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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pairing. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel Core 5 120UL has a full suite of recorded measurements. This makes a direct comparison of measured performance impossible from the available data.

The Intel Core 5 120UL delivers an average benchmark score of 13594 across its recorded tests. Its percentile ranking of 68 places it above the midpoint of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals show a tight cluster: the Intel Core i3-12100F scores 13494 (0.7% behind), the Intel Core 3 N355 scores 13492 (0.8% behind), and the Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452 (1.1% behind). The Intel Core 3 304 scores 13745, which is 1.1% ahead.

In Cinebench R23, the Core 5 120UL records 8974 multi-core and 1266 single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 3769 multi-core and 531 single-core. The Passmark suite shows a multi-thread score of 10558 and a single-thread score of 2080. Data compression reaches 109090, while floating point math records 26311 and integer math 38060.

The AMD processor has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals recorded. The percentile field for the AMD part is 50, which is the median position, but no measured data supports that value. The Intel part has 17 benchmark entries, all from Cinebench and Passmark workloads.

FAQ

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 120UL boosts to 4.60 GHz. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 3.60 GHz versus 1.30 GHz for Intel.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 120UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part offers more threads despite fewer physical cores.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

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

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel memory bus and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 120UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, and no bandwidth figure is recorded.

Q: What are the manufacturing process nodes?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 120UL is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 120UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Halo codename, while the Intel Core 5 120UL uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename. These represent different design generations and microarchitectural approaches.

The manufacturing processes differ significantly. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while Intel uses its own 10 nm process. The AMD die size is recorded at 70.6 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel part. Neither processor has transistor counts in the database.

Cache hierarchies show structural differences. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, while Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is substantially larger on AMD at 32 MB versus 12 MB on Intel.

Memory architecture diverges sharply. AMD supports LPDDR5X only, with a quad-channel bus and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, and no bandwidth figure is recorded. ECC memory support exists only on the AMD part.

PCIe connectivity also differs. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 8050S, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

The market segments are different. AMD targets mobile with Socket FP11, while Intel targets desktop with Socket 1700. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports overclocking. The release dates are recorded: Intel released on 2024-04-07, while AMD released on 2026-05-19.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows asymmetric information availability. The Intel Core 5 120UL has measured benchmark scores across multiple workloads, placing it at the 68th percentile with an average score of 13594. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 has no benchmark scores in the database, making its measured performance unknown.

The Intel part demonstrates a clear competitive position against its nearest rivals. It sits within 1.1% of four other processors, with the Core 3 304 slightly ahead at 13745 and the Core i3-12100F slightly behind at 13494. This tight clustering indicates the Core 5 120UL performs in a well-established performance band.

For users comparing on the basis of recorded measurements, only the Intel part has data to analyze. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8974 and single-core score of 1266, combined with Passmark multi-thread of 10558 and single-thread of 2080, provide a complete performance picture.

For the AMD part, the architecture specification suggests a different design philosophy: higher clocks, more threads per core, a larger L3 cache, and substantially higher memory bandwidth. The 5.00 GHz boost clock and 3.60 GHz base clock are recorded. The 32 MB L3 cache and 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth are recorded. But without benchmark scores, these specifications cannot be translated into measured performance.

The choice between these processors depends on what the data supports. The Intel Core 5 120UL is the only part with verified performance measurements in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 offers a more advanced process node, higher clock speeds, more threads, larger cache, and faster memory subsystem per the recorded specifications, but its actual benchmark performance is not recorded.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 | Intel Core 5 120UL |

|---|---|---|

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Halo | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5) | Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 32 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 273.1 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8050S | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-05-19 | 2024-04-07 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

| Part number | 100-000002144 | Unknown |

The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both processors. Neither part has a recorded vCache 3D option or total L3 cache field. The production status for both is Active. No launch MSRP is recorded for either processor.