Intel Core 5 120HL socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core 5 120HL uses LGA 1700, the LGA socket for Raptor Lake-PS edge processors with DDR4 or DDR5 and PCIe expansion. The 12-core chip at 45 W fits performance edge boards with vendor BIOS support.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- April 2024
- Cores and threads
- 12 and 16
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-PS
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Core 5
- Clocks
- 2.6 / 4.7 GHz
Intel Core 5 120HL specifications
| Cores | 12 (4 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 2.6 GHz base, up to 4.7 GHz boost |
| Cache | 18 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5200, 2 channels |
| PCI Express | Up to 20 lanes (CPU plus PCH, varies by board) |
| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core 5 120HL needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core 5 120HL is
The Core 5 120HL is a 12-core and 16-thread edge processor that launched in April 2024 for performance edge nodes. Four Performance-cores with 8 threads plus 8 Efficient-cores give 16 threads at 2.6 GHz base and up to 4.7 GHz boost. Cache is 18 MB of Smart Cache. Base power is 45 W, which holds automation and vision loads that dip on 15 W UL parts.
Control, vision and database threads separate across P-cores and E-cores for stable latency. UHD Graphics from shared memory drive operator displays. DDR4 or DDR5 board options help plants standardize memory during refreshes.
Automation cells and test stations fit here. Twelve cores keep PLC-linked tasks apart from UI and logging. Buyers who need more turbo for bursts should take the Intel Core 5 130HL with 4.8 GHz peak instead, since this 120HL prioritizes base clocks.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 120HL fits LGA 1700 PS performance boards with 45 W delivery. Desktop chipset coverage does not extend to PS IDs, so industrial vendor lists are authoritative. The neutral sentence covers the board-specific case.
Performance PS boards pair HL SKUs with SODIMM, M.2 RAID and x16 expansion for grabbers. Power delivery spans 45 W with higher peaks. PS-branch BIOS with the 120HL ID is mandatory.
HL shoppers compare the two 12-core HL parts on 0.1 GHz turbo. The 120HL trails the 130HL slightly in bursts while matching it on cores and cache. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers the vendor model.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5200 in two channels is shared by CPU and graphics. Vision buffers plus logs should be sized together. Dual modules are preferred for bandwidth.
PCIe up to 20 lanes with PCH feeds grabbers, NVMe and LAN. Fixed splits mean multi-card plans must match the manual. One NVMe plus NIC covers most cells.
Cooling is active 45 W with heatsink and flow. No boxed cooler ships with tray edge parts. Sustained speed tracks inlet air, so filtered intakes help.
Upgrade paths
LGA allows HL moves where listed, such as to the 130HL for extra turbo. Memory and NVMe can also grow. Power and BIOS must support the target.
The efficiency alternative is UL 15 W on low-power boards. A working 120HL serves cells for years. Desktop LGA 1700 is a different class.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core 5 120HL use?
It uses LGA 1700 PS edge packaging for 45 W boards. Vendor lists decide fit.
How fast is the Core 5 120HL?
Twelve cores and 16 threads at 2.6 GHz base and up to 4.7 GHz boost, with 18 MB of cache at 45 W.
What graphics does the 120HL include?
UHD Graphics from shared memory for operator displays.
What cooling does the 120HL need?
Active 45 W cooling with airflow. Sealed boxes should use UL parts.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core 3 100UL Raptor Lake-PS 6 cores 15W Socket 1700 platform pattern (TechPowerUp)
- Intel Core Ultra Meteor Lake PS LGA1851 and Raptor Lake PS LGA1700 edge CPUs (Wccftech)
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