AMD Ryzen 5 7235H vs Intel Core 5 processor 120HL

The AMD Ryzen 5 7235H and Intel Core 5 processor 120HL are processors developed for versatile systems that aim to offer balanced performance.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7235H is based on the Rembrandt (Zen 3+) architecture and is manufactured using a 6 nm process. The Intel Core 5 processor 120HL uses the Raptor Lake U architecture and is produced using a 10 nm process. The AMD Ryzen 5 7235H offers 2 MB L2 cache and 8 MB L3 cache.

The Zen 3+ architecture is known for solid single-core performance and efficient multitasking. The Intel Core 5 processor 120HL has 18 MB of L2 cache, but no L3 cache, and its architecture is also designed for strong single-core performance, enabling responsive use. In gaming scenarios, the Intel Core 5 processor 120HL, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), is well-equipped for casual gaming and media playback.

The higher maximum memory bandwidth of 83 GB/s compared to 77 GB/s for the AMD Ryzen 5 7235H can further support graphics performance. For the AMD Ryzen 5 7235H, only basic graphics performance for everyday tasks can be expected without a mentioned integrated graphics solution.

Both processors are optimized for energy efficiency, making them suitable for systems with varying thermal and form factor requirements. The price-performance ratio heavily depends on the overall package of the respective system, as these processors are typically permanently integrated.