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AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU vs Intel Core 5 120UL: Comparison

What is the difference between AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU and Intel Core 5 120UL?

There is no decisive spec gap here. Total cores splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU 4 against Intel Core 5 120UL 10. They differ on p-core boost clock too, Up to 3.2 GHz on the AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU versus 4.4 GHz on the Intel Core 5 120UL. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 1.8 GHz on the AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU versus 1.3 GHz on the Intel Core 5 120UL. There is a split on socket as well, FP4 on the AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU versus Socket 1700 on the Intel Core 5 120UL. They differ on form factor too, Laptops on the AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU versus Desktop on the Intel Core 5 120UL. They differ on release year too, 2015 on the AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU versus 2024 on the Intel Core 5 120UL.

Who each one is for

The AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU is the one to take for A-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is the wrong buy for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. Buy the Intel Core 5 120UL for thin clients and compact desktops, though it is not the pick for gaming desktops and heavy workstation loads. Our rating of the Intel Core 5 120UL (7.6/10): the Intel Core 5 120UL is a low-power desktop variant, suited to compact and thin-client systems rather than performance builds.

Frequently asked questions

Do the AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU and Intel Core 5 120UL differ on performance cores?

Yes. Performance Cores reads 4 on the AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU versus 2 on the Intel Core 5 120UL.

Is the TDP the same on the AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU and Intel Core 5 120UL?

It is. Both are listed at 15 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

AMD
AMD
AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
Intel Core 5 120UL
Intel
Intel Core 5 120UL

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    Laptops
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    Desktop

  • Codename

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    Carrizo
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    Raptor Lake

  • Release Year

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    2015
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    2024

  • TDP

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    15 W
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    15 W

  • iGPU

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    AMD Radeon R6 Graphics (6 cores, up to 800 MHz)
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    Intel UHD Graphics

  • Market Segment

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    Laptop
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    Embedded

  • Socket

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    FP4
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    Socket 1700

  • Process Node

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    28 nm
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    7 nm

  • Total Cores

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    4
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    10Best

  • Performance Cores

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    4Best
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    2

  • Efficiency Cores

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    0
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    8Best

  • Total Threads

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    4
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    12Best

  • SMT Enabled

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    No
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    Yes

  • P-Core Base Clock

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    1.8 GHz
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    1.3 GHz

  • P-Core Boost Clock

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    Up to 3.2 GHz
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    4.4 GHz

  • Base Power

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    15 W
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    15 W

  • Memory Type

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    DDR3, 2-Channel, Up to 2133 MT/s
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    DDR5, DDR4Best

  • Integrated Graphics

    AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU
    Yes
    Intel Core 5 120UL
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose AMD 6th Gen A10-8700P APU if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose Intel Core 5 120UL if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Verdict

    Intel Core 5 120UL

    7.6 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core 5 120UL is a low-power desktop variant, suited to compact and thin-client systems rather than performance builds.

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