AMD Ryzen 5 130 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

The Verdict

The data in this comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T holds every recorded benchmark score, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no entries in the benchmark database. The Intel chip sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30468. The AMD part is at the 50th percentile with no average score recorded. For any workload represented in the database, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the clear choice.

The AMD Ryzen 5 130 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1851. The Intel chip offers 10 cores and 10 threads, compared to 6 cores and 12 threads on the AMD side. The Intel part also boosts higher, reaching 4.90 GHz against the AMD's 4.55 GHz. The Intel chip is the only one of the two with documented performance data, so any selection based on measured results points directly to the Core Ultra 5 225T.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins in every measured category. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21971 in multi-core and 3101 in single-core. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no Cinebench scores in the database, so no direct comparison is possible from recorded data. The Intel chip also leads in PassMark tests, including 25358 in multithread and 4348 in single-thread.

The AMD Ryzen 5 130 does have advantages in its specification sheet that are not reflected in benchmark scores. It supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. The AMD chip also carries a lower TDP of 28 watts against the Intel's 65 watts, which indicates a different power envelope. However, without any recorded benchmark results, the AMD part cannot claim a performance win in any test in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, and is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and is built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The Intel chip has 17,800 million transistors and a die size of 243 mm², while the AMD die is 210 mm² with no transistor count listed.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip therefore has larger per-core caches and a larger shared L3 pool.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses. The Intel chip has a higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s, compared to 76.8 GB/s for the AMD part. PCIe support also differs: the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, while the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are present in both: the AMD chip has a Radeon 660M, and the Intel chip has Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 EU.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel has more physical cores, while AMD has more threads per core.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T boosts to 4.90 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 boosts to 4.55 GHz. The Intel chip has a higher maximum clock speed.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Intel's part offers roughly 33% more bandwidth.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 is a mobile processor. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is a desktop processor. This matches their sockets: AMD Socket FP7 for the mobile part and Intel Socket 1851 for the desktop part.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has an average benchmark score of 30468. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no recorded average benchmark score in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results only for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no entries in the benchmarks array, and the head-to-head benchmark list is empty. This means every recorded score belongs to the Intel part, and the comparison is defined by what the Intel chip achieves on its own.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel chip scores 2214 in multi-core and 312 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it reaches 9227 in multi-core and 1302 in single-core. The highest multi-core result comes from Cinebench R23 at 21971, with a single-core score of 3101. These results place the Intel chip at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs.

PassMark results for the Intel chip show 233998 in data compression, 18289 in data encryption, and 20083 in extended instructions. The find prime numbers test yields 284, floating point math reaches 82751, and integer math hits 59543. The multithread score is 25358, physics scores 2053, and random string sorting reaches 28774. The single-thread score is 4348, recorded twice under slightly different test names.

The nearest rivals to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T show how close the performance field is. The Intel Core i9-11980HK has an average score of 30422, which is 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS scores 30390, also 0.2% behind the Intel chip. The Intel Core i5-13600H scores 30548, which puts the Core Ultra 5 225T 0.3% behind that part. The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U scores 30364, 0.3% behind the Intel chip. These delta percentages indicate a tight cluster of performance among these four rivals, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T sitting in the middle of the group.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks are close, with the AMD at 2.90 GHz and the Intel at 2.50 GHz, but the Intel boost clock of 4.90 GHz exceeds the AMD's 4.55 GHz. The TDP figures are 28 watts for the AMD part and 65 watts for the Intel part.

Socket and platform details separate the two clearly. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7 and belongs to the mobile market segment. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1851 and is a desktop part. The AMD architecture is Zen 3+ with the Rembrandt-R codename and a 6 nm process. The Intel architecture is Arrow Lake with the Arrow Lake-S codename and a 3 nm process. Both are produced by TSMC.

Cache and memory specifications show the Intel part with larger capacities. The AMD L1 is 64 KB per core, L2 is 512 KB per core, and L3 is 16 MB shared. The Intel L1 is 192 KB per core, L2 is 3 MB per core, and L3 is 20 MB shared. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for AMD and 102.4 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory support exists only on the AMD side. PCIe generation differs, with Gen 4 on AMD and Gen 5 on Intel, both with 20 CPU lanes.

Release dates and production status are also different. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has a release date of September 30, 2025, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a release date of December 31, 2024. Both are listed as active in production. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel chip is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, while the AMD chip has no series designation listed.