Core i3-1315UE vs Ryzen 5 2400G

CPU

GPU

Core i3-1315UE

6 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2023

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Ryzen 5 2400G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1315UE

6 / 8

9,003

+3.1%

8,734

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-1315UE

2023

Why buy it

✅+92.3% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (2,100 vs 3,250).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 28.9 vs 51.7 PassMark/$ ($312 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400G.

Ryzen 5 2400G

2018

Why buy it

✅+54.8% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅Costs $143 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $312 MSRP).
✅Delivers 79.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 28.9 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $312 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Stealth), unlike Core i3-1315UE.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,040 vs 2,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 10 MB).
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i3-1315UE moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core i3-1315UE

2023

Ryzen 5 2400G

2018

Why buy it

✅+92.3% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+54.8% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅Costs $143 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $312 MSRP).
✅Delivers 79.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 28.9 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $312 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Stealth), unlike Core i3-1315UE.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (2,100 vs 3,250).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 28.9 vs 51.7 PassMark/$ ($312 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400G.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,040 vs 2,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 10 MB).
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i3-1315UE moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-1315UE better than Ryzen 5 2400G?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i3-1315UE is ahead with a 1.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 2400G pulls ahead with 54.8% better Geekbench multi-core. Core i3-1315UE also has the bigger cache pool with 150% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 2400G is the better fit. You are getting 54.8% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-1315UE is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i3-1315UE is 84.6% more expensive on MSRP at $312 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 2400G only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 8,734 PassMark with 4 cores and 8 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-1315UE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2018), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and 150% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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

Ryzen 5 2400G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-1315UE	Ryzen 5 2400G
1080p
low	177 FPS	201 FPS
medium	145 FPS	170 FPS
high	121 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	172 FPS
medium	116 FPS	143 FPS
high	96 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	68 FPS
medium	69 FPS	60 FPS
high	55 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i3-1315UE Open Ryzen 5 2400G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-1315UE	Ryzen 5 2400G
1080p
low	185 FPS	206 FPS
medium	158 FPS	178 FPS
high	144 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	130 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	175 FPS
medium	140 FPS	151 FPS
high	131 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	131 FPS	131 FPS
medium	117 FPS	116 FPS
high	110 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-1315UE	Ryzen 5 2400G
1080p
low	225 FPS	218 FPS
medium	225 FPS	218 FPS
high	225 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	218 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	218 FPS
medium	225 FPS	218 FPS
high	225 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	225 FPS	218 FPS
medium	225 FPS	218 FPS
high	225 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	211 FPS

Open Core i3-1315UE Open Ryzen 5 2400G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-1315UE	Ryzen 5 2400G
1080p
low	225 FPS	218 FPS
medium	225 FPS	218 FPS
high	225 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	218 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	218 FPS
medium	225 FPS	218 FPS
high	225 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	225 FPS	218 FPS
medium	225 FPS	218 FPS
high	225 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	218 FPS

Open Core i3-1315UE Open Ryzen 5 2400G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1315UE and Ryzen 5 2400G

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.

Ryzen 5 2400G

The Ryzen 5 2400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $169.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-1315UE packs 6 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 2400G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-1315UE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-1315UE versus 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400G — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-1315UE (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i3-1315UE uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2400G uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1315UE scores 9,003 against the Ryzen 5 2400G's 8,734 — a 3% lead for the Core i3-1315UE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,000 vs 1,040, a 63.2% lead for the Core i3-1315UE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,100 vs 3,250 (43% advantage for the Ryzen 5 2400G). L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1315UE vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2400G.

Feature	Core i3-1315UE	Ryzen 5 2400G
Cores / Threads	6 / 8+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+15%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	3.6 GHz+200%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)+150%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	9,003+3%	8,734
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	4,800
Geekbench 6 Single	2,000+92%	1,040
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,100	3,250+55%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1315UE uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 2400G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Core i3-1315UE versus DDR4-2933 on the Ryzen 5 2400G — 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 12 (Ryzen 5 2400G) — the Core i3-1315UE offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Raptor Lake-U (Core i3-1315UE) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470 (Ryzen 5 2400G).

Feature	Core i3-1315UE	Ryzen 5 2400G
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+25%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB+50%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20+67%	12

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 2400G has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1315UE) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 2400G). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics (Core i3-1315UE) and Radeon RX Vega 11 (Ryzen 5 2400G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1315UE targets Mainstream Laptop, Ryzen 5 2400G targets Entry Gaming Desktop.

Feature	Core i3-1315UE	Ryzen 5 2400G
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics	Radeon RX Vega 11
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Mainstream Laptop	Entry Gaming Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-1315UE launched at $312 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 2400G debuted at $169. On MSRP ($312 vs $169), the Ryzen 5 2400G is $143 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-1315UE delivers 28.9 pts/$ vs 51.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 2400G — making the Ryzen 5 2400G the 56.7% better value option.