AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 and Intel Core 5 315 occupy different tiers in the mobile processor landscape, but the benchmark data reveals a decisive performance gap. The AMD part, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, dominates multi-threaded workloads, while the Intel chip, featuring 6 cores and 6 threads, counters with a narrow single-thread win. The recorded scores place the AMD processor at the 85th percentile among all tested CPUs, compared to the Intel chip's 72nd percentile, setting the stage for a detailed comparison.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result comes from Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 2336.5 against the Intel Core 5 315's 1308, a 78.6% advantage. This gap narrows considerably in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD chip posts 14278.5 versus the Intel part's 12981, a 10% lead. The difference suggests that the newer R23 workload scales differently across the two architectures, but the AMD processor still holds the top position.

Single-core results are closer. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD wins with 247 against Intel's 184, a 34.2% margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD's 1954 edges out Intel's 1832 by 6.7%. The PassMark single-thread test flips the result: Intel scores 4021, AMD scores 3872, giving Intel a 3.7% win. This split indicates that Intel's fastest core can match or slightly exceed AMD's in specific single-threaded scenarios, but AMD's advantage persists in most rendering tasks.

PassMark integer math shows the largest delta of the entire comparison. AMD's 84868 dwarfs Intel's 31690, a 167.8% lead. Data compression also heavily favors AMD: 281834 versus 146143, a 92.8% difference. Random string sorting goes AMD's way by 77%, with scores of 31071 and 17551. Extended instructions deliver a 51.8% win for AMD (19955 vs 13143), while multithread performance shows a 57.1% gap (23994 vs 15272). Floating-point math lands at 51639 for AMD versus 42441 for Intel, a 21.7% margin.

The Intel Core 5 315 secures only two unique benchmark wins beyond the single-thread result. PassMark find prime numbers favors Intel at 112 versus AMD's 81, a 27.7% advantage. The other win is the PassMark single-thread test mentioned earlier. Out of 15 head-to-head comparisons, AMD wins 12 and Intel wins 3. The average benchmark score reinforces this: AMD's 35719 places it near the Intel Core 7 250H (35728) and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (35670), while Intel's 18188 sits alongside the AMD EPYC 9274F (18189) and Intel Core i7-9700 (18180).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the Zen 5 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, with a die size of 195 mm². It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. Memory support covers DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics are Radeon 860M. PCIe connectivity runs at Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The socket is AMD Socket FP8, and the part number is 100-000000713. The processor uses a hybrid core arrangement as part of the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, mixing Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, and the TDP is 28 watts.

The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture on Intel's 3 nm process. It provides 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyper-threading. The base clock is 1.50 GHz and the boost clock is 4.40 GHz. Cache includes 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but over a single-channel bus, capping bandwidth at 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. The integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. PCIe is Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The socket is Intel BGA 1516, and the part number is SAEFC. The TDP is 15 watts. The launch MSRP is $340, recorded at release.

The process node advantage goes to Intel at 3 nm versus AMD's 4 nm, but the architectural differences are more consequential. AMD's dual-channel memory bus provides nearly 50% more bandwidth (89.6 GB/s vs 59.7 GB/s), and its 16 threads double Intel's 6. The cache hierarchy differs substantially: AMD uses per-core L1 and L2 allocations, while Intel uses a shared L3 pool. The Intel part's single-channel memory and lack of SMT likely explain its deficits in memory-sensitive and multi-threaded benchmarks.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 wins across the majority of workload categories. Rendering and content creation workloads, as measured by Cinebench R15 and R23, favor AMD in both single and multi-core tests. The PassMark suite shows AMD leading in integer math, floating-point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, multithread performance, physics, and random string sorting. These results point to a processor that handles heavy compute tasks, encryption, and data processing with significant headroom over the Intel part.

The Intel Core 5 315 wins in two specific areas. The find prime numbers test measures raw integer iteration speed, and Intel's 27.7% advantage suggests its core architecture excels at this particular dependency chain. The PassMark single-thread test also goes to Intel by 3.7%, indicating that for lightly threaded workloads that rely on one core, the Intel processor can keep pace or slightly outperform the AMD chip. However, these wins are narrow in scope. The Intel part's 6 threads limit its ceiling in parallel workloads, and its single-channel memory bus constrains memory-bound tasks.

The percentile data contextualizes these wins. AMD's 85th percentile places it among the stronger mobile processors, while Intel's 72nd percentile is a mid-range position. The nearest rival data for AMD shows it trading blows with the Intel Core 7 250H (0% delta), Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (-0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (-0.5% delta). The Intel Core 5 315's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9274F (0% delta), Intel Core i7-9700 (0% delta), Intel Core i7-1365U (0.1% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (0.1% delta). The Intel part competes with older desktop and mobile parts, while the AMD chip sits in a higher performance class.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split in use cases. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the choice for multi-threaded workloads, content creation, data compression, and encryption tasks. Its 12 benchmark wins, including a 167.8% lead in integer math and a 92.8% lead in data compression, demonstrate a wide performance envelope. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s provides the foundation for these results. The 28-watt TDP indicates that AMD achieves this performance within a mobile-class power envelope.

The Intel Core 5 315 suits workloads that depend on single-thread efficiency and low power draw. Its 15-watt TDP is significantly lower than AMD's 28 watts, and its 3 nm process node gives it a manufacturing advantage. The find prime numbers win and the single-thread PassMark win show that Intel's cores are competitive in isolation. However, the 6-core, 6-thread setup with single-channel memory at 59.7 GB/s limits its overall throughput. For users who prioritize battery life and light productivity, the Intel part offers a viable path, but the benchmark data does not support it as a general-purpose performance leader.

The average benchmark score difference is stark: 35719 for AMD versus 18188 for Intel. That is a 96% gap in the aggregate metric. The AMD processor performs closer to processors like the Intel Core 7 250H and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, while the Intel Core 5 315 aligns with the Intel Core i7-9700 and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U. The verdict from the data is that the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 delivers substantially higher performance across most measured tasks, with the Intel Core 5 315 offering a narrower set of single-thread advantages and a lower TDP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

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

A: The PassMark integer math test shows the biggest gap, with AMD scoring 84868 versus Intel's 31690, a 167.8% difference.

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

A: Yes, it wins PassMark find prime numbers (112 vs 81, a 27.7% advantage) and PassMark single-thread (4021 vs 3872, a 3.7% advantage).

Q: How do their memory configurations differ?

A: The AMD chip uses a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel chip uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: What are the process nodes and TDPs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses a 4 nm process with a 28-watt TDP. The Intel Core 5 315 uses a 3 nm process with a 15-watt TDP.

Q: Where does each processor rank among all tested CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is at the 85th percentile, and the Intel Core 5 315 is at the 72nd percentile.