Core i3-1315UE vs Ryzen 5 2400G

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.

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 77.3% 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 — 50% 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).

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.

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

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