CPU Comparison

AMD

AMD EPYC 9965

CORE STATE Turin

CORE SPECS 192 Cores / 384 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 2.25 Base / 3.7 GHz Turbo

CACHE 384 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 500W

ARCHITECTURE Zen 5

PROCESS 3 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

13,775

1,840

cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore

1,944

259

cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore

57,397

7,667

cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore

8,103

1,082

cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore

136,661

18,255

cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore

19,293

2,577

passmark_data_compression

5,679,990

219,535

passmark_data_encryption

348,449

11,131

passmark_extended_instructions

383,298

14,264

passmark_find_prime_numbers

1,208

passmark_floating_point_math

1,153,453

45,383

passmark_integer_math

1,926,069

60,462

passmark_multithread

160,542

18,597

passmark_physics

18,707

1,333

passmark_random_string_sorting

633,030

21,499

passmark_single_thread

3,176

3,595

passmark_singlethread

3,176

3,595

Analysis: AMD EPYC 9965 vs Intel Core 5 120

Reviewing the test figures for AMD's AMD EPYC 9965 and the Intel Intel Core 5 120, a trend of close performance unfolds. Not one processor dominates steadily across all workloads. The trading of leads indicates inherent equality. Those have a real choice here. The two options offer capable results.

Looking at a hardware perspective, AMD's AMD EPYC 9965 and the Intel Intel Core 5 120 share similar specifications. Core configurations, frequency speeds, and L3 configurations are nearly aligned. The technical parity justifies the matched benchmark data. None of the holds a significant technical lead. This comparison is fair.

Not one chip holds a clear edge in this comparison. AMD's AMD EPYC 9965 edges marginally in specific scenarios, while the Intel Intel Core 5 120 wins other benchmarks. This trading dynamic indicates fundamental balance between the processors. Any variations are small and probably unnoticeable in actual usage. Both deliver excellent results.

For buyers conflicted between AMD's AMD EPYC 9965 and the Intel Intel Core 5 120, be certain that each pick achieves similar performance. This benchmark results validates not a definite champion. Form your selection on additional considerations and appreciate excellent performance either way. Either are champions in this own right. Select confidently.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

EPYC 9965

5 120

Core Specs

Cores

192

6 -96.9%

Threads

384

12 -96.9%

Base Clock (GHz)

2.25

2.5 +11.1%

Boost Clock (GHz)

3.7

4.5 +21.6%

Frequency (GHz)

2.25

2.5 +11.1%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

3.7

4.5 +21.6%

Multiplier

22.5

25 +11.1%

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

384 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 5c (Turin))

Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)

Process Size

3 nm

10 nm

Die Size

—

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

$14813

$211

Part Number

100-000000976

SA35V

Package

FC-LGA6096

FC-LGA16A

Tj Max

—

100°C

Bundled Cooler

—

Laminar RM1

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