AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 vs Intel Core 5 120HL Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 120HL has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both parts support 16 threads, but Intel achieves this with a higher physical core count.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 boosts up to 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 5 120HL's maximum boost of 4.70 GHz. The Intel part starts at a higher base clock of 2.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for the AMD chip.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core 5 120HL has a 45 W TDP. The Intel processor is rated for a substantially higher power envelope.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 120HL has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, more than double the 8 MB L3 cache found on the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450. Both use 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core on the AMD side, while Intel uses 2 MB L2 per core.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Core 5 120HL supports DDR4 and DDR5. Only the AMD processor supports ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 120HL ranks in the 50th percentile. The database records no benchmark scores for the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is built on the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation, and uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 120HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename, part of the Core 5 generation, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The fabrication process difference is significant, with AMD using a more advanced node.

The AMD chip has a die size of 195 mm², while the Intel chip has no recorded die size in the database. The AMD processor uses an AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile platform socket, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop platform socket. Accordingly, the AMD part is classified as a mobile processor, and the Intel part is classified as a desktop processor.

Cache architecture differs notably. Both processors share the same 80 KB L1 cache per core. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 120HL has 2 MB L2 per core and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L2 and L3 caches on the Intel side may benefit workloads with repeated data access.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but the database lists no memory bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory is supported only on the AMD processor.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 5 120HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). This gives the AMD part twice the CPU-attached PCIe lane count.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD processor uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel processor uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The database does not include comparative graphics benchmark data for either part.

The Intel Core 5 120HL has a launch MSRP of $279. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear separation between these two processors in terms of platform, performance ranking, and feature set. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, an 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, and an average benchmark score of 39485. The Intel Core 5 120HL is a desktop processor with a 45 W TDP, a 50th percentile ranking, and no recorded benchmark scores.

The AMD chip is the higher-performing option according to the database. Its average benchmark score places it near several strong rivals: it is 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (39603), 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS (39325), 0.7% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4245P (39215), and 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (39768). These narrow deltas indicate that the Ryzen AI 7 450 sits in a competitive performance tier.

The Intel Core 5 120HL offers more cores, a higher base clock, a larger L3 cache, and a lower launch MSRP, but it lacks any benchmark entries in the database and holds a much lower percentile ranking. For workloads that depend on the recorded CPU benchmarks, the AMD part is the stronger choice. For users prioritizing a desktop socket, higher physical core count, larger cache, and a listed price, the Intel part may be the appropriate selection, but its performance cannot be quantified from the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 | Intel Core 5 120HL |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 195 mm² | Not recorded |

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

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 18 MB (shared) |

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

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 860M | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $279 |

| Part number | 100-000001868 | SRPFR |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 87 | 50 |

| Average benchmark score | 39485 | 0 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries comparing the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 and the Intel Core 5 120HL. However, the AMD processor has an extensive set of individual benchmark scores recorded, while the Intel processor has none.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18316 and a single-core score of 2038. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2713 multi-core and 215 single-core. These results place the chip in the 87th percentile of all CPUs.

In PassMark tests, the AMD chip records a multithread score of 26350 and a single-thread score of 3901. The integer math score is 88531, floating point math is 54447, and extended instructions score is 22400. Data compression scores 315906, data encryption scores 16247, and random string sorting scores 35648. Physics scores 1578, and finding prime numbers scores 89.

Because the Intel Core 5 120HL has no benchmark scores in the database, no direct numerical comparison can be made for any individual workload. The only performance-related comparison available is the average benchmark score and percentile ranking. The AMD part's average score of 39485 and 87th percentile stand against the Intel part's average score of 0 and 50th percentile. This indicates that the database has measured the AMD processor as a significantly higher-performing part overall, but the absence of Intel benchmark data means workload-specific conclusions cannot be drawn.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins in every measurable performance category in the database. It holds the higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, the higher single-core and multi-core benchmark scores, the higher average benchmark score, and the higher percentile ranking. It also provides more PCIe lanes (16 versus 8), supports ECC memory, offers higher recorded memory bandwidth, and uses a more advanced 4 nm process node. Its lower TDP of 28 W versus 45 W suggests greater efficiency for a given workload, though the database does not include direct power efficiency measurements.

The Intel Core 5 120HL wins in several specification categories. It has more physical cores (12 versus 8), a higher base clock (2.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), a larger L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1 MB), and a much larger L3 cache (18 MB versus 8 MB). It supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, which may be relevant for systems with existing DDR4 modules. It has a recorded launch MSRP of $279, while the AMD part has no recorded price. It also carries a desktop socket, which makes it suitable for Socket 1700 platforms, and it has an earlier release date.

For scenarios where the recorded benchmark data matters, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is the clear winner. For scenarios where physical core count, cache size, base clock, desktop platform compatibility, or a listed launch price matter more, the Intel Core 5 120HL has the advantage. The database does not provide benchmark evidence to suggest the Intel part can match the AMD part in measured performance.