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Intel Core 5 120
Intel Core i5-110

Intel Core 5 120 Intel Core i5-110

Common Features

  • ✓ Both products have integrated graphics.
  • ✓ Both products have a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 65W.
  • ✓ Both products have a maximum CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • ✓ Both products support 64-bit architecture.
  • ✓ Both products have 12 CPU threads.
  • ✓ Neither product has an unlocked multiplier.
  • ✓ Neither product uses big.LITTLE technology.
  • ✓ Both products use Turbo Boost version 2.
  • ✓ Both products support DirectX 12.
  • ✓ Both products support OpenGL version 4.5.
  • ✓ Both products support OpenCL version 3.
  • ✓ Both products have 24 GPU execution units.
  • ✓ Both products have 192 shading units.
  • ✓ Both products support a maximum of two memory channels.
  • ✓ Neither product supports ECC memory.
  • ✓ Both products support MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2 instruction sets.
  • ✓ Both products use multithreading.
  • ✓ Both products have an NX bit.
  • ✓ Both products have a maximum memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s.

Main Differences

  • • Intel Core 5 120 is a desktop processor while Intel Core i5-110 is a laptop processor.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 uses an LGA 1700 CPU socket while Intel Core i5-110 uses an LGA 1200 CPU socket.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 is built on a 10 nm semiconductor size while Intel Core i5-110 is built on a 14 nm semiconductor size.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 supports PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 while Intel Core i5-110 supports PCI Express (PCIe) version 3.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 has a CPU speed of 6 x 2.5 GHz while Intel Core i5-110 has a CPU speed of 6 x 2.9 GHz.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 has a turbo clock speed of 4.5 GHz while Intel Core i5-110 has a turbo clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 has a total L3 cache of 18 MB while Intel Core i5-110 has a total L3 cache of 12 MB.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 has 3 MB of L3 cache per core while Intel Core i5-110 has 2 MB of L3 cache per core.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 has a clock multiplier of 25 while Intel Core i5-110 has a clock multiplier of 29.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 has a GPU clock speed of 300 MHz while Intel Core i5-110 has a GPU clock speed of 350 MHz.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 uses UHD Graphics 730 while Intel Core i5-110 uses UHD Graphics 630.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 has a GPU turbo speed of 1500 MHz while Intel Core i5-110 has a GPU turbo speed of 1100 MHz.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 supports 4 displays while Intel Core i5-110 supports 3 displays.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 has 12 texture mapping units (TMUs) while Intel Core i5-110 has 24 texture mapping units (TMUs).
  • • Intel Core 5 120 has 8 render output units (ROPs) while Intel Core i5-110 has 3 render output units (ROPs).
  • • Intel Core 5 120 supports RAM speeds up to 4800 MHz while Intel Core i5-110 supports RAM speeds up to 2666 MHz.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 has a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s while Intel Core i5-110 has a maximum memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 supports DDR memory version 5 while Intel Core i5-110 supports DDR memory version 4.
  • • Intel Core 5 120 supports a maximum memory amount of 192GB while Intel Core i5-110 supports a maximum memory amount of 128GB.
Specs Comparison
Intel Core 5 120

Intel Core 5 120

Intel Core i5-110

Intel Core i5-110

General info:
Type Desktop Laptop
CPU socket LGA 1700 LGA 1200
Has integrated graphics ✓ ✓
release date August 2025 August 2025
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65W 65W
semiconductor size 10 nm 14 nm
CPU temperature 100 °C 100 °C
PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 3
Supports 64-bit ✓ ✓

The Intel Core 5 120 is a desktop CPU, while the Intel Core i5-110 is designed for laptops. This means that the 120 is generally intended for more stationary, high-performance setups, while the i5-110 is optimized for mobile systems. Both processors share the same Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 65W, indicating that their cooling and power requirements are similar despite being intended for different form factors.

When it comes to the CPU socket, the Intel Core 5 120 uses an LGA 1700 socket, while the i5-110 uses the older LGA 1200 socket. This reflects the 120's newer architecture compared to the i5-110. Both CPUs have integrated graphics, meaning they can handle basic graphical tasks without the need for a dedicated GPU.

The Intel Core 5 120 is built with a 10 nm semiconductor, which is a more advanced process compared to the i5-110's 14 nm semiconductor. This difference suggests the 120 may be slightly more power-efficient and capable of higher performance. Additionally, the 120 supports PCI Express version 5, while the i5-110 supports PCIe version 3. PCIe 5 offers faster data transfer rates than PCIe 3, potentially improving overall system performance in compatible configurations.

