AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 vs Intel Core 5 120HL Comparison

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 120HL has 12 cores and 16 threads. Both processors support 16 threads, but the Intel part achieves this with a higher physical core count.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 120HL boosts to 4.70 GHz. The AMD part also starts from a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 2.60 GHz for the Intel chip.

Q: What is the process node for each processor and who manufactures it?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 120HL is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. This gives the AMD part a significant manufacturing advantage.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 120HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports LPDDR5X memory in a quad-channel configuration. The Intel Core 5 120HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 120HL?

A: The Intel Core 5 120HL has a launch MSRP of $279. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is a mobile processor based on the Gorgon Halo codename and uses the Zen 5 generation architecture. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and uses the AMD Socket FP11. The Intel Core 5 120HL is a desktop processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel foundries. It uses the Intel Socket 1700.

The core configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 12 cores and 16 threads. Cache hierarchies also differ. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. For L3 cache, the AMD processor has 32 MB shared, while the Intel processor has 18 MB shared. The Intel part has a larger per-core L2 allocation, but the AMD part has a larger total L3 pool.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses a Radeon 8050S graphics solution. The Intel Core 5 120HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units.

Memory architecture is a major differentiator. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory in a quad-channel configuration, delivering 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). This gives the AMD chip twice the PCIe lane allocation for CPU-attached devices.

The release dates place these products in different generations. The Intel Core 5 120HL was released on April 7, 2024. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 was released on May 19, 2026. The production status for both is listed as active.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not currently include any head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. The benchmark array for both the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and the Intel Core 5 120HL is empty. The average benchmark score for each processor is zero, and the percentile versus all CPUs is 50 for both. Without recorded test data, direct performance comparisons cannot be drawn from the database at this time.

The absence of benchmark scores means that no verified measurements exist for multi-core throughput, single-core performance, or application-specific workloads. The win counts are zero for both processors. Any performance assessment must therefore rely on architectural specifications rather than measured results.

The specifications do suggest where differences may appear once benchmark data becomes available. The AMD processor has a higher base clock by 1.00 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.30 GHz. Higher clock speeds generally correlate with stronger single-threaded performance, but the architecture differences between Zen 5 and Raptor Lake make a direct prediction unreliable. The Intel processor has 12 cores versus 8 cores, which could favor multi-threaded workloads if the extra cores are fully utilized. However, the AMD processor has a larger L3 cache, 32 MB versus 18 MB, which can improve performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory bandwidth is another area where the AMD processor holds a clear specification advantage. The quad-channel LPDDR5X configuration with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth is substantially more than what a dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 implementation would typically provide. Memory-bound workloads could show significant differences once measured.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category.

Clock speeds: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 5 120HL has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Cores and threads: The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has 12 cores and 16 threads.

Thermal design power: The AMD processor has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel processor has a TDP of 45 watts.

Process node and foundry: The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Socket: The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache: L1 cache is 80 KB per core for both. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 32 MB shared for AMD and 18 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support: The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory bus: The AMD processor uses quad-channel. The Intel processor uses dual-channel.

Memory bandwidth: The AMD processor has 273.1 GB/s. The Intel processor has no recorded bandwidth figure.

ECC memory: Supported on AMD, not supported on Intel.

PCIe: The AMD processor has Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor has Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: The AMD processor uses Radeon 8050S. The Intel processor uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

Market segment: The AMD processor is mobile. The Intel processor is desktop.

Release date: The AMD processor was released on May 19, 2026. The Intel processor was released on April 7, 2024.

Launch MSRP: The AMD processor has no listed launch MSRP. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $279.

Part numbers: The AMD processor has part number 100-000002144. The Intel processor has part number SRPFR.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data provides no benchmark results, so the verdict rests entirely on architectural specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 and the Intel Core 5 120HL target different market segments, mobile versus desktop, and each carries strengths aligned with its intended use.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 offers a newer process node at 4 nm versus 10 nm, a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, a larger L3 cache of 32 MB versus 18 MB, and substantially higher memory bandwidth at 273.1 GB/s through a quad-channel LPDDR5X interface. It also supports ECC memory and provides 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. These specifications point toward memory-intensive workloads and applications that benefit from high clock speeds and large shared cache.

The Intel Core 5 120HL offers a higher physical core count at 12 cores versus 8, a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 55 watts, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which provides flexibility in system configuration. The larger per-core L2 cache of 2 MB versus 1 MB could benefit workloads that fit within that per-core capacity. Its desktop market segment and Socket 1700 compatibility may suit existing platform users.

The data shows no measured performance advantage for either processor. The percentile versus all CPUs is identical at 50 for both. Until benchmark results are recorded, the AMD processor appears better positioned for bandwidth-heavy and cache-sensitive tasks, while the Intel processor appears better positioned for multi-threaded workloads that can use its 12 physical cores within a lower power envelope. Users should weigh the mobile versus desktop platform requirements, memory preferences, and PCIe lane needs when considering these two parts.