Intel Core 5 315 vs Intel Core i7-14700T Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear performance hierarchy between these two Intel processors. The Intel Core i7-14700T wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 315 secures only 2 wins, both in single-thread workloads. The Core i7-14700T achieves an average benchmark score of 41914, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 5 315 records an average score of 18188, sitting in the 72nd percentile.

The Intel Core i7-14700T is the appropriate choice for multi-threaded workloads, content creation, and productivity tasks where parallel processing power is paramount. Its 20 cores and 28 threads deliver roughly double the multi-core performance of the Core 5 315 across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests, with deltas consistently at -50 percent. The Core i7-14700T also demonstrates dominance in integer math, where it leads by 72.2 percent, and data compression, where it leads by 58.7 percent.

The Intel Core 5 315 presents a narrower but notable advantage in single-threaded PassMark testing, scoring 4021 versus 3905 for the Core i7-14700T, a 3 percent edge. This makes it the data-backed selection for lightly threaded applications that depend on peak single-core responsiveness, though its overall percentile ranking indicates it sits considerably lower in the broader CPU landscape. The Core 5 315 draws its strength from efficiency and portability, pairing a 3 nm process node with a 15 W TDP in a mobile BGA package, whereas the Core i7-14700T uses a 10 nm node with a 35 W TDP in a desktop socket.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core 5 315, codenamed Wildcat Lake, is a mobile-focused part built on a 3 nm process node from Intel, with 6 cores and 6 threads. It features 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Its memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X through a single-channel memory bus, delivering 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The Intel Core i7-14700T, part of the Core 14th Gen series, uses the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R codename) and is fabricated on a 10 nm process node. It houses 20 cores and 28 threads, with a die size of 257 mm². Cache organization differs substantially: it uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel memory bus, and it supports ECC memory, which the Core 5 315 does not. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770.

PCIe connectivity also diverges. The Core 5 315 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i7-14700T offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the desktop part significantly more expansion headroom. The Core 5 315 uses Intel BGA 1516 socket, while the Core i7-14700T uses Intel Socket 1700, reflecting their respective mobile and desktop positioning.

The base clock of the Core 5 315 is 1.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Core i7-14700T runs at a lower base of 1.30 GHz but boosts higher to 5.20 GHz. The higher boost clock, combined with more cores and threads, explains its dominant multi-core results. The Core 5 315 was released on 2026-04-15, while the Core i7-14700T launched earlier on 2024-01-07, and both remain in active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 315 boosts to 4.40 GHz, a difference of 0.80 GHz in favor of the desktop part.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-core Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T scores 25980, exactly double the 12981 scored by the Intel Core 5 315, a 50 percent advantage for the Core i7-14700T.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 315 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins both PassMark single-thread tests with a score of 4021, which is 3 percent higher than the 3905 recorded by the Intel Core i7-14700T.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X through a single-channel bus. The Intel Core i7-14700T supports DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel bus.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, neither processor has an unlocked multiplier according to the recorded data.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 6 MB of shared L3 cache on the Intel Core 5 315.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The Core 5 315 uses 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Core i7-14700T uses 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clock differs: 1.50 GHz for the Core 5 315 versus 1.30 GHz for the Core i7-14700T. Boost clock differs: 4.40 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. TDP varies from 15 W on the mobile part to 35 W on the desktop part.

Socket compatibility is distinct: Intel BGA 1516 for the Core 5 315, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i7-14700T. Process node differs: 3 nm versus 10 nm. Cache configurations are not directly comparable due to different organizational schemes, but the L3 cache is 6 MB shared on the Core 5 315 versus 33 MB shared on the Core i7-14700T. Memory support differs: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for the mobile chip, DDR4 and DDR5 for the desktop chip. Memory bus width differs: single-channel versus dual-channel. ECC memory is supported only on the Core i7-14700T.

PCIe generation and lane count differ: Gen 4 with 6 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) versus UHD Graphics 770. Market segment differs: Mobile versus Desktop. Die size is listed only for the Core i7-14700T at 257 mm². Release dates differ: 2026-04-15 versus 2024-01-07. Launch MSRP differs: $340 for the Core 5 315, $384 for the Core i7-14700T. Part numbers differ: SAEFC versus SRN41.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The performance gap between these processors is most pronounced in Cinebench multi-core tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core i7-14700T scores 2618 against 1308 for the Core 5 315, a 50 percent delta. The R20 multi-core test repeats the pattern: 10911 versus 5452, again a 50 percent delta. R23 multi-core shows 25980 versus 12981, a 50 percent delta. These results indicate the Core i7-14700T delivers exactly twice the multi-core throughput in each Cinebench generation, a direct consequence of its 20 cores versus 6 cores.

Single-core Cinebench results follow the same direction. R15 single-core: 369 versus 184, a 50.1 percent delta in favor of the Core i7-14700T. R20 single-core: 1540 versus 769, a 50.1 percent delta. R23 single-core: 3667 versus 1832, a 50 percent delta. The Core i7-14700T leads by roughly half in every single-core Cinebench test, despite its lower base clock, due to the higher 5.20 GHz boost clock.

PassMark integer math produces the largest delta of the entire comparison. The Core i7-14700T scores 113854, while the Core 5 315 scores 31690, giving the desktop part a 72.2 percent advantage. This test emphasizes raw integer execution throughput, where the combination of more cores, higher boost clock, and larger cache proves decisive.

Data compression shows a 58.7 percent lead for the Core i7-14700T, with scores of 354216 versus 146143. Random string sorting follows with a 54.5 percent delta: 38546 versus 17551. Floating-point math shows a 46.3 percent delta: 79042 versus 42441. Data encryption shows a 47.7 percent delta: 21277 versus 11119. Extended instructions show a 34.5 percent delta: 20052 versus 13143. Physics simulation shows a 40.2 percent delta: 1946 versus 1163. Find prime numbers shows the smallest multi-core delta at 22.8 percent: 145 versus 112. PassMark multithread shows a 50 percent delta: 30571 versus 15272.

The Intel Core 5 315 claims both PassMark single-thread tests with identical scores of 4021, versus 3905 for the Core i7-14700T, a 3 percent delta. This is the only category where the mobile chip leads, and the margin is modest. The data also shows the Core 5 315 sits near the AMD EPYC 9274F and Intel Core i7-9700 in average score, with deltas of 0 percent, while the Core i7-14700T trades within 0.6 percent of the AMD Ryzen 7 7400 and Intel Core 7 251TE, confirming that both processors compete in distinct performance tiers.