Ryzen 7 PRO 250 vs Core 5 120
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Core 5 120
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 250
Performance Per Dollar Core 5 120
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) | ✅ More affordable ($340) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+11%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) | ✅ More affordable ($340) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 250 and Core 5 120
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,789 points. Launch price was $299.
Core 5 120
The Core 5 120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,629 points. Launch price was $211.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core 5 120 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core 5 120 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core 5 120 uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 scores 21,789 against the Core 5 120's 21,629 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 250. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core 5 120.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+13% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+32% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 18 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+540% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4) (2023−2025) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 21,789 | 21,629 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core 5 120 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 PRO 250 launched at $400 MSRP, while the Core 5 120 debuted at $340. At current prices ($380 vs $340), the Core 5 120 is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 PRO 250 delivers 57.3 pts/$ vs 63.6 pts/$ for the Core 5 120 — making the Core 5 120 the 10.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 250 | Core 5 120 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $340-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $340-11% |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.3 | 63.6+11% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2025 |
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