Intel Core 5 120UL vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 5 120UL and the Intel Core i9-14901TE is heavily one-sided, but not in the way the core counts might suggest. The Core 5 120UL has recorded benchmark scores across multiple Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data for the i9-14901TE means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the Core 5 120UL's measured performance and the i9-14901TE's architectural specifications.

The Core 5 120UL delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8974 and a single-core score of 1266. In Cinebench R20, it scores 3769 multicore and 531 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 904 multicore and 127 single-core. These results place the Core 5 120UL at the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 13594.

The nearest rivals for the Core 5 120UL provide context for its standing. The Intel Core i3-12100F scores 13494 on average, a delta of 0.7 percent ahead of the Core 5 120UL. The Intel Core 3 N355 scores 13492, a 0.8 percent advantage. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, trailing by 1.1 percent. The Intel Core 3 304 scores 13745, which is 1.1 percent ahead. These tight margins indicate the Core 5 120UL sits in a competitive cluster, with no rival holding more than a 1.1 percent edge.

The Core i9-14901TE, by contrast, has no benchmark entries. Its percentile is 50, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0. This means the database contains no measured performance data for the i9-14901TE, so any comparison of actual scores is impossible. The i9-14901TE's specifications, however, suggest a different performance class: 8 cores, 16 threads, a base clock of 2.30 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core 5 120UL has 10 cores, 12 threads, a base clock of 1.30 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

The Core 5 120UL's Passmark results show a multithread score of 10558, a single-thread score of 2080, integer math at 38060, floating point math at 26311, and data compression at 109090. The i9-14901TE has no comparable figures. The data indicates that the Core 5 120UL is a fully characterized processor, while the i9-14901TE remains unmeasured in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 120UL wins every category where data exists, since the i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmarks. The Core 5 120UL's strengths are visible across its measured workloads. In Passmark integer math, it scores 38060. In floating point math, it scores 26311. Data encryption reaches 7685, and extended instructions score 5203. Random string sorting hits 13610, while find prime numbers scores 47. Physics simulation scores 807.

The i9-14901TE cannot be said to win any measured category, but its specifications indicate potential advantages in specific scenarios. Its 8 cores with 16 threads, compared to the Core 5 120UL's 10 cores with 12 threads, suggest a different threading model. The i9-14901TE's 36 MB of shared L3 cache dwarfs the Core 5 120UL's 12 MB. Its 2 MB per-core L2 cache doubles the Core 5 120UL's 1.25 MB per core. The i9-14901TE supports ECC memory, which the Core 5 120UL does not. The i9-14901TE also uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Core 5 120UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

The Core 5 120UL's 15 TDP rating versus the i9-14901TE's 45 TDP indicates the former is designed for lower power envelopes, while the latter likely targets higher sustained performance. The i9-14901TE's boost clock of 5.50 GHz against the Core 5 120UL's 4.60 GHz suggests a single-thread advantage, but without benchmark data, this remains speculative. The Core 5 120UL's integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU differs from the i9-14901TE's UHD Graphics 770, with no direct performance comparison available.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear verdict: the Intel Core 5 120UL is the only processor in this comparison with measured performance. Its 68th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 13594 place it in a solid mid-range position. The Core i9-14901TE, with no benchmark scores, cannot be evaluated on performance grounds. Its 50th percentile is a placeholder, not a measured result.

For workloads requiring confirmed multi-threaded performance, the Core 5 120UL delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8974 and a Passmark multithread score of 10558. These are the only concrete numbers available. The i9-14901TE offers more L3 cache, higher clocks, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 5, but none of these translate into measured benchmark results in the database.

The i9-14901TE's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.50 GHz boost clock likely targets different workloads, but the absence of data prevents any quantitative claim. The Core 5 120UL is the verified choice for users who rely on recorded benchmark results. The i9-14901TE remains an unverified option whose real-world performance cannot be stated from the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 120UL has an average benchmark score of 13594, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0 with no recorded benchmark entries.

Q: What is the core count difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 120UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 120UL boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 120UL does not.

Q: What are the L3 cache sizes?

A: The Intel Core 5 120UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 120UL has a TDP of 15, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and the 10 nm process node from Intel. The Core 5 120UL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename, while the Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename. The Core 5 120UL belongs to the Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) generation, and the Core i9-14901TE belongs to the Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

The Core 5 120UL has 10 cores with 12 threads, while the Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores with 16 threads. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: the Core 5 120UL has 1.25 MB per core, and the Core i9-14901TE has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared for the Core 5 120UL and 36 MB shared for the Core i9-14901TE.

Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 5 120UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i9-14901TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: the Core 5 120UL has Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, and the Core i9-14901TE has UHD Graphics 770. The Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory, which the Core 5 120UL does not.

The die size is recorded for the Core i9-14901TE at 257 mm², while the Core 5 120UL has no die size data. Both are active production processors on Intel Socket 1700. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 5 120UL and Intel Core i9-14901TE differ in several recorded specifications. The Core 5 120UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clocks are 1.30 GHz for the Core 5 120UL and 2.30 GHz for the Core i9-14901TE. The boost clocks are 4.60 GHz and 5.50 GHz, respectively.

The TDP ratings are 15 for the Core 5 120UL and 45 for the Core i9-14901TE. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core for the Core 5 120UL and 2 MB per core for the Core i9-14901TE. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared versus 36 MB shared. The PCIe configuration is Gen 4 with 8 lanes for the Core 5 120UL and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core i9-14901TE.

ECC memory support is false for the Core 5 120UL and true for the Core i9-14901TE. The integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 80EU for the Core 5 120UL and UHD Graphics 770 for the Core i9-14901TE. The release dates are 2024-04-07 for the Core 5 120UL and 2024-06-30 for the Core i9-14901TE. The die size is 257 mm² for the Core i9-14901TE, with no die size recorded for the Core 5 120UL. The part numbers are unknown for the Core 5 120UL and Q49CSRNJJ for the Core i9-14901TE. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.