CPU Comparison

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 7600

CORE STATE Raphael

CORE SPECS 6 Cores / 12 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 3.8 Base / 5.1 GHz Turbo

CACHE 32 MB (shared)

MAX TDP 65W

ARCHITECTURE Zen 4

PROCESS 5 nm

LAUNCH DATE 2023

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

3dmark_16_threads

6,499

N/A

3dmark_2_threads

1,938

N/A

3dmark_4_threads

3,686

N/A

3dmark_8_threads

5,508

N/A

3dmark_max_threads

6,503

N/A

3dmark_single_thread

999

N/A

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore

2,317

1,840

cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore

327

259

cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore

9,656

7,667

cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore

1,363

1,082

cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore

22,992

18,255

cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore

3,246

2,577

geekbench_multicore

13,527

N/A

geekbench_singlecore

2,529

N/A

passmark_data_compression

304,942

219,535

passmark_data_encryption

17,704

11,131

passmark_extended_instructions

23,071

14,264

passmark_find_prime_numbers

200

passmark_floating_point_math

48,107

45,383

passmark_integer_math

80,581

60,462

passmark_multithread

27,058

18,597

passmark_physics

1,776

1,333

passmark_random_string_sorting

35,904

21,499

passmark_single_thread

3,910

3,595

passmark_singlethread

3,910

3,595

Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs Intel Core 5 120

The comparison between AMD's Ryzen 5 7600 chip and Intel's Intel Core 5 120 reveals surprisingly comparable capabilities. These CPUs achieve competitive results over most workloads, positioning the pick largely contingent on cost. This benchmark results supports this finding. None of the processor maintains a clear lead. Users could decide based on additional variables.

Neither CPU possesses a overwhelming advantage in this comparison. AMD's Ryzen 5 7600 chip wins marginally in certain workloads, while Intel's Intel Core 5 120 takes others. This swapping behavior implies underlying parity between the processors. Any deltas are marginal and probably unnoticeable in actual tasks. Either offer solid results.

Instead of fixating on small benchmark differences, interested consumers can weigh alternative considerations. Power efficiency, cooling, motherboard prices, and functionality typically matter more than small performance advantages. All these factors can influence the balance. Evaluate comprehensively. This complete view plays a role.

Ultimately: AMD's Ryzen 5 7600 chip and Intel's Intel Core 5 120 are closely balanced. None of the warrants a obvious preference over the alternative. Let availability and ecosystem preferences inform your ultimate decision. Both chips can serve you well. This is a win-win scenario.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

5 7600

5 120

Core Specs

Cores

6 0.0%

Threads

12 0.0%

Base Clock (GHz)

3.8

2.5 -34.2%

Boost Clock (GHz)

5.1

4.5 -11.8%

Frequency (GHz)

3.8

2.5 -34.2%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

5.1

4.5 -11.8%

Multiplier

25 -34.2%

SMP CPUs

1 0.0%

Cache

L1 Cache

64 KB (per core)

80 KB (per core)

L2 Cache

1 MB (per core)

1.25 MB (per core)

L3 Cache

32 MB (shared)

18 MB (shared)

Power

TDP (W)

65 0.0%

PL1

—

65 W

PL2

—

110 W

PPT

88 W

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Architecture

Zen 4

Raptor Lake

Codename

Raphael

Raptor Lake-R

Generation

Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Raphael))

Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)

Process Size

5 nm

10 nm

Transistors

6,570 million

—

Die Size

71 mm²

163 mm²

Foundry

TSMC

Intel

Memory

Memory Support

DDR5

DDR4, DDR5

Memory Bus

Dual-channel

Memory Bandwidth

83.2 GB/s

—

ECC Memory

Yes

DDR4 Speed

—

3200 MT/s

DDR5 Speed

—

4800 MT/s

Platform

Socket

AMD Socket AM5

Intel Socket 1700

Chipsets

X670E, X670, B650E, B650

Intel 600 Series, Intel 700 Series

PCIe

Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only)

Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only)

AMD Multi-Die

IO Process Size

6 nm

—

Graphics

Integrated Graphics

Radeon Graphics

UHD Graphics 730

Other

Market

Desktop

Production Status

Active

Launch Price

$229

$211

Part Number

100-000001015

SA35V

Package

FC-LGA1718

FC-LGA16A

Tj Max

95°C

100°C

Bundled Cooler

—

Laminar RM1

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