Intel Core 5 315 vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 315 and Intel Processor 300 occupy different performance tiers, and the recorded data confirms this clearly. The Core 5 315 has a full set of benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark suites, while the Intel Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means a direct numerical comparison is only possible for the Core 5 315, but the absence of data for the Processor 300 is itself informative: the database contains no validated measurements for the older part.

The Core 5 315 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,981 points and a single-core score of 1,832 points. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5,452 multi-core and 769 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 1,308 multi-core and 184 single-core. These scores place the chip at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18,188.

The nearest rivals for the Core 5 315 show how tightly clustered this performance range is. The AMD EPYC 9274F averages 18,189, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i7-9700 comes in at 18,180, also a 0 percent delta. The Intel Core i7-1365U scores 18,177, a 0.1 percent delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U scores 18,176, also a 0.1 percent delta. The Core 5 315 essentially matches all four rivals in average benchmark score, with the largest recorded gap being just 0.1 percent.

In Passmark tests, the Core 5 315 shows a wide spread across workloads. Integer math scores 31,690, floating point math scores 42,441, and extended instructions score 13,143. Data encryption scores 11,119, while data compression scores 146,143. The multi-thread score is 15,272, and the single-thread score is 4,021. Random string sorting scores 17,551, and find prime numbers scores 112. The physics test scores 1,163.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families and manufacturing nodes. The Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is built on a 3 nm process node, while the Intel Processor 300 uses the Raptor Lake-S codename with a 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process generation difference is substantial.

The core configurations differ sharply. The Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading is enabled. The Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads, which means each core supports two threads. The Core 5 315 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and no recorded boost clock.

Cache layouts also diverge. The Core 5 315 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor 300 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 capacity is identical at 6 MB, but the L1 and L2 figures are structured differently: the Core 5 315 lists total cache, while the Processor 300 lists per-core amounts.

Memory support differs in both type and channel configuration. The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Intel Processor 300 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. The Core 5 315 also has a different socket, Intel BGA 1516, versus Intel Socket 1700 for the Processor 300.

The integrated graphics units are not the same. The Core 5 315 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Intel Processor 300 uses UHD Graphics 710. PCIe support also differs: the Core 5 315 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, and the Intel Processor 300 provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Processor 300 has a recorded die size of 163 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 5 315. Neither part supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher core count?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads. The Core 5 315 has triple the core count and 50 percent more threads.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz, which is higher than the Core 5 315's base clock of 1.50 GHz. However, the Core 5 315 has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, while no boost clock is recorded for the Processor 300.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel bus. The Intel Processor 300 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus.

Q: Are the sockets the same?

A: No. The Core 5 315 uses Intel BGA 1516, which is a mobile socket, while the Intel Processor 300 uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. This aligns with their market segments: the Core 5 315 is classified as Mobile, and the Processor 300 is classified as Desktop.

Q: Which processor has better benchmark scores?

A: The database contains benchmark scores for the Core 5 315 across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark tests. The Intel Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark scores, so no direct numerical comparison is possible from the recorded data.

Q: What is the typical performance level of the Core 5 315 relative to other CPUs?

A: The Core 5 315 sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18,188. Its nearest rivals, the AMD EPYC 9274F and Intel Core i7-9700, both match it within a 0 percent delta.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification. The Core 5 315 uses 6 cores and 6 threads; the Processor 300 uses 2 cores and 4 threads. The Core 5 315 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz; the Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and no recorded boost clock.

The Core 5 315 has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Processor 300 has a TDP of 46 watts. The Core 5 315 uses Intel BGA 1516, and the Processor 300 uses Intel Socket 1700. The codenames differ: Wildcat Lake versus Raptor Lake-S. The process nodes differ: 3 nm versus 10 nm. The die size is 163 mm² for the Processor 300, with no figure recorded for the Core 5 315.

Cache configurations differ in structure. The Core 5 315 has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The Processor 300 has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: the Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth; the Processor 300 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no bandwidth figure.

PCIe support differs: Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes for the Core 5 315, Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes for the Processor 300. Integrated graphics differ: Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) versus UHD Graphics 710. The market segments differ: Mobile versus Desktop. The release dates differ: 2026-04-15 for the Core 5 315 versus 2024-01-07 for the Processor 300. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 315 is $340, and the launch MSRP for the Processor 300 is $82.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 315 wins in raw compute throughput based on the recorded benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,981 and single-core score of 1,832 demonstrate strong performance in rendering workloads. The Passmark multi-thread score of 15,272 and single-thread score of 4,021 reinforce this. It also wins on power efficiency, with a 15 watt TDP versus 46 watts, and on process technology, using a 3 nm node versus 10 nm.

The Core 5 315 also wins on memory bandwidth, with a recorded 59.7 GB/s figure, though it uses a single-channel bus. The Processor 300 has no recorded bandwidth figure, so a direct comparison is not possible. The Core 5 315 also has a higher core count and thread count, which supports its higher multi-threaded scores.

The Intel Processor 300 wins in specific areas from the specification data. It has a higher base clock of 3.90 GHz, which can benefit lightly threaded workloads that do not boost. It supports dual-channel memory, which can provide higher theoretical bandwidth than single-channel, though no bandwidth figure is recorded. It also supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, offering broader memory compatibility. The Processor 300 provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, which is a newer and wider PCIe implementation than the Core 5 315's Gen 4 with 6 lanes. It also has a lower launch MSRP of $82 versus $340.

The Processor 300 has no benchmark scores in the database, so its performance wins cannot be quantified. The recorded data only supports wins in clock speed, memory channel count, memory type compatibility, PCIe generation and lane count, and launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 315 is the clear performance choice based on the recorded data. It has benchmark scores across every test in the database, while the Intel Processor 300 has none. The Core 5 315 sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,188, and it matches or slightly edges its nearest rivals in average score. Its 6 cores, 6 threads, 4.40 GHz boost clock, and 3 nm process node position it as a modern mobile processor with strong compute capability.

The Intel Processor 300 is a desktop part with a higher base clock and dual-channel memory support, but the database contains no performance measurements for it. Its 2 cores and 4 threads, 46 watt TDP, and 10 nm process node indicate a more modest design. It does offer Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes and DDR4 support, which are not available on the Core 5 315.

The data indicates the Core 5 315 for workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput and modern efficiency. The Processor 300 is the only option for systems requiring Socket 1700, DDR4 compatibility, or Gen 5 PCIe, but its performance cannot be verified from the recorded benchmarks. The Core 5 315 delivers measurable results; the Processor 300 does not.