AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS vs Intel Core 5 120 Comparison

The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS are two processors from different market segments: the former is a desktop part, the latter a mobile part. The recorded data shows a clear split: Intel leads in single-thread and Cinebench R23 multi-core, while AMD wins most Passmark throughput tests and offers more cores. This analysis breaks down the benchmarks, specifications, and architecture to help decide which fits a given workload.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 120 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which has higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 120 wins in Cinebench R23 single-core (2577 vs 1546, a 66.7% lead) and Passmark single-thread (3595 vs 3296, a 9.1% lead).

Q: Which has higher multi-core performance?

A: It depends on the test. Intel wins Cinebench R23 multi-core (18255 vs 13106, 39.3% ahead), but AMD wins Cinebench R15 multi-core (2153.4 vs 1840, 14.6% ahead) and Passmark multithread (23166 vs 18597, 19.7% ahead).

Q: What are the TDP differences?

A: The Intel Core 5 120 has a TDP of 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS has a TDP of 35 W.

Q: Which supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 120 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS supports only DDR5.

Q: Which has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS has a boost clock of 4.75 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 120 has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

The Verdict

The data shows that the Intel Core 5 120 is the better choice for desktop users who prioritize single-thread performance and Cinebench R23 multi-core. It leads by 66.7% in Cinebench R23 single-core and 39.3% in multi-core, and also wins Passmark single-thread by 9.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, on the other hand, wins 8 of the 15 head-to-head tests, including Passmark multithread, integer math, data compression, and encryption. It also has more cores (8 vs 6) and a lower TDP (35 W vs 65 W), making it suitable for mobile platforms. The Intel part has a higher average benchmark score (25362 vs 25147) and a launch MSRP of $211, but the AMD part is a mobile chip with no launch MSRP in the database. For a desktop build, the Intel Core 5 120 is the stronger pick for single-thread and Cinebench workloads. For a laptop or a workload dominated by integer math and data compression, the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS is the better fit.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show a clear pattern: Intel wins in single-thread and Cinebench R23, while AMD wins in most Passmark throughput tests. The largest Intel win is Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 2577 against 1546, a 66.7% advantage. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 18255 against 13106, a 39.3% lead. Intel also wins Passmark single-thread (3595 vs 3296, 9.1%), Passmark find prime numbers (77 vs 59, 30.5%), and Passmark physics (1333 vs 1073, 24.2%).

The largest AMD win is Passmark data encryption, where it scores 18237 against 11131, a 39% lead. AMD also wins Passmark data compression (293278 vs 219535, 25.1%), extended instructions (20050 vs 14264, 28.9%), integer math (85309 vs 60462, 29.1%), multithread (23166 vs 18597, 19.7%), random string sorting (30388 vs 21499, 29.3%), floating point math (47865 vs 45383, 5.2%), and Cinebench R15 multi-core (2153.4 vs 1840, 14.6%). Overall, AMD wins 8 of the 15 head-to-head tests, Intel wins 7.

Specification Differences

| Feature | Intel Core 5 120 | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |

|---------|------------------|---------------------|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.50 GHz | 3.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.75 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 3+ |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Rembrandt-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Ryzen 7 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | 163 mm² | 210 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 18 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | Not listed | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC memory | false | true |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon 680M |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-07-30 | 2023-03-31 |

| Launch MSRP | $211 | None |

| Series | None | 7000 series |

| Part number | SA35V | 100-000000985(FP7)100-000000989(FP7r2) |

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. Intel uses Raptor Lake, a 10 nm process from Intel, while AMD uses Zen 3+ on a 6 nm process from TSMC. The Intel die is 163 mm², the AMD die is 210 mm². Intel has a larger L3 cache (18 MB vs 16 MB) and larger L1 and L2 per core (80 KB and 1.25 MB vs 64 KB and 512 KB), but AMD has more cores (8 vs 6). Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while AMD supports only DDR5. AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while Intel does not provide a figure. AMD supports ECC memory, Intel does not. Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics differ: Intel has UHD Graphics 730, AMD has Radeon 680M. The TDP also differs significantly: Intel is 65 W, AMD is 35 W, reflecting the desktop vs mobile positioning. The socket and market segment are also different: Intel uses Socket 1700 for desktops, AMD uses FP7 for mobile.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data suggests a clear division of labor. The Intel Core 5 120 is the better choice for single-threaded tasks, Cinebench R23 rendering, and physics simulations. It wins Passmark single-thread by 9.1%, Cinebench R23 single-core by 66.7%, and Passmark physics by 24.2%. For desktop users who need strong per-core performance, the Intel part is the pick. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, dominates in data compression (25.1% lead), encryption (39% lead), integer math (29.1% lead), and multithread (19.7% lead). It also wins extended instructions and random string sorting. This makes it suitable for workloads like file compression, encryption, and integer-heavy computation. Additionally, its lower TDP (35 W vs 65 W) and mobile socket make it the natural choice for laptops. The data shows that AMD wins 8 of the 15 head-to-head tests, but Intel's wins are often larger in percentage. The average benchmark score is slightly higher for Intel (25362 vs 25147), but both sit at the 77th percentile among all CPUs.