Intel Core 5 315 vs Intel Core 7 150UL Comparison

# The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 315 and Intel Core 7 150UL occupy different corners of the mobile and desktop landscape, and the recorded data points to a clear split in intended usage. The Core 5 315 delivers a full set of benchmark results across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark workloads, placing it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 18188 puts it in the same performance class as the AMD EPYC 9274F (18189), the Intel Core i7-9700 (18180), and the Intel Core i7-1365U (18177), with delta percentages of 0 to 0.1 percent. That grouping indicates the Core 5 315 sits in a well-established performance tier, competitive with both older desktop parts and recent mobile processors.

The Intel Core 7 150UL, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 places it at the median of all tracked CPUs, but with an average benchmark score of zero and no nearest rivals listed, the data cannot confirm any specific performance outcome. The Core 7 150UL is a 10-core, 12-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process, and it ships in a desktop market segment with an LGA 1700 socket. Its higher core count, higher base clock of 1.70 GHz, and higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz suggest a design aimed at sustained multi-threaded work, but without measured scores, the database provides no verification of that expectation.

For users selecting between these two parts strictly from recorded data, the Core 5 315 is the only option with measurable performance evidence. It is a 6-core, 6-thread mobile processor on the Wildcat Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm node, and its benchmark results span both single-thread and multi-thread workloads. The Core 7 150UL offers more cores and a higher clock ceiling on paper, but the absence of benchmark data means any performance comparison remains speculative. The data supports the Core 5 315 for scenarios where verified results matter, while the Core 7 150UL remains an unquantified alternative with structural advantages in core count and thread count.

# Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process node at Intel's foundry, while the Intel Core 7 150UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process. The Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading support, while the Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement where some cores support simultaneous multi-threading. This structural difference alone suggests the Core 7 150UL is designed for parallel workloads, though the lack of benchmark data prevents confirmation.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Core 5 315 has a 192 KB L1 cache, a 2.5 MB L2 cache, and a 6 MB shared L3 cache. The Core 7 150UL lists its L1 as 80 KB per core and its L2 as 1.25 MB per core, with a 12 MB shared L3 cache. The Core 7 150UL's L3 cache is twice the size of the Core 5 315's, which could benefit workloads with large working sets, but the per-core L1 and L2 figures for the Core 7 150UL are smaller in absolute terms. The Core 5 315's L2 cache appears to be a single shared pool, while the Core 7 150UL's per-core L2 allocation scales with core count.

Memory support also separates the two. The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core 7 150UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The dual-channel configuration of the Core 7 150UL suggests higher potential memory throughput, but the Core 5 315 has a confirmed bandwidth number that can be used for planning.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Core 5 315 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU-only lanes, while the Core 7 150UL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU-only lanes. The Core 7 150UL offers two additional lanes for expansion devices. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 315 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core 7 150UL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Core 7 150UL's integrated graphics unit has a higher execution unit count, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded for either part.

The Core 5 315 is a mobile segment part with a release date of April 15, 2026, while the Core 7 150UL is a desktop segment part released on April 7, 2024. Both are currently active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 315 has a launch MSRP of $340, while the Core 7 150UL has no recorded launch MSRP.

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database contains no entries, and the win counters show zero wins for both processors. This means there are no direct comparative measurements between the Intel Core 5 315 and the Intel Core 7 150UL. The only available performance data comes from the Core 5 315's individual benchmark results, which can be interpreted against the CPU population as a whole.

The Core 5 315's Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 12981, and its single-core score is 1832. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5452 multi-core and 769 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1308 multi-core and 184 single-core. These results show a consistent ratio between single-thread and multi-thread performance, which is expected for a 6-core, 6-thread processor. The single-core scores in particular indicate strong per-thread efficiency, likely benefiting from the 3 nm process and the relatively high boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Passmark results for the Core 5 315 cover a range of workloads. The multi-thread score is 15272, and the single-thread score is 4021. Integer math scores 31690, floating-point math scores 42441, and extended instructions score 13143. Data compression scores 146143, data encryption scores 11119, and random string sorting scores 17551. Physics scores 1163, and find prime numbers scores 112. The floating-point math result is notably higher than integer math, suggesting the architecture handles FP-heavy tasks well. The data compression score of 146143 is the highest absolute value in the Passmark set, indicating strong throughput for compression workloads.

The nearest rivals for the Core 5 315 provide context for its average score of 18188. The AMD EPYC 9274F, a server-class processor, scores 18189 with a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i7-9700 scores 18180 with a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i7-1365U scores 18177 with a delta of 0.1 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U scores 18176 with a delta of 0.1 percent. These deltas are negligible, meaning the Core 5 315 effectively matches all four rivals in average benchmark score. This places the Core 5 315 in a performance band occupied by both enterprise silicon and mainstream mobile parts, which is remarkable for a 6-core mobile processor.

