AMD Ryzen 5 7400 VS Intel Core 5 120F

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and Intel Core 5 120F are both desktop processors, but there are several differences in their specifications. Both processors have a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 65W, indicating similar power consumption and thermal output under typical loads.

The Ryzen 5 7400 features integrated graphics, while the Intel Core 5 120F does not. This could be a key distinction for users who need graphics without a separate GPU. The Ryzen 5 7400 also has a smaller 5 nm semiconductor size, which could result in better power efficiency and potential performance advantages compared to the Intel Core 5 120F, which uses a 10 nm semiconductor.

Regarding CPU temperature, the Ryzen 5 7400 has a reported maximum temperature of 95°C, while the Intel Core 5 120F reaches 100°C. Both processors support 64-bit architecture, and both have PCIe version 5. The Ryzen 5 7400 uses the AM5 socket, while the Intel Core 5 120F uses the LGA 1700 socket, meaning they are compatible with different motherboard platforms.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and Intel Core 5 120F show some differences in their performance-related specifications. Both processors feature 12 threads, which suggests they are well-suited for multitasking. However, the base CPU speeds differ: the Ryzen 5 7400 has a base speed of 6 x 3.3 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 120F operates at a slightly lower 6 x 2.5 GHz. When it comes to turbo clock speed, the Intel Core 5 120F can boost to 4.5 GHz, slightly higher than the Ryzen 5 7400's 4.3 GHz turbo boost.

The Ryzen 5 7400 comes with an unlocked multiplier, allowing for easier overclocking, while the Intel Core 5 120F has a locked multiplier, meaning overclocking is not supported. Regarding cache size, the Ryzen 5 7400 has a 6 MB L2 cache and a 16 MB L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 120F features a larger 7.5 MB L2 cache and an 18 MB L3 cache. This means that the Intel processor has slightly more cache memory in both levels.

Both processors use a similar architecture without big.LITTLE technology, but their core-based cache sizes differ. The Ryzen 5 7400 has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 2.67 MB of L3 cache per core, while the Intel Core 5 120F has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 3 MB of L3 cache per core. In terms of clock multiplier, the Ryzen 5 7400 uses a 33x multiplier, while the Intel Core 5 120F uses a lower 25x multiplier.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and Intel Core 5 120F differ in several aspects when it comes to memory specifications. Both processors support DDR5 memory, with the Ryzen 5 7400 supporting a maximum RAM speed of 5200 MHz, while the Intel Core 5 120F supports a slightly lower maximum speed of 4800 MHz.

Both processors feature two memory channels, providing a similar memory architecture. The Ryzen 5 7400 has a maximum memory capacity of 128GB, while the Intel Core 5 120F can support up to 192GB of memory, offering a larger maximum capacity.

Another notable difference is that the Ryzen 5 7400 supports ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory, which helps improve data integrity and stability, particularly in critical computing tasks. In contrast, the Intel Core 5 120F does not support ECC memory, which may be a factor for users requiring highly reliable memory performance.

Both the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and Intel Core 5 120F share several features, with identical instruction set support, including MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2. This ensures that both processors can handle a wide range of modern applications and workloads that rely on these instruction sets.

Additionally, both processors support multithreading, allowing them to handle multiple threads simultaneously for improved performance in multi-tasking environments. They also both feature the NX (No Execute) bit, which provides security benefits by preventing certain types of malicious attacks.

Since these specifications are identical between the two processors, there are no differences to highlight in this feature group.