CPU Comparison
INTEL
Intel Core 5 120
CORE STATE
Raptor Lake-R
CORE SPECS
6 Cores / 12 Threads
CLOCK SPEED
2.5 Base / 4.5 GHz Turbo
CACHE
18 MB (shared)
MAX TDP
65W
ARCHITECTURE
Raptor Lake
PROCESS
10 nm
LAUNCH DATE
2025
VS
INTEL
Xeon 6736P
CORE STATE
Granite Rapids
CORE SPECS
36 Cores / 72 Threads
CLOCK SPEED
2 Base / 4.1 GHz Turbo
CACHE
144 MB (shared)
MAX TDP
205W
ARCHITECTURE
Granite Rapids
PROCESS
5 nm
LAUNCH DATE
2025
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
passmark_data_compression
passmark_data_encryption
passmark_extended_instructions
passmark_find_prime_numbers
passmark_floating_point_math
passmark_integer_math
passmark_multithread
passmark_physics
passmark_random_string_sorting
passmark_single_thread
passmark_singlethread
Analysis: Intel Core 5 120 vs Intel Xeon 6736P
Looking at the test data for 6736P by Intel and Intel Core 5 120 from Intel, a story of similar performance unfolds. None of the option dominates reliably in every benchmarks. This back-and-forth of leads implies core parity. Users face a true decision here. Either options provide strong throughput.
Ultimately, consumers can pick based on platform preference over benchmark performance only. Either 6736P by Intel and Intel Core 5 120 from Intel achieve capable performance for the intended tiers. The choice hinges on individual preferences. Each choice is solid. You shouldn't go astray with these options.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION
5 120
6736P
Core Specs
Cores
6
36
+500.0%
Threads
12
72
+500.0%
Base Clock (GHz)
2.5
2
-20.0%
Boost Clock (GHz)
4.5
4.1
-8.9%
Frequency (GHz)
2.5
2
-20.0%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
4.5
4.1
-8.9%
Multiplier
25
20
-20.0%
SMP CPUs
1
2
+100.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
80 KB (per core)
112 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)
L3 Cache
18 MB (shared)
144 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
65
205
+215.4%
PL1
65 W
—
PL2
110 W
—
Architecture
Architecture
Raptor Lake
Granite Rapids
Codename
Raptor Lake-R
Granite Rapids
Generation
Core 5
(Raptor Lake Refresh)
Xeon 6
(Granite Rapids-SP)
Process Size
10 nm
5 nm
Die Size
163 mm²
598 mm²
Foundry
Intel
Intel
Memory
Memory Support
DDR4, DDR5
DDR5
Memory Bus
Dual-channel
Eight-channel
Memory Bandwidth
—
409.6 GB/s
ECC Memory
No
Yes
DDR4 Speed
3200 MT/s
—
DDR5 Speed
4800 MT/s
—
Platform
Socket
Intel Socket 1700
Intel Socket 4710
Chipsets
Intel 600 Series, Intel 700 Series
—
PCIe
Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only)
Gen 5, 88 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
—
10 nm
Interconnect
UPI Links
—
4 x24 24 GT/s
CXL
—
Gen 2.0, 64 Lanes (Shared with PCI-E)
Graphics
Integrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 730
—
Other
Market
Desktop
Server/Workstation
Production Status
Active
Active
Launch Price
$211
$3351
Part Number
SA35V
SRVNW
Package
FC-LGA16A
FC-LGA18N
Tj Max
100°C
98°C
Bundled Cooler
Laminar RM1
None