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

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 compare to the Intel Core 5 120UL in overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 records an average benchmark score of 39485, while the Intel Core 5 120UL records 13594. The AMD part sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel part sits in the 68th percentile.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 120UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 boosts up to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 120UL boosts up to 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 5 120UL has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 120UL does not support ECC memory.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor have in the head-to-head comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins 15 out of 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 120UL wins 0.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size measures 195 mm². The Intel Core 5 120UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), while the Intel part belongs to the Core 5 generation (Raptor Lake-PS).

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 per core but has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and a larger 12 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Memory bandwidth is listed for the AMD part at 89.6 GB/s; the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8 and has 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and has 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 860M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The AMD processor is marked for the mobile segment, and the Intel processor is marked for the desktop segment. The AMD part was released in 2026, while the Intel part was released in 2024.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 across every recorded benchmark. The AMD part wins all 15 head-to-head tests, which covers Cinebench rendering workloads and PassMark compute tasks. The Intel Core 5 120UL does not win a single category in the recorded data.

For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD processor dominates. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 104.1% lead, and Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 200.1% lead. PassMark multithread shows a 149.6% advantage for the AMD part. These results indicate the AMD processor is better suited for rendering, video encoding, and other parallel compute tasks.

For single-threaded workloads, the AMD processor also holds a clear edge. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows a 61% lead, and Cinebench R15 singlecore shows a 69.3% lead. PassMark single thread shows an 87.5% advantage. The AMD part is stronger for responsiveness, light coding, and applications that rely on one or two fast cores.

The Intel processor has a lower TDP at 15 watts versus 28 watts, which suggests it may fit into lower-power designs. However, the recorded benchmark data does not show any performance category where the Intel part comes out ahead.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields.

• Cores: AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores; Intel Core 5 120UL has 10 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 16 threads; Intel has 12 threads.
• Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz; Intel runs at 1.30 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD boosts to 5.10 GHz; Intel boosts to 4.60 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 28 watts; Intel is rated at 15 watts.
• Socket: AMD uses Socket FP8; Intel uses Socket 1700.
• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm; Intel uses 10 nm.
• L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core; Intel has 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD has 8 MB; Intel has 12 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD lists 89.6 GB/s; Intel lists no figure.
• ECC memory: AMD supports ECC; Intel does not.
• PCIe lanes: AMD has 16 Gen 4 lanes; Intel has 8 Gen 4 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 860M; Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.
• Market segment: AMD is mobile; Intel is desktop.
• Release date: AMD released in 2026; Intel released in 2024.

Both processors have the same L1 cache per core at 80 KB, dual-channel memory buses, active production status, and locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 winning every recorded test. The largest margin appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 22400 versus 5203 for the Intel part, a delta of 330.5%. This indicates a massive advantage in workloads that use advanced instruction sets such as AVX or similar extensions.

Cinebench R15 multicore shows the AMD processor at 2713 points versus 904 points for the Intel processor, a 200.1% delta. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 18316 versus 8974, a 104.1% delta. These results confirm that the AMD processor delivers roughly double the multi-threaded rendering performance of the Intel part.

PassMark data compression shows the AMD part at 315906 versus 109090, a 189.6% lead. PassMark random string sorting shows 35648 versus 13610, a 161.9% lead. PassMark multithread shows 26350 versus 10558, a 149.6% lead. PassMark integer math shows 88531 versus 38060, a 132.6% lead. PassMark data encryption shows 16247 versus 7685, a 111.4% lead. PassMark floating point math shows 54447 versus 26311, a 106.9% lead. PassMark physics shows 1578 versus 807, a 95.5% lead. PassMark find prime numbers shows 89 versus 47, an 89.4% lead.

Single-thread tests also favor the AMD part. PassMark single thread shows 3901 versus 2080, an 87.5% delta. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows 215 versus 127, a 69.3% delta. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows 2038 versus 1266, a 61% delta.

The Intel Core 5 120UL has no recorded wins in any of the 15 head-to-head benchmarks.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 as the stronger processor in nearly every measurable category. It holds a 104.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and a 61% lead in Cinebench R23 singlecore. Its average benchmark score of 39485 places it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 120UL sits at the 68th percentile with an average score of 13594.

The AMD processor also brings more threads (16 versus 12), a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz), a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), ECC memory support, and more PCIe lanes (16 versus 8). It supports LPDDR5X memory and lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part does offer a larger L3 cache (12 MB versus 8 MB) and a lower TDP (15 watts versus 28 watts), which may matter for low-power desktop builds. It also supports DDR4 memory, which could allow for cheaper platform options in some cases.

The Intel Core 5 120UL has 10 cores but only 12 threads, meaning it relies on a smaller number of performance threads compared to the AMD part's 16 threads. The benchmark results show this thread deficit translates into large performance gaps across both multi-threaded and single-threaded tests.

For users who prioritize compute performance, rendering, data compression, encryption, and instruction-heavy workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is the clear choice based on the data. For users who require a very low TDP of 15 watts, a desktop socket, or DDR4 memory compatibility, the Intel Core 5 120UL has specification-level advantages, but it does not show any performance win in the recorded benchmarks.