AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core 5 130HL Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Core 5 130HL?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 3501U has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel Core 5 130HL has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What process nodes are used by these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, while the Intel Core 5 130HL uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Do both processors support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 memory. The Intel Core 5 130HL additionally supports DDR5 memory.

Q: What are the thermal design power (TDP) ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Intel Core 5 130HL has a TDP of 45 watts.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U belongs to the 3000 series and uses the Picasso codename, which is based on the Zen+ microarchitecture. It is manufactured on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 210 mm² and a transistor count of 4,940 million. The chip integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics, uses an AMD Socket FP5, and offers PCIe Gen 3 connectivity. Its memory interface is dual-channel DDR4 with a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory.

The Intel Core 5 130HL is a Raptor Lake-PS part, built on the Raptor Lake architecture. It is produced on a 10 nm process at Intel. The processor uses an Intel Socket 1700, integrates Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, though the database records no specific memory bandwidth figure for this chip. It also does not support ECC memory. The Intel part has a larger L3 cache at 18 MB shared, versus 4 MB shared for the AMD chip, and its L2 cache is 2 MB per core compared with 512 KB per core on the Ryzen. The L1 cache differs as well: 80 KB per core for Intel versus 96 KB per core for AMD.

Both chips are currently marked as active in production. The AMD part has a release date of 2026-05-31T17:00:00.000Z, while the Intel part has a release date of 2024-04-07T17:00:00.000Z. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is YM3501C4T4MFG, while the Intel part number is listed as unknown.

The Verdict

The database contains benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, but no recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 130HL. The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 0, while the AMD chip has an average benchmark score of 14320. The AMD chip also holds a percentile rank of 69 against all CPUs, compared with a percentile rank of 50 for the Intel part. Because the Intel Core 5 130HL has no measured scores in the database, any direct comparison of performance must rely on the architectural and specification differences rather than recorded head-to-head results.

For workloads that depend on multithreading, the Intel Core 5 130HL has a structural advantage on paper: 12 cores and 16 threads versus 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel chip also has a significantly higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 3.70 GHz, a larger shared L3 cache, and a newer 10 nm process node. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, however, carries a much lower TDP of 15 watts versus 45 watts, which suggests a design aimed at power-sensitive mobile systems. The data indicates that the AMD part is the only one with verified performance results, so it is the only chip that can be assessed against its nearest rivals in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores and 16 threads. Base clock speeds are 2.10 GHz for AMD and 2.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 3.70 GHz and 4.80 GHz, respectively. TDP ratings are 15 watts for the AMD part and 45 watts for the Intel part.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs: the AMD processor supports DDR4 only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s; the Intel part has none recorded.

Socket and platform details also differ. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe support is Gen 3 on the AMD side and Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only) on the Intel side. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8 for AMD and Iris Xe Graphics 80EU for Intel.

Process technology and manufacturing differ as well. The AMD part is built on a 12 nm node at GlobalFoundries with a die size of 210 mm² and a transistor count of 4,940 million. The Intel part uses a 10 nm node at Intel, with no die size or transistor count recorded. The AMD part has a codename of Picasso and a generation of Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)). The Intel part has a codename of Raptor Lake-PS and a generation of Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS). The AMD part is classified as a Mobile segment chip, whereas the Intel part is classified as Desktop.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Core 5 130HL. The Intel part has an empty benchmark array and an average benchmark score of 0. The AMD part, by contrast, has a full set of PassMark results.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, the recorded scores are as follows: passmark_data_compression at 87380, passmark_data_encryption at 5580, passmark_extended_instructions at 3274, passmark_find_prime_numbers at 21, passmark_floating_point_math at 12707, passmark_integer_math at 26321, passmark_multithread at 7071, passmark_physics at 483, passmark_random_string_sorting at 10414, passmark_single_thread at 2136, and passmark_singlethread at 2136.

The AMD chip's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its average score of 14320. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 scores 14336, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.6% lower. The Intel Core i5-10400F scores 14185, which is 1% lower. These deltas place the Ryzen 5 3501U in a tight performance cluster, with its average score within 1% of all four listed rivals. Since the Intel Core 5 130HL has no benchmark scores, no direct delta between the two CPUs can be calculated.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. Its average benchmark score of 14320 and percentile rank of 69 indicate that, among all CPUs in the database, it sits above the median. Its nearest rivals, all within 1% of its average score, confirm that it performs in line with a specific tier of existing processors. The low TDP of 15 watts and its Mobile market segment classification suggest it is suited to thin-and-light laptops where power draw is a primary constraint.

The Intel Core 5 130HL has no measured scores, so its strengths must be inferred from its specifications. The 12-core, 16-thread configuration gives it a raw thread-count advantage that the 4-core, 4-thread AMD chip cannot match. The higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz, larger 18 MB L3 cache, and support for DDR5 memory all point to higher peak performance potential in multithreaded and memory-bandwidth-sensitive workloads. Its 45 watt TDP and Desktop market segment classification indicate it is designed for systems where power efficiency is less critical than sustained throughput.

The absence of benchmark data for the Intel part means that the database cannot confirm its actual performance in any workload. The AMD part, with verified results, wins every measured category by default in this head-to-head, but that is a function of missing data rather than demonstrated superiority. For a user comparing these two chips, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only one with empirical scores, while the Intel Core 5 130HL offers a specification profile that appears oriented toward higher core counts, higher clocks, and newer memory technology.