Intel Core 5 120U processor review

Core 5 120U processor released by Intel; release date: 8 Jan 2024.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 10, threads - 12. Maximum CPU clock speed - 5 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 100°C. Manufacturing process technology - 10 nm. Cache size: L1 - 80 KB (per core), L2 - 1.25 MB (per core), L3 - 12 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR4, DDR5.

Supported socket types: Intel BGA 1744. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 15 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

3770

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

16633

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	3770
PassMark - CPU mark	16633

Integrated graphics – Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU (Raptor Lake)

Technical info
Boost clock speed	1450 MHz
Core clock speed	300 MHz
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm
Pipelines	640
Pixel fill rate	29.00 GPixel/s
Texture fill rate	58.00 GTexel/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024
Place in performance rating	317
Performance
Base frequency	1400 MHz
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	12 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C
Maximum frequency	5 GHz
Number of cores	10
Number of threads	12
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	Intel BGA 1744
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 4, 8 Lanes, (CPU only)