AMD Ryzen 5 130 vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no head-to-head benchmark comparisons for the AMD Ryzen 5 130 and the Intel Core i9-14901KE. Neither processor has any individual benchmark scores, average benchmark scores, or nearest rival data recorded. The win counts for both parts stand at zero, indicating that no direct performance measurements exist in the database at this time.

Without benchmark scores, the percentile fields provide the only comparative signal. Both the AMD Ryzen 5 130 and the Intel Core i9-14901KE sit at the 50th percentile against all CPUs in the database. This equal percentile placement suggests the database ranks them identically relative to the broader processor pool, though this is a positional metric rather than a measured performance result.

The absence of head-to-head results means the database cannot confirm which processor delivers higher single-thread performance, multi-thread throughput, or gaming frame rates. The structural specifications, however, point to a substantial gap in raw compute resources. The Intel part uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD part uses 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel processor also boosts to 5.80 GHz compared to 4.55 GHz for the AMD chip. These figures, recorded in the specification fields, indicate the Intel processor carries a clear theoretical advantage in both core count and maximum clock speed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the maximum boost clock for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE boosts up to 5.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 boosts up to 4.55 GHz.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 is built on a 6 nm process by TSMC, whereas the Intel Core i9-14901KE uses a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 130 and the Intel Core i9-14901KE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What PCIe generations do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core i9-14901KE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the codename Rembrandt-R, part of the Ryzen 5 generation built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: the AMD chip uses a smaller 6 nm node, while Intel relies on a 10 nm node.

Cache layouts diverge sharply between the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i9-14901KE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part holds a clear advantage in every cache level, with more than double the L3 capacity and four times the per-core L2 cache.

Memory support differs in scope. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14901KE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database for this part. Both processors support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics solutions are distinct. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 includes Radeon 660M graphics, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE includes UHD Graphics 770. The die sizes also differ, with the AMD chip measuring 210 mm² and the Intel chip measuring 257 mm².

Socket and platform requirements separate the two entirely. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses AMD Socket FP7, a mobile socket, and is classified in the mobile market segment. The Intel Core i9-14901KE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, and is classified in the desktop market segment. The AMD part is identified by the part number 100-000000992 (FP7r2), while the Intel part carries the part number Q49DSRNJC.

The Verdict

The database records no benchmark scores for either processor, so a performance verdict cannot be derived from measured results. The verdict must instead come from the recorded specifications.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE leads on core count, thread count, boost clock, base clock, L2 cache per core, L3 cache, PCIe generation, and cache capacity per core. It also offers an unlocked multiplier, supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and has a higher TDP of 125 watts. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 counters with a smaller 6 nm process node, a lower 28 watt TDP, a higher memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s, and a smaller die size of 210 mm². Both processors support ECC memory.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE delivers a materially larger compute configuration on paper: 8 cores versus 6, 16 threads versus 12, 5.80 GHz boost versus 4.55 GHz, and 36 MB L3 versus 16 MB. These are not marginal differences. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 is built for efficiency, with a 28 watt TDP that is less than a quarter of the Intel part's 125 watt TDP. Its 6 nm process and mobile socket classification confirm its design target.

For workloads that scale with core count, thread count, and clock speed, the recorded specifications favor the Intel Core i9-14901KE. For power-constrained or mobile applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 130 is the only viable option given its mobile socket and dramatically lower TDP. The data supports no other conclusion.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field.

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 6 cores; Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 12 threads; Intel Core i9-14901KE has 16 threads.
• Base clock: AMD Ryzen 5 130 runs at 2.90 GHz; Intel Core i9-14901KE runs at 3.80 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD Ryzen 5 130 reaches 4.55 GHz; Intel Core i9-14901KE reaches 5.80 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 5 130 is rated at 28 watts; Intel Core i9-14901KE is rated at 125 watts.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses AMD Socket FP7; Intel Core i9-14901KE uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Architecture: AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses Zen 3+; Intel Core i9-14901KE uses Raptor Lake.
• Codename: AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses Rembrandt-R; Intel Core i9-14901KE uses Raptor Lake-R.
• Process node: AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses 6 nm; Intel Core i9-14901KE uses 10 nm.
• Foundry: AMD Ryzen 5 130 is fabricated by TSMC; Intel Core i9-14901KE is fabricated by Intel.
• Die size: AMD Ryzen 5 130 measures 210 mm²; Intel Core i9-14901KE measures 257 mm².
• L1 cache: AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 64 KB per core; Intel Core i9-14901KE has 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 512 KB per core; Intel Core i9-14901KE has 2 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 16 MB shared; Intel Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports DDR5 only; Intel Core i9-14901KE supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD Ryzen 5 130 records 76.8 GB/s; Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded figure.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes; Intel Core i9-14901KE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD Ryzen 5 130 has Radeon 660M; Intel Core i9-14901KE has UHD Graphics 770.
• Market segment: AMD Ryzen 5 130 is mobile; Intel Core i9-14901KE is desktop.
• Release date: AMD Ryzen 5 130 released on 2025-09-30; Intel Core i9-14901KE released on 2024-06-30.
• Multiplier unlocked: AMD Ryzen 5 130 is locked; Intel Core i9-14901KE is unlocked.
• Part number: AMD Ryzen 5 130 is 100-000000992 (FP7r2); Intel Core i9-14901KE is Q49DSRNJC.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 130 wins in efficiency-oriented categories. Its 28 watt TDP is the lowest recorded between the two, making it suited for thermally constrained environments. Its 6 nm process node is smaller, its die size is smaller at 210 mm², and its memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s is the only recorded bandwidth between the two. Its mobile socket and mobile market segment classification place it in portable or low-power systems. Its integrated Radeon 660M graphics and DDR5-only support round out a compact, power-lean configuration.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE wins in every raw compute category recorded. It has more cores, more threads, a higher base clock, and a higher boost clock. It has more L1, L2, and L3 cache at every level. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, broadening platform compatibility. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes provides a newer interconnect standard than the AMD part's Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Its unlocked multiplier enables overclocking, a feature the AMD part lacks. Its desktop socket and desktop market segment classification align it with high-performance desktop builds. Its UHD Graphics 770 iGPU and 125 watt TDP reflect a design focused on sustained compute output rather than power economy.

The data shows a clean split: the AMD Ryzen 5 130 leads in power efficiency, process technology, and mobile applicability. The Intel Core i9-14901KE leads in core resources, cache capacity, clock speed, memory flexibility, and platform expandability. No benchmark measurements exist to weight these categories, so the choice rests entirely on which specification set matches the intended use case.