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Intel Core i3-1315U vs Intel Core i5-1334U: Comparison
Core i3-1315U vs Core i5-1334U total cores compared
Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is total cores, Core i3-1315U 6 against Core i5-1334U 10. Measured rather than claimed: in Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core) the Core i5-1334U returns 8,705 against 5,984, a 31% lead. L3 cache runs the same way, 10 MB on the Core i3-1315U versus 12 MB on the Core i5-1334U, another win for Core i5-1334U.
Who each one is for
Buy the Core i3-1315U for entry-level and student thin-and-light laptops and browsing, documents, email and video calls, though it is not the pick for gaming beyond very light or older titles. It also earns its place with buyers on a tight budget who want a modern Intel laptop. Avoid it for heavy multitasking or long multi-core jobs, where Core i5 chips with more cores do better. The Core i5-1334U is the one to take for budget and midrange thin-and-light laptops and office work, browsing, video calls and streaming, though it is the wrong buy for gaming beyond older or light titles at low settings. It is not the one for heavy video rendering or code compiling, where H-series chips finish sooner. Our rating of the Core i3-1315U (7.7/10): the Intel Core i3-1315U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops rather than performance-first designs.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Performance cores, tdp, integrated graphics, form factor and release year read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 6 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i3-1315U and Core i5-1334U differ on efficiency cores?
Yes. Efficiency Cores reads 4 on the Core i3-1315U versus 8 on the Core i5-1334U.
Is the Market Segment the same on the Core i3-1315U and Core i5-1334U?
It is. Both are listed at Laptop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 2023
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 15 W
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 15 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Intel UHD Graphics
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Laptop
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- BGA 1744
Process Node
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 6
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 10Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 2
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 4
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 8Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 8
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 12Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 1.2 GHz
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 1.3 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 4.5 GHz
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 4.6 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 10 MB-17%
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 12 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 15 W
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 15 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 55 W
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 55 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- Yes
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- Yes
Benchmarks
- General CPU
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
- Intel Core i3-1315U
- 5,984-31%
- Intel Core i5-1334U
- 8,705Best
Renders a 3D scene on every core. Shows speed in rendering and other heavy work.
Which one should you pick?
Choose 1315U if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 1334U if you want the higher L3 cache (12 MB vs 10 MB) and the higher cinebench R23 (Multi-Core) (8,705 vs 5,984).
Verdict
Intel Core i3-1315U
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i3-1315U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops rather than performance-first designs.
Intel Core i5-1334U
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i5-1334U prioritizes battery life and portability, fitting thin business and everyday laptops.