5 120UL vs VIA C3 Processor 1.0

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Primary details

Comparing VIA C3 Processor 1.0 and Core 5 120UL processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameEzra-T (2002)Raptor Lake-PS (2024)
Release date3 June 2002 (22 years ago)8 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$62no data

Detailed specifications

VIA C3 Processor 1.0 and Core 5 120UL 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 cores1 (Single-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads112
Base clock speedno data1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed1 GHz4.6 GHz
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache64 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography130 nm10 nm
Die size56 mm2no data
Number of transistors16 millionno data
64 bit support-+

Compatibility

Information on VIA C3 Processor 1.0 and Core 5 120UL 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
Socket3701700
Power consumption (TDP)10 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by VIA C3 Processor 1.0 and Core 5 120UL. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

VIA C3 Processor 1.0 and Core 5 120UL technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by VIA C3 Processor 1.0 and Core 5 120UL are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by VIA C3 Processor 1.0 and Core 5 120UL. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by VIA C3 Processor 1.0 and Core 5 120UL.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

Pros & cons summary


Recency 3 June 2002 8 April 2024
Physical cores 1 10
Threads 1 12
Chip lithography 130 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 15 Watt

VIA C3 Processor 1.0 has 50% lower power consumption.

5 120UL, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 21 year, 900% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 1200% more advanced lithography process.

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