Since the Core 7 150UL has no benchmark scores, no head-to-head comparison can be drawn from the data. The Core 5 315's verified scores stand alone, while the Core 7 150UL's capabilities remain unmeasured. Any claim about which processor wins in a specific workload would require data that the database does not contain.

# FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 150UL have any recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database lists an empty benchmarks array for the Core 7 150UL, with an average benchmark score of zero and no nearest rivals. Its percentile ranking of 50 is recorded, but no performance measurements exist.

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

A: The Core 5 315 has an average benchmark score of 18188. The AMD EPYC 9274F scores 18189 (delta 0 percent), the Intel Core i7-9700 scores 18180 (delta 0 percent), the Intel Core i7-1365U scores 18177 (delta 0.1 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U scores 18176 (delta 0.1 percent). The differences are minimal.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The Core 5 315 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel's foundry, while the Core 7 150UL is built on a 10 nm process. The Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, and the Core 7 150UL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core 7 150UL also has a higher base clock of 1.70 GHz and a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to 1.50 GHz and 4.40 GHz for the Core 5 315.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core 7 150UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, but no bandwidth figure is recorded.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both the Core 5 315 and the Core 7 150UL have a production status of Active. The Core 5 315 was released on April 15, 2026, and the Core 7 150UL was released on April 7, 2024.

# Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 315 wins in every category where data exists, simply because it is the only processor with recorded measurements. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12981 and single-core score of 1832 provide a baseline for both threaded and single-threaded productivity work. The Passmark single-thread score of 4021 indicates strong responsiveness for lightly threaded applications. The floating-point math score of 42441 and integer math score of 31690 show balanced arithmetic performance. The data compression score of 146143 is particularly strong, making the Core 5 315 a sensible choice for file compression and decompression workloads. The random string sorting score of 17551 and extended instructions score of 13143 round out the picture for mixed computational tasks.

The Core 7 150UL wins in structural specifications. It offers 10 cores versus 6, 12 threads versus 6, a base clock of 1.70 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. Its 12 MB shared L3 cache is double the 6 MB of the Core 5 315. It supports dual-channel memory, while the Core 5 315 is single-channel. It provides 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 6. Its integrated graphics unit has 96 execution units versus 2 Xe cores. These are all measurable differences in the database, but none are backed by performance scores. The Core 7 150UL also uses the LGA 1700 socket, a desktop platform, while the Core 5 315 uses Intel BGA 1516, a mobile platform.

The Core 5 315 also wins on process technology, using a 3 nm node compared to the 10 nm node of the Core 7 150UL. The Core 5 315 supports LPDDR5X memory, which is absent from the Core 7 150UL's memory support list. The Core 5 315 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s, while the Core 7 150UL has no recorded bandwidth. The Core 5 315 has a launch MSRP of $340, while the Core 7 150UL has no recorded launch MSRP.

For users who need verified performance, the Core 5 315 is the only choice supported by data. For users who prioritize core count, thread count, clock speed, cache size, memory channel width, or PCIe lane availability, the Core 7 150UL offers those specifications on paper. The database cannot confirm whether those specifications translate into real-world wins because no benchmark results are recorded for the Core 7 150UL.

# Specification Differences

The database records several fields where the two processors differ. The Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz for the Core 5 315 and 1.70 GHz for the Core 7 150UL. Boost clocks are 4.40 GHz and 5.00 GHz, respectively. Both have a TDP of 15 watts, but the Core 5 315 uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket, while the Core 7 150UL uses the Intel Socket 1700. The Core 5 315 has no recorded architecture field, but its codename is Wildcat Lake, while the Core 7 150UL has the architecture Raptor Lake and the codename Raptor Lake-PS. The Core 5 315 uses a 3 nm process node, and the Core 7 150UL uses a 10 nm node.

Cache configurations differ. The Core 5 315 has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The Core 7 150UL has 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core, with 12 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: the Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core 7 150UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with no recorded bandwidth. PCIe configurations differ, with the Core 5 315 offering Gen 4 with 6 lanes and the Core 7 150UL offering Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with the Core 5 315 using Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores and the Core 7 150UL using Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Core 5 315 is in the mobile market segment, while the Core 7 150UL is in the desktop segment. Release dates differ, with the Core 5 315 released on April 15, 2026, and the Core 7 150UL released on April 7, 2024. The Core 5 315 has a recorded part number of SAEFC, while the Core 7 150UL has a part number listed as unknown. The Core 5 315 has a launch MSRP of $340, while the Core 7 150UL has none recorded. Both processors have locked multipliers, no ECC memory support, and no recorded transistor counts or die sizes. The Core 5 315 has a percentile ranking of 72 and an average benchmark score of 18188, while the Core 7 150UL has a percentile ranking of 50 and an average benchmark score of zero.