AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Intel Core 5 120 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core 5 120 has benchmark results in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has an average benchmark score of zero and no individual test entries. The database shows the Intel part completing Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 runs, plus PassMark workload tests, while the AMD part has no measurable performance data on file. This means every head-to-head win, by default, belongs to Intel.

Focusing on what the measurements show, the Core 5 120 delivers strong multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18,255 points in multi-core, which is a solid result for a 6-core, 12-thread desktop chip. Its single-core R23 score sits at 2,577 points. In the older Cinebench R20 suite, the Intel chip records 7,667 multi-core and 1,082 single-core. The R15 results show 1,840 multi-core and 259 single-core points. These figures are consistent across generations of the Cinebench test, indicating stable scaling from single-thread to multi-thread workloads.

The PassMark suite adds more texture. Integer math scores 60,462, floating-point math reaches 45,383, and extended instructions hit 14,264. Data compression produces 219,535, while data encryption lands at 11,131. Find prime numbers scores 77, random string sorting gets 21,499, and physics reaches 1,333. The multithread score is 18,597, while single-thread sits at 3,595. These numbers paint a picture of a processor that handles arithmetic, sorting, and compression tasks competently, though the prime number result is notably low relative to the other math tests.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no scores attached to it in the database. Its percentile versus all CPUs is listed at 50, but with an average benchmark score of zero and no nearest rivals, the data offers no comparative anchor. The head-to-head benchmarks array is empty, and the wins counter shows zero for both parts. In practical terms, the only conclusion the data supports is that Intel has recorded performance results and AMD does not, within this database snapshot.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 0, an empty benchmarks array, and no nearest rivals listed. The Intel Core 5 120 carries all recorded test results.

Q: What is the Intel Core 5 120's best multi-core result?

A: The highest multi-core score is 18,255 in Cinebench R23, followed by 7,667 in Cinebench R20 and 1,840 in Cinebench R15.

Q: How does the Intel chip compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Core 5 120 sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (delta 0%), 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-11700KF (delta -0.2%), 0.3% below the Intel Core i5-13400F (delta 0.3%), and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U (delta -0.3%). Its average score is 25,362, placing it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 120 supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Are either of these processors overclockable?

A: Both have locked multipliers. The AMD part lists multiplierUnlocked as false, and the Intel part also lists multiplierUnlocked as false.

Q: What is the release date for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D released on 2026-05-30. The Intel Core 5 120 released on 2025-07-30.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design schools. AMD uses a 5 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 71 mm² and 11,270 million transistors. The codename is Raphael, part of the Zen 4 generation. Intel relies on a 10 nm process node built at its own foundry, with a die size of 163 mm². The codename is Raptor Lake-R, part of the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture. The AMD chip is roughly half the physical size of the Intel die, despite carrying more transistors, which points to a denser manufacturing process.

Cache organization differs significantly. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core. Its L3 cache is 96 MB shared across all cores, a substantial pool for a desktop part. The Intel Core 5 120 uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, but only 18 MB of shared L3. That is a 78 MB difference in favor of AMD's last-level cache, which typically benefits gaming and repeated data access patterns.

Memory controllers also diverge. AMD supports only DDR5 with dual-channel access and an 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth figure. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a bandwidth number for it. AMD also enables ECC memory, while Intel does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both, with AMD using Radeon Graphics and Intel using UHD Graphics 730.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts set these parts apart. AMD fields 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel fields 6 cores and 12 threads. The base clock shows AMD at 4.00 GHz and Intel at 2.50 GHz, a 1.50 GHz gap favoring AMD. Both boost to 4.50 GHz, so peak single-thread speed matches.

Thermal design power differs by 55 watts. AMD is rated at 120 W TDP, while Intel is rated at 65 W. This means the Intel part draws less power under sustained load, though it also has fewer cores to feed. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket AM5, while Intel uses the Intel Socket 1700. Neither motherboard socket is interchangeable, and buyers must match the platform accordingly.

Release timing is close but not identical. Intel launched on 2025-07-30, AMD followed on 2026-05-30. Production status is active for both. Part numbers differ as expected: AMD lists 100-000002235, Intel lists SA35V. The launch MSRP for AMD is $329, and for Intel it is $211, but pricing is mentioned only as a recorded field and not analyzed further.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. For anyone relying on recorded benchmark results, the Intel Core 5 120 is the only option with proven performance in this database. Its 77th percentile ranking and average score of 25,362 put it in the upper tier of all CPUs tracked. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no scores, no rivals, and no wins recorded, so it cannot be compared on measured output.

Looking at specifications, AMD offers more cores, more threads, a higher base clock, a much larger L3 cache, faster memory bandwidth, ECC support, and more PCIe lanes. Intel offers a lower TDP, both DDR4 and DDR5 memory compatibility, a smaller die, and an earlier release date. The verdict from the data is that Intel wins on available performance measurements, while AMD wins on paper specifications, particularly in cache capacity and core count.

Where Each One Wins

Intel wins in every recorded benchmark category because it has recorded benchmark categories. The Cinebench suite, PassMark math tests, compression, encryption, sorting, and physics tests all show Intel scores. The Core 5 120 also wins on efficiency metrics like TDP, with 65 W versus 120 W, and on memory flexibility with dual-generation support. It released earlier, so it has a head start in the market.

AMD wins on structural specifications that the database tracks but does not measure. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration outnumbers Intel's 6-core, 12-thread setup. The 96 MB L3 cache dwarfs Intel's 18 MB. The 5 nm process node is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node. The 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is a recorded figure, while Intel has none. The 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes exceed Intel's 16. ECC memory support is present on AMD and absent on Intel. These are advantages on paper, but they have no benchmark scores to confirm them in this database.

The practical takeaway is straightforward. If the analysis must rely on measured data, Intel is the only part with any. If the analysis relies on configuration, AMD presents a stronger theoretical platform. The database does not contain enough information to declare a performance winner between the two, because only one side has test results.