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

AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is an 8-core, 16-thread mobile processor from AMD, built on the 4 nm TSMC process with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Intel Core 5 120U is a 10-core, 12-thread mobile processor from Intel, built on the 10 nm Intel process with a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Both parts target mobile systems but differ sharply in power envelope, memory architecture, and cache layout. The database contains benchmark results only for the Intel part, while the AMD processor has no recorded measurements, so the comparison below relies on the recorded scores for the Intel chip and the documented specifications for both.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database shows no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has zero recorded benchmark scores. As a result, direct numerical comparison is impossible. The only available benchmark data comes from the Intel Core 5 120U, which has 19 recorded test results. The Intel part achieves a multi-core score of 6659 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 1756.5 in the same test. In Cinebench R20, the Intel chip records 5349 multi-core and 755 single-core. Cinebench R15 results show 1150.5 multi-core and 245 single-core. Geekbench scores for the Intel part are 5888 multi-core and 1727 single-core.

The Intel Core 5 120U also has PassMark results across several workloads. Integer math scores 52280, floating point math scores 36026, and extended instructions score 9299. Data compression reaches 166432, while data encryption scores 10453. Find prime numbers scores 53, random string sorting scores 19060, physics scores 937, and multithread scores 15042. Single-thread performance in PassMark is 3479, recorded under two test names with identical values.

Without any benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485, the head-to-head comparison cannot show which processor wins in any specific test. The recorded data indicates that the Intel Core 5 120U has an average benchmark score of 17898 and sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of zero and sits at the 50th percentile, but that percentile likely reflects the absence of measurements rather than actual performance. The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 5 120U include AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with an average score of 17891, Intel Core 5 221TE with 17860, AMD Ryzen 5 1600 with 17994, and Intel Core 7 350 with 17779. The Intel Core 5 120U scores essentially match these parts, with differences of 0.2 percent, negative 0.5 percent, and 0.7 percent against the listed rivals.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database lists zero benchmarks for the AMD processor, with an average benchmark score of zero. All recorded benchmark data in this comparison belongs to the Intel Core 5 120U.

Q: What is the highest single-core score recorded for the Intel Core 5 120U?

A: The highest single-core score is 3479 in PassMark single-thread tests. Geekbench single-core records 1727, Cinebench R23 single-core records 1756.5, Cinebench R20 single-core records 755, and Cinebench R15 single-core records 245.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 120U compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 120U averages 17898. AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT averages 17891, Intel Core 5 221TE averages 17860, AMD Ryzen 5 1600 averages 17994, and Intel Core 7 350 averages 17779. The differences are small, ranging from 0.7 percent faster than the Core 7 350 to 0.5 percent slower than the Ryzen 5 1600.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 120U supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, and the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it.

Q: Do both processors have the same boost clock?

A: Yes, both list a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The base clocks differ: the AMD part runs at 3.60 GHz, while the Intel part runs at 1.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

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

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses the Gorgon Halo codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation built on the Zen 5 architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 5 120U uses the Raptor Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation built on the Raptor Lake-U architecture. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, and the database does not list a die size.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core but 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and only 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part therefore holds significantly more L3 cache, while the Intel part has slightly more L2 cache per core.

Memory architecture separates the two clearly. The AMD processor uses LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel interface, delivering 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel processor uses DDR4 or DDR5 memory with a dual-channel interface, and the database does not record its memory bandwidth. ECC memory support exists only on the AMD side. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 includes a Radeon 8050S GPU. The Intel Core 5 120U includes Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The database does not provide benchmark scores for either integrated GPU.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744. Both are mobile market segments. The AMD part has a 55 watt TDP, while the Intel part has a 15 watt TDP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000002144, and the Intel part number is SRM7P. The AMD processor lists a release date of 2026-05-19, and the Intel processor lists a release date of 2024-01-07.

The Verdict

The recorded data does not support a performance verdict between these two processors because the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no benchmark results. The Intel Core 5 120U has a full set of measurements, placing it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs with an average score of 17898. The AMD part sits at the 50th percentile with no scores, which reflects missing data rather than measured performance.

For users who require the documented architecture, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 offers more L3 cache at 32 MB versus 12 MB, a larger memory bandwidth figure at 273.1 GB/s versus an unlisted value, quad-channel memory instead of dual-channel, ECC support, and 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 8. The Intel Core 5 120U offers more cores at 10 versus 8, more L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB, a lower 15 watt TDP versus 55 watts, and a wider memory compatibility range with both DDR4 and DDR5 support.

