Intel Core 5 130HL vs Intel Core 5 221E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 130HL and Intel Core 5 221E occupy different positions in the desktop processor landscape, with the data showing a clear separation in workload suitability. The 130HL is a Raptor Lake-PS part built around a 12-core, 16-thread configuration, while the 221E is a Bartlett Lake chip with 14 cores and 20 threads. The benchmark database contains no recorded measurements for the 130HL, meaning all performance comparisons must be derived from the architectural and specification differences documented for each part.

The 221E is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores, and those scores place it at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 40144 situates it in competitive territory against several prominent desktop processors. The nearest rivals list shows a tight cluster: the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081, a 0.2% advantage for the 221E; the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, again 0.2% behind; the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, which is 0.3% ahead of the 221E; and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, 0.4% ahead. This grouping indicates the 221E delivers performance within a narrow band around the 40000 mark, with no rival more than half a percent away in either direction.

For the 130HL, the absence of benchmark data means its strengths must be assessed through its specification sheet. The 130HL uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform with Raptor Lake architecture, while the 221E also uses Socket 1700 but shifts to Bartlett Lake. The 130HL has a 45 watt TDP against the 221E's 65 watt TDP, suggesting the 130HL is positioned for more thermally constrained systems. The 130HL's integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, whereas the 221E uses UHD Graphics 730. The 130HL does not support ECC memory, while the 221E does.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages despite sharing the same socket. The 130HL is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS variant, which represents Intel's performance hybrid architecture adapted for desktop use. The 221E uses Bartlett Lake, a newer design that also targets the desktop segment. Both are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node and produced by Intel's own foundry, indicating similar fabrication maturity.

Core counts differ meaningfully. The 130HL provides 12 cores and 16 threads, while the 221E provides 14 cores and 20 threads. The extra two cores and four threads in the 221E give it a structural advantage in heavily threaded workloads. The base clock on the 130HL is 2.60 GHz, while the 221E starts at 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks show a larger gap: the 130HL reaches 4.80 GHz, while the 221E boosts to 5.20 GHz, a 0.40 GHz advantage.

Cache hierarchies share the same per-core allocation for L1 and L2. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache differs substantially: the 130HL has 18 MB shared, while the 221E has 24 MB shared. That 6 MB difference in the final cache level can influence performance in workloads with larger working sets that fit within L3.

Memory support is identical at the interface level: both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. However, the 221E has a documented memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, while the 130HL has no recorded bandwidth value. ECC memory support is another differentiator, with the 221E supporting it and the 130HL not.

PCIe capabilities diverge as well. The 130HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the 221E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This doubles the lane count and moves to a newer generation, which matters for systems using high-bandwidth peripherals such as NVMe storage or discrete GPUs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark records between the 130HL and the 221E, and the 130HL has no individual benchmark scores listed. All numeric performance data in the record belongs to the 221E. For the 221E, the Cinebench results show a multi-core score of 2613 in R15 and a single-core score of 368 in the same test. In R20, the 221E scores 10891 multicore and 1537 single-core. In R23, the multicore score reaches 25933 with a single-core score of 3661.

PassMark results for the 221E cover a range of specific workloads. Data compression scores 324285, data encryption scores 19205, and extended instructions score 18216. Prime number finding scores 173, floating point math scores 79028, and integer math scores 117813. The multithread score is 30510, physics scores 2230, random string sorting scores 37686, and single-thread performance scores 4147.

The 221E's position among its nearest rivals is statistically tight. Against the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, the 221E trails by 0.2%, a margin that falls within typical run-to-run variation. Against the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, the same 0.2% deficit appears. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 holds a 0.3% lead over the 221E, and the Intel Core i9-13905H leads by 0.4%. These deltas are all under half a percent, meaning the 221E sits in a performance cluster where no single processor has a decisive average-score advantage.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. Core count: the 130HL has 12 cores, the 221E has 14. Thread count: 16 versus 20. Base clock: 2.60 GHz versus 2.70 GHz. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. TDP: 45 watts versus 65 watts.

Architecture and codename differ: the 130HL uses Raptor Lake with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, while the 221E uses Bartlett Lake as its codename. The generation field reflects this split, with the 130HL listed as Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) and the 221E as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake).

Die size is only recorded for the 221E at 257 mm². The 130HL has no die size figure in the database. L3 cache differs: 18 MB shared for the 130HL versus 24 MB shared for the 221E.

Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the 221E at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support differs: false for the 130HL, true for the 221E. PCIe specifications differ: Gen 4 with 8 lanes for the 130HL, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the 221E.

Integrated graphics differ: the 130HL uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while the 221E uses UHD Graphics 730. The 221E has a documented launch MSRP of $232. The 130HL has no launch MSRP recorded.

Release dates differ: the 130HL was released on 2024-04-07, while the 221E was released on 2025-01-12, approximately nine months later. The 221E has a part number, SRQDVQ659, while the 130HL's part number is listed as unknown.

Market segment is Desktop for both processors. Production status is Active for both. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 221E boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 5 130HL boosts to 4.80 GHz, a 0.40 GHz difference.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 221E supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 130HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 221E compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has an average benchmark score of 40144. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 by 0.2%, trails the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 by 0.2%, leads the AMD Ryzen 9 270 by 0.3%, and trails the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.4%.

Q: What PCIe configurations do the two processors use?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. The Intel Core 5 221E uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel Core 5 221E has a TDP of 65 watts.