5 120U vs Ultra 7 164U

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 164U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 9 Watt
9.19
Core 5 120U
2024
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
10.39
+13.1%

Core 5 120U outperforms Core Ultra 7 164U by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 164U and Core 5 120U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking837751
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-URaptor Lake-U
Power efficiency96.6465.55
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-U (2023)Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$448no data

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 164U and Core 5 120U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1412
Base clock speed1.1 GHz1.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5 GHz
Bus rateno data55 MHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature110 °C100 °C
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 164U and Core 5 120U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2551FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)9 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core 5 120U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 164U and Core 5 120U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core 5 120U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core 5 120U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size64 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.8 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data80

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 164U and Core 5 120U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core 5 120U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core 5 120U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.212.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core 5 120U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes88
PCI support4.0 and 3.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 7 164U 9.19
5 120U 10.39
+13.1%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 7 164U 14598
5 120U 16509
+13.1%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ultra 7 164U 1304
5 120U 1432
+9.8%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ultra 7 164U 225
5 120U 257
+14.2%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ultra 7 164U 7503
5 120U 8576
+14.3%

Blender(-)

Ultra 7 164U 395
5 120U 437
+10.6%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ultra 7 164U 1522
5 120U 1858
+22.1%

7-Zip Single

Ultra 7 164U 4619
5 120U 5882
+27.3%

7-Zip

Ultra 7 164U 29361
5 120U 33657
+14.6%

WebXPRT 3

Ultra 7 164U 236
5 120U 291
+23.3%

CrossMark Overall

Ultra 7 164U 1338
5 120U 1671
+24.9%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ultra 7 164U 223
5 120U 264
+18.4%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Ultra 7 164U 770
5 120U 816
+6%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Ultra 7 164U 8411
5 120U 9733
+15.7%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

Ultra 7 164U 2136
5 120U 2570
+20.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.19 10.39
Physical cores 12 10
Threads 14 12
Power consumption (TDP) 9 Watt 15 Watt

Ultra 7 164U has 20% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads, and 66.7% lower power consumption.

5 120U, on the other hand, has a 13.1% higher aggregate performance score.

The Core 5 120U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 164U in performance tests.


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