Intel Core 5 130HL vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded database entries for the Intel Core 5 130HL and the Intel Core 5 223PQE show no completed benchmark runs, so both processors have an average benchmark score of zero and a percentile rank of 50 among all CPUs. With zero wins assigned to either part, the head-to-head comparison cannot rely on measured performance differentials. Instead, the specification sheets define distinct roles.

The 130HL uses a 12-core, 16-thread configuration with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its 45 W TDP points toward a power-conscious desktop design. The 223PQE counters with 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 4.00 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. That higher boost ceiling and a 125 W TDP indicate a part aimed at sustained heavy workloads where thermals and power draw are secondary.

The 130HL belongs to the Raptor Lake-PS family, while the 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process and both fit into Intel Socket 1700. The 223PQE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, whereas the 130HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. That difference alone separates their target sockets: the 223PQE supports more modern expansion and higher-bandwidth devices, while the 130HL accepts a more modest I/O footprint.

For integrated graphics, the 130HL carries Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, while the 223PQE uses UHD Graphics 770. The former is positioned for lighter visual tasks, the latter for basic display output. The 223PQE also enables ECC memory, a feature absent on the 130HL, which points toward reliability-sensitive environments.

In short, the 130HL wins on core count and power efficiency, while the 223PQE wins on clock speed, cache capacity, PCIe generation, and ECC support. Without benchmark data, these architectural differences must define the use-case split.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a socket and a process node, but diverge sharply in design priorities.

The 130HL is a Raptor Lake-PS part, built on the Raptor Lake architecture. It packs 12 cores and 16 threads, which suggests a hybrid arrangement with performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not explicitly categorize them. Its base clock of 2.60 GHz is conservative, and the boost clock of 4.80 GHz is respectable for a 45 W TDP. The L3 cache is 18 MB shared, with L1 and L2 caches at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core, respectively. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded.

The 223PQE is a Bartlett Lake part, a newer codename in the database. It uses 8 cores and 16 threads, matching the thread count of the 130HL despite having fewer physical cores. That implies simultaneous multithreading is present on all 8 cores. The base clock of 4.00 GHz is substantially higher, and the boost clock of 5.50 GHz is the fastest among the two. Its TDP of 125 W is nearly three times that of the 130HL, which explains the higher clocks. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared, 6 MB more than the 130HL. L1 and L2 caches remain identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core.

Memory support on the 223PQE also includes DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, and the database records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The 130HL has no such figure listed. ECC memory is supported on the 223PQE but not on the 130HL. PCIe capabilities differ: the 223PQE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, the 130HL uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well, with the 130HL using Iris Xe Graphics 80EU and the 223PQE using UHD Graphics 770.

The release dates place the 130HL in April 2024 and the 223PQE in March 2026, so the Bartlett Lake part is a later design. The 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319, while the 130HL has no recorded launch price. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not an option for either.

The 223PQE's part number is listed as SA4QC, while the 130HL's part number is unknown. Both are active in production and target the desktop market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no completed head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. Consequently, there are no measured scores to compare, no percentile deltas to reference, and no rival performance gaps to cite.

This absence of data means the analysis must rely entirely on the specification sheet. The largest gaps appear in clock speed and cache. The 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz, which is 0.70 GHz higher than the 130HL's 4.80 GHz. The 223PQE also carries 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 18 MB on the 130HL, a 6 MB difference. The base clock gap is even wider: 4.00 GHz versus 2.60 GHz, a 1.40 GHz difference.

The 130HL counters with 12 cores against 8, a 4-core advantage. Both parts support 16 threads, so the thread count is identical. The 130HL's TDP of 45 W is far lower than the 223PQE's 125 W, which can translate into lower operating temperatures and quieter cooling in a constrained chassis.

Memory bandwidth favors the 223PQE with a recorded 89.6 GB/s, while the 130HL has no such figure in the database. PCIe bandwidth also favors the 223PQE: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes. ECC support is exclusive to the 223PQE.

Without benchmark results, the only quantitative comparisons are those drawn from the specification table. The 223PQE is 14.6% higher in boost clock (5.50 vs 4.80 GHz) and 53.8% higher in base clock (4.00 vs 2.60 GHz). The 130HL has 50% more cores (12 vs 8). The 223PQE has 33.3% more L3 cache (24 MB vs 18 MB). These figures come directly from the database fields.

The lack of measured performance means no statement about real-world application speed is possible. The data only supports conclusions about design intent, not execution.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two distinct desktop processors with no overlapping benchmark results. The Intel Core 5 130HL suits workloads that benefit from more physical cores and lower power draw. Its 12 cores, 16 threads, and 45 W TDP make it a candidate for multi-threaded productivity in power-limited systems. The Iris Xe Graphics with 80 EUs provides a more capable integrated GPU than the UHD Graphics 770 in the 223PQE, which could matter for systems without a discrete graphics card.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE targets users who prioritize single-thread speed, cache capacity, and modern I/O. Its 5.50 GHz boost clock, 24 MB L3 cache, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth position it for demanding applications that scale with memory and interface throughput. ECC memory support adds a reliability layer that the 130HL cannot match.

The 223PQE also has a later release date, March 2026 versus April 2024, and carries a launch MSRