AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D contains no benchmark scores, while the Intel Core 5 315 has a complete suite of 17 recorded tests. This asymmetry means the head-to-head comparison rests entirely on the Intel processor’s measured results, with the AMD part’s performance left unquantified in the database. The Intel Core 5 315’s average benchmark score is 18,188, which places it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core 5 315’s strongest multi-threaded result comes from Cinebench R23, where it scores 12,981. Its Cinebench R20 multicore score is 5,452, and the Cinebench R15 multicore result is 1,308. In single-threaded tests, the chip scores 1,832 in Cinebench R23, 769 in Cinebench R20, and 184 in Cinebench R15. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 15,272 and a single-thread score of 4,021, with the singlethread entry repeating the same 4,021 figure.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the Intel Core 5 315, the data shows tight competition. The AMD EPYC 9274F sits at an average score of 18,189, a delta of 0% from the Intel part. The Intel Core i7-9700 scores 18,180, also a 0% delta. The Intel Core i7-1365U is 0.1% behind at 18,177, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is 0.1% behind at 18,176. These deltas indicate that the Core 5 315 effectively trades blows with a much older desktop part, a server processor, and two mobile chips, all within a 13-point span across the entire group.

PassMark specialized tests for the Intel Core 5 315 show a data compression score of 146,143, a data encryption score of 11,119, and an extended instructions score of 13,143. Integer math posts 31,690, floating point math posts 42,441, and find prime numbers scores just 112. Random string sorting achieves 17,551, while physics scores 1,163. The wide spread between integer and floating point work suggests the architecture handles general-purpose throughput better than prime-number searches.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D comes from the 7000 series and uses the Raphael codename, which the database identifies as Zen 4 architecture. It is built on TSMC’s 5 nm process node with 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, belongs to the Core 5 generation, and is fabricated on Intel’s 3 nm process node. Transistor count and die size for the Intel part are not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The AMD processor provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor provides 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD chip has no simultaneous multithreading enabled in the recorded specs, but its thread count matches 16 threads with 8 cores. The Intel part matches 6 threads to 6 cores, indicating no hyper-threading. Base clocks differ substantially: the AMD part starts at 4.00 GHz and boosts to 4.50 GHz, while the Intel part starts at 1.50 GHz and boosts to 4.40 GHz. The AMD chip’s base clock is 2.5 GHz higher, but the boost clocks are only 0.1 GHz apart.

Cache layouts reveal a major differentiation. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D carries 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 315 lists 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD processor’s 96 MB L3 is the standout feature, likely related to its X3D designation, though the database does not specify the 3D V-Cache amount separately. The Intel part’s total L3 of 6 MB is a fraction of the AMD design’s capacity.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory enabled. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity favors the AMD processor with Gen 5 and 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both: the AMD chip uses Radeon Graphics, and the Intel chip uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Power envelopes are not directly comparable because the AMD part is a desktop processor with a 120 TDP and the Intel part is a mobile processor with a 15 TDP. The socket difference reflects this: the AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile package. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 315 is the only part with recorded benchmark data, so its wins are directly measurable. Its 72nd percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database places it above the median, and its average score of 18,188 sits within 0.1% of its nearest rivals. The processor demonstrates particular strength in data compression with a score of 146,143, which is far higher than its other PassMark results, suggesting a strong showing in workloads that rely on compression algorithms. Floating point math at 42,441 and integer math at 31,690 show balanced general compute, while the extended instructions score of 13,143 indicates solid SIMD throughput.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its wins must be inferred from specifications. The 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a large capacity for gaming and cache-sensitive workloads, and the dual-channel DDR5 support at 83.2 GB/s provides more memory bandwidth than the Intel part’s 59.7 GB/s. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration gives it a thread-count advantage over the Intel’s 6-core, 6-thread setup. The higher 4.00 GHz base clock versus 1.50 GHz suggests better sustained performance at idle or lightly threaded tasks, assuming similar instructions per clock, though the database does not provide IPC data.

The Intel part wins on process node with 3 nm versus 5 nm, which typically indicates better power efficiency, though no efficiency benchmarks are recorded. It also supports LPDDR5X memory, which the AMD part does not list. The Intel chip’s mobile segment and 15 TDP make it suitable for low-power systems, while the AMD chip’s desktop segment and 120 TDP target higher-performance builds. The Intel part’s 72nd percentile ranking indicates it performs above the majority of CPUs in the database, but without AMD scores, no direct performance win can be assigned.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 5 315 has an average benchmark score of 18,188. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has an average benchmark score of 0, with no benchmark records in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 315 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 scores 18,188, which is 0% different from the AMD EPYC 9274F at 18,189 and the Intel Core i7-9700 at 18,180. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1365U at 18,177 and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 18,176.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The Intel Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus.

Q: What is the cache configuration difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 96 MB shared L3. The Intel Core 5 315 has 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2 total, and 6 MB shared L3.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D uses a 5 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 315 uses a 3 nm process from Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core 5 315 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 4.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 120 | 15 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Raphael | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 5 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 11,270 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 71 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB total |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB total |

| L3 cache | 96 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2026-05-30 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | $329 | $340 |

| Part number | 100-000002235 | SAEFC |