Intel Core 5 315 vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive outcome: the Intel Core i5-14600 wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 315. The Core 5 315 does not take a single test. The most lopsided result appears in PassMark integer math, where the i5-14600 scores 117078 against 31690, a 72.9% advantage. Data compression also shows a wide gap, with the i5-14600 at 434620 versus 146143, a 66.4% delta.

Cinebench results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i5-14600 records 30464 while the Core 5 315 manages 12981, a 57.4% difference. The single-core R23 test shows 4300 against 1832, also a 57.4% gap. Cinebench R20 multicore repeats the margin: 12794 versus 5452. The R20 single-core run gives 1806 versus 769. Cinebench R15 multicore delivers 3070 versus 1308, and R15 single-core delivers 433 versus 184. Every Cinebench test lands within a narrow band of 57.4% to 57.5% in favor of the i5-14600.

PassMark extended instructions shows the smallest multicore margin outside of single-thread tests: 25674 versus 13143, a 48.8% lead. Floating point math sits at 85759 versus 42441, a 50.5% margin. Physics follows at 2330 versus 1163, a 50.1% gap. Random string sorting gives 48043 versus 17551, a 63.5% lead. Data encryption shows 25082 versus 11119, a 55.7% margin. Find prime numbers is the closest heavily multithreaded test at 155 versus 112, a 27.7% advantage.

The single-thread PassMark results are the only tests where the Core 5 315 comes within striking distance. The i5-14600 scores 4167 against 4021, a 3.5% lead. This narrow gap indicates that the Core 5 315 has competitive per-core performance, but the i5-14600 still holds the advantage in every recorded measurement.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14600 wins every workload category in the database. Multithreaded PassMark shows 35848 versus 15272, a 57.4% lead. The i5-14600 also dominates integer-heavy tasks, as seen in the 72.9% integer math margin, and data compression, where it leads by 66.4%. For encryption, the i5-14600 delivers 25082 against 11119. Floating point work favors the i5-14600 by more than double, at 85759 versus 42441.

The Intel Core 5 315 has no recorded wins. Its nearest rival comparisons place it among processors with an average benchmark score around 18188, such as the AMD EPYC 9274F at 18189 and the Intel Core i7-9700 at 18180. The i5-14600, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i9-12900KS at 45094 and the AMD EPYC 4344P at 45122. The database percentiles confirm the separation: the Core 5 315 ranks at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, while the i5-14600 ranks at the 89th percentile.

The only category where the Core 5 315 shows relative strength is single-thread PassMark performance. Its 4021 score trails the i5-14600 by just 3.5%. This suggests that for lightly threaded tasks, the two processors behave similarly, though the i5-14600 still posts the higher number.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is built on a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core i5-14600 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and a 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process difference is substantial.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads. Cache layouts also diverge. The Core 5 315 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i5-14600 lists 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The i5-14600 also lists a die size of 257 mm²; the Core 5 315 does not have a recorded die size.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 315 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The i5-14600 uses UHD Graphics 770. Memory support also differs: the Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the i5-14600 supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Core 5 315 uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth; the i5-14600 uses a dual-channel bus with no recorded bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe capabilities are not equal. The Core 5 315 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The i5-14600 provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. ECC memory support is present on the i5-14600 but not on the Core 5 315. The Core 5 315 is a mobile-market part with a BGA 1516 socket; the i5-14600 is a desktop part on Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

Clock speeds separate the two clearly. The Core 5 315 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The i5-14600 has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Thermal design power also differs: 15 watts for the Core 5 315 versus 65 watts for the i5-14600.

Release timing and pricing fields are recorded. The Core 5 315 has a release date of 2026-04-15 and a launch MSRP of $340. The i5-14600 has a release date of 2024-01-07 and a launch MSRP of $255. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers are SAEFC for the Core 5 315 and SRN44 for the i5-14600. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The benchmark average scores differ by more than a factor of two. The Core 5 315 averages 18188 across its benchmark set, while the i5-14600 averages 44889. The i5-14600 also has Geekbench results in the database: 14680 multicore and 2424 single-core. The Core 5 315 has no recorded Geekbench scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In PassMark single-thread testing, the i5-14600 scores 4167 and the Core 5 315 scores 4021, a 3.5% difference. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the margin is much larger: 4300 versus 1832, a 57.4% gap.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The i5-14600 has an average benchmark score of 44889, while the Core 5 315 averages 18188. The i5-14600 ranks at the 89th percentile among all CPUs; the Core 5 315 ranks at the 72nd percentile.

Q: Do these processors use the same memory types?

A: No. The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus. The i5-14600 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and has ECC memory support.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The Core 5 315 is built on a 3 nm process. The i5-14600 is built on a 10 nm process. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The i5-14600 boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Core 5 315 boosts to 4.40 GHz. The i5-14600 also has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

The Verdict

The data points to a single conclusion: the Intel Core i5-14600 is the stronger processor across every benchmark in the database. It wins all 17 head-to-head tests, holds a 57.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore, and delivers a 72.9% advantage in PassMark integer math. Its average benchmark score of 44889 places it near the Intel Core i9-12900KS, while the Core 5 315 at 18188 sits alongside the Intel Core i7-9700. For any workload involving multiple threads, the i5-14600 is the clear choice.

The Intel Core 5 315 is not without merit. Its single-thread PassMark score of 4021 trails the i5-14600 by only 3.5%, and its 15 watt TDP and mobile socket indicate a design aimed at low-power portable systems. Its 3 nm process node is the more advanced manufacturing technology of the two. However, the recorded benchmarks show no category where it outperforms the i5-14600, and its 72nd percentile ranking versus the i5-14600's 89th percentile confirms the overall gap.

The i5-14600 also offers more platform capability: Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, dual-channel memory, ECC support, and a desktop socket. The Core 5 315 offers Gen 4 PCIe with 6 lanes, single-channel memory, and a BGA mobile socket. Buyers selecting a desktop processor should choose the i5-14600 based on the benchmark evidence. The Core 5 315 suits scenarios where power draw and mobile integration take priority, but the performance data does not favor it in any measured test.