AMD Ryzen 5 130 vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into clearly different roles. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 is a mobile part with a 28 W TDP, built for efficient throughput in compact systems. The Intel Core 5 221TE is a desktop processor with a 45 W TDP, and the recorded measurements show it dominates across essentially every workload category. Out of the benchmark results available in the database, the Intel Core 5 221TE records a win in every tested discipline, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no recorded benchmark scores to compare.

The Intel part shows its strength in multi-threaded productivity. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11305 and Cinebench R20 multicore score of 4748 indicate a substantial lead for rendering and heavily parallel workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 13301 reinforces this pattern, as does the PassMark integer math score of 42303. For users running video encoding, 3D rendering, or software compilation, the data points firmly toward the Intel chip.

Single-thread performance also favors the Intel Core 5 221TE. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1596 and PassMark single-thread score of 1734 show a clear advantage in lightly threaded tasks such as everyday desktop responsiveness, web browsing, and legacy applications. The boost clock of 5.00 GHz on the Intel part, compared to 4.55 GHz on the AMD, aligns with this performance gap.

Specialized instruction workloads follow the same trend. The PassMark extended instructions score of 9655 and the data encryption score of 8963 both belong to the Intel processor. The floating point math score of 31661 also favors Intel. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no recorded scores in any of these categories, so the database shows no workload where the AMD part wins.

The Intel processor also carries a higher percentile rank. It sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17860. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 is listed at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, reflecting the absence of recorded benchmark data. The nearest rivals to the Intel chip include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 average score (0.2% behind), the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 average score (0.2% behind), the Intel Core 7 350 at 17779 average score (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17994 average score (0.7% behind). These figures show the Core 5 221TE sits in a tight competitive cluster, trading places with those processors by less than one percent.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design philosophies and fabrication approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. This node difference is significant: the AMD part uses a more advanced lithography, which likely contributes to its lower 28 W TDP despite a higher base clock.

Core configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads. That is a 4-core and 4-thread advantage for Intel. Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on Intel, 24 MB versus 16 MB, gives it more on-die storage for frequently accessed data.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 221TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with the same 76.8 GB/s peak bandwidth. Both processors support ECC memory, which matters for workstation and reliability-focused builds. The Intel part's support for DDR4 as well as DDR5 offers more flexibility in platform memory choice.

PCIe connectivity differs in generation and lane count. The AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The newer PCIe Gen 5 interface on the Intel part offers higher per-lane bandwidth, while the AMD part offers more total lanes at the older generation.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses a Radeon 660M iGPU, while the Intel Core 5 221TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either, so conclusions about relative iGPU performance cannot be drawn from the recorded data. The market segments differ as well: the AMD chip is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel chip is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains seventeen recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 221TE and none for the AMD Ryzen 5 130. The absence of AMD scores means every head-to-head comparison is one-sided, but the Intel numbers still define its performance envelope.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel chip scores 1139 in multicore and 160 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4748 multicore and 670 single-core. In Cinebench R23, the most recent of the three rendering tests, it scores 11305 multicore and 1596 single-core. These results show the multicore lead expands as the workload scales: the R23 multicore score is roughly 7.1 times the single-core score, which is consistent with a 16-thread processor that cannot achieve perfect scaling.

PassMark results for the Intel chip cover a wide range of tasks. The multithread score is 13301, while the single-thread score is 1734. Integer math reaches 42303, floating point math reaches 31661, and extended instructions reach 9655. Data compression scores 156682, data encryption scores 8963, and random string sorting scores 16929. Physics processing scores 977, and the find prime numbers test scores 59. These figures indicate strong integer throughput, moderate floating point capability, and efficient compression and sorting performance.

The nearest rival data provides context for the Intel chip's average score. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is 0.2% behind at 17891, the Intel Core 5 120U is 0.2% behind at 17898, the Intel Core 7 350 is 0.5% ahead at 17779, and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is 0.7% behind at 17994. The Core 5 221TE average score of 17860 places it essentially in the same performance tier as these four rivals, with deltas all under one percent. This tight clustering means the Core 5 221TE does not break new ground relative to its immediate competition; it lands in the middle of a well-populated performance band.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.90 GHz for AMD and 1.80 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks invert the relationship: 4.55 GHz for AMD and 5.00 GHz for Intel. TDP ranges from 28 W on the AMD mobile part to 45 W on the Intel desktop part.

The process node differs by foundry and lithography. AMD uses TSMC's 6 nm process; Intel uses its own 10 nm process. Die sizes are close, with the AMD chip at 210 mm² and the Intel chip at 215 mm². Cache configurations differ in every level: L1 is 64 KB per core on AMD versus 80 KB per core on Intel; L2 is 512 KB per core on AMD versus 1.25 MB per core on Intel; L3 is 16 MB shared on AMD versus 24 MB shared on Intel.

Memory support shows a key flexibility difference. The AMD chip supports only DDR5, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, and both support ECC memory. PCIe capability differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are a Radeon 660M on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side.

The sockets and market segments are entirely different. AMD uses Socket FP7 and targets mobile systems; Intel uses Socket 1700 and targets desktop systems. Release dates differ by several months, with the Intel part released on January 12, 2025, and the AMD part released on September 30, 2025. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 boosts to 4.55 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports DDR5 only.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 221TE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score is 17860. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is 0.2% behind, the Intel Core 5 120U is 0.2% behind, the Intel Core 7 350 is 0.5% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is 0.7% behind.

Q: What are the TDPs of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has a TDP of 28 W, and the Intel Core 5 221TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile rank in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE sits at the 71st percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 sits at the 50th percentile.