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AMD Ryzen 7 8745H
Intel Core 5 120

AMD Ryzen 7 8745H Intel Core 5 120

Common Features

  • ✓ Both products have integrated graphics.
  • ✓ Both products support 64-bit.
  • ✓ Both products have a maximum CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • ✓ Both products have a maximum of 4 supported displays.
  • ✓ Both products support DirectX 12.
  • ✓ Both products support DDR5 memory.
  • ✓ Both products have 2 memory channels.
  • ✓ Both products support the same instruction sets: MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2.
  • ✓ Both products use multithreading.
  • ✓ Both products have an NX bit.
  • ✓ Both products support OpenGL.
  • ✓ Both products support OpenCL.

Main Differences

  • • The AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is available for both laptop and desktop use, while the Intel Core 5 120 is only available for desktop use.
  • • The Thermal Design Power (TDP) is 45W on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 65W on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The semiconductor size is 4 nm on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 10 nm on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The PCI Express (PCIe) version is 4 on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 5 on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The CPU speed is 8 x 3.8 GHz on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 6 x 2.5 GHz on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The CPU threads are 16 threads on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 12 threads on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The turbo clock speed is 4.9 GHz on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 4.5 GHz on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The L2 cache is 8 MB on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 7.5 MB on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The L3 cache is 16 MB on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 18 MB on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The L2 cache per core is 1 MB on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 1.25 MB on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The L3 cache per core is 2 MB on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 3 MB on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The clock multiplier is 38 on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 25 on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The GPU clock speed is 800 MHz on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 300 MHz on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The GPU name is Radeon 780M on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and UHD Graphics 730 on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The GPU turbo speed is 2600 MHz on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 1500 MHz on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The OpenGL version is 4.6 on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 4.5 on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The OpenCL version is 2.1 on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 3 on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The texture mapping units (TMUs) are 48 on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 12 on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The render output units (ROPs) are 32 on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 8 on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The shading units are 768 on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 192 on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The maximum RAM speed is 7500 MHz on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 4800 MHz on Intel Core 5 120.
  • • The maximum memory amount is 256GB on AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 192GB on Intel Core 5 120.
Specs Comparison
AMD Ryzen 7 8745H

AMD Ryzen 7 8745H

Intel Core 5 120

Intel Core 5 120

General info:
Type Laptop, Desktop Desktop
Has integrated graphics ✓ ✓
release date September 2025 August 2025
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45W 65W
semiconductor size 4 nm 10 nm
CPU temperature 100 °C 100 °C
PCI Express (PCIe) version 4 5
Supports 64-bit ✓ ✓

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and Intel Core 5 120 differ in several general specs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is designed for both laptop and desktop systems, while the Intel Core 5 120 is strictly for desktop use. Both processors include integrated graphics, making them suitable for users who do not need a dedicated GPU.

In terms of thermal design power (TDP), the Ryzen 7 8745H has a lower TDP of 45W, while the Intel Core 5 120 has a higher TDP of 65W. The Ryzen processor is built on a 4 nm semiconductor size, compared to the Intel Core 5 120’s 10 nm process. Both processors have the same maximum CPU temperature of 100 °C.

When it comes to PCI Express (PCIe) versions, the Ryzen 7 8745H supports PCIe version 4, while the Intel Core 5 120 supports the newer PCIe version 5. Both processors support 64-bit architecture.

Performance:
CPU speed 8 x 3.8 GHz 6 x 2.5 GHz
CPU threads 16 threads 12 threads
turbo clock speed 4.9GHz 4.5GHz
Has an unlocked multiplier ✕ ✕
L2 cache 8 MB 7.5 MB
L3 cache 16 MB 18 MB
L2 core 1 MB/core 1.25 MB/core
L3 core 2 MB/core 3 MB/core
Uses big.LITTLE technology ✕ ✕
clock multiplier 38 25

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and Intel Core 5 120 show notable differences in performance specifications. The Ryzen 7 8745H has a CPU speed of 8 x 3.8 GHz, with 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 120 features a lower CPU speed of 6 x 2.5 GHz and 12 threads. This gives the Ryzen 7 a higher base clock and more threads for potentially better multitasking performance.

