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Intel Core 5 processor 120U vs AMD Ryzen 5 220
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Summary
The Intel Core 5 Processor 120U (Raptor Lake U) and the AMD Ryzen 5 220 (Hawk Point, Zen 4) are energy-efficient processors for mobile devices, optimized for balanced performance with low power consumption.
The Intel Core 5 Processor 120U is manufactured using a 10 nm process and features a hybrid architecture with 10 cores (2 P-cores, 8 E-cores) and 12 threads, as well as 12 MB of L2 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses a more advanced 4 nm process. It features 6 Zen 4 cores and 12 threads, complemented by 6 MB of L2 cache and 16 MB of L3 cache, which represents a significant cache advantage.
The Intel Core 5 Processor 120U delivers good single-core performance through P-cores and multi-core efficiency through E-cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 shows very strong single-core performance thanks to its Zen 4 architecture and high IPC. Its 6 cores also enable efficient multi-core processing, which is advantageous for demanding applications.
For gaming, the integrated graphics solution is crucial. The Intel Core 5 Processor 120U uses Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 integrates a more powerful AMD Radeon 740M (RDNA 3). The AMD Radeon 740M generally offers superior graphics performance, making the AMD Ryzen 5 220 the better choice for light gaming.
The higher memory bandwidth of the AMD chip (120 GB/s vs. 102 GB/s) further supports this. Both are designed for high energy efficiency and low TDP for long battery life. The 4 nm process of the AMD Ryzen 5 220 could give it an efficiency advantage under load. The price-performance ratio depends on device configuration and market conditions.
Specific prices cannot be mentioned. The Intel Core 5 Processor 120U offers balanced performance for productivity tasks through its hybrid architecture. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 impresses with an advanced manufacturing process, strong Zen 4 architecture, larger L3 cache, and superior integrated graphics performance.
It is recommended for users seeking a better graphics solution, higher overall performance, and improved energy efficiency, even for light gaming.
The Intel Core 5 Processor 120U is manufactured using a 10 nm process and features a hybrid architecture with 10 cores (2 P-cores, 8 E-cores) and 12 threads, as well as 12 MB of L2 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses a more advanced 4 nm process. It features 6 Zen 4 cores and 12 threads, complemented by 6 MB of L2 cache and 16 MB of L3 cache, which represents a significant cache advantage.
The Intel Core 5 Processor 120U delivers good single-core performance through P-cores and multi-core efficiency through E-cores. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 shows very strong single-core performance thanks to its Zen 4 architecture and high IPC. Its 6 cores also enable efficient multi-core processing, which is advantageous for demanding applications.
For gaming, the integrated graphics solution is crucial. The Intel Core 5 Processor 120U uses Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 integrates a more powerful AMD Radeon 740M (RDNA 3). The AMD Radeon 740M generally offers superior graphics performance, making the AMD Ryzen 5 220 the better choice for light gaming.
The higher memory bandwidth of the AMD chip (120 GB/s vs. 102 GB/s) further supports this. Both are designed for high energy efficiency and low TDP for long battery life. The 4 nm process of the AMD Ryzen 5 220 could give it an efficiency advantage under load. The price-performance ratio depends on device configuration and market conditions.
Specific prices cannot be mentioned. The Intel Core 5 Processor 120U offers balanced performance for productivity tasks through its hybrid architecture. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 impresses with an advanced manufacturing process, strong Zen 4 architecture, larger L3 cache, and superior integrated graphics performance.
It is recommended for users seeking a better graphics solution, higher overall performance, and improved energy efficiency, even for light gaming.
Intel Core 5 processor 120U
- Hybrid architecture (P-cores and E-cores)
- Good single-core performance
- Efficient for productivity tasks
- Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80
AMD Ryzen 5 220
- Advanced 4 nm manufacturing process
- Strong Zen 4 architecture and IPC
- Superior integrated AMD Radeon 740M graphics
- Larger L3 cache (16 MB)
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
AMD Ryzen 5 220
93 %
AMD Radeon 740M
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Specifications
At a glance
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD Ryzen 5 220 |
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| Family | Intel Core 5 (13) | AMD Ryzen 5 (100) |
| CPU group | Intel Core processors - Mobile (Series 1) (3) | AMD Ryzen 200 (11) |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake U | Hawk Point (Zen 4) |
| Technology | 10 nm | 4 nm |
| Segment | Notebook | Notebook |
| Socket | BGA 1744 | FP8 |
| Predecessor | ||
| Successor |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD Ryzen 5 220 |
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| CPU Cores / Threads | 10 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✓ | ✓ |
| Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Core Cluster 1: | 2x Redwood Cove 1.40 - 5.00 GHz |
2x Zen 4 3.70 - 4.90 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 8x Crestmont 0.90 - 3.80 GHz |
4x Zen 4c 3.00 - 3.50 GHz |
| L2-Cache | 12.00 MB | 6.00 MB |
| L3-Cache | 16.00 MB | |
| Overclocking | ✗ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD Ryzen 5 220 |
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| GPU name | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | AMD Radeon 740M |
| GPU frequency | 0.35 - 1.25 GHz | 0.80 - 2.80 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 80 / 640 | 4 / 256 |
| Raytracing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Max. displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Technology | 10 nm | 4 nm |
| Release date | Q1/2022 | Q3/2023 |
NPU AI performance
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD Ryzen 5 220 |
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| AI hardware | Intel® AI Boost | |
| AI specifications | Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) | |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD Ryzen 5 220 |
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| Memory | LPDDR5-6400 (102.4 GB/s) DDR5-5200 (83.2 GB/s) LPDDR4X-4266 (68.2 GB/s) DDR4-3200 (51.2 GB/s) | LPDDR5X-7500 (120.0 GB/s) DDR5-5600 (89.6 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 96 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC | No | No |
| PCIe | 4.0 x 20 | 4.0 x 14 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s | 27.6 GB/s |
Thermal Management
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD Ryzen 5 220 |
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| TDP | 15 W | 28 W |
| TDP (PL2) | 55 W | |
| TDP up | 30 W | |
| TDP down | 12 W | 15 W |
| T. junction max. | 100 °C | 100 °C |
Technical details
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD Ryzen 5 220 |
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| Chip design | Monolithic | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux | Windows 11, Linux |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
| Release date | Q1/2024 | Q1/2024 |
| Release price | ||
| Documents | Technical data sheet | Technical data sheet |
User Reviews
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