AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core 5 120HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data does not contain any direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 and the Intel Core 5 120HL. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and no win counts are recorded for either processor. This means a direct, test-by-test comparison of identical workloads cannot be constructed from the database.

What can be assessed is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345's measured performance in absolute terms. The Intel Core 5 120HL has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, so its average benchmark score is listed as zero and its percentile rank among all CPUs is 50. The AMD chip, by contrast, has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results. Its average benchmark score is 29,461, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. The difference between the two processors' available data is substantial: one has a complete performance profile, the other has none.

For the Ryzen AI 7 345, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 11,461, while the single-core score is 1,818. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core result is 1,712 and the single-core result is 271. PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 19,927 and a single-thread score of 3,875. The integer math workload scores 63,475, floating point math scores 42,621, and extended instructions score 17,003. Data compression scores 237,484, data encryption scores 11,814, random string sorting scores 25,435, find prime numbers scores 62, and physics scores 1,089.

These numbers situate the Ryzen AI 7 345 near the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X, which has an average score of 29,447, a delta of 0% from the Ryzen AI 7 345. The AMD EPYC 9654 scores 29,409, a 0.2% delta. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29,270, a 0.7% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 29,656, a -0.7% delta. The Ryzen AI 7 345 sits essentially level with these desktop and mobile parts, all within a 1.4 percentage point band. Since the Intel Core 5 120HL has no recorded average score, it cannot be placed in this comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design families with distinct manufacturing and structural choices. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses the Krackan Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its thermal design power is 28 watts.

The Intel Core 5 120HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake-PS codename, belonging to the Core 5 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The chip has 12 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its thermal design power is 45 watts.

Cache configurations differ sharply. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but 2 MB of L2 per core and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has significantly more last-level cache, 18 MB versus 4 MB, and double the L2 per core.

The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. Both have ECC memory disabled.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU-only lanes. The Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU-only lanes. The AMD part has more available PCIe lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses Radeon 840M graphics. The Intel Core 5 120HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units.

The manufacturing process gap is notable: 4 nm at TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm at Intel. The AMD chip is also rated for a lower TDP of 28 watts versus 45 watts for the Intel chip, which suggests different thermal and power design targets.

Where Each One Wins

The data supports clear conclusions about the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345, but the Intel Core 5 120HL has no recorded benchmark results, so no wins can be assigned to it. Every measurable performance category in the database belongs to the AMD chip by default, simply because it is the only part with scores.

The Ryzen AI 7 345's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11,461 and single-core score of 1,818 indicate balanced throughput for both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The R15 results of 1,712 multi-core and 271 single-core follow the same pattern. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,875 confirms that the chip handles single-threaded tasks effectively.

The PassMark integer math score of 63,475 and floating point score of 42,621 show strong arithmetic performance. The extended instructions score of 17,003 indicates capable SIMD and vector workload handling. Data compression at 237,484 and random string sorting at 25,435 point to solid memory and cache behavior. The encryption score of 11,814 and physics score of 1,089 round out the profile.

The nearest rival data places the Ryzen AI 7 345 within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-13500HX, a mobile HX-series part, and within 0% of the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X, a desktop part. The chip's position in the 81st percentile of all CPUs means it outperforms roughly four out of five recorded processors.

For the Intel Core 5 120HL, the only recorded information is structural. It offers 12 cores and 16 threads, which is more cores and threads than the AMD chip. It also offers a higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz versus 4.60 GHz, a higher base clock of 2.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and more L3 cache at 18 MB versus 4 MB. These specifications suggest the Intel part could have advantages in heavily threaded workloads and cache-sensitive tasks, but no benchmark data exists to confirm this.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification category.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 | Intel Core 5 120HL |

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

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 18 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-01-14 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $279 |

The Intel Core 5 120HL has a recorded launch MSRP of $279. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The market segment designation also differs: the AMD chip is listed as Mobile, while the Intel chip is listed as Desktop. This aligns with the socket choices: AMD Socket FP8 is a mobile platform socket, while Intel Socket 1700 is a desktop platform socket. The Intel part is a Raptor Lake-PS variant, which is a desktop-oriented version of a mobile architecture.

The release dates are separated by roughly nine months. The Intel part was released on 2024-04-07, and the AMD part on 2025-01-14.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 120HL has 12 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 120HL boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: What benchmark scores does the Intel Core 5 120HL have?

A: The database records no benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 120HL. Its average benchmark score is listed as zero and its percentile rank is 50.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen AI 7 345 has an average benchmark score of 29,461. It sits within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X, within 0.2% of the AMD EPYC 9654, within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-13500HX, and within -0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 5 120HL supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 5 120HL has a TDP of 45 watts.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is the only processor in this comparison with recorded performance data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11,461, single-core score of 1,818, and PassMark multi-thread score of 19,927 place it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, all within a 1.4 percentage point band, include desktop and mobile parts with similar average scores. The chip delivers competitive throughput in a 28-watt mobile package with a 4 nm process and 14 PCIe Gen 4 lanes.

The Intel Core 5 120HL cannot be evaluated for performance from the database. It has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no rival comparisons. What the data does show is a desktop-oriented chip with 12 cores, 16 threads, higher clocks, 18 MB of L3 cache, DDR4 and DDR5 support, and a 45-watt TDP. Its recorded launch MSRP is $279.

For a user choosing strictly on recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is the verified performer. Its benchmark results are complete and its percentile rank is strong. The Intel Core 5 120HL offers structural advantages on paper, including more cores, more cache, and higher clocks, but the database contains no measurements to confirm how those specifications translate into actual workload performance. The choice depends on whether the Intel chip's unverified specifications outweigh the AMD chip's fully documented results.