Intel Core 5 315 vs Intel Core 7 150HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 315 and Intel Core 7 150HL represent two very different design approaches from Intel, but direct benchmark comparisons are limited because the Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Core 5 315, by contrast, has a full suite of 17 benchmark results. This makes a traditional head-to-head comparison impossible; instead, the analysis must rely on the Core 5 315's absolute scores, its percentile ranking, and the architectural specifications of both processors.

The Core 5 315 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12981 and a single-core score of 1832. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5452 multi-core and 769 single-core. Its Cinebench R15 results are 1308 multi-core and 184 single-core. These numbers place the Core 5 315 at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18188. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9274F with an average score of 18189 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core i7-9700 at 18180 (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-1365U at 18177 (0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 18176 (0.1% delta). The Core 5 315 essentially matches these processors on average, sitting within a 0.1% margin of all four.

PassMark results for the Core 5 315 show a multi-thread score of 15272 and a single-thread score of 4021 (recorded twice in the database, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread). Integer math scores 31690, floating point math scores 42441, and extended instructions score 13143. Data compression reaches 146143, while data encryption hits 11119. Random string sorting scores 17551, and find prime numbers scores 112. Physics tests yield 1163.

The Core 7 150HL has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile ranking is 50th, which is the median position, but this is not derived from measured performance; it is a default placeholder in the database. The recorded data shows zero wins for either processor in head-to-head comparisons because no head-to-head benchmarks exist for this pair.

Where Each One Wins

Without direct benchmark comparisons, the wins must be inferred from the available data. The Core 5 315 wins in any scenario where measured performance matters, because it is the only one of the two with benchmark results. Its 72nd percentile ranking indicates that it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database. The Core 5 315's single-core score of 4021 in PassMark suggests strong single-threaded capability, which is relevant for lightly threaded workloads.

The Core 7 150HL cannot claim any benchmark wins because no scores are recorded. Its advantage lies purely in its specifications: 14 cores and 20 threads versus 6 cores and 6 threads for the Core 5 315. The Core 7 150HL also has a higher base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to 1.50 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost for the Core 5 315. The Core 7 150HL's larger cache configuration (24 MB shared L3 versus 6 MB shared L3) and its dual-channel memory bus versus single-channel on the Core 5 315 are structural advantages.

The Core 5 315 uses a newer process node at 3 nm, compared to 10 nm for the Core 7 150HL. It also supports LPDDR5X memory, while the Core 7 150HL supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Core 5 315's integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core 7 150HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Core 5 315's market segment is mobile, while the Core 7 150HL is classified as desktop.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 315 is built on the Wildcat Lake architecture, while the Core 7 150HL uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS variant. The Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads, indicating no hyper-threading, whereas the Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads, which implies a hybrid configuration with performance and efficiency cores. The process nodes differ significantly: the Core 5 315 is fabricated on a 3 nm process, while the Core 7 150HL uses a 10 nm process. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Core 5 315 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 150HL lists 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 315's memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a measured memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core 7 150HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Core 5 315 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 7 150HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 315 has a launch MSRP of $340, while the Core 7 150HL has no launch MSRP recorded. The Core 5 315 was released on 2026-04-15, and the Core 7 150HL was released on 2024-04-07. The Core 5 315's part number is SAEFC, while the Core 7 150HL's part number is unknown.

The integrated graphics differ in naming and execution unit count. The Core 5 315 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core 7 150HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Core 5 315 is a mobile part with a TDP of 15 watts, while the Core 7 150HL is a desktop part with a TDP of 45 watts. The Core 5 315 uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket, while the Core 7 150HL uses Intel Socket 1700.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear but conditional verdict. For anyone relying on measured performance, the Core 5 315 is the only option with recorded benchmarks. Its 72nd percentile ranking and average score of 18188 place it alongside established processors like the Intel Core i7-9700 and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, both of which show a 0% or 0.1% delta. The Core 5 315's single-core PassMark score of 4021 and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1832 indicate strong per-thread performance, which is unusual for a 15-watt mobile processor.

The Core 7 150HL cannot be selected on the basis of benchmark performance because none exists in the database. Its strengths are purely structural: 14 cores, 20 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of shared L3 cache, dual-channel memory, and a desktop socket. These specifications suggest that it would likely outperform the Core 5 315 in heavily threaded workloads, but the database does not contain the measurements to confirm this. The Core 7 150HL also has a higher TDP of 45 watts, which allows for sustained performance but requires more cooling.

The choice depends on the use case. The Core 5 315 is appropriate for mobile systems where power efficiency (15 watts) and modern process technology (3 nm) matter. The Core 7 150HL is appropriate for desktop systems that need many cores and threads, a high boost clock, and dual-channel memory. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both use Gen 4 PCIe, though the Core 7 150HL has two additional lanes.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Core 5 315 has a recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12981 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 15272. The Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmark scores, so no comparison can be made from the data.

Q: What is the single-thread performance of the Core 5 315?

A: The Core 5 315 scores 4021 in PassMark single-thread, 1832 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 769 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 184 in Cinebench R15 single-core.

Q: How do the core counts differ?

A: The Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 7 150HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and no recorded bandwidth.

Q: What are the process nodes?

A: The Core 5 315 is fabricated on a 3 nm process. The Core 7 150HL is fabricated on a 10 nm process. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The Core 5 315 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Core 7 150HL has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Do either of these processors support ECC memory?

A: No, both the Core 5 315 and the Core 7 150HL have ECC memory support listed as false.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Core 7 150HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 315 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 315 | Intel Core 7 150HL |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 6 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Architecture | Not listed | Raptor Lake |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | Not listed |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $340 | Not listed |

| Part Number | SAEFC | unknown |