EPYC 9755 vs 5 120UL

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Primary details

Comparing Core 5 120UL and EPYC 9755 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-PS (2024)Turin (2024)
Release date8 April 2024 (less than a year ago)10 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$12,984

Detailed specifications

Core 5 120UL and EPYC 9755 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)128
Threads12256
Base clock speed1.3 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)512 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data16x 70.6 mm2
Number of transistorsno data133,040 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core 5 120UL and EPYC 9755 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 configuration12
Socket1700SP5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt500 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 5 120UL and EPYC 9755. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core 5 120UL and EPYC 9755 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 5 120UL and EPYC 9755 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 5 120UL and EPYC 9755. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Xe Graphics 80EUN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 5 120UL and EPYC 9755.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes8128

Pros & cons summary


Recency 8 April 2024 10 October 2024
Physical cores 10 128
Threads 12 256
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 500 Watt

5 120UL has 3233.3% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9755, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months, 1180% more physical cores and 2033.3% more threads, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core 5 120UL and EPYC 9755. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core 5 120UL is a desktop processor while EPYC 9755 is a server/workstation one.


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