Intel Core 5 120UL vs Intel Core 5 120U

Comparative analysis of Intel Core 5 120UL and Intel Core 5 120U processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

Intel Core 5 120UL

Intel Core 5 120U

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core 5 120U

Around 9% higher clock speed: 5 GHz vs 4.6 GHz

Maximum frequency	5 GHz vs 4.6 GHz

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core 5 120UL
CPU 2: Intel Core 5 120U

Name	Intel Core 5 120UL	Intel Core 5 120U
PassMark - Single thread mark		3808
PassMark - CPU mark		17427

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core 5 120UL	Intel Core 5 120U
Essentials
Place in performance rating	not rated	276
Launch date		8 Jan 2024
Performance
Base frequency	1400 MHz	1400 MHz
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	12 MB (shared)	12 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	4.6 GHz	5 GHz
Number of cores	10	10
Number of threads	12	12
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR4, DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	Intel BGA 1744	Intel BGA 1744
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt	15 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 4, 8 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 4, 8 Lanes, (CPU only)