Intel Core 5 315 vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 records an average benchmark score of 38531, while the Intel Core 5 315 records 18188. The i5-14500 sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Core 5 315 sits at the 72nd percentile.

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 315 wins 3 tests, specifically in prime number finding and two single-thread PassMark tests.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The i5-14500 also has a higher base clock of 2.60 GHz compared to 1.50 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz compared to 4.40 GHz.

Q: Do the two processors use the same process node?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 315 uses a 3 nm process node, while the Intel Core i5-14500 uses a 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel memory bus. The Intel Core i5-14500 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14500 also has a larger die size at 215 mm².

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design lineages. The Intel Core 5 315 is built on the Wildcat Lake codename and uses a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core i5-14500 is based on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and uses a 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process node difference is substantial and points to a much newer fabrication approach for the Core 5 315.

Core organization also differs sharply. The Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads, a hybrid configuration that delivers far more parallel execution capacity. Base clocks differ as well: 1.50 GHz for the Core 5 315 versus 2.60 GHz for the i5-14500. Boost clocks are closer, with the i5-14500 reaching 5.00 GHz and the Core 5 315 reaching 4.40 GHz.

Cache hierarchies are not comparable in structure. The Core 5 315 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14500 lists 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14500's larger L3 capacity aligns with its greater core count and desktop positioning.

Memory support diverges in an important way. The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus, and its recorded memory bandwidth is 59.7 GB/s. The i5-14500 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, and its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The i5-14500 supports ECC memory; the Core 5 315 does not.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The Core 5 315 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The i5-14500 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 315 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the i5-14500 uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments are different. The Core 5 315 is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP and an Intel BGA 1516 socket. The i5-14500 is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP and an Intel Socket 1700. The i5-14500 has a larger die at 215 mm²; the Core 5 315 has no recorded die size. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a dominant pattern: the Intel Core i5-14500 wins 14 of 17 tests, and most wins are by large margins. The largest gap appears in PassMark integer math, where the i5-14500 scores 108124 against 31690 for the Core 5 315, a delta of -70.7%. That is a massive difference in integer throughput, consistent with the i5-14500 having more than twice the cores and more than three times the threads.

Data compression shows the same shape. The i5-14500 scores 371294 in PassMark data compression, while the Core 5 315 scores 146143, a delta of -60.6%. Random string sorting goes to the i5-14500 at 40980 versus 17551, a delta of -57.2%. These are workload types that scale with core count and memory bandwidth, and the i5-14500 benefits from both.

Cinebench results are mixed by version. In Cinebench R15 and R20, the i5-14500 is far ahead in multicore: 2435 versus 1308 in R15 (-46.3%) and 10985 versus 5452 in R20 (-50.4%). Single-core results in those same tests also favor the i5-14500, with R15 single-core at 273 versus 184 (-32.6%) and R20 single-core at 1550 versus 769 (-50.4%). However, Cinebench R23 narrows the gap considerably. The multicore score is 15012 for the i5-14500 versus 12981 for the Core 5 315, a delta of only -13.5%. Single-core R23 is nearly tied: 1917 versus 1832, a delta of -4.4%.

PassMark multithread and physics tests continue the i5-14500's advantage. Multithread scores are 30777 versus 15272 (-50.4%), and physics scores are 1746 versus 1163 (-33.4%). Data encryption favors the i5-14500 at 21457 versus 11119 (-48.2%), and extended instructions favor it at 22473 versus 13143 (-41.5%). Floating point math goes to the i5-14500 at 79576 versus 42441 (-46.7%).

The Core 5 315 wins three tests, and all are narrow. In PassMark find prime numbers, the Core 5 315 scores 112 against 106, a delta of 5.7%. In PassMark single thread and singlethread (duplicate tests), the Core 5 315 scores 4021 against 3952, a delta of 1.7%. These wins indicate that the Core 5 315 has a slight edge in single-threaded integer workloads despite its lower clock speeds, likely reflecting the newer 3 nm architecture.

The overall pattern is clear: the i5-14500 dominates multi-threaded and memory-heavy workloads, while the Core 5 315 holds a small but consistent single-thread advantage in PassMark measurements. The Cinebench R23 results, however, show that the Core 5 315 closes much of the gap in certain rendering workloads, suggesting its architecture is more efficient per core than the older Raptor Lake design.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward split. The Intel Core i5-14500 is the stronger processor for almost every measured workload. Its 86th percentile ranking, average score of 38531, and 14 head-to-head wins place it clearly ahead in multi-threaded performance, data compression, encryption, physics, and floating point math. The i5-14500 also leads in every Cinebench test, though the R23 margin is smaller than the R15 and R20 margins.

The Intel Core 5 315 is a mobile part with a 15 W TDP, and its 72nd percentile ranking and average score of 18188 reflect a different design goal. It wins only in prime number finding and single-thread PassMark tests, and those wins are small. Its single-thread PassMark score of 4021 does edge out the i5-14500's 3952, and its prime number score of 112 beats 106. The Cinebench R23 single-core result, however, still favors the i5-14500 at 1917 versus 1832.

For users selecting a desktop processor, the i5-14500 is the obvious choice based on the data. It offers 14 cores, 20 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, dual-channel memory support, ECC memory support, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Core 5 315 offers a 3 nm process, integrated Xe3 graphics, and a much lower TDP, but its performance profile is limited by 6 cores, 6 threads, and a single-channel memory bus. The data does not suggest the Core 5 315 can match the i5-14500 in sustained multi-threaded work.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 5 315 is $340. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core i5-14500 is $232. The data shows that the lower-priced desktop part delivers substantially higher performance across nearly all benchmark categories.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads; the Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz versus 2.60 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.40 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. TDP is 15 W versus 65 W.

Sockets differ: Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 5 315, Intel Socket 1700 for the i5-14500. The process node is 3 nm versus 10 nm. Die size is not recorded for the Core 5 315, while the i5-14500 measures 215 mm². L1 cache is 192 KB versus 80 KB per core. L2 cache is 2.5 MB versus 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache is 6 MB shared versus 24 MB shared.

Memory support differs: DDR5 and LPDDR5X versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bus is single-channel versus dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is 59.7 GB/s for the Core 5 315, with no recorded figure for the i5-14500. ECC memory is false for the Core 5 315 and true for the i5-14500. PCIe is Gen 4 with 6 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) versus UHD Graphics 770. Market segment is mobile versus desktop. Release dates differ: 2026-04-15 for the Core 5 315 and 2024-01-07 for the i5-14500. Both have locked multipliers. Part numbers are SAEFC and SRN3T.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500 wins in data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting. It also wins all three Cinebench R15 tests, both R20 tests, and both R23 tests. The largest margins are in integer math (-70.7%), data compression (-60.6%), and random string sorting (-57.2%). These are workloads that scale with core count, thread count, and memory bandwidth, all of which favor the i5-14500.

The Intel Core 5 315 wins in PassMark find prime numbers by 5.7% and in PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests by 1.7%. These wins are narrow, but they indicate that the Core 5 315's newer 3 nm architecture delivers competitive single-threaded performance despite a lower boost clock. The Cinebench R23 single-core result, where the Core 5 315 trails by only 4.4%, supports this interpretation.

The use-case split follows the scores. The i5-14500 is the choice for rendering, compression, encryption, and any multi-threaded workload. The Core 5 315, with its 15 W TDP and mobile socket, is positioned for low-power environments where single-threaded integer performance is the priority and sustained multi-threaded throughput is less critical. The data does not show any workload category where the Core 5 315 leads by a significant margin.