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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 5 120U vs Ryzen 5 8500G

The Core 5 120U is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 16% 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 8500G

220FPS

League of Legends2009

308FPS

360FPS

643FPS

697FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core 5 120U

239FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

251FPS

Valorant2020

Core 5 120U

677FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

734FPS

Minecraft2011

Core 5 120U

710FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

769FPS

Dota 22013

Core 5 120U

234FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

266FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core 5 120U

237FPS

Ryzen 5 8500G

243FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core 5 120U

54%

Ryzen 5 8500G

66%

Ryzen 5 8500G ranks 12 points higher.

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Core 5 120U

Ryzen 5 8500G

Core 5 120U has 4 more cores.

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12 MB

16 MB

Ryzen 5 8500G has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core 5 120U

1.4 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G

3.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G has a 150% higher base clock.

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Core 5 120U

5 GHz

Ryzen 5 8500G

5 GHz

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Core 5 120U

15W

Ryzen 5 8500G

65W

Core 5 120U draws 50W less power.

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Core 5 120U

Ryzen 5 8500G

$140.00

Core 5 120URyzen 5 8500G

Intel BGA 1744

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AM5

Raptor Lake-U

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Phoenix2

Mobile

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Mobile

Iris Xe Graphics 80EU

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Radeon 740M

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)

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5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 5 120U or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 19% faster than the Core 5 120U on average across 100+ games, scoring 68/100 vs 57/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Core 5 120U?expand_more

19% 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 8500G?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8500G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 8500G worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 68/100 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 8500G?expand_more

Performance: Core 5 120U scores 57/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 68/100. 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 8500G 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 8500G?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.