5 120U vs i5-3427U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3427U
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.41
Core 5 120U
2024
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
10.45
+641%

Core 5 120U outperforms Core i5-3427U by a whopping 641% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3427U and Core 5 120U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2202739
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Raptor Lake-U
Power efficiency7.8565.93
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3427U 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 cores2 (Dual-core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed1.8 GHz1.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s55 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3427U 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
SocketFCBGA1023FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3427U and Core 5 120U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-3427U and Core 5 120U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3427U 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 i5-3427U and Core 5 120U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size32 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data80
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3427U and Core 5 120U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-3427U and Core 5 120U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-3427U and Core 5 120U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3427U and Core 5 120U.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes168

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.

i5-3427U 1.41
5 120U 10.45
+641%

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.

i5-3427U 2241
5 120U 16607
+641%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.41 10.45
Recency 1 June 2012 8 January 2024
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 15 Watt

5 120U has a 641.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 400% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and 13.3% lower power consumption.

The Core 5 120U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3427U in performance tests.


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