Intel Core 5 120U
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Intel Core 5 315

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CPU Comparison Result

Below are the results of a comparison of Intel Core 5 120U and Intel Core 5 315 processors based on key performance characteristics, as well as power consumption and much more.

Advantages

  • More Total Cores: 10 (10 vs 6)
  • Higher Max Turbo Frequency: 5 GHz (5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz)
  • Higher Technology: Intel 7 (Intel 7 vs Intel 18A)
  • Newer Launch Date: April 2026 (January 2024 vs April 2026)

Basic

Intel
Label Name
Intel
January 2024
Launch Date
April 2026
Mobile
Platform
Mobile
120U
Model Name
315
Raptor Lake
Code Name
Products formerly Wildcat Lake

CPU Specifications

10
Total Cores
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
6
12
Total Threads
6
2
Performance-cores
2
8
Efficient-cores
-
-
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency
1.4 GHz
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Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
-
Low Power Efficient-cores
4
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Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Yes
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Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Yes
5 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
-
Performance-core Base Frequency
1.5 GHz
-
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
-
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Yes
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Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Yes
-
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency
4.4 GHz
-
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
2.0
12 MB
L3 Cache
-
-
Cache
6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
FCBGA1744
CPU Socket
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCBGA1516
-
Intel AES New Instructions
Yes
Intel 7
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 18A
15 W
TDP
-
15 W
Processor Base Power
15 W
55 W
Maximum Turbo Power
35 W
-
Minimum Assured Power
10 W
100°C
Max. Operating Temperature
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100 °C
-
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.
4.0
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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.
6
-
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.
64-bit
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Intel 64
Yes
-
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Yes
-
PCI Express Configurations
PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.
x6 PCIe4(1x4,3x2,6x1)

Memory Specifications

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

GPU Specifications

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GPU Name
Intel® Graphics
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GPU TOPS
18
Intel® Graphics
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.
-
-
GPU Max Dynamic Frequency
2.3 GHz
1.25 GHz
Graphics Frequency
-
-
Xe-cores
2
-
DirectX Support
DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.
DirectX 12
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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.
3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz
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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.
3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz
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Number of Displays Supported
3
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Graphics Output
Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.
eDP1.5, DP 2.1 HBR3, HDMI 2.0b (TMDS only)
-
OpenGL Support
OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.
4.6
-
OpenCL Support
OpenCL (Open Computing Language) is a multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for heterogeneous parallel programming.
3.0
-
Intel Quick Sync Video
Yes

AI Specifications

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

Interfaces and Ports

-
Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)
Yes

Miscellaneous

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Official Website
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Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)
Yes
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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.
Yes
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Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)
No
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Intel High Definition Audio
Yes
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Intel Boot Guard
Yes
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Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
Yes
-
Intel OS Guard
Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 7 Single Core
Core 5 120U
2151 +0%
Core 5 315
2150
Geekbench 7 Multi Core
Core 5 120U
6930 +1%
Core 5 315
6853
Passmark CPU Single Core
Core 5 120U
3912
Core 5 315
4016 +3%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
Core 5 120U
18719 +22%
Core 5 315
15290