Intel Core 5 315 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Intel Core 5 315 and Intel Core i5-14490F represent two distinct interpretations of Intel's processor lineup, one aimed at mobile efficiency and the other at desktop performance. The data shows a clear split in their capabilities, with the desktop part dominating multi-threaded workloads while the mobile chip claims a narrow victory in a specific single-threaded metric.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the decisive winner in almost every benchmark category recorded. Out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, the desktop processor takes 15 wins. Its advantages are most pronounced in multi-threaded and compute-heavy tasks. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5-14490F scores 23000 against the Core 5 315's 12981, a 43.6% lead. The gap widens further in PassMark integer math, where the i5-14490F scores 87844 versus 31690, a massive 63.9% advantage. Data compression also favors the desktop part heavily, with a score of 340026 compared to 146143, a 57% difference.

The Core 5 315 wins only two benchmarks, both measuring the same property: PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread. In these tests, the mobile chip scores 4021 while the i5-14490F scores 3873, a 3.8% edge for the Core 5 315. This result indicates that the newer Wildcat Lake architecture, despite its lower clock speeds and mobile orientation, delivers superior per-core efficiency in this specific workload. The Core 5 315 also holds a higher overall percentile ranking among all CPUs at 72, though the i5-14490F sits higher at 86.

The use-case split is straightforward. The i5-14490F is built for sustained multi-core performance, making it the choice for rendering, compilation, and heavy productivity. The Core 5 315 offers a slight single-thread advantage, which can benefit lightly-threaded applications, but its overall benchmark average of 18188 is far below the i5-14490F's 38149.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their design targets. The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node, built by Intel. It is a mobile part with a TDP of 15 watts, soldered to Intel BGA 1516. The i5-14490F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, using Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node. It is a desktop processor with a 65 watt TDP and fits Intel Socket 1700.

Core configuration differs significantly. The Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration with performance and efficiency cores that enables simultaneous multithreading on some cores. This thread advantage directly explains the i5-14490F's dominance in multi-threaded benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 5 315 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14490F lists L1 as 80 KB per core, L2 as 1.25 MB per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 pool on the desktop part supports its higher core count and more demanding workloads.

Memory support and PCIe capabilities separate the two further. The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The i5-14490F supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded. The mobile chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the desktop part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 315 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. Neither processor supports ECC memory or has an unlocked multiplier.

The die size of the i5-14490F is recorded at 215 mm², while the Core 5 315 has no die size listed. The release dates show a generational gap, with the i5-14490F appearing in late 2023 and the Core 5 315 appearing in mid-2026.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the difference in power consumption between the two?

A: The Core 5 315 has a TDP of 15 watts, suitable for mobile systems. The i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 watts, typical for desktop processors.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe connectivity?

A: The i5-14490F supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core 5 315 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Core 5 315 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, as indicated by the "F" designation.

Q: How do their memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Core 5 315 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus. The i5-14490F uses a dual-channel bus with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Core 5 315 boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 315 | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 6 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

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

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB | 1.25 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 recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | N/A |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

| Release Date | 2026-04-15 | 2023-12-31 |

| Launch MSRP | $340 | Not recorded |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern of the i5-14490F outperforming the Core 5 315 by roughly 43.6% across all versions and core counts. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i5-14490F scores 2318 against 1308. Single-core R15 shows 327 versus 184, a 43.7% gap. R20 multi-core continues the trend with 9660 versus 5452, and R20 single-core with 1363 versus 769. Cinebench R23 multi-core gives 23000 versus 12981, and single-core gives 3247 versus 1832. These results confirm that the i5-14490F's higher clock speeds and additional threads translate directly into superior rendering performance.

PassMark integer math shows the largest delta of the entire comparison. The i5-14490F scores 87844, while the Core 5 315 manages 31690, a 63.9% deficit for the mobile chip. This result highlights the desktop part's strength in arithmetic-heavy workloads. Data compression follows with a 57% gap, scoring 340026 versus 146143. Random string sorting shows a 50.7% difference, with 35608 versus 17551. The i5-14490F also leads in PassMark multi-thread scoring 28662 against 15272, a 46.7% advantage.

The Core 5 315's only victory comes in PassMark single-thread, where it scores 4021 versus 3873, a 3.8% lead. This confirms that the Wildcat Lake architecture, despite its 3 nm node and lower power envelope, delivers higher per-core throughput in this specific test. The result appears in both the "single_thread" and "singlethread" entries, reinforcing its consistency.

Other PassMark tests show narrower gaps. Find prime numbers gives the i5-14490F a slight edge, 122 versus 112, an 8.2% difference. Physics favors the desktop part by 44.4%, scoring 2093 against 1163. Floating point math shows a 36.2% lead for the i5-14490F at 66558 versus 42441. Data encryption and extended instructions show 39% and 39.5% gaps respectively, with the i5-14490F scoring 18225 and 21731 against the Core 5 315's 11119 and 13143.

The overall average benchmark score confirms the hierarchy: the i5-14490F averages 38149, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 5 315 averages 18188, sitting at the 72nd percentile. The i5-14490F's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at a 0.1% lower score and the Intel Core i5-13600KF at a 0.1% higher score. The Core 5 315's nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 9274F and Intel Core i7-9700, both within a fraction of a percent of its average score.