AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X vs Intel Core 5 120 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X contains no benchmark scores, while the Intel Core 5 120 has a full set of measurements. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible. However, the Intel Core 5 120’s results can be interpreted against its nearest rivals in the database to establish a performance baseline.

The Intel Core 5 120 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,255 points and a single-core score of 2,577 points. In Cinebench R20, it records 7,667 multi-core and 1,082 single-core points. Its Cinebench R15 results show 1,840 multi-core and 259 single-core points. These figures place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 25,362.

Against its nearest rivals, the Intel Core 5 120 is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, which has an average score of 25,365, a delta of 0%. It sits 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-11700KF (25,423 average score) and 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U (25,432). It is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13400F (25,292). The data shows a tightly clustered group where no rival holds a meaningful edge.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 5 120 show a multi-thread score of 18,597 and a single-thread score of 3,595. Integer math scores 60,462, while floating point math scores 45,383. Data compression scores 219,535, and data encryption scores 11,131. Extended instructions (SIMD) score 14,264, random string sorting scores 21,499, and find prime numbers scores just 77. The physics test records 1,333 points.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no nearest rival data. Its percentile rank is 50, which indicates a median position, but without measured scores the database cannot substantiate any specific performance claim for this part. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and the win counts are zero for both processors.

The Verdict

The data supports only one clear conclusion: the Intel Core 5 120 is a measured, active processor with a substantial benchmark record, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no benchmark presence in the database at all. Any selection decision based strictly on recorded measurements must favor the Intel Core 5 120, not because it dominates its rivals, but because it has verifiable results and the AMD part does not.

The Intel Core 5 120 sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, an above-median position. Its nearest rivals are within 0.3% of its average score, which means it performs in line with established mid-range desktop processors like the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D and the Intel Core i5-13400F. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X sits at the 50th percentile with no scores, so the database can neither confirm nor deny its performance level.

For a user choosing between these two parts, the Intel Core 5 120 offers known quantities: a 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.50 GHz boost clock and a 65 W TDP. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X offers 12 cores, 24 threads, a 5.60 GHz boost clock, and a 120 W TDP, but none of that is validated by benchmark data. The verdict from the database is that the Intel part is the only one with evidence of performance, and the AMD part remains an unmeasured entry.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark score in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 120 has an average benchmark score of 25,362. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has an average benchmark score of 0 and no recorded benchmark results.

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

A: It is within 0.3% of all four nearest rivals. It matches the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 0% delta, trails the Intel Core i7-11700KF by 0.2%, trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U by 0.3%, and leads the Intel Core i5-13400F by 0.3%.

Q: What is the best Cinebench result for the Intel Core 5 120?

A: The highest Cinebench result is 18,255 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its best single-core result is 2,577 points in the same test.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X have any PassMark results?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has an empty benchmarks array in the database, while the Intel Core 5 120 has 17 recorded benchmark entries.

Q: What is the Intel Core 5 120’s percentile ranking?

A: It is in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X is in the 50th percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 120 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 120 uses 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: the AMD part runs at 4.40 GHz, the Intel part at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the AMD part reaching 5.60 GHz and the Intel part reaching 4.50 GHz.

Thermal design power is another clear split. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X is rated at 120 W, while the Intel Core 5 120 is rated at 65 W. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 120 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported by the AMD part but not by the Intel part.

PCIe lane counts differ: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with the AMD part using Radeon Graphics and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has a launch date of October 6, 2025, while the Intel part launched on July 30, 2025. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $211; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on the Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) generation. The Intel Core 5 120 is from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, with the Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake-R codename.

Process nodes differ significantly. The AMD part is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel. The AMD part has a transistor count of 16,630 million and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part has no recorded transistor count and a die size of 163 mm².

Cache layouts differ. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 120 also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but its L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core, and its L3 cache is 18 MB shared. Neither processor has 3D V-Cache.

The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR5. The AMD part supports ECC memory, the Intel part does not. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, indicating overclocking flexibility, while the Intel part is multiplier-locked. The market segment for both is desktop, and both are listed as active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 120 wins in the only category where the database has evidence: measured benchmark performance. It has 17 recorded benchmark scores, an average score of 25,362, and a 77th percentile rank. It is competitive with, and in one case slightly ahead of, its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has zero recorded benchmarks and cannot claim any measured win.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X wins on specification counts. It doubles the core and thread counts of the Intel part, offers a higher base clock (4.40 GHz versus 2.50 GHz) and a higher boost clock (5.60 GHz versus 4.50 GHz). It has a larger L3 cache (64 MB versus 18 MB), a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), and a higher reported memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus no recorded figure). It also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not.

The Intel Core 5 120 wins on power efficiency in terms of TDP, rated at 65 W versus 120 W for the AMD part. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering broader compatibility, and it has a recorded launch MSRP of $211. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The database shows a use-case split: the Intel Core 5 120 is the only part with validated performance data, making it the defensible choice for any workload where measured results matter. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X offers higher specifications on paper, but without benchmark scores, its practical advantage remains unquantified. The Intel part’s data shows it performs on par with established mid-range CPUs, while the AMD part’s 50th percentile rank reflects an absence of evidence, not a measured outcome.