CPU Comparison

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 150

CORE STATE Rembrandt-R

CORE SPECS 6 Cores / 12 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 3.3 Base / 4.55 GHz Turbo

CACHE 16 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 35W

ARCHITECTURE Zen 3+

PROCESS 6 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2025

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

passmark_data_compression

211,289

219,535

passmark_data_encryption

13,425

11,131

passmark_extended_instructions

14,675

14,264

passmark_find_prime_numbers

passmark_floating_point_math

35,118

45,383

passmark_integer_math

62,151

60,462

passmark_multithread

17,492

18,597

passmark_physics

806

1,333

passmark_random_string_sorting

22,382

21,499

passmark_single_thread

3,155

3,595

passmark_singlethread

3,155

3,595

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore

N/A

1,840

cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore

N/A

259

cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore

N/A

7,667

cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore

N/A

1,082

cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore

N/A

18,255

cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore

N/A

2,577

Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 5 120

This comparison between AMD Ryzen 5 150 (AMD) and Intel Core 5 120 reveals surprisingly similar capabilities. The two processors achieve competitive scores in the majority of benchmarks, leaving the decision mainly contingent on availability. The benchmark figures validates this observation. Not one CPU maintains a definitive advantage. Consumers could decide based on secondary variables.

None of the processor has a overwhelming edge between them. AMD Ryzen 5 150 (AMD) leads narrowly in certain benchmarks, while Intel Core 5 120 takes alternative tests. The swapping pattern suggests inherent equality between both chips. Any deltas are minor and likely imperceptible in everyday applications. Each offer solid throughput.

Overall, this evaluation between AMD Ryzen 5 150 (AMD) and Intel Core 5 120 finishes in a effective tie. Processing deltas are marginal and improbable to affect practical experience. Focus your decision on cost, chipset preferences, and specific capability requirements. The two are strong options. The parity is genuine.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

5 150

5 120

Core Specs

Cores

6 0.0%

Threads

12 0.0%

Base Clock (GHz)

3.3

2.5 -24.2%

Boost Clock (GHz)

4.55

4.5 -1.1%

Frequency (GHz)

3.3

2.5 -24.2%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

4.55

4.5 -1.1%

Multiplier

25 -24.2%

SMP CPUs

1 0.0%

Cache

L1 Cache

64 KB (per core)

80 KB (per core)

L2 Cache

512 KB (per core)

1.25 MB (per core)

L3 Cache

16 MB (shared)

18 MB (shared)

Power

TDP (W)

65 +85.7%

PL1

—

65 W

PL2

—

110 W

Configurable TDP

35-54 W

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Architecture

Zen 3+

Raptor Lake

Codename

Rembrandt-R

Raptor Lake-R

Generation

Ryzen 5 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt))

Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)

Process Size

6 nm

10 nm

Die Size

210 mm²

163 mm²

Foundry

TSMC

Intel

Memory

Memory Support

DDR5

DDR4, DDR5

Memory Bus

Dual-channel

Memory Bandwidth

76.8 GB/s

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ECC Memory

DDR4 Speed

—

3200 MT/s

DDR5 Speed

—

4800 MT/s

Platform

Socket

AMD Socket FP7

Intel Socket 1700

Chipsets

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Intel 600 Series, Intel 700 Series

PCIe

Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only)

Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only)

Graphics

Integrated Graphics

Radeon 660M

UHD Graphics 730

Other

Market

Mobile

Desktop

Production Status

Active

Launch Price

—

$211

Part Number

100-000000990(FP7r2)

SA35V

Package

FP7r2

FC-LGA16A

Tj Max

95°C

100°C

Bundled Cooler

—

Laminar RM1

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