Core 5 120
Intel
PassMark
21,629
Performance
Entry
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Core 5 120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,629 points. Launch price was $211.
Specifications
General
- Type
- desktop
- Designer
- Intel
- Launch price
- $211
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- Release date
- 31 July 2025 (less than a year ago)
- Architecture codename
- Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
- Performance ranking position
- 701
Technical
- Cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
- Die size
- 163 mm2
- L1 cache
- 80 kB (per core)
- L2 cache
- 1.25 MB (per core)
- L3 cache
- 18 MB (total)
- Max frequency
- 4.5 GHz
- 64-bit support
- +
- Base frequency
- 2.5 GHz
- Process technology
- 10 nm
Compatibility
- Socket
- LGA1700
- Power consumption (TDP)
- 65 Watt
- Max processors in config
- 1
Memory
- RAM types
- DDR4, DDR5
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