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Intel Core 5 processor 120U vs AMD Ryzen 7 260
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Summary
The Intel Core 5 processor 120U is based on the Raptor Lake U architecture and is designed for efficient mobile applications, delivering balanced performance.
It is manufactured using a 10 nm process and utilizes a hybrid core architecture combining performance (P-cores) and efficiency cores (E-cores) to optimize different workloads. The exact number of cores varies by model. With 12 MB of Level 2 cache, it typically offers good single-core performance. The integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) enables basic graphical tasks and light gaming.
As a U-series processor, it is designed for low power consumption and good battery life. The price-performance ratio heavily depends on the overall device system in which it is installed. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 uses the advanced Hawk Point (Zen 4) architecture and is also designed for mobile platforms.
It is manufactured using a 4 nm process, which contributes to its efficiency. The Zen 4 architecture is known for high instructions per cycle (IPC) and strong multithreading performance. It features 8 MB of Level 2 cache and 16 MB of Level 3 cache. In benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 7 260 shows pronounced multi-core performance and very competitive single-core performance.
The integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics offer significantly higher performance for gaming and more demanding graphical tasks. Its energy efficiency is optimized for mobile applications. In a performance comparison, the Intel Core 5 processor 120U offers solid single-core performance, well-suited for everyday tasks and productivity applications.
Its hybrid architecture ensures efficient task distribution. The AMD Ryzen 7 260, on the other hand, excels with stronger multi-core performance and a superior integrated graphics unit. This makes it a better choice for users who regularly use more demanding software or occasionally play games.
Both processors are designed for energy efficiency in mobile devices, with the AMD Ryzen 7 260's 4 nm process potentially offering advantages in efficiency.
It is manufactured using a 10 nm process and utilizes a hybrid core architecture combining performance (P-cores) and efficiency cores (E-cores) to optimize different workloads. The exact number of cores varies by model. With 12 MB of Level 2 cache, it typically offers good single-core performance. The integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) enables basic graphical tasks and light gaming.
As a U-series processor, it is designed for low power consumption and good battery life. The price-performance ratio heavily depends on the overall device system in which it is installed. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 uses the advanced Hawk Point (Zen 4) architecture and is also designed for mobile platforms.
It is manufactured using a 4 nm process, which contributes to its efficiency. The Zen 4 architecture is known for high instructions per cycle (IPC) and strong multithreading performance. It features 8 MB of Level 2 cache and 16 MB of Level 3 cache. In benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 7 260 shows pronounced multi-core performance and very competitive single-core performance.
The integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics offer significantly higher performance for gaming and more demanding graphical tasks. Its energy efficiency is optimized for mobile applications. In a performance comparison, the Intel Core 5 processor 120U offers solid single-core performance, well-suited for everyday tasks and productivity applications.
Its hybrid architecture ensures efficient task distribution. The AMD Ryzen 7 260, on the other hand, excels with stronger multi-core performance and a superior integrated graphics unit. This makes it a better choice for users who regularly use more demanding software or occasionally play games.
Both processors are designed for energy efficiency in mobile devices, with the AMD Ryzen 7 260's 4 nm process potentially offering advantages in efficiency.
Intel Core 5 processor 120U
- Raptor Lake U Architecture
- Hybrid Core Configuration (P-cores & E-cores)
- Good single-core performance for everyday tasks
- Efficient Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80
AMD Ryzen 7 260
- Hawk Point (Zen 4) Architecture
- Strong multi-core performance
- Superior integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics
- High energy efficiency due to 4 nm manufacturing
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 7 260
100 %
AMD Radeon 780M
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Specifications
At a glance
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
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| Family | Intel Core 5 (13) | AMD Ryzen 7 (79) |
| 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 | ||
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
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| CPU Cores / Threads | 10 / 12 | 8 / 16 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✓ | ✓ |
| Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) | normal |
| Core Cluster 1: | 2x Redwood Cove 1.40 - 5.00 GHz |
8x Zen 4 3.80 - 5.10 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 8x Crestmont 0.90 - 3.80 GHz |
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| L2-Cache | 12.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
| L3-Cache | 16.00 MB | |
| Overclocking | ✗ | ✗ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
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| GPU name | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) | AMD Radeon 780M |
| GPU frequency | 0.35 - 1.25 GHz | 0.80 - 2.70 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 80 / 640 | 12 / 768 |
| Raytracing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Max. displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Technology | 10 nm | 4 nm |
| Release date | Q1/2022 | Q1/2023 |
NPU AI performance
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
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| AI hardware | Intel® AI Boost | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
| AI specifications | Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) | AMD Ryzen™ AI (XDNA) @ 16 TOPS |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU | 38 TOPS |
Memory & PCIe
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
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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 20 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal Management
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
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| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |
| TDP (PL2) | 55 W | |
| TDP up | 54 W | |
| TDP down | 12 W | 35 W |
| T. junction max. | 100 °C | 100 °C |
Technical details
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Intel Core 5 processor 120U | AMD Ryzen 7 260 |
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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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