AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 vs Intel Core 5 120 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 records an average benchmark score of 74,496, while the Intel Core 5 120 records 25,362. This places the AMD part at the 94th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 77th percentile for the Intel part.

Q: What is the closest rival to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is the nearest rival, with an average score of 74,640, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9745 trails by 0.4%, the AMD EPYC 4545P by 1.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 by 1.3%.

Q: What is the closest rival to the Intel Core 5 120?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D is the nearest rival with an average score of 25,365, showing a 0% delta. The Intel Core i7-11700KF is 0.2% lower, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U is 0.3% lower, and the Intel Core i5-13400F is 0.3% higher.

Q: In how many of the head-to-head benchmark tests does each processor win?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins 11 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 120 wins none.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 scores 4,301 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 19.6% higher than the Intel Core 5 120's score of 3,595.

Q: Do the two processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Core 5 120 supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, belonging to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation built on a 4 nm process from TSMC. It has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 120 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has 6 cores and 12 threads.

The cache layouts differ notably. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size for the AMD chip is 233 mm², while the Intel die is 163 mm².

The AMD chip is a mobile part with a 28 W TDP and uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel chip is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP and uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel processor does not. For PCIe, the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part carries Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel part carries UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part records a release date of 2026-01-04, while the Intel part records a release date of 2025-07-30.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded PassMark data shows a comprehensive sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 across all 11 head-to-head tests. The largest margin appears in random string sorting, where the AMD chip scores 48,894 against 21,499 for the Intel chip, a 127.4% advantage. Extended instructions show a 124.1% delta, with scores of 31,969 versus 14,264.

Data compression favors the AMD processor by 110.3%, with a score of 461,650 against 219,535. Integer math shows a 109.8% gap, 126,829 versus 60,462. Data encryption follows at 107.8%, with 23,132 against 11,131. The multithread test shows a 96.2% delta, 36,487 versus 18,597.

Floating point math produces a 76% advantage, with the AMD part scoring 79,887 and the Intel part scoring 45,383. Prime number finding shows a 68.8% delta, 130 versus 77. The physics test shows a 40.8% gap, 1,877 versus 1,333.

The single-thread test is the closest contest, but the AMD processor still leads by 19.6%, scoring 4,301 versus 3,595. The duplicate single-thread entry confirms the same result.

The average benchmark scores reflect the same hierarchy. The AMD part's 74,496 average places it near the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 74,640, a 0.2% deficit. The Intel part's 25,362 average sits level with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25,365. The gap between the two reviewed processors is roughly 49,134 points in the average benchmark score, a difference that corresponds to the AMD part sitting at the 94th percentile while the Intel part sits at the 77th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. Core count: 12 versus 6. Thread count: 24 versus 12. Base clock: 2.00 GHz versus 2.50 GHz. Boost clock: 5.20 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. TDP: 28 W versus 65 W.

Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture: Zen 5 versus Raptor Lake. Codename: Gorgon Point versus Raptor Lake-R. Generation: Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Process node: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. Die size: 233 mm² versus 163 mm².

L2 cache per core: 1 MB versus 1.25 MB. L3 cache: 16 MB versus 18 MB shared. Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s recorded for the AMD part, no figure recorded for the Intel part. ECC support: true for AMD, false for Intel. PCIe: Gen 4, 16 lanes versus Gen 5, 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 890M versus UHD Graphics 730. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Part number: 100-000001683 versus SA35V. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $211; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Shared specifications include L1 cache at 80 KB per core, dual-channel memory bus, a locked multiplier, and active production status.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins every recorded benchmark category. Its largest advantages come in memory-intensive and vector-style workloads: random string sorting shows a 127.4% lead, extended instructions show 124.1%, and data compression shows 110.3%. Integer math and data encryption also exceed a 100% lead at 109.8% and 107.8% respectively. The multithread score of 36,487 versus 18,597 indicates that the AMD processor delivers substantially higher throughput for parallel workloads.

The AMD part also holds the single-thread lead at 4,301 versus 3,595, though this 19.6% margin is its smallest. The physics test shows a 40.8% lead, which is the second-smallest gap. The pattern suggests the AMD processor is stronger in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded tasks, with the largest gaps appearing in workloads that exercise data manipulation and instruction-level parallelism.

The Intel Core 5 120 does not hold a win in any recorded head-to-head test. Its recorded strengths are relative to its own peer group. The nearest rivals list shows the Intel part performing level with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D and within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-13400F. The Intel part's desktop segment, 65 W TDP, and higher base clock of 2.50 GHz are distinguishing characteristics, but they do not translate into benchmark wins against the AMD mobile processor in the recorded data.

The Verdict

The recorded data places the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 clearly ahead of the Intel Core 5 120 in every measured benchmark. The AMD part's 94th percentile standing versus the Intel part's 77th percentile standing reflects the scale of the gap. The AMD processor leads by 96.2% in multithread performance, by 19.6% in single-thread performance, and by more than 100% in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, and integer math.

The nearest rival data confirms where each processor sits in the broader market. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 competes with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Intel Core Ultra 9 285, trailing them by 0.2% and 1.3% respectively. The Intel Core 5 120 competes with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Intel Core i5-13400F, matching them essentially exactly.

For a system that requires the highest recorded multi-thread throughput, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 is the choice according to the benchmark data. For a desktop platform with DDR4 compatibility, a Gen 5 PCIe link, a 65 W TDP, and a lower average score, the Intel Core 5 120 remains a distinct option, but the measurements show no workload category where it surpasses the AMD part. The AMD processor's higher boost clock, double the core and thread count, and larger multithread margin define the outcome. The Intel processor's higher base clock and larger L3 cache do not offset those differences in the recorded results.