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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 5 120U vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core 5 120U is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 30% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core 5 120U

215FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

208FPS

League of Legends2009

308FPS

241FPS

643FPS

565FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core 5 120U

239FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

225FPS

Valorant2020

Core 5 120U

677FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

612FPS

Minecraft2011

Core 5 120U

710FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

641FPS

Dota 22013

Core 5 120U

234FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

199FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core 5 120U

237FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

233FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core 5 120U

54%

Ryzen 5 3500X

33%

Core 5 120U ranks 21 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core 5 120U

Ryzen 5 3500X

Core 5 120U has 4 more cores.

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Core 5 120U

Ryzen 5 3500X

Core 5 120U has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core 5 120U

12 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X has 20 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 5 120U

1.4 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 157% higher base clock.

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Core 5 120U

5 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

4.1 GHz

Core 5 120U boosts 22% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 5 120U

15W

Ryzen 5 3500X

65W

Core 5 120U draws 50W less power.

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Core 5 120U

Ryzen 5 3500X

$100.00

Core 5 120URyzen 5 3500X

Intel BGA 1744

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AM4

Raptor Lake-U

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Matisse

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris Xe Graphics 80EU

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 5 120U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Core 5 120U. It's 63% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 57/100 vs 35/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core 5 120U than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

63% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core 5 120U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Core 5 120U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core 5 120U worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 57/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core 5 120U and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Performance: Core 5 120U scores 57/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core 5 120U or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core 5 120U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Core 5 120U is the stronger pick at 57/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.