Intel Core 5 120UL socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core 5 120UL uses LGA 1700, the LGA socket for Raptor Lake-PS edge processors with DDR4 or DDR5 and PCIe expansion. The 10-core chip at 15 W fits low-power edge boards with vendor BIOS support.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- April 2024
- Cores and threads
- 10 and 12
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-PS
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Core 5
- Clocks
- 1.3 / 4.6 GHz
Intel Core 5 120UL specifications
| Cores | 10 (2 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 1.3 GHz base, up to 4.6 GHz boost |
| Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 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 120UL 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 120UL is
The Core 5 120UL is a 10-core and 12-thread edge processor that launched in April 2024 for efficient edge nodes with more E-cores. Two Performance-cores with 4 threads plus 8 Efficient-cores give 12 threads at 1.3 GHz base and up to 4.6 GHz boost. Cache is 12 MB of Smart Cache. The 15 W base keeps fanless operation realistic while E-cores absorb background services.
UHD Graphics from shared memory handle signage and gateway displays. The E-heavy layout suits always-on nodes where many small threads poll sensors and networks. DDR4 or DDR5 board choice lets fleets balance cost against bandwidth for graphics.
Retail gateways and building controllers fit here. Ten cores keep UI, network and logging apart at low power. Buyers who need higher clocks for interactive kiosks should take the Intel Core 5 130UL with 4.7 GHz turbo instead, since this 120UL prioritizes efficiency over peak.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 120UL fits LGA 1700 PS low-power boards with 15 W delivery. Desktop chipset coverage does not imply PS support, so industrial vendor lists are authoritative. The neutral sentence covers the board-specific case.
Low-power PS boards pair this SKU with DDR4 or DDR5 SODIMM and M.2 for compact nodes. PCIe Gen4 CPU lanes plus PCH lanes serve storage and LAN. PS-branch BIOS with the 120UL ID is required.
UL shoppers compare the two 10-core UL parts on base and turbo. The 120UL trails the 130UL by 0.3 GHz base and 0.1 GHz boost. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm PS board identity.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5200 in two channels is the board option. E-core heavy loads benefit from dual-module bandwidth. Shared graphics reservations should be subtracted from OS headroom during sizing.
PCIe up to 20 lanes with PCH covers NVMe, Ethernet and serial I/O. Fixed splits require manual checks for multi-card nodes. One NVMe drive plus multi-LAN covers most gateways.
Cooling is 15 W fanless-capable with validated fins. No boxed cooler ships with tray edge parts. Warm sites should keep inlet air within board ratings to hold bursts.
Upgrade paths
LGA allows UL steps where listed, such as to the 130UL for higher clocks. Memory and storage can also grow. BIOS must include the target microcode.
The performance alternative is 45 W HL on stronger boards. A working 120UL lasts years with drive care. Desktop LGA 1700 parts are a different class.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core 5 120UL use?
It uses LGA 1700 PS edge packaging for 15 W boards. Vendor lists decide fit.
How many cores does the Core 5 120UL have?
Ten cores and 12 threads at 1.3 GHz base and up to 4.6 GHz boost, with 12 MB of cache at 15 W.
What memory does the 120UL support?
DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5200 in two channels. Boards choose one type per design.
Does the 120UL need a BIOS update?
Check the PS vendor list. Desktop coverage does not transfer automatically.
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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