CPU Comparison

AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 170

CORE STATE Rembrandt-R

CORE SPECS 8 Cores / 16 Threads

CLOCK SPEED 3.2 Base / 4.75 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

265,920

219,535

passmark_data_encryption

16,078

11,131

passmark_extended_instructions

18,107

14,264

passmark_find_prime_numbers

passmark_floating_point_math

44,979

45,383

passmark_integer_math

79,738

60,462

passmark_multithread

20,760

18,597

passmark_physics

890

1,333

passmark_random_string_sorting

27,804

21,499

passmark_single_thread

3,128

3,595

passmark_singlethread

3,128

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 7 170 vs Intel Core 5 120

The comparison between AMD AMD Ryzen 7 170 and Intel's Intel Core 5 120 demonstrates notably similar capabilities. Both options deliver similar scores across typical benchmarks, positioning the pick largely reliant on cost. This benchmark figures demonstrates this finding. No chip has a definitive lead. Consumers might decide based on other factors.

Playing games tests also indicate similar performance between AMD AMD Ryzen 7 170 and Intel's Intel Core 5 120. Smoothness variations generally remain inside testing variance. This marginal differences are barely visible during practical gaming. The two CPUs deliver fluid results. Those who game can choose comfortably between them.

Gaming tests also indicate similar results between AMD AMD Ryzen 7 170 and Intel's Intel Core 5 120. Frame rates variations usually sit below margin of error. The marginal gaps are seldom perceptible during practical gameplay. Each options offer fluid performance. Gaming enthusiasts could decide assuredly between the options.

Finally, users could pick based on platform preference over benchmark numbers solely. Either AMD AMD Ryzen 7 170 and Intel's Intel Core 5 120 offer excellent results for their target price points. The selection comes down to individual priorities. Any choice is good. Buyers shouldn't go wrong with these options.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

7 170

5 120

Core Specs

Cores

6 -25.0%

Threads

12 -25.0%

Base Clock (GHz)

3.2

2.5 -21.9%

Boost Clock (GHz)

4.75

4.5 -5.3%

Frequency (GHz)

3.2

2.5 -21.9%

Turbo Clock (GHz)

4.75

4.5 -5.3%

Multiplier

25 -21.9%

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 7 (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

Yes

DDR4 Speed

—

3200 MT/s

DDR5 Speed

—

4800 MT/s

Platform

Socket

AMD Socket FP7

Intel Socket 1700

Chipsets

—

Intel 600 Series, Intel 700 Series

PCIe

Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only)

Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only)

Graphics

Integrated Graphics

Radeon 680M

UHD Graphics 730

Other

Market

Mobile

Desktop

Production Status

Active

Launch Price

—

$211

Part Number

100-000000989

SA35V

Package

FP7r2

FC-LGA16A

Tj Max

95°C

100°C

Bundled Cooler

—

Laminar RM1

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