Intel Core 5 315 vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a complete benchmark suite for the Intel Core 5 315, while the Intel Core i5-110 has no measured scores in the same test set. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible for most workloads. However, the Core 5 315's results can be positioned against its nearest rivals to establish a performance baseline, and the architectural data for both processors provides a basis for expected behavior.

The Core 5 315 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12981 and a single-core score of 1832. In R20, the same processor posts 5452 multi-core and 769 single-core. The R15 results show 1308 multi-core and 184 single-core. These figures place the chip at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 18188.

The nearest rivals for the Core 5 315 include the AMD EPYC 9274F with an average score of 18189, a 0 percent difference, the Intel Core i7-9700 at 18180, also 0 percent, the Intel Core i7-1365U at 18177, 0.1 percent behind, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 18176, 0.1 percent behind. The Core 5 315 sits effectively at parity with all four rivals in average score. The differences are within measurement noise.

PassMark results for the Core 5 315 show strengths in specific operations. Integer math scores 31690, floating point math scores 42441, and extended instructions score 13143. Data compression reaches 146143, while data encryption scores 11119. Find prime numbers produces 112, random string sorting 17551, and physics 1163. Multithreaded performance scores 15272, and single-thread performance scores 4021.

The Core i5-110 has no benchmark entries in the database. Its percentile rank of 50 and average score of 0 reflect the absence of recorded measurements. The data cannot confirm any head-to-head win for either processor, as the head-to-head benchmark list is empty. The wins counter shows 0 for both parts.

Where Each One Wins

Without recorded benchmark scores for the Core i5-110, the data cannot demonstrate a workload category where it outperforms the Core 5 315. The Core 5 315's measured results allow for a breakdown of its own strengths. In single-threaded tasks, the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1832 indicates strong per-core performance. The PassMark single-thread score of 4021 confirms this trend.

For multi-threaded applications, the Core 5 315 relies on 6 cores and 6 threads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 12981 shows scaling from the single-core figure. The PassMark multithread score of 15272 similarly reflects the available parallelism. The processor's 6 MB of shared L3 cache and 2.5 MB of L2 cache provide moderate capacity for working sets.

The Core i5-110, with 6 cores and 12 threads, has a structural advantage in heavily threaded workloads due to Hyper-Threading support. Its dual-channel DDR4 memory bus offers 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Core 5 315 uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X at 59.7 GB/s. The Core i5-110's larger 12 MB shared L3 cache could benefit workloads with large reusable data sets.

The database records no wins for either processor in the head-to-head section. The Core 5 315's percentile ranking of 72 versus the Core i5-110's ranking of 50 suggests that the newer part occupies a higher position in the overall performance distribution, but this ranking for the Core i5-110 is based on no measured data and therefore carries limited meaning.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is built on a 3 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Core i5-110 uses the Comet Lake architecture, also known as Comet Lake, and belongs to the Core i5 generation. It is manufactured on a 14 nm process node. The process difference is substantial: 3 nm versus 14 nm indicates a significantly newer manufacturing technology for the Core 5 315.

The Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Core i5-110 also has 6 cores but 12 threads, indicating Hyper-Threading capability. The Core 5 315's base clock is 1.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Core i5-110's base clock is 2.90 GHz with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Core i5-110 starts at a much higher base frequency but boosts to a slightly lower peak.

Cache hierarchies differ. The Core 5 315 provides 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-110 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. For 6 cores, the Core i5-110's per-core L1 and L2 amounts multiply to 384 KB L1 and 1.5 MB L2 total, while the Core 5 315's L2 total is 2.5 MB.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 315 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Core i5-110 uses UHD Graphics 630. The newer Xe3 architecture represents a more recent graphics design. Memory support also diverges. The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a single-channel configuration. The Core i5-110 supports DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration.

PCI Express capabilities differ. The Core 5 315 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The Core i5-110 provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 5 315 has fewer lanes but a newer generation. The Core i5-110 has more lanes but an older standard.

The Core 5 315 uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket, indicating a mobile, soldered design. The Core i5-110 uses Intel Socket 1200, a desktop socket. The market segments confirm this: the Core 5 315 targets mobile, while the Core i5-110 targets desktop. The Core 5 315 has a thermal design power of 15 watts, while the Core i5-110 has a TDP of 65 watts. The Core 5 315's lower TDP aligns with its mobile positioning.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The Core 5 315 has 6 threads, while the Core i5-110 has 12 threads. Base clock speeds differ: 1.50 GHz versus 2.90 GHz. Boost clocks differ slightly: 4.40 GHz versus 4.30 GHz. TDP differs: 15 watts versus 65 watts. Sockets differ: Intel BGA 1516 versus Intel Socket 1200.

Process nodes differ: 3 nm versus 14 nm. Cache configurations differ across all levels. The Core 5 315 has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The Core i5-110 has 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for the Core 5 315, DDR4 for the Core i5-110. Memory bus widths differ: single-channel versus dual-channel. Memory bandwidth differs: 59.7 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s.

PCIe versions and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 6 lanes versus Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores versus UHD Graphics 630. Market segments differ: mobile versus desktop. Release dates differ: the Core 5 315 launched on 2026-04-15, while the Core i5-110 launched on 2025-09-10. Launch MSRP differs: the Core 5 315 has a launch MSRP of $340, while the Core i5-110 has a launch MSRP of $200.

Both processors have locked multipliers. Both have ECC memory set to false. Both are manufactured by Intel. Both have active production status. The part numbers differ: SAEFC for the Core 5 315 and SA35X for the Core i5-110. The Core 5 315's generation is listed as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake), while the Core i5-110's generation is Core i5 (Comet Lake).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 boosts to 4.40 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Intel Core i5-110's boost of 4.30 GHz. The Core i5-110 has a higher base clock at 2.90 GHz compared to 1.50 GHz for the Core 5 315.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the two processors?

A: Both processors have 6 cores. The Core 5 315 has 6 threads, while the Core i5-110 has 12 threads due to Hyper-Threading support. This gives the Core i5-110 twice the thread count for the same number of physical cores.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a single-channel configuration. The Core i5-110 supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 315 offers higher memory bandwidth at 59.7 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s for the Core i5-110.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Core i5-110 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 315 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-110 also provides per-core L1 and L2 caches of 64 KB and 256 KB, respectively, while the Core 5 315 lists 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 totals.

Q: What are the market segments for these two processors?

A: The Core 5 315 targets the mobile segment with a 15 watt TDP and an Intel BGA 1516 socket. The Core i5-110 targets the desktop segment with a 65 watt TDP and an Intel Socket 1200. The Core 5 315 uses a 3 nm process, while the Core i5-110 uses a 14 nm process.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Both processors have ECC memory support set to false in the database. Neither part provides ECC functionality. Both have locked multipliers, preventing manual overclocking.