Core Ultra 5 115U vs Xeon 6315P

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 Ultra 5 115U is positioned at rank 779 and the Xeon 6315P is on rank 871, so the Core Ultra 5 115U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Ultra 5 115U

#767

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1146%

#768

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1129%

#769

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1037%

#770

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1032%

#771

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1023%

#773

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

988%

#774

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

947%

#775

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

945%

#776

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

920%

#779

Core Ultra 5 115U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6315P

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

20679%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3904%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3469%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2680%

#490

EPYC 7H12

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340

100%

#491

EPYC 7742

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $800

99%

#492

Xeon Platinum 8352M

MSRP: $4471|Avg: $4471

99%

#493

Xeon Platinum 8570

MSRP: $9595|Avg: $9595

97%

#494

EPYC 9184X

MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750

96%

#495

Xeon Platinum 8470

MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359

96%

#496

Xeon E7-8857 v2

MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995

94%

#497

Xeon Gold 6148

MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290

94%

#871

Xeon 6315P

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

100%

#877

Xeon E5-2630 v4

MSRP: $1171|Avg: $130

97%

#878

Xeon X5687

MSRP: $552|Avg: $189

97%

#881

Xeon E5-2430L

MSRP: $551|Avg: $250

96%

#886

Xeon X3460

MSRP: $316|Avg: $25

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($160) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 6315P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 115U	Xeon 6315P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($160)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake (2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 5 115U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($160 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 115U	Xeon 6315P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($160)

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 Ultra 5 115U Benchmark Check

Xeon 6315P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 115U and Xeon 6315P

Core Ultra 5 115U

The Core Ultra 5 115U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 10 MB. Memory support: DDR5 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 11,518 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon 6315P

The Xeon 6315P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 11,721 points. Launch price was $213.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 115U packs 8 cores / 10 threads, while the Xeon 6315P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core Ultra 5 115U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 115U versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon 6315P — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Xeon 6315P (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 115U uses the Meteor Lake (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon 6315P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 115U scores 11,518 against the Xeon 6315P's 11,721 — a 1.7% lead for the Xeon 6315P. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 115U vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon 6315P.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 115U	Xeon 6315P
Cores / Threads	8 / 10+100%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.5 GHz+7%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2.8 GHz+87%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+20%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake (2023)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	11,518	11,721+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 115U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6315P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.