CPU Comparison
AMD
AMD EPYC 9734
CORE STATE
Bergamo
CORE SPECS
112 Cores / 224 Threads
CLOCK SPEED
2.2 Base / 3 GHz Turbo
CACHE
256 MB (shared)
MAX TDP
340W
ARCHITECTURE
Zen 4
PROCESS
5 nm
LAUNCH DATE
2023
VS
INTEL
Core 5 120
CORE STATE
Raptor Lake-R
CORE SPECS
6 Cores / 12 Threads
CLOCK SPEED
2.5 Base / 4.5 GHz Turbo
CACHE
18 MB (shared)
MAX TDP
65W
ARCHITECTURE
Raptor Lake
PROCESS
10 nm
LAUNCH DATE
2025
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
passmark_data_compression
passmark_data_encryption
passmark_extended_instructions
passmark_find_prime_numbers
passmark_floating_point_math
passmark_integer_math
passmark_multithread
passmark_physics
passmark_random_string_sorting
passmark_single_thread
passmark_singlethread
Analysis: AMD EPYC 9734 vs Intel Core 5 120
AMD AMD EPYC 9734 and Intel's Intel Core 5 120 represent almost equal benchmark scores in our comparison. The gaps between these two fall within margin of error, implying each will serve consumers comparably effectively. This equivalence renders the decision nuanced. Alternative factors become more relevant. Availability typically influences the choice.
For users undecided between AMD AMD EPYC 9734 and Intel's Intel Core 5 120, rest comfortable that both choice provides similar throughput. The test data supports zero definite victor. Form your decision on additional factors and experience solid results regardless. Each are capable in their own right. Select safely.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION
EPYC 9734
5 120
Core Specs
Cores
112
6
-94.6%
Threads
224
12
-94.6%
Base Clock (GHz)
2.2
2.5
+13.6%
Boost Clock (GHz)
3
4.5
+50.0%
Frequency (GHz)
2.2
2.5
+13.6%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
3
4.5
+50.0%
Multiplier
22
25
+13.6%
SMP CPUs
2
1
-50.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
64 KB (per core)
80 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)
L3 Cache
256 MB (shared)
18 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
340
65
-80.9%
PL1
—
65 W
PL2
—
110 W
Configurable TDP
320-400 W
—
Architecture
Architecture
Zen 4
Raptor Lake
Codename
Bergamo
Raptor Lake-R
Generation
EPYC
(Zen 4c (Bergamo))
Core 5
(Raptor Lake Refresh)
Process Size
5 nm
10 nm
Transistors
71,000 million
—
Die Size
8x 73 mm²
163 mm²
Foundry
TSMC
Intel
Memory
Memory Support
DDR5
DDR4, DDR5
Memory Bus
Twelve-channel
Dual-channel
Memory Bandwidth
460.8 GB/s
—
ECC Memory
Yes
No
DDR4 Speed
—
3200 MT/s
DDR5 Speed
—
4800 MT/s
Platform
Socket
AMD Socket SP5
Intel Socket 1700
Chipsets
—
Intel 600 Series, Intel 700 Series
PCIe
Gen 5, 128 Lanes(CPU only)
Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
6 nm
—
Graphics
Integrated Graphics
—
UHD Graphics 730
Other
Market
Server/Workstation
Desktop
Production Status
Active
Active
Launch Price
$9600
$211
Part Number
100-000001235
SA35V
Package
FC-LGA6096
FC-LGA16A
Tj Max
—
100°C
Bundled Cooler
None
Laminar RM1