AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 vs Intel Core 5 120UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity about the performance relationship between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 and the Intel Core 5 120UL. Across all 11 shared PassMark tests, the AMD part wins every single matchup, with deltas ranging from a modest 100.4% advantage to a staggering 408.2% blowout. The average benchmark score tells the same story: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 posts 62498, while the Intel Core 5 120UL sits at 13594. That is a 4.6x gap in aggregate performance, placing the AMD chip in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs compared to the Intel chip's 68th percentile.

The largest single victory for the AMD processor comes in extended instructions, where it scores 26441 against Intel's 5203, a delta of 408.2%. This is a workload that exercises SIMD and specialized instruction paths, and the Zen 5 architecture's advantage here is enormous. Data compression follows closely: AMD scores 385174 versus Intel's 109090, a 253.1% lead. Random string sorting, a test sensitive to memory subsystem and core scheduling, shows AMD ahead by 200.2%, with scores of 40860 and 13610 respectively. Multithread performance delivers a 198.2% delta (31485 versus 10558), confirming that the 20-thread AMD part overwhelms the 12-thread Intel part in parallel workloads.

The smaller margins still favor AMD decisively. Integer math shows a 181.6% delta (107173 versus 38060), while find prime numbers delivers 168.1% (126 versus 47). Floating-point math comes in at 154% (66824 versus 26311), and data encryption shows 151.2% (19308 versus 7685). Physics simulation lands at 116.5% (1747 versus 807). Even single-thread performance, where the Intel chip's 4.60 GHz boost clock might be expected to help, goes to AMD by 100.4%: 4168 versus 2080. The single-thread result is notable because it shows the architectural efficiency of Zen 5, as the AMD chip's higher 5.00 GHz boost clock and 2.00 GHz base clock contribute to a performance-per-clock advantage that the Raptor Lake design cannot match.

Where Each One Wins

Given the sweep of the benchmark suite, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 wins in every measured category. The data shows no test where the Intel Core 5 120UL records a higher score. For compute-heavy tasks, the AMD part's multithread score of 31485 versus 10558 indicates roughly triple the throughput in heavily parallel workloads. The extended instructions result, where AMD leads by 408.2%, suggests a strong advantage in workloads that use advanced vector or cryptographic instructions. Data compression, with a 253.1% delta, points to superior memory bandwidth and cache efficiency in real-world data processing tasks.

The Intel Core 5 120UL does have attributes that matter outside the benchmark suite. Its 15 W TDP is lower than the AMD chip's 28 W, which means it draws less power under load. The Intel part also uses the LGA 1700 socket, a desktop platform, whereas the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile platform. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. These platform differences do not translate into benchmark wins, but they define the use cases where each processor can be deployed. In the recorded benchmark data, however, the Intel chip's only comparative strength is its lower power envelope, not its computational output. Its single-thread score of 2080 and multithread score of 10558 place it in a different performance class, one that aligns with its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i3-12100F (avg score 13494, delta 0.7%), Intel Core 3 N355 (13492, delta 0.8%), and Intel Core i5-9500 (13452, delta 1.1%). The AMD chip, by contrast, sits among much faster competition: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738, delta -0.4%), AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839, delta -0.5%), and Intel Core i7-13790F (63080, delta -0.9%). The AMD part actually edges out the Intel Core i9-13900KF (61841, delta 1.1%) in average score.

The Verdict

The database measurements indicate that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 is the superior processor in every benchmark category recorded. Its 11 win count against zero for Intel is unambiguous. The AMD chip delivers more than double the single-thread performance (4168 versus 2080) and nearly triple the multithread performance (31485 versus 10558). For any workload that benefits from CPU compute, the AMD part is the clear choice based on the data. The Intel Core 5 120UL's lower TDP of 15 W gives it an efficiency profile, and its desktop LGA 1700 socket and DDR4 compatibility may suit certain system configurations. But in raw benchmark terms, the Intel chip cannot compete. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 also carries a higher percentile ranking (93rd versus 68th), meaning it outperforms a larger share of the CPU landscape. The verdict from the data is straightforward: the AMD processor wins every measured test, and the Intel processor's only recorded advantages are platform-level, not performance-level.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 4168 in single-thread tests, while the Intel Core 5 120UL scores 2080, a delta of 100.4% in AMD's favor.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multithread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 31485 in the multithread test, compared to 10558 for the Intel Core 5 120UL, giving AMD a 198.2% lead.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The extended instructions test shows the biggest gap: AMD scores 26441 versus Intel's 5203, a delta of 408.2%.

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

A: Both have 10 cores, but the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 supports 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 120UL supports 12 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 5 120UL supports DDR4 and DDR5.

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

A: The Intel chip's average score of 13594 is 0.7% above the Intel Core i3-12100F (13494), 0.8% above the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492), 1.1% above the Intel Core i5-9500 (13452), and 1.1% below the Intel Core 3 304 (13745).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 uses a Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with the codename Gorgon Point and a die size of 233 mm². It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 120UL uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, with the codename Raptor Lake-PS. The process node difference is significant: the 4 nm TSMC process allows higher transistor density and better power efficiency, which contributes to the AMD chip's benchmark dominance despite its higher 28 W TDP.

Cache configurations differ notably. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core for Intel. The AMD chip has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel chip has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the AMD part helps with data-heavy workloads like compression and sorting, where the data shows margins of 253.1% and 200.2% respectively.

Clock speeds also favor AMD. The AMD chip has a 2.00 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock, versus Intel's 1.30 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. The higher base clock means better sustained performance, while the higher boost clock gives AMD an edge in bursty single-thread work. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile socket, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The AMD chip supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel chip's memory bandwidth is not recorded. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 890M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD chip's release date is listed as 2026-01-04, while the Intel chip's release date is 2024-04-07. The Intel chip is classified as a desktop part, while the AMD chip is classified as mobile. The AMD processor's 20 threads versus Intel's 12 threads, combined with the larger L3 cache and higher clocks, explains the benchmark outcomes across the board.