AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core 5 120 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D does not include any benchmark scores, average score, or percentile placement. The AMD part has an empty benchmarks array, a 0 average benchmark score, and a percentileVsAllCpus of 50. The Intel Core 5 120, by contrast, has 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark workloads, an average benchmark score of 25362, and a percentileVsAllCpus of 77.

Because the AMD processor has no benchmark entries in the database, a direct head-to-head comparison of measured performance cannot be constructed. The Intel Core 5 120 stands alone in the dataset with measurable results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 18255, and its single-core score is 2577. In Cinebench R20, it records 7667 multi-core and 1082 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 1840 multi-core and 259 single-core.

The Intel part’s Passmark results are extensive. It scores 60462 in integer math, 45383 in floating point math, 219535 in data compression, 11131 in data encryption, 14264 in extended instructions, 77 in find prime numbers, 21499 in random string sorting, 1333 in physics, and 18597 in multithread. The single-thread Passmark score is 3595, which appears twice in the data with identical values.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no recorded wins, and the Intel Core 5 120 has no recorded wins either, since the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. The winsA and winsB fields are both 0. Any claim of superiority must therefore rest on the Intel part alone, as the only unit with data.

The Intel Core 5 120 sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D has an average score of 25365, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i7-11700KF scores 25423, which is 0.2 percent higher. The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25292, 0.3 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840U scores 25432, 0.3 percent higher. The Intel Core 5 120 effectively trades blows with all four, with deltas equal to or smaller than 0.3 percent.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The AMD processor has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed.

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

A: Its highest recorded Cinebench result is 18255 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its highest single-core result is 2577 in the same test.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 120 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D has an average score of 25365, while the Intel Core 5 120 has an average score of 25362. The delta is 0 percent, meaning the two are effectively tied in average benchmark performance.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 120 ranks at the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D ranks at the 50th percentile but has no benchmark data to support that position.

Q: Which Passmark workload shows the highest score for the Intel Core 5 120?

A: Data compression delivers the highest Passmark score at 219535, followed by multithread at 18597.

Q: Is there any head-to-head benchmark data between the two processors?

A: No. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, and the winsA and winsB fields are both 0.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node. The die is composed of two chiplets, each measuring 70.6 mm², for a combined die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The transistor count is 16,630 million.

The Intel Core 5 120 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, belonging to the Core 5 generation built on Raptor Lake Refresh. It is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node with a monolithic die of 163 mm². No transistor count is recorded for the Intel part.

The cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core but a larger 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, paired with a much smaller 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD L3 cache is more than seven times larger.

Both processors support DDR5 memory, but the Intel part additionally supports DDR4. The AMD processor has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

The AMD processor integrates Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part integrates UHD Graphics 730. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part is built for AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 120 has 6 cores and 12 threads, exactly half of each.

Clock speeds diverge significantly. The AMD processor has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The AMD part runs 1.90 GHz higher at base and 1.00 GHz higher at boost.

Thermal design power differs by 55 watts. The AMD processor is rated at 120 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 65 watts.

Memory support shows a split: the AMD processor supports DDR5 only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

The AMD processor has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and the Intel part has none recorded.

The process node differs by 6 nm, with the AMD part at 4 nm and the Intel part at 10 nm. The foundry differs as well, TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel part.

ECC memory support is present on the AMD processor and absent on the Intel part.

The integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics on the AMD side, UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side.

PCIe lane counts differ by 8 lanes, with the AMD part offering 24 Gen 5 lanes and the Intel part offering 16 Gen 5 lanes.

The release dates differ by about two months. The Intel Core 5 120 was released on 2025-07-30, and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D was released on 2025-10-06.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $211. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

The production status for both is Active.

The Verdict

The data only supports conclusions for the Intel Core 5 120, because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmark records. The Intel part has a recorded average benchmark score of 25362, places at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and sits within 0.3 percent of four nearest rivals. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, is statistically identical with a delta of 0 percent.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D cannot be evaluated for performance from the database. Its percentileVsAllCpus of 50 is not supported by any benchmark entries, and its average benchmark score of 0 indicates no measured results. The database therefore offers no evidence that the AMD part outperforms or underperforms the Intel part.

The Intel Core 5 120 is the only unit in this comparison with measurable performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18255 and single-core score of 2577 place it in a competitive position among its recorded rivals. Its Passmark single-thread score of 3595 and multithread score of 18597 reinforce that position.

The AMD processor offers higher core counts, higher clocks, a larger L3 cache, and a smaller process node, but none of those specifications are validated by benchmark results in the database. The recorded data cannot confirm whether those specifications translate into real-world performance advantages.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 120 wins in every measurable category in the database, simply because it is the only processor with measurements. It holds the 77th percentile ranking, an average benchmark score of 25362, and a full set of Cinebench and Passmark results. Its nearest rival comparison shows it within 0.3 percent of the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, the Intel Core i7-11700KF, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and the Intel Core i5-13400F.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D wins no measured categories. Its specification sheet shows advantages in core count, thread count, base clock, boost clock, L3 cache size, memory bandwidth, ECC support, PCIe lane count, and process node. These are architectural advantages, not validated performance wins.

For workloads where the database has actual scores, the Intel Core 5 120 delivers measurable results in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus Passmark integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, random string sorting, physics, single-thread, and multithread tests. The AMD processor has no recorded results in any of these categories.

The specification sheet suggests the AMD processor could be suited to workloads that benefit from 12 cores, 24 threads, and a 128 MB L3 cache, but the database provides no benchmark evidence to confirm that. The Intel Core 5 120, with 6 cores and 12 threads, has verified results across a wide range of workloads. Any application-level analysis must rely on the Intel part’s recorded scores, as the AMD part’s performance profile remains undocumented in the database.