Intel Xeon Gold 5418N vs Intel Core 5 processor 120U

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon Gold 5418N and the Intel Core 5 processor 120U and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Xeon Gold 5418N 24 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the Intel Core 5 processor 120U which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2024.

The Intel Xeon Gold 5418N is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz). The processor can compute 48 threads at the same time. The Intel Core 5 processor 120U clocks with 1.40 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.

The 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.

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

A 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.

Up to 4096 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon Gold 5418N, while the Intel Core 5 processor 120U supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled.

The Intel Xeon Gold 5418N has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP of the Intel Core 5 processor 120U is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

The Intel Xeon Gold 5418N has 45.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Core 5 processor 120U is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm.