Intel Core 3 304
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Intel Core 5 120U

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CPU Comparison Result

Below are the results of a comparison of Intel Core 3 304 and Intel Core 5 120U processors based on key performance characteristics, as well as power consumption and much more.

Advantages

  • Newer Launch Date: April 2026 (April 2026 vs January 2024)
  • More Total Cores: 10 (5 vs 10)
  • Higher Max Turbo Frequency: 5 GHz (4.3 GHz vs 5 GHz)
  • Higher Technology: Intel 7 (Intel 18A vs Intel 7)

Basic

Intel
Label Name
Intel
April 2026
Launch Date
January 2024
Mobile
Platform
Mobile
304
Model Name
120U
Products formerly Wildcat Lake
Code Name
Raptor Lake

CPU Specifications

5
Total Cores
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
10
5
Total Threads
12
1
Performance-cores
2
-
Efficient-cores
8
1.4 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency
-
3.3 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
-
4
Low Power Efficient-cores
-
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
-
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
-
4.3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
1.5 GHz
Performance-core Base Frequency
-
Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Instruction Set Extensions
-
4.3 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
-
Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
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No
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
-
2.0
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
-
-
L3 Cache
12 MB
6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Cache
-
FCBGA1516
CPU Socket
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCBGA1744
Yes
Intel AES New Instructions
-
Intel 18A
Technology
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
Intel 7
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TDP
15 W
15 W
Processor Base Power
15 W
35 W
Maximum Turbo Power
55 W
10 W
Minimum Assured Power
-
100 °C
Max. Operating Temperature
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100°C
4.0
PCI Express Version
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
-
6
Max Number of PCI Express Lanes
A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.
-
64-bit
Instruction Set
An instruction set architecture (ISA) defines the instructions a processor can execute. Common architectures include x86-64, ARM and RISC-V. The ISA determines software compatibility, while optional instruction extensions add specialized capabilities.
-
Yes
Intel 64
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Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
-
x6 PCIe4(1x4,3x2,6x1)
PCI Express Configurations
PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.
-

Memory Specifications

Up to LPDDR5X 7467 MT/s
Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s
Memory Type
Up to DDR5 5200 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5/x 6400 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s
64 GB
Max Memory Size
Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
96 GB
1
Memory Channels
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2

GPU Specifications

Intel® Graphics
GPU Name
-
9
GPU TOPS
-
-
Integrated Graphics Model
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Intel® Graphics
2.3 GHz
GPU Max Dynamic Frequency
-
-
Graphics Frequency
1.25 GHz
1
Xe-cores
-
DirectX 12
DirectX Support
DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.
-
3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max Resolution (DP)
Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.
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3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)
Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.
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3
Number of Displays Supported
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eDP1.5, DP 2.1 HBR3, HDMI 2.0b (TMDS only)
Graphics Output
Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.
-
4.6
OpenGL Support
OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.
-
3.0
OpenCL Support
OpenCL (Open Computing Language) is a multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for heterogeneous parallel programming.
-
Yes
Intel Quick Sync Video
-

AI Specifications

Yes
Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU
Yes

Interfaces and Ports

Yes
Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)
-

Miscellaneous

Official Website
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Yes
Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)
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Yes
Execute Disable Bit
Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.
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No
Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)
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Yes
Intel High Definition Audio
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Yes
Intel Boot Guard
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Yes
Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
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Yes
Intel OS Guard
-

Benchmarks

Geekbench 7 Single Core
Core 3 304
2118
Core 5 120U
2151 +2%
Geekbench 7 Multi Core
Core 3 304
5594
Core 5 120U
6930 +24%
Passmark CPU Single Core
Core 3 304
3625
Core 5 120U
3912 +8%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
Core 3 304
11720
Core 5 120U
18719 +60%