The Intel Core 5 120U has a release date of 2024-01-07, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has a release date of 2026-05-19. Both are active production parts. The database does not list launch MSRP for either processor.

Based strictly on the data, the Intel Core 5 120U is the only part with measurable performance in the database. Its benchmark scores place it in line with older desktop processors like the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and AMD Ryzen 5 1600, with average scores of 17891 and 17994 respectively. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 cannot be evaluated for performance without recorded measurements.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. Core count: AMD has 8 cores, Intel has 10 cores. Thread count: AMD has 16 threads, Intel has 12 threads. Base clock: AMD runs at 3.60 GHz, Intel runs at 1.40 GHz. Boost clock: both run at 5.00 GHz. TDP: AMD is 55 watts, Intel is 15 watts. Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP11, Intel uses Intel BGA 1744.

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. Codename: AMD is Gorgon Halo, Intel is Raptor Lake. Generation: AMD is Ryzen AI Max PRO on Zen 5, Intel is Core 5 on Raptor Lake-U. Die size: AMD is 70.6 mm², Intel is not listed.

Cache: L1 per core is 80 KB for both. L2 per core is 1 MB for AMD and 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 shared is 32 MB for AMD and 12 MB for Intel. Memory support: AMD uses LPDDR5X, Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bus: AMD is quad-channel, Intel is dual-channel. Memory bandwidth: AMD is 273.1 GB/s, Intel is not listed. ECC memory: AMD supports it, Intel does not.

PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 8050S, Intel has Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. Market segment: both are mobile. Production status: both are active. Release date: AMD is 2026-05-19, Intel is 2024-01-07. Multiplier unlocked: both are false. Part number: AMD is 100-000002144, Intel is SRM7P.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 120U wins in the only category with measured results: benchmark scores. It records 6659 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 5888 in Geekbench multi-core, and 17898 average across all tests. It also wins on core count with 10 cores versus 8, on L2 cache per core with 1.25 MB versus 1 MB, on TDP efficiency with 15 watts versus 55 watts, and on memory compatibility with support for both DDR4 and DDR5.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 wins on several architectural specifications. It has more threads at 16 versus 12, a higher base clock at 3.60 GHz versus 1.40 GHz, the same boost clock at 5.00 GHz, a smaller process node at 4 nm versus 10 nm, more L3 cache at 32 MB versus 12 MB, a higher memory bandwidth at 273.1 GB/s versus an unlisted figure, quad-channel memory versus dual-channel, ECC support, and more PCIe lanes at 16 versus 8. It also has a larger die size at 70.6 mm², though the Intel die size is not recorded.

For single-thread performance, the Intel part shows a PassMark single-thread score of 3479, a Geekbench single-core score of 1727, and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1756.5. The AMD part has no comparable scores. For multi-thread workloads, the Intel part shows a PassMark multithread score of 15042 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6659. The AMD part has no comparable scores.

The database indicates that the Intel Core 5 120U sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 sits at the 50th percentile, but the AMD percentile is based on zero recorded benchmarks. The Intel processor averages 17898 points, and its nearest rivals all score within a narrow band: 17891 for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, 17860 for the Intel Core 5 221TE, 17994 for the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, and 17779 for the Intel Core 7 350. The Intel Core 5 120U delivers essentially the same performance as these parts.

In terms of workload-specific PassMark results, the Intel Core 5 120U shows strengths in data compression with 166432, integer math with 52280, and floating point math with 36026. It shows lower scores in find prime numbers with 53 and physics with 937. These numbers provide a profile for the Intel part but no basis for comparison against the AMD processor.

Given the absence of AMD benchmark data, the only defensible conclusion is that the Intel Core 5 120U is the sole processor in this comparison with measurable performance. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 offers a distinct set of specifications, including a much higher memory bandwidth, larger L3 cache, and ECC support, but no recorded test results exist to quantify its performance. Users seeking a processor with documented benchmark scores should consider the Intel Core 5 120U. Users prioritizing the architectural features listed for the AMD part, such as quad-channel LPDDR5X memory and 16 PCIe lanes, may prefer that processor, but the database provides no performance evidence for it.