In terms of turbo clock speed, the Ryzen 7 8745H reaches up to 4.9 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 120 can turbo boost to 4.5 GHz. Both processors have a locked multiplier, meaning they cannot be overclocked. The L2 cache is 8 MB on the Ryzen 7 8745H, compared to 7.5 MB on the Intel Core 5 120, while the L3 cache is 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 and 18 MB on the Intel Core 5 120.

The L2 and L3 caches per core also differ: the Ryzen 7 has 1 MB per core for L2 and 2 MB per core for L3, whereas the Intel Core 5 120 has slightly larger core-level cache with 1.25 MB per core for L2 and 3 MB per core for L3. Neither processor uses big.LITTLE technology, and the clock multipliers are 38 for the Ryzen 7 and 25 for the Intel Core 5 120.

Integrated graphics:
GPU clock speed 800 MHz 300 MHz
GPU name Radeon 780M UHD Graphics 730
GPU turbo 2600 MHz 1500 MHz
DirectX version DirectX 12 DirectX 12
supported displays 4 4
OpenGL version 4.6 4.5
OpenCL version 2.1 3
texture mapping units (TMUs) 48 12
render output units (ROPs) 32 8
shading units 768 192

The integrated graphics in the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and Intel Core 5 120 show clear differences. The Ryzen 7 8745H features the Radeon 780M GPU with a base clock speed of 800 MHz, which can turbo boost to 2600 MHz. In comparison, the Intel Core 5 120 comes with the UHD Graphics 730, which has a lower base clock speed of 300 MHz and can turbo boost to 1500 MHz.

Both processors support DirectX 12 and have similar display support, with both capable of handling up to 4 displays. The Ryzen 7 8745H supports OpenGL 4.6, while the Intel Core 5 120 supports a slightly older version, OpenGL 4.5. On the other hand, the Ryzen 7 supports OpenCL version 2.1, while the Intel Core 5 120 supports the newer OpenCL version 3.

When it comes to the hardware architecture, the Radeon 780M has significantly more power with 48 texture mapping units (TMUs), 32 render output units (ROPs), and 768 shading units. In contrast, the Intel UHD Graphics 730 has only 12 TMUs, 8 ROPs, and 192 shading units. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 8745H has more advanced integrated graphics in terms of overall processing capacity.

Memory:
RAM speed (max) 7500 MHz 4800 MHz
DDR memory version 5 5
memory channels 2 2
maximum memory amount 256GB 192GB
Supports ECC memory ✕ ✕

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and Intel Core 5 120 offer similar memory specifications with a few key differences. Both processors support DDR5 memory and have 2 memory channels. However, the Ryzen 7 8745H supports a higher maximum RAM speed of 7500 MHz, while the Intel Core 5 120 is limited to 4800 MHz.

In terms of maximum memory capacity, the Ryzen 7 8745H can handle up to 256GB of RAM, whereas the Intel Core 5 120 supports a maximum of 192GB. Both processors do not support ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory.

Overall, the Ryzen 7 8745H offers higher RAM speed and greater maximum memory capacity compared to the Intel Core 5 120.

Features:
instruction sets MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2 MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2
uses multithreading ✓ ✓
Has NX bit ✓ ✓

The AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and Intel Core 5 120 share identical features when it comes to instruction sets, multithreading, and security. Both processors support the same set of instruction sets, including MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2. Additionally, both processors use multithreading, which enables more efficient parallel processing for tasks that can take advantage of multiple threads.

Both processors also have the NX bit, which enhances security by preventing the execution of code in certain areas of memory, protecting against certain types of attacks. As a result, there is no difference between the two in this group of features.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and Intel Core 5 120. Both processors have integrated graphics, support 64-bit, and share a maximum CPU temperature of 100 °C. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is designed for both laptop and desktop use, while the Intel Core 5 120 is only for desktop. The Thermal Design Power (TDP) is 45W on the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 65W on the Intel Core 5 120. Additionally, the AMD processor features a higher GPU clock speed of 800 MHz, while the Intel Core 5 120 has a lower GPU clock speed of 300 MHz. The CPU speed is 3.8 GHz with 8 cores on the AMD model, compared to 2.5 GHz with 6 cores on the Intel model. The maximum memory amount is 256GB on the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and 192GB on the Intel Core 5 120.