CPU Comparison

AMD

AMD EPYC 9755

CORE STATE Turin

CORE SPECS 128 Cores / 256 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 2.7 Base / 4.1 GHz Turbo

CACHE 512 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 500W

ARCHITECTURE Zen 5

PROCESS 4 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2024

Intel

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

14,250

1,840

cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore

2,011

259

cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore

59,378

7,667

cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore

8,382

1,082

cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore

141,378

18,255

cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore

19,959

2,577

passmark_data_compression

4,517,407

219,535

passmark_data_encryption

284,927

11,131

passmark_extended_instructions

303,321

14,264

passmark_find_prime_numbers

2,047

passmark_floating_point_math

922,900

45,383

passmark_integer_math

1,549,946

60,462

passmark_multithread

166,328

18,597

passmark_physics

27,806

1,333

passmark_random_string_sorting

571,185

21,499

passmark_single_thread

3,503

3,595

passmark_singlethread

3,503

3,595

Analysis: AMD EPYC 9755 vs Intel Core 5 120

Examining the test figures for AMD EPYC 9755 (AMD) and Intel Core 5 120, a trend of competitive throughput develops. No chip leads consistently across all tests. This trading of leads suggests core equivalence. Buyers face a real decision here. The two options offer strong performance.

Based on a technical viewpoint, AMD EPYC 9755 (AMD) and Intel Core 5 120 share matching specs. Execution configurations, speed rates, and L3 capacities are tightly comparable. The technical parity explains the comparable benchmark results. Neither holds a significant hardware edge. This competition is even.

To summarize, this matchup between AMD EPYC 9755 (AMD) and Intel Core 5 120 finishes in a virtual stalemate. Processing variations are minor and doubtful to influence real-world experience. Concentrate your choice on value, chipset choices, and individual capability priorities. The two are capable choices. The tie is actual.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

EPYC 9755

5 120

Core Specs

Cores

128

6 -95.3%

Threads

256

12 -95.3%

Base Clock (GHz)

2.7

2.5 -7.4%

Boost Clock (GHz)

4.1

4.5 +9.8%

Frequency (GHz)

2.7

2.5 -7.4%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

4.1

4.5 +9.8%

Multiplier

25 -7.4%

SMP CPUs

1 -50.0%

Cache

L1 Cache

80 KB (per core)

L2 Cache

1 MB (per core)

1.25 MB (per core)

L3 Cache

512 MB (shared)

18 MB (shared)

Power

TDP (W)

500

65 -87.0%

PL1

—

65 W

PL2

—

110 W

Configurable TDP

450-500 W

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Architecture

Zen 5

Raptor Lake

Codename

Turin

Raptor Lake-R

Generation

EPYC (Zen 5 (Turin))

Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)

Process Size

4 nm

10 nm

Transistors

133,040 million

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Die Size

16x 70.6 mm²

163 mm²

Foundry

TSMC

Intel

Memory

Memory Support

DDR5

DDR4, DDR5

Memory Bus

Twelve-channel

Dual-channel

Memory Bandwidth

576.0 GB/s

—

ECC Memory

Yes

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

—

Interconnect

CXL

Gen 2.0

—

Graphics

Integrated Graphics

—

UHD Graphics 730

Other

Market

Server/Workstation

Desktop

Production Status

Active

Launch Price

$12984

$211

Part Number

100-000001443

SA35V

Package

FC-LGA6096

FC-LGA16A

Tj Max

—

100°C

Bundled Cooler

—

Laminar RM1

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