AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core 5 130UL Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 and Intel Core 5 130UL serve entirely different purposes, and the data makes that split clear. The AMD chip is a mobile processor aimed at thin-and-light laptops, while the Intel chip is a desktop part designed for low-power embedded and mini-PC use. The AMD part lands in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, a strong showing for a 28 W mobile chip. The Intel part sits at the 50th percentile, which is midline performance for a 15 W desktop part. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is the pick for anyone needing meaningful multi-threaded throughput in a portable chassis. The Intel Core 5 130UL is the pick for desktop builds prioritizing low power draw, since its 15 W TDP is nearly half the AMD part's 28 W envelope. The AMD chip's benchmark data is fully populated, while the Intel chip has no recorded benchmark scores, so the analysis of the Intel part is limited to its specifications and architectural positioning.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses the Krackan Point codename, built on the Ryzen AI 300 series with a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core design. It is fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its cache layout is per-core: 80 KB L1, 1 MB L2, and a small 4 MB L3 shared pool. The integrated graphics are Radeon 840M. The chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It uses AMD Socket FP8 and exposes Gen 4 PCIe with 14 CPU lanes.

The Intel Core 5 130UL uses the Raptor Lake-PS architecture, specifically Raptor Lake codename. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process. The chip has 10 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 1.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its cache layout is per-core for L1 and L2 (80 KB and 1.25 MB respectively), but the L3 is 12 MB shared, three times the AMD part's total. The integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, though its memory bandwidth is not recorded. It uses Intel Socket 1700 and exposes Gen 4 PCIe with only 8 CPU lanes, fewer than the AMD part. The Intel part is a desktop segment chip, while the AMD part is mobile.

The core count difference is notable. The Intel part has 10 cores but only 12 threads, which implies a hybrid arrangement with some efficiency cores lacking hyper-threading. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, all with simultaneous multi-threading. The AMD chip's 4 nm process is more advanced than Intel's 10 nm process, which typically translates to better power efficiency per transistor. The Intel chip compensates with a larger L3 cache and a higher boost clock. The AMD chip has a higher base clock, 2.00 GHz versus 1.60 GHz. The memory support differs: AMD uses only newer DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving the Intel platform more flexibility for existing memory.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the Intel Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345, however, has a full suite of scores. The data shows the AMD chip's Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 11,461, with a single-core score of 1,818. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 1,712 and single-core is 271. These are solid numbers for a 28 W mobile chip.

The PassMark results for the AMD chip are extensive. The single-thread score is 3,875, which is strong for a laptop part. The multithread score is 19,927. The integer math score is 63,475, and floating point math is 42,621. Data compression scores 237,484, data encryption scores 11,814, and extended instructions score 17,003. The find prime numbers test records 62, physics scores 1,089, and random string sorting scores 25,435.

Because the Intel chip has no benchmark scores, the comparison is one-sided. The AMD chip is the only one of the two with measured performance data. The database shows the AMD chip's average benchmark score is 29,461, which places it at the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X with an average score of 29,447, a 0% delta, and the AMD EPYC 9654 at 29,409, a 0.2% delta. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29,270, a 0.7% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 29,656, a -0.7% delta. These rivals are all desktop or high-performance mobile chips, and the Ryzen AI 7 345 keeps pace with them, which indicates its efficiency is high.

Specification Differences

The two chips differ across nearly every core specification. Core count: AMD has 6, Intel has 10. Thread count: both have 12. Base clock: AMD is 2.00 GHz, Intel is 1.60 GHz. Boost clock: AMD is 4.60 GHz, Intel is 4.70 GHz. TDP: AMD is 28 W, Intel is 15 W. Socket: AMD uses FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. Process node: AMD is 4 nm, Intel is 10 nm. Foundry: AMD uses TSMC, Intel uses its own fabs. L2 cache: AMD is 1 MB per core, Intel is 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache: AMD is 4 MB total, Intel is 12 MB shared. Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: AMD is 89.6 GB/s, Intel has no recorded figure. PCIe lanes: AMD has 14 CPU lanes, Intel has 8 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release date: AMD launched on January 14, 2025, Intel launched on April 7, 2024. The Intel part has an unknown part number, while AMD's is 100-000002122. Neither chip has a launch MSRP recorded, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The core count difference is the most significant architectural split. Intel's 10 cores versus AMD's 6 cores suggests the Intel part uses a mix of performance and efficiency cores to reach 10, while maintaining 12 threads. The AMD part uses 6 full cores with simultaneous multi-threading. The Intel chip's higher L3 cache, 12 MB versus 4 MB, is a substantial advantage. The Intel chip's lower TDP, 15 W versus 28 W, makes it the more power-frugal option. The AMD chip's higher base clock, 2.00 GHz versus 1.60 GHz, suggests better sustained performance at lower load. The AMD chip has more PCIe lanes, 14 versus 8, which is relevant for connecting multiple devices.

FAQ

Q: Which chip has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL boosts to 4.70 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345's 4.60 GHz boost.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has a TDP of 28 W, and the Intel Core 5 130UL has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which chip supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: How much L3 cache does each chip have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 4 MB of L3 cache, and the Intel Core 5 130UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which chip has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 14 CPU lanes of Gen 4 PCIe, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has 8 CPU lanes of Gen 4 PCIe.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 wins in all measured performance categories, simply because it is the only chip with benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11,461 and single-core score of 1,818 show it can handle both multi-threaded workloads and lightly threaded tasks. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,875 confirms strong per-core performance. The AMD chip is the clear choice for mobile users who need a laptop that can handle compilation, rendering, and heavy productivity tasks without draining the battery excessively, given its 28 W TDP and 4 nm process.

The Intel Core 5 130UL wins in several specification areas. It has 4 more cores than the AMD chip, which could translate to better efficiency in highly parallel workloads if software is optimized for the hybrid core layout. Its 12 MB L3 cache is triple the AMD chip's 4 MB, which benefits workloads that repeatedly access large datasets. Its boost clock of 4.70 GHz is slightly higher, which could help in bursty single-thread tasks. The Intel chip's 15 W TDP is the standout advantage: it draws 13 W less than the AMD chip, making it the better fit for always-on desktop systems, fanless designs, or industrial PCs where power consumption is the primary constraint. The Intel chip also supports DDR4 memory, which is cheaper and more abundant in existing desktop systems, and it uses Socket 1700, which is a common desktop platform. The AMD chip's 14 PCIe lanes give it the edge for expandability, and its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is a recorded figure that the Intel chip cannot match. The AMD chip's 4 nm process and TSMC fabrication suggest superior transistor efficiency, though the Intel chip's larger L3 and higher core count are concrete advantages in the specification sheet. The data shows the AMD chip is a performance-oriented mobile part, while the Intel chip is a low-power desktop part with a broader memory compatibility range.