AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Intel Core 5 processor 120U | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 3500U or Intel Core 5 processor 120U - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U was released in Q1/2019. The Intel Core 5 processor 120U has 10 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 5 processor 120U was released in Q1/2024. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (85) | Family | Intel Core 5 (1) |
AMD Ryzen 3000U (10) | CPU group | Intel Core processors (Series 1) (3) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Picasso (Zen+) | Architecture | Raptor Lake U |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is 2.10 GHz (3.70 GHz) while the Intel Core 5 processor 120U has 10 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 5 processor 120U is at 1.40 GHz (5.00 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Characteristic | Intel Core 5 processor 120U |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz (3.70 GHz) | A-Core | 1.40 GHz (5.00 GHz) 2x Redwood Cove |
-- | B-Core | 0.90 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Characteristic | Intel Core 5 processor 120U |
-- | AI hardware | Intel AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 5 3500U or Intel Core 5 processor 120U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) |
1.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.25 GHz |
8 | GPU Generation | 13 |
14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 4 |
8 | Compute units | 80 |
512 | Shader | 640 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) | GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 3500U can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 processor 120U supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 102.4 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Characteristic | Intel Core 5 processor 120U |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR4-3200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is 15 W, while the Intel Core 5 processor 120U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Characteristic | Intel Core 5 processor 120U |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 55 W |
35 W | TDP up | -- |
12 W | TDP down | 12 W |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured in 12 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The Intel Core 5 processor 120U is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Characteristic | Intel Core 5 processor 120U |
12 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
FP5 | Socket | BGA 1744 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q1/2024 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) @ 1.25 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 1.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Intel Core 5 processor 120U |
Acer Swift 3 HP 14-dk0002ng HP 17-CA1105NG Lenovo IdeaPad C340 |
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