Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD A12-9720P | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 5 processor 120U or AMD A12-9720P - 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 Intel Core 5 processor 120U has 10 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. Up to 96 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 5 processor 120U was released in Q1/2024. The AMD A12-9720P has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A12-9720P was released in Q4/2016. |
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Intel Core 5 (1) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core processors (Series 1) (3) | CPU group | AMD A12-9700 (2) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Raptor Lake U | Architecture | Excavator (Bristol Ridge) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 5 processor 120U is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz (5.00 GHz). The AMD A12-9720P has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.70 GHz (3.60 GHz). |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | Characteristic | AMD A12-9720P |
10 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.40 GHz (5.00 GHz) 2x Redwood Cove |
A-Core | 2.70 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Excavator |
0.90 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | Characteristic | AMD A12-9720P |
Intel® AI Boost | AI hardware | -- |
Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz |
1.25 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
13 | GPU Generation | 6 |
10 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 2 |
80 | Compute units | 8 |
640 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 5 processor 120U supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A12-9720P can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | Characteristic | AMD A12-9720P |
LPDDR5-6400, DDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-1866 |
96 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core 5 processor 120U has a TDP of 15 W, that of the AMD A12-9720P is 15 W. |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | Characteristic | AMD A12-9720P |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
55 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
12 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 5 processor 120U has a 12.00 MB cache, while the AMD A12-9720P cache has a total of 2.00 MB. |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | Characteristic | AMD A12-9720P |
10 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, FMA4 |
BGA 1744 | Socket | FP4 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q1/2024 | Release date | Q4/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) @ 1.25 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) @ 0.76 GHz |
Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core 5 processor 120U
10C 12T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD A12-9720P |
Unknown | Unknown |