CPU
GPU
Core i3-1315U
Ryzen 3 5425U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-1315U is positioned at rank 376 and the Ryzen 3 5425U is on rank 499, so the Core i3-1315U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1315U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 5425U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-1315U | Ryzen 3 5425U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-1315U | Ryzen 3 5425U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1315U and Ryzen 3 5425U
Core i3-1315U
The Core i3-1315U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 11,248 points. Launch price was $309.
Ryzen 3 5425U
The Ryzen 3 5425U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,270 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-1315U packs 6 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 3 5425U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-1315U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-1315U versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5425U — a 9.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-1315U (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i3-1315U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 5425U uses Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1315U scores 11,248 against the Ryzen 3 5425U's 11,270 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 5425U. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1315U vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5425U.
| Feature | Core i3-1315U | Ryzen 3 5425U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 8+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+10% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+125% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+25% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-U (2023) | Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 11,248 | 11,270 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 5,761 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,663 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,701 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-1315U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 5425U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-1315U | Ryzen 3 5425U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-1315U) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 5425U). The Ryzen 3 5425U includes integrated graphics (Radeon RX Vega 6), while the Core i3-1315U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 5425U targets Budget.
| Feature | Core i3-1315U | Ryzen 3 5425U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon RX Vega 6 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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