Performance:
CPU speed 6 x 2.5 GHz 6 x 2.9 GHz
CPU threads 12 threads 12 threads
turbo clock speed 4.5GHz 4.3GHz
Has an unlocked multiplier ✕ ✕
L3 cache 18 MB 12 MB
L3 core 3 MB/core 2 MB/core
Uses big.LITTLE technology ✕ ✕
clock multiplier 25 29
Turbo Boost version 2 2

The Intel Core 5 120 and Intel Core i5-110 both feature 6 CPU cores and 12 threads, ensuring they handle multitasking efficiently. The 120 has a base CPU speed of 2.5 GHz, while the i5-110 runs at a slightly faster 2.9 GHz. However, the 120's turbo clock speed is 4.5 GHz, which is higher than the i5-110's turbo boost of 4.3 GHz.

Both CPUs feature a locked multiplier, meaning users cannot overclock them. The L3 cache of the Intel Core 5 120 is 18 MB, with 3 MB per core, whereas the i5-110 has a smaller L3 cache of 12 MB, with 2 MB per core. This suggests the 120 may have a slightly better cache performance, thanks to its larger cache size per core.

Both processors do not support big.LITTLE technology, which means they do not use a combination of high-performance and energy-efficient cores. Additionally, both CPUs use Turbo Boost version 2, which allows them to temporarily increase clock speeds to improve performance under heavy load.

Integrated graphics:
GPU clock speed 300 MHz 350 MHz
GPU name UHD Graphics 730 UHD Graphics 630
GPU turbo 1500 MHz 1100 MHz
GPU execution units 24 24
DirectX version DirectX 12 DirectX 12
supported displays 4 3
OpenGL version 4.5 4.5
OpenCL version 3 3
texture mapping units (TMUs) 12 24
render output units (ROPs) 8 3
shading units 192 192

The Intel Core 5 120 and Intel Core i5-110 both come with integrated graphics, but they differ in terms of GPU specifications. The Intel Core 5 120 features the UHD Graphics 730, with a base GPU clock speed of 300 MHz and a turbo boost of 1500 MHz. In contrast, the Intel Core i5-110 has the UHD Graphics 630, which starts with a higher base clock speed of 350 MHz, but its turbo clock speed is lower, at 1100 MHz.

Both GPUs have 24 execution units, ensuring similar parallel processing capabilities. However, the Intel Core 5 120's GPU offers 12 texture mapping units (TMUs) and 8 render output units (ROPs), whereas the i5-110's GPU provides 24 TMUs but only 3 ROPs. This could suggest a difference in how each GPU handles texture mapping and rendering.

In terms of display support, the Intel Core 5 120 can support up to 4 displays, while the i5-110 supports up to 3 displays. Both processors support DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, and OpenCL 3, ensuring they can handle a wide range of multimedia tasks with modern graphics APIs.

Memory:
RAM speed (max) 4800 MHz 2666 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s 41.6 GB/s
DDR memory version 5 4
memory channels 2 2
maximum memory amount 192GB 128GB
Supports ECC memory ✕ ✕

The Intel Core 5 120 and Intel Core i5-110 differ significantly in their memory specifications. The Intel Core 5 120 supports a much higher RAM speed, with a maximum of 4800 MHz compared to the i5-110's 2666 MHz. This higher speed is complemented by a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s in the 120, significantly outpacing the 41.6 GB/s bandwidth of the i5-110.

Both CPUs support two memory channels, but the Intel Core 5 120 uses DDR5 memory, while the i5-110 is limited to DDR4 memory. Additionally, the 120 can support up to 192 GB of memory, whereas the i5-110 supports a maximum of 128 GB.

Neither CPU supports ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory, indicating that both are intended for general consumer use rather than specialized server or workstation environments.

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 Intel Core 5 120 and Intel Core i5-110 both support the same set of instruction sets, including MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2. This means both processors are equipped to handle a wide range of modern computing tasks and instructions with the same capabilities in terms of supported instructions.

Both CPUs also feature multithreading support, enabling them to handle multiple threads simultaneously, improving overall performance in multi-tasking and multi-core applications. Additionally, both processors have the NX bit (No eXecute), which enhances security by preventing the execution of certain types of malicious code.

Given that the features match exactly between the two processors, there is no distinction in this group between the Intel Core 5 120 and the Intel Core i5-110.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the Intel Core 5 120 and Intel Core i5-110. Both processors share 12 CPU threads, integrated graphics, and support 64-bit architecture. They also support DirectX 12 and OpenCL version 3. However, the Intel Core 5 120 is a desktop processor with a LGA 1700 socket, while the Intel Core i5-110 is a laptop processor with a LGA 1200 socket. The Intel Core 5 120 has a higher turbo clock speed of 4.5 GHz compared to 4.3 GHz on the Intel Core i5-110. The Intel Core 5 120 also offers larger L3 cache with 18 MB, while the Intel Core i5-110 has 12 MB. Additionally, the Intel Core 5 120 supports faster RAM speeds up to 4800 MHz, while the Intel Core i5-110 is limited to 2666 MHz.