Intel Core 5 315 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL Comparison

The database contains no direct benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 5 315 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL. The Core 5 315 has recorded benchmark results, while the Core Ultra 5 125HL has no individual benchmark entries. As a result, the measured performance analysis rests on the Core 5 315's scores and its nearest rival comparisons, while the Ultra 5 125HL can only be assessed from specification and architecture fields. The following sections separate recorded benchmark data, workload wins, frequently asked questions, and the recorded differences between the two processors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head table for this processor pair is empty. The win count is zero for both processors, so the database does not report a score advantage in either direction. The only benchmark scores available for this comparison belong to the Core 5 315. The Core Ultra 5 125HL has a benchmark list with no entries, an average benchmark score of 0, and a CPU percentile of 50.

Core 5 315 Cinebench scores: R15 multicore 1308, single-core 184; R20 multicore 5452, single-core 769; R23 multicore 12981, single-core 1832. PassMark: multithread 15272, single-thread 4021, integer math 31690, floating point math 42441, extended instructions 13143, data compression 146143, data encryption 11119, find prime numbers 112, physics 1163, random string sorting 17551.

The Core 5 315's average benchmark score is 18188, which places it at the 72nd percentile. Its nearest rivals in the database are AMD EPYC 9274F with an average score of 18189 and a delta of 0, Intel Core i7-9700 with 18180 and a delta of 0, Intel Core i7-1365U with 18177 and a delta of 0.1, and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with 18176 and a delta of 0.1. The recorded data therefore places the Core 5 315 within 0.1 percent of all four nearest rivals.

Because the Core Ultra 5 125HL has no recorded scores, there is no basis in the database for assigning it a win in any head-to-head benchmark. The Core 5 315's largest raw recorded scores are data compression at 146143 and floating point math at 42441, but these are absolute results rather than head-to-head margins.

Where Each One Wins

All measured wins in this pairing belong to the Core 5 315. The Core Ultra 5 125HL has no benchmark entries, so no workload can be credited to it from the recorded data. The Core 5 315's wins break down by workload type.

• Multi-threaded rendering: Cinebench R15 multicore 1308, R20 multicore 5452, R23 multicore 12981, and PassMark multithread 15272.
• Single-thread: Cinebench R15 single-core 184, R20 single-core 769, R23 single-core 1832, and PassMark single-thread 4021.
• Data: data compression 146143 and data encryption 11119.
• Math and instructions: integer math 31690, floating point math 42441, extended instructions 13143, find prime numbers 112, physics 1163, and random string sorting 17551.

The Core Ultra 5 125HL's specification sheet lists 14 cores, 18 threads, a boost clock of 4.50, dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s, and Gen4 8 PCIe lanes. These are specification advantages in the database, not measured benchmark wins. From a use-case perspective, the Core 5 315 has recorded wins in rendering, single-threaded workloads, data compression, encryption, math, and physics workloads. The Ultra 5 125HL has no recorded use-case wins.

FAQ

Q: Does the database include a direct head-to-head benchmark result for these two processors?

A: No. The head-to-head entries are empty, and the win count is zero for both the Intel Core 5 315 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL.

Q: What overall benchmark standing does the Core 5 315 have?

A: Its average benchmark score is 18188, and its percentile among all CPUs is 72. Its nearest rivals are AMD EPYC 9274F (18189, delta 0), Intel Core i7-9700 (18180, delta 0), Intel Core i7-1365U (18177, delta 0.1), and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (18176, delta 0.1).

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 125HL have any benchmark scores?

A: It has no individual benchmark entries. The database lists its average benchmark score as 0 and its percentile as 50.

Q: What are the Core 5 315's Cinebench scores?

A: Cinebench R15 multicore 1308 and single-core 184; R20 multicore 5452 and single-core 769; R23 multicore 12981 and single-core 1832.

Q: How do the memory subsystems differ?

A: The Core 5 315 uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Core Ultra 5 125HL uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and supports DDR5 with motherboard-dependent support.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core Ultra 5 125HL has 14 cores and 18 threads. The Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Specification Differences

The recorded specification fields that differ are:

| Field | Intel Core 5 315 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL |

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

| Series | Not specified | Core Ultra Series 1 |

| Architecture | Not specified | Meteor Lake |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Meteor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) | Ultra 5 (Meteor Lake-PS) |

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 6 | 18 |

| Base clock | 1.50 | 1.20 |

| Boost clock | 4.40 | 4.50 |

| TDP | 15 | 45 |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Process node | 3 nm | 7 nm |

| L1 cache | 192 KB | 112 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2.5 MB | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR5 (depends on motherboard) |

| Memory bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | Arc Xe-LPG 112EU |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $340 | $325 |

| Part number | SAEFC | SRN9D |

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 315 uses a 3 nm Intel process, while the Core Ultra 5 125HL uses a 7 nm Intel process. The Core 5 315 is a Wildcat Lake part with 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core Ultra 5 125HL is a Meteor Lake-PS part with 14 cores and 18 threads. The architecture field for the Core 5 315 is not specified in the database, while the Core Ultra 5 125HL is explicitly listed as Meteor Lake architecture.

The cache structures differ in size and in how the database presents them. The Core 5 315 has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 125HL has 112 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. The L3 caches are shared on both parts.

Memory support is a clear architectural split. The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The Core Ultra 5 125HL supports DDR5, with motherboard-dependent support, over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Core 5 315 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Core Ultra 5 125HL includes Arc Xe-LPG with 112 execution units. Both processors use Gen4 PCIe, but the Core 5 315 has 6 CPU lanes while the Core Ultra 5 125HL has 8 CPU lanes.

Socket and market placement differ as well. The Core 5 315 uses Intel BGA 1516 and is classified as mobile. The Core Ultra 5 125HL uses Intel Socket 1851 and is classified as desktop. The Core Ultra 5 125HL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1, while the Core 5 315 has no series designation. The recorded release dates are 2026-04-15 for the Core 5 315 and 2024-04-07 for the Core Ultra 5 125HL.