel’s is not recorded. Cache: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core, Intel has 192 KB L1 total and 2.5 MB L2 total. L3: AMD has 8 MB, Intel has 6 MB shared. Memory bus: AMD is dual-channel, Intel is single-channel. Memory bandwidth: AMD achieves 89.6 GB/s, Intel achieves 59.7 GB/s. PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 860M, Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Release date: AMD launched on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $340; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the biggest benchmark delta between the two?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 85,651 versus Intel’s 31,690, a delta of 170.3% in AMD’s favor.

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

A: Yes, it wins 3 of the 15 head-to-head tests: PassMark find prime numbers (112 vs 80) and two instances of PassMark single-thread (4,021 vs 3,834).

Q: What are the memory bandwidth specifications?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 315 uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 uses TSMC’s 4 nm process. The Intel Core 5 315 uses Intel’s 3 nm process.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 is rated at 28 W. The Intel Core 5 315 is rated at 15 W.