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AMD Ryzen 7 8745H
Intel Core 5 120F

AMD Ryzen 7 8745H Intel Core 5 120F

Common Features

  • ✓ Both products support 64-bit architecture.
  • ✓ Both products have a maximum CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • ✓ Both products support multithreading.
  • ✓ Both products support instruction sets like MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2.
  • ✓ Both products have two memory channels.
  • ✓ Both products support ECC memory.
  • ✓ Both products have an unlocked multiplier.
  • ✓ Both products use the same DDR memory version.
  • ✓ Both products are capable of using big.LITTLE technology.
  • ✓ Both products have an NX bit.
  • ✓ Both products are desktop processors.
  • ✓ Both products support PCI Express.
  • ✓ Both products support turbo clock speed.
  • ✓ Both products have L2 cache.

Main Differences

  • • The AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is available for both laptops and desktops, while the Intel Core 5 120F is only available for desktops.
  • • The AMD Ryzen 7 8745H has integrated graphics, while the Intel Core 5 120F does not.
  • • The thermal design power (TDP) of the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is 45W, while the Intel Core 5 120F has a TDP of 65W.
  • • The AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is built using a 4 nm semiconductor, while the Intel Core 5 120F uses a 10 nm semiconductor.
  • • The PCI Express (PCIe) version of the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is 4, while the Intel Core 5 120F supports PCIe version 5.
  • • The CPU speed of the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is 8 x 3.8 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 120F has a CPU speed of 6 x 2.5 GHz.
  • • The AMD Ryzen 7 8745H has 16 CPU threads, while the Intel Core 5 120F has 12 CPU threads.
  • • The turbo clock speed of the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is 4.9 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 120F has a turbo clock speed of 4.5 GHz.
  • • The L2 cache of the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is 8 MB, while the Intel Core 5 120F has a L2 cache of 7.5 MB.
  • • The L3 cache of the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is 16 MB, while the Intel Core 5 120F has a L3 cache of 18 MB.
  • • The L2 cache per core on the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is 1 MB, while the Intel Core 5 120F has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core.
  • • The L3 cache per core on the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is 2 MB, while the Intel Core 5 120F has 3 MB of L3 cache per core.
  • • The clock multiplier of the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is 38, while the Intel Core 5 120F has a clock multiplier of 25.
  • • The RAM speed (max) of the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is 7500 MHz, while the Intel Core 5 120F supports a maximum RAM speed of 4800 MHz.
  • • The maximum memory amount supported by the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H is 256GB, while the Intel Core 5 120F supports a maximum memory amount of 192GB.
Specs Comparison
AMD Ryzen 7 8745H

AMD Ryzen 7 8745H

Intel Core 5 120F

Intel Core 5 120F

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 120F differ in several key areas under the general specifications. The Ryzen 7 8745H is designed for both laptops and desktops, while the Intel Core 5 120F is strictly a desktop processor. Regarding integrated graphics, the Ryzen 7 8745H includes integrated graphics, while the Intel Core 5 120F does not.

When it comes to thermal design power (TDP), the Ryzen 7 8745H has a TDP of 45W, while the Intel Core 5 120F has a higher TDP of 65W. The Ryzen 7 8745H uses a 4 nm semiconductor size, significantly smaller than the 10 nm semiconductor size used in the Intel Core 5 120F. Both processors have the same maximum CPU temperature of 100 °C.

In terms of PCIe versions, the Ryzen 7 8745H supports PCIe 4, whereas the Intel Core 5 120F supports the newer PCIe 5. Both processors support 64-bit architecture, which is standard for modern CPUs.

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 120F differ in several performance-related specifications. The Ryzen 7 8745H features 8 CPU cores with a base clock speed of 3.8 GHz and a turbo clock speed of 4.9 GHz. In contrast, the Intel Core 5 120F has 6 CPU cores with a base clock speed of 2.5 GHz and a turbo clock speed of 4.5 GHz. This gives the Ryzen 7 8745H a higher base and turbo clock speed, as well as more CPU cores, which could potentially lead to better multi-threaded performance.

Regarding CPU threads, the Ryzen 7 8745H has 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 120F has 12 threads. This difference in threads reflects the Ryzen 7 8745H’s greater number of CPU cores and might provide an advantage in tasks that benefit from parallel processing.

Both processors have a similar L2 cache structure, with the Ryzen 7 8745H having 8 MB of L2 cache and the Intel Core 5 120F having 7.5 MB. The Ryzen processor has an L3 cache of 16 MB, while the Intel CPU has a slightly larger 18 MB L3 cache. In terms of cache per core, the Ryzen 7 8745H offers 1 MB of L2 cache and 2 MB of L3 cache per core, while the Intel Core 5 120F offers 1.25 MB of L2 cache and 3 MB of L3 cache per core. Both processors use a fixed clock multiplier, with the Ryzen 7 8745H using a multiplier of 38 and the Intel Core 5 120F using a multiplier of 25. Neither processor supports big.LITTLE technology, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

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 120F differ in several memory-related specifications. Both processors support DDR5 memory and feature two memory channels. However, the Ryzen 7 8745H supports a higher maximum RAM speed of 7500 MHz, compared to the 4800 MHz maximum supported by the Intel Core 5 120F.

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

Despite the differences in speed and maximum capacity, both processors use the same DDR memory version (DDR5) and support the same number of memory channels (2). The memory features between these two CPUs show clear distinctions in speed and total RAM support.

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 120F have identical features when it comes to instruction sets, multithreading, and support for the NX bit. Both processors support the same instruction sets, including MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2. Additionally, both CPUs are capable of multithreading and have the NX bit enabled.

Given that both processors share these features exactly, there are no differences in this group.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between AMD Ryzen 7 8745H and Intel Core 5 120F. Both processors support 64-bit architecture, multithreading, and several instruction sets like AVX and AES. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745H features integrated graphics, while the Intel Core 5 120F lacks them. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745H has a lower thermal design power (TDP) of 45W, compared to the 65W TDP of the Intel Core 5 120F. Additionally, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H operates at a higher CPU speed of 3.8 GHz across 8 cores, while the Intel Core 5 120F runs at 2.5 GHz across 6 cores. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745H also supports a higher RAM speed (7500 MHz) compared to the Intel Core 5 120F (4800 MHz).