AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F wins all 11 recorded benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 315. The largest margin appears in integer math, where the 9700F scores 120,788 against 31,690, a 281.2% advantage. This is the widest gap in the entire test set, and it reflects the substantial difference in multi-threaded integer throughput between the two parts.

Data compression also shows a decisive gap. The AMD part scores 421,988 versus 146,143 for the Intel, a 188.8% delta. Random string sorting follows closely, with the 9700F at 45,890 and the Core 5 315 at 17,551, a 161.5% difference. Extended instructions favor AMD by 156.3%, with scores of 33,688 and 13,143 respectively. These three workloads all stress sustained throughput across many cores, and the 8-core, 16-thread AMD processor consistently outpaces the 6-core, 6-thread Intel chip by wide margins.

The multithread PassMark score, a general proxy for parallel performance, shows the 9700F at 36,470 versus 15,272 for the Core 5 315, a 138.8% delta. Floating-point math delivers 77,955 for AMD against 42,441 for Intel, an 83.7% lead. Physics simulation, another multi-core-heavy test, records 2,122 versus 1,163, an 82.5% advantage. Data encryption shows a 93.3% gap, with scores of 21,488 and 11,119.

The closest margin in the entire set is single-thread performance. The 9700F posts 4,691 in PassMark single-thread, while the Core 5 315 posts 4,021, a 16.7% lead for AMD. This is still a clear win, but it is the only test where the Intel part comes within a fifth of the AMD score. The prime number search test shows a 63.4% advantage for AMD (183 versus 112), and overall the pattern is consistent: the Ryzen 7 9700F leads in every category, with multi-threaded workloads showing the largest deltas and single-threaded work showing the smallest.

The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 69,996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 315 averages 18,188, which lands in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the 9700F are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70,163 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X at 69,515 (0.7% behind), and the Intel Core i7-14700K at 69,355 (0.9% behind). The Core 5 315 sits level with 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, all within 0.1% of its average.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F wins every benchmark in the head-to-head set, so the useful question is not which workloads favor one or the other, but how the margins vary across workload types. The data suggests that the 9700F's dominance is most pronounced in integer-heavy and parallel tasks. Integer math, data compression, and string sorting all show deltas above 160%, which indicates that the combination of 8 cores, 16 threads, and a large shared L3 cache provides a major advantage in tasks that can use many threads simultaneously.

The Intel Core 5 315 has no benchmark wins to point to. Its closest relative performance is in single-threaded work, where the 16.7% gap is the smallest of any test. This makes sense given its lower boost clock of 4.40 GHz versus the 9700F's 5.50 GHz, but the difference is still firmly in AMD's favor. For workloads that rely on a single thread, such as certain legacy applications or lightly threaded games, the Core 5 315 comes closest to parity, but it does not achieve it.

For multi-threaded productivity tasks, the 9700F is in a different class. The multithread score of 36,470 is more than double the Core 5 315's 15,272, and the extended instructions and floating-point tests show similarly large leads. The Intel part's single-channel memory bus and 6 MB shared L3 cache limit its ability to feed data to its cores, which likely contributes to the large deltas in memory-sensitive tests like random string sorting and data compression.

The Core 5 315 does offer integrated graphics, specifically Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, whereas the 9700F has no integrated graphics. This makes the Intel part usable in a system without a discrete GPU, but the benchmark data shows no compute advantage from that feature. In every measured CPU workload, the AMD processor is ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design points. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a desktop part built on Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, and manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its TDP is 65 watts, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5. The transistor count is 8,315 million on a 70.6 mm² die. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. It supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The multiplier is unlocked, and the part launched with an MSRP of $289.

The Intel Core 5 315 is a mobile processor with a different profile. It uses the Wildcat Lake codename, belongs to the Core 5 generation, and is built on a 3 nm process at Intel. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The base clock is 1.50 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. TDP is 15 watts, which is much lower than the AMD part, and the socket is Intel BGA 1516, indicating a soldered mobile package. The cache configuration shows 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but only on a single-channel bus, with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics are present as Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe execution units. The multiplier is locked, and the launch MSRP was $340.

The architectural differences directly explain the benchmark results. The 9700F has more cores, more threads, double the L3 cache capacity, dual-channel memory bandwidth, and a much higher boost clock. The Core 5 315 compensates with a smaller process node (3 nm versus 4 nm) and a far lower TDP, but it sacrifices core count, memory bandwidth, and cache size. The single-channel memory bus is particularly limiting for the Intel part in data-heavy workloads, as evidenced by the 161.5% deficit in random string sorting and the 188.8% deficit in data compression.

Another key difference is market segment and socket. The 9700F is a desktop processor on AM5, while the Core 5 315 is a mobile processor on BGA 1516. This means the Intel part is not upgradeable and is intended for laptops or small-form-factor systems, while the AMD part can be paired with a discrete GPU and a wider range of desktop platforms. The lack of integrated graphics on the 9700F requires a separate GPU, whereas the Core 5 315 can run display output from its Xe3 iGPU.

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data shows a one-sided comparison. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F wins all 11 head-to-head tests, with an average score of 69,996 compared to 18,188 for the Intel Core 5 315. The smallest margin is single-thread performance at 16.7%, and the largest is integer math at 281.2%. In absolute terms, the 9700F delivers roughly 3.8 times the average benchmark score of the Intel part.

For a desktop workload that demands multi-threaded performance, the 9700F is the clear choice. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 32 MB of L3 cache, dual-channel memory, and Gen 5 PCIe support make it suitable for heavy compute tasks. The unlocked multiplier and 65-watt TDP also give it headroom for tuning, though no overclocking data is included here. The percentile ranking of 94 places it near the top of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 5 315 sits at the 72nd percentile.

The Intel Core 5 315 is positioned for a different environment entirely. Its 15-watt TDP, mobile BGA socket, and integrated Xe3 graphics indicate a low-power, portable design. In that context, its performance is respectable: it ties with the Intel Core i7-9700 and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U in average score. But against the 9700F, it cannot compete on any measured CPU metric. The data does not support a recommendation for the Core 5 315 in any workload where the 9700F could be installed.

The choice between these two parts is therefore determined by platform, not by performance. If the requirement is a desktop system with a discrete GPU and maximum CPU throughput, the Ryzen 7 9700F is the only option that makes sense based on these measurements. If the requirement is a low-power mobile device with integrated graphics, the Core 5 315 has a role, but it is not a role that overlaps with the 9700F's capabilities.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 4,691 in PassMark single-thread, while the Intel Core 5 315 scores 4,021. The AMD part leads by 16.7%.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the 9700F scores 120,788 versus 31,690 for the Core 5 315, a 281.2% difference.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 315 have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated graphics.

Q: How do their memory systems differ?

A: The 9700F supports DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC. The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996, placing it in the 94th percentile. The Core 5 315 averages 18,188, placing it in the 72nd percentile.