AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE 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 a full set of benchmark results in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has no recorded benchmark scores. This means every quantitative comparison relies on the Intel part's measured performance and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core 5 120 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,255 and a single-core score of 2,577. Its Cinebench R20 results are 7,667 multi-core and 1,082 single-core. In the older R15 test, it records 1,840 multi-core and 259 single-core. These numbers place the chip at the 77th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 25,362.

Looking at the nearest rivals, the Intel Core 5 120 sits essentially level with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, which averages 25,365, a delta of 0 percent. It trails the Intel Core i7-11700KF by 0.2 percent (that chip averages 25,423) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U by 0.3 percent (25,432). It edges out the Intel Core i5-13400F by 0.3 percent, which averages 25,292. The spread across all four rivals is less than one percent, meaning the Core 5 120 lands in a tightly contested performance band.

PassMark results show a single-thread score of 3,595 and a multithread score of 18,597. Integer math reaches 60,462, while floating-point math hits 45,383. Data compression scores 219,535, data encryption scores 11,131, and extended instructions score 14,264. Random string sorting completes at 21,499, and the physics test records 1,333. Prime number finding is the lowest result at 77. These figures are the only measured data available for this head-to-head; the AMD part has no comparable entries.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The AMD part lists no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rivals. All recorded performance data belongs to the Intel Core 5 120.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 120 compare to its closest rivals?

A: It matches the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D with a 0 percent delta. It is 0.2 percent behind the Intel Core i7-11700KF and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, and 0.3 percent ahead of the Intel Core i5-13400F.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 120?

A: The launch MSRP is $211. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has no launch MSRP listed.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 120 has a base clock of 2.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz. Both boost to 4.50 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 120 does not.

Q: What is the production status of each part?

A: Both are listed as Active in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 120 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 5 generation built on Raptor Lake Refresh. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The die size for the Intel part is 163 mm²; the AMD die size is not recorded.

Cache layouts differ notably. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but its L2 is 1.25 MB per core, and its L3 is 18 MB shared across all cores. That is a substantial difference in total cache: the Intel chip has 4.5 times the L3 capacity of the AMD chip, which can matter for workloads that repeatedly access a large working set.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. ECC memory is supported on the AMD side but not on the Intel side.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE provides Gen 4 with 10 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 120 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. That gives the Intel part a wider and faster interface for expansion cards and storage devices.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses a Radeon 840M. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The database records no benchmark results for either integrated GPU, so no performance comparison is possible from the data.

Specification Differences

The two processors share core and thread counts: both have 6 cores and 12 threads. Boost clocks match at 4.50 GHz. From there the specifications diverge.

Base clock: AMD 2.00 GHz, Intel 2.50 GHz.

TDP: AMD 35 W, Intel 65 W. The AMD part is rated for roughly half the thermal envelope of the Intel part.

Socket: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. These are not cross-compatible.

Process node: AMD 4 nm TSMC versus Intel 10 nm. The AMD node is smaller, which typically allows higher density and lower power per transistor.

Cache: AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 4 MB total L3. Intel has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 18 MB shared L3.

Memory: AMD supports DDR5 only with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth.

ECC: AMD yes, Intel no.

PCIe: AMD Gen 4 with 10 lanes, Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 840M, Intel UHD Graphics 730.

Multiplier unlock: AMD unlocked, Intel locked.

Release date: AMD 2026-02-28, Intel 2025-07-30. The Intel part launched earlier.

Part number: AMD 100-000001785, Intel SA35V.

Market segment: both Desktop. Production status: both Active.

Launch MSRP: Intel $211. AMD has no listed MSRP.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. The Intel Core 5 120 is the only part with measured performance, and those measurements place it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average score of 25,362. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.3 percent, so it sits in a competitive cluster. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no percentile ranking, so its performance cannot be quantified from the database.

For a builder who needs a known quantity today, the Intel Core 5 120 offers verified results across Cinebench and PassMark workloads, plus a launch MSRP of $211. It also provides a larger L3 cache, a higher base clock, wider PCIe Gen 5 support, and dual memory type compatibility. The AMD part counters with a much lower 35 W TDP, a smaller 4 nm process, ECC support, an unlocked multiplier, and a newer release date. Those are architectural and feature advantages, but without benchmark data, they do not translate into measured performance claims.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 120 wins on every measured performance metric in the database, simply because it has recorded results and the AMD part does not. It shows strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,255 and a PassMark multithread score of 18,597. Its single-thread score of 3,595 in PassMark and 2,577 in Cinebench R23 indicate solid responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks. Data compression at 219,535 and integer math at 60,462 suggest good throughput for CPU-bound productivity work.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE cannot claim any benchmark win from the recorded data. However, it wins on specification-based attributes. Its 35 W TDP is less than the Intel part's 65 W, which makes it the more power-efficient choice on paper. Its 4 nm process is smaller than Intel's 10 nm, which typically correlates with lower power draw per operation. It supports ECC memory, which matters for users who need error-correcting memory. Its unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, and its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is quantified, whereas the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure.

For a use case centered on verified performance, the Intel Core 5 120 is the only part with evidence in the database. For a use case prioritizing power efficiency, ECC support, overclocking flexibility, and a newer process node, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE has the specification-level advantages, but its actual performance remains unmeasured in the available data.