AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a clear overall advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, which wins 12 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons. The most decisive margin appears in PassMark integer math, where the AMD part scores 86227 against 31690 for the Intel Core 5 315, a 172.1% advantage. Data compression follows a similar pattern: the AMD processor reaches 294298 versus 146143, a 101.4% gap. These two workloads indicate that the AMD chip handles arithmetic-heavy and compression-bound tasks with substantially more throughput.

Multithreaded rendering also favors AMD. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 2457 against 1308, a 87.8% lead. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result is narrower but still decisive, 16054 versus 12981, a 23.7% difference. PassMark multithread shows 24779 against 15272, a 62.3% margin. Random string sorting, a workload that depends on memory access patterns and parallel execution, gives AMD a 84.3% advantage with 32344 versus 17551.

Extended instruction workloads show a 58.1% lead for AMD, 20778 versus 13143. Data encryption follows at 34.2%, 14925 versus 11119. Floating point math sits at 24.8% in favor of AMD, 52971 versus 42441. Physics simulation, recorded through PassMark, gives AMD a 15% edge, 1337 versus 1163.

The Intel Core 5 315 takes two clear wins and one marginal win. Prime number finding is the strongest Intel result: 112 versus 84, a 25% advantage. Single-thread performance also goes to Intel in both PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, with 4021 versus 3955, a 1.6% margin. That is a narrow result, but it appears consistently across both recorded listings. The Cinebench single-core results tell a different story: AMD leads in Cinebench R15 single-core by 19.6% (220 versus 184) and in Cinebench R23 single-core by 9.7% (2010 versus 1832). The divergence between PassMark and Cinebench single-thread tests suggests the two processors have different strengths depending on the instruction mix and test methodology.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 records an average of 37093, placing it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 315 averages 18188, at the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD are all close in average score: the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 160 at 37117 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-13700 at 37135 (0.1% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H at 37161 (0.2% higher). The Intel Core 5 315 sits alongside the AMD EPYC 9274F at 18189 (0% difference), the Intel Core i7-9700 at 18180 (0% difference), the Intel Core i7-1365U at 18177 (0.1% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 18176 (0.1% lower).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built 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. The database does not record a die size for Intel.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel provides 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel part has no hyperthreading support in the recorded data, which explains why its thread count equals its core count. AMD doubles the thread count over its core count.

Cache hierarchies also differ. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. Intel lists 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The per-core L2 on AMD is effectively larger when scaled across 8 cores, while Intel's total L2 is smaller and its L3 is 2 MB less.

Memory architecture separates the two further. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC support. Intel also supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. The memory bandwidth difference, 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s, is substantial and likely contributes to the large gaps in data compression and random string sorting.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU; Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are present on both: AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Intel Core 5 315 has a launch MSRP of $340. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is the stronger processor for almost every recorded workload. Its 12 wins out of 15 head-to-head tests include the largest margins in integer math, data compression, and multithreaded rendering. The 87.8% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 62.3% lead in PassMark multithread suggest a major advantage in parallel workloads. The dual-channel memory interface and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, compared to single-channel 59.7 GB/s on Intel, support that pattern.

The Intel Core 5 315 is competitive only in narrow niches. Prime number finding gives it a 25% edge, and the PassMark single-thread score is 1.6% higher. For workloads that depend on those specific patterns, Intel has a measurable but small advantage. The Cinebench single-core tests, however, favor AMD by 19.6% and 9.7%, so Intel's single-thread win does not generalize across all single-threaded benchmarks.

The average benchmark score places AMD at the 85th percentile against all CPUs and Intel at the 72nd percentile. AMD's average of 37093 is more than double Intel's 18188. The nearest rival comparisons show AMD operating in the company of desktop-class processors like the Intel Core i7-13700, while Intel sits alongside the Intel Core i7-9700 and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 86227 against 31690 for the Intel Core 5 315, a 172.1% difference.

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

A: Yes. It wins PassMark find prime numbers with 112 versus 84, a 25% margin, and it wins PassMark single-thread and singlethread with 4021 versus 3955, a 1.6% margin.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 records 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel bus. The Intel Core 5 315 records 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 315 uses a 3 nm process at Intel.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 has an average benchmark score of 37093, which places it at the 85th percentile. The Intel Core 5 315 has an average of 18188, at the 72nd percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 dominates in multithreaded and memory-intensive workloads. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows an 87.8% lead, Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 23.7%, and PassMark multithread shows 62.3%. Data compression, random string sorting, and extended instructions all exceed 58% margins. Integer math is the standout at 172.1%. Data encryption, floating point math, and physics also favor AMD with margins between 15% and 34.2%. The dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth support these results.

The Intel Core 5 315 wins in prime number finding by 25% and in PassMark single-thread by 1.6%. These are the only recorded areas where Intel leads. The prime number result suggests a strength in specific algorithmic patterns, while the PassMark single-thread result indicates slightly higher performance in that particular single-threaded test. The Cinebench single-core tests contradict the PassMark result, so Intel's single-thread advantage is not consistent across all single-threaded workloads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 315 uses 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel; boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 4.40 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 15 watts for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1516.

The AMD part uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Gorgon Point codename from the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation. The Intel part uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 generation. Process nodes are 4 nm TSMC for AMD and 3 nm Intel for Intel. Die size is recorded only for AMD at 195 mm².

Cache configurations differ across all levels. AMD lists 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. Intel lists 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2 total, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X for both, but AMD uses dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s and ECC, while Intel uses single-channel with 59.7 GB/s and no ECC. PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 860M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores for Intel. The Intel Core 5 315 has a launch MSRP of $340; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.