AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and the Intel Core 5 315 shows a decisive advantage for the AMD processor, which wins all 15 recorded head-to-head tests. The largest deltas appear in heavily threaded workloads, where the AMD part's 16 cores and 32 threads overwhelm the Intel's 6 cores and 6 threads.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 scores 35061 against the Intel Core 5 315's 12981, a 170.1% advantage. The gap widens further in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where AMD's 5247 beats Intel's 1308 by 301.1%. Single-core results are much closer: Cinebench R23 single-core shows AMD at 2012.5 versus Intel's 1832, a 9.9% edge, while Cinebench R15 single-core has AMD at 306 against Intel's 184, a 66.3% lead.

PassMark integer math delivers the most extreme difference. AMD scores 190720, Intel scores 31690, a 501.8% delta. Data compression also shows a massive gap: AMD's 639356 versus Intel's 146143, a 337.5% margin. Extended instructions follow at 296.2% (52067 against 13143), random string sorting at 299.7% (70150 against 17551), and multithread at 237.2% (51502 against 15272).

The smallest win for AMD appears in PassMark single-thread, where the 4078 score barely edges Intel's 4021, a 1.4% difference. That narrow margin indicates the Intel Core 5 315's single-core efficiency is close to AMD's, even if every other metric favors the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395. Floating point math shows AMD at 120533 versus Intel's 42441, a 184% advantage. Data encryption lands at 195.4% (32840 against 11119), physics at 174.2% (3189 against 1163), and find prime numbers at 153.6% (284 against 112).

The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 80762, compared to 18188 for the Intel, a gap that places the AMD part in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel sits in the 72nd percentile. The AMD's nearest rivals by average score include the Intel Xeon 638 at 80723 (0% delta), Intel Xeon w5-2565X at 80671 (0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX at 81103 (-0.4% delta), and Intel Xeon w5-3535X at 81115 (-0.4% delta). The Intel Core 5 315's nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 9274F at 18189 (0% delta), Intel Core i7-9700 at 18180 (0% delta), Intel Core i7-1365U at 18177 (0.1% delta), and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 18176 (0.1% delta).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 wins in every recorded benchmark category, so the use-case split depends on the magnitude of the advantage rather than which processor takes a given test. For multi-threaded rendering, compilation, data compression, and encryption workloads, the AMD part's lead is overwhelming. Cinebench R23 multi-core at 35061 and Cinebench R15 multi-core at 5247 indicate strong sustained throughput for long-running parallel tasks. PassMark multithread at 51502 and integer math at 190720 reinforce that pattern.

The Intel Core 5 315's closest contest is single-thread performance. PassMark single-thread at 4021 trails AMD's 4078 by only 1.4%, and Cinebench R23 single-core at 1832 trails 2012.5 by 9.9%. This makes the Intel part competitive for lightly threaded, latency-sensitive tasks where only one or two cores matter. The Intel chip also uses far less power with a 15 W TDP versus AMD's 55 W TDP, so systems built around it can target lower thermal envelopes.

The Intel Core 5 315's average benchmark score of 18188 places it alongside the AMD EPYC 9274F, Intel Core i7-9700, Intel Core i7-1365U, and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U. That peer group consists mostly of older or lower-power parts, which confirms the Intel's position as an efficiency-oriented mobile processor rather than a performance leader.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Halo codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on Intel's 3 nm process. AMD integrates 16 cores with 32 threads, while Intel provides 6 cores with 6 threads, meaning the Intel part has no hyperthreading support in this configuration.

Cache layouts differ substantially. AMD allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. Intel specifies 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD's 64 MB L3 cache provides a large pool for shared data across 16 cores, while Intel's 6 MB L3 is a fraction of that capacity.

Memory architecture also diverges. AMD supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. The memory bandwidth difference, 256.0 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s, directly affects throughput in memory-bound workloads.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 8060S, while Intel includes Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Both parts use PCIe Gen 4, but AMD provides 16 lanes (CPU only) and Intel provides 6 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP11, and the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516.

Specification Differences

Clock speeds show a clear split. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 315 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Both processors are locked, with multiplier unlocked set to false.

Power targets differ by 40 W. AMD's TDP is 55 W, Intel's is 15 W. That makes the Intel part suitable for fanless or compact designs, while the AMD part requires more substantial cooling.

Memory support shows AMD limited to LPDDR5X, while Intel accepts both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The memory bus width, channel count, and bandwidth all favor AMD: quad-channel versus single-channel, 256.0 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on AMD only.

Release dates place the AMD processor at 2025-01-05 and the Intel processor at 2026-04-15, a gap of roughly 15 months. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001243; Intel's is SAEFC. The Intel Core 5 315 has a launch MSRP of $340. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap?

A: In PassMark single-thread, AMD scores 4078 and Intel scores 4021, a 1.4% difference. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 2012.5 and Intel scores 1832, a 9.9% difference.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 supports 256.0 GB/s over a quad-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Intel Core 5 315 supports 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X bus.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 315 does not.

Q: What are the TDP values?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has a TDP of 55 W. The Intel Core 5 315 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 has an average benchmark score of 80762, placing it in the 95th percentile. The Intel Core 5 315 has an average benchmark score of 18188, placing it in the 72nd percentile.

The Verdict

The data points to a single conclusion: the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 outperforms the Intel Core 5 315 across every recorded benchmark. The AMD part wins all 15 head-to-head tests, with deltas ranging from 1.4% in PassMark single-thread to 501.8% in PassMark integer math. Its 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB L3 cache, and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth produce an average benchmark score of 80762, over four times the Intel's 18188.

The Intel Core 5 315 competes only in single-thread performance, where its 4021 PassMark score nearly matches AMD's 4078. Its 15 W TDP, 6 MB L3 cache, and 59.7 GB/s memory bandwidth make it a low-power option, but the recorded benchmarks show no workload where it takes the lead. The Intel part's nearest rivals by average score, including the Intel Core i7-9700 and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, indicate its performance class is several tiers below the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, whose nearest rivals are Xeon-class server parts.

For any workload measured in this database, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 is the stronger processor. The only scenario where the Intel Core 5 315 appears preferable is one where the 15 W TDP and single-channel memory are mandatory constraints, since no performance metric favors it.