Core i3-1315UE vs Core i5-8500B

Core i3-1315UE

6 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2023

Core i5-8500B

6 Cores6 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1315UE

6 / 8

9,003

+1.2%

8,900

0.0%

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. The Core i3-1315UE is positioned at rank #718 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1315UE

#706

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1017%

#707

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1002%

#708

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

920%

#709

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

915%

#710

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

907%

#712

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

876%

#713

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

840%

#714

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

839%

#715

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

816%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8500B

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

112%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

112%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

112%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

112%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

111%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

111%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

109%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

107%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

106%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

106%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

105%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

102%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

102%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

102%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

101%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

100%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

100%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

97%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

97%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

97%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

97%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

97%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

96%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

96%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

95%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

95%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

94%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

93%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-1315UE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-8500B in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-1315UE	Core i5-8500B
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($192)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-8500B offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $192 (vs $250), it costs 23% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 29% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i3-1315UE.

Insight	Core i3-1315UE	Core i5-8500B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+29%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($192)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-1315UE Benchmark Check

Core i5-8500B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1315UE and Core i5-8500B

Core i3-1315UE

The Core i3-1315UE 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 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,003 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-8500B

The Core i5-8500B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,900 points. Launch price was $192.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-1315UE packs 6 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i5-8500B's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-1315UE versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8500B — a 9.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-1315UE (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i3-1315UE uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-8500B uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1315UE scores 9,003 against the Core i5-8500B's 8,900 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i3-1315UE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,000 vs 1,364, a 37.8% lead for the Core i3-1315UE that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1315UE vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8500B.

Feature	Core i3-1315UE	Core i5-8500B
Cores / Threads	6 / 8	6 / 6
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+10%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	3 GHz+150%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)+11%	9 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	9,003+1%	8,900
Geekbench 6 Single	2,000+47%	1,364
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,100	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1315UE uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-8500B uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Core i3-1315UE versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-8500B — the Core i3-1315UE supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-1315UE supports up to 96 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i3-1315UE) vs 16 (Core i5-8500B) — the Core i3-1315UE offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Raptor Lake-U (Core i3-1315UE) and H310,B360,H370,Z370,Q370 (Core i5-8500B).

Feature	Core i3-1315UE	Core i5-8500B
Socket	FCBGA1744	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+25%	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB+50%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	20+25%	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1315UE) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8500B). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics (Core i3-1315UE) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i5-8500B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1315UE targets Mainstream Laptop, Core i5-8500B targets Mini PC/Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-8500B rivals Ryzen 5 2600.

Feature	Core i3-1315UE	Core i5-8500B
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Mainstream Laptop	Mini PC/Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-1315UE launched at $312 MSRP, while the Core i5-8500B debuted at $192. At current prices ($250 vs $192), the Core i5-8500B is $58 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-1315UE delivers 36.0 pts/$ vs 46.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-8500B — making the Core i5-8500B the 25.1% better value option.