AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the Intel Core 5 315 across the shared PassMark tests. The AMD processor wins six of the eleven head-to-head tests, while the Intel processor takes five. The magnitude of the wins, however, tells a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 delivers its most dominant result in the integer math test, scoring 62,151 against the Intel Core 5 315's 31,690. That is a 96.1% advantage, nearly double the output. This is the single largest delta in the comparison, and it indicates that the AMD part is substantially stronger in workloads that rely heavily on integer arithmetic. The data compression test also favors the AMD processor heavily, with a score of 211,289 versus 146,143, a 44.6% lead. Random string sorting goes to the AMD part as well, 22,382 versus 17,551, a 27.5% advantage. Data encryption shows a 20.7% lead for the AMD processor, scoring 13,425 against 11,119. Extended instructions round out the AMD wins, with 14,675 versus 13,143, an 11.7% margin. The multithread test, which measures overall throughput across all cores and threads, favors the AMD Ryzen 5 150 at 17,492 versus 15,272, a 14.5% lead.

The Intel Core 5 315 counters with a set of wins in tests that emphasize per-core or specialized execution. The single-thread test is a significant victory for the Intel part, scoring 4,021 against the AMD processor's 3,155. That is a 21.5% advantage. The physics test shows the Intel processor ahead by 30.7%, with 1,163 versus 806. Floating point math goes to the Intel part at 42,441 versus 35,118, a 17.3% margin. The find prime numbers test is the most extreme Intel win, with the Intel Core 5 315 scoring 112 against the AMD part's 47, a 58% gap. These results indicate that the Intel processor has a notable per-core performance advantage in scalar and floating-point tasks, while the AMD part dominates in parallel integer-heavy workloads.

Looking at the overall average benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen 5 150 sits at 34,881, which places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 315 has an average score of 18,188, placing it in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Xeon 6349P at an average score of 34,890, the Intel Core 7 253PTE at 34,962, the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34,988, and the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35,003. The AMD processor trails these parts by only 0.3% or less. For the Intel Core 5 315, the nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9274F at 18,189, the Intel Core i7-9700 at 18,180, the Intel Core i7-1365U at 18,177, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 18,176. The Intel processor is essentially level with these parts, with deltas of 0.1% or less.

The average benchmark score difference between the two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 5 150's average of 34,881 is roughly 91.8% higher than the Intel Core 5 315's 18,188. This gap is driven primarily by the AMD part's strong showing in integer math and compression, where its advantages are the largest.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 150 is the stronger overall processor for throughput-oriented tasks. Its wins in multithread, integer math, data compression, encryption, random string sorting, and extended instructions give it a broad advantage in general-purpose computing and productivity workloads. The 14.5% multithread lead, combined with the 96.1% integer math advantage, makes it the preferred choice for applications that scale across multiple threads and rely on integer-heavy processing.

The Intel Core 5 315, however, is the better performer in single-thread and latency-sensitive tasks. Its 21.5% single-thread lead and 30.7% physics test advantage indicate that applications which depend on per-core speed will favor the Intel part. The 58% lead in prime number finding further reinforces this, as that test is typically bound by single-core integer throughput rather than parallel scaling.

For a user running a mix of office productivity, content creation, and parallel processing workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 150 is the data-supported choice. For workloads that are predominantly single-threaded, such as certain legacy applications or lightly threaded tasks, the Intel Core 5 315 holds the edge. The AMD part's percentile ranking of 84 versus the Intel part's 72 also suggests that the AMD processor sits higher in the overall distribution of CPU performance in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 scores 4,021 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 21.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 150's score of 3,155.

Q: How large is the multithread performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 17,492 in the PassMark multithread test, a 14.5% lead over the Intel Core 5 315's score of 15,272.

Q: Which processor performs better in integer math?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 62,151 in integer math, which is 96.1% higher than the Intel Core 5 315's score of 31,690.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has an average benchmark score of 34,881, while the Intel Core 5 315 has an average benchmark score of 18,188.

Q: How do the processors compare in floating point math?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 scores 42,441 in floating point math, which is 17.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 150's score of 35,118.

Q: Which processor has the higher percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 315 is in the 72nd percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the Intel Core 5 315 both have 6 cores, but the AMD part has 12 threads while the Intel part has 6 threads. The AMD processor has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz, while the Intel processor has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The thermal design power differs substantially: the AMD part is rated at 35 W, while the Intel part is rated at 15 W.

The sockets are different. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel Core 5 315 uses Intel BGA 1516. Memory support also differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The PCIe configuration differs as well: the AMD processor offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses Radeon 660M, while the Intel Core 5 315 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The release dates differ, with the AMD part released on 2025-09-30 and the Intel part released on 2026-04-15. The Intel Core 5 315 has a launch MSRP of $340. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two parts is significant. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the codename Rembrandt-R, while the Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename. The manufacturing process differs: the AMD part uses a 6 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 3 nm process from Intel. The die size for the AMD part is 210 mm², while the die size for the Intel part is not recorded.

Cache configurations differ markedly. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 315 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the AMD part has a substantially larger L3 cache pool, while the Intel part has a larger aggregate L1 cache. The AMD part's extra threads, enabled by simultaneous multithreading, are not present on the Intel part, which has 6 threads for 6 cores. The AMD part's higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 1.50 GHz on the Intel part, combined with the higher TDP of 35 W versus 15 W, indicates that the AMD processor is designed to sustain higher power draw. The Intel part compensates with a smaller process node and a boost clock that reaches 4.40 GHz, close to the AMD part's 4.55 GHz boost.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is the clear winner in workloads that use many threads and integer-heavy operations. The 96.1% lead in integer math makes it the choice for compilation, data processing, and spreadsheet-style calculations that are integer-bound. The 44.6% advantage in data compression points to strengths in archiving, file compression utilities, and database operations. The 27.5% lead in random string sorting further reinforces this pattern, as sorting algorithms often scale with thread count and memory bandwidth. The 20.7% lead in data encryption makes the AMD part preferable for encryption and decryption tasks. The 14.5% multithread lead confirms that the AMD processor delivers better aggregate throughput when all cores are active. The 11.7% lead in extended instructions suggests that the AMD part handles SIMD-style extensions with more headroom.

The Intel Core 5 315 is the winner in single-thread-bound and latency-sensitive tasks. The 21.5% single-thread lead makes it the better part for applications that cannot use multiple threads effectively. The 30.7% lead in the physics test indicates that the Intel part excels in physics simulations, which often rely on per-core floating point performance. The 17.3% lead in floating point math covers scientific and engineering workloads that are heavy on floating point arithmetic. The 58% lead in prime number finding is the most decisive Intel win, and it reflects a strong per-core integer execution pipeline that does not depend on thread scaling. The Intel part's lower TDP of 15 W also makes it the more power-efficient option in the recorded data, which can matter for thermally constrained mobile systems.

The overall average benchmark score of 34,881 for the AMD Ryzen 5 150 versus 18,188 for the Intel Core 5 315 places the AMD part in a higher performance tier, but the Intel part's strengths in single-thread and floating point workloads give it a distinct role in the mobile market. The data supports the AMD processor for parallel, integer-heavy, and memory-bandwidth-sensitive applications, while the Intel processor is better suited for lightly threaded, latency-critical, and floating-point-intensive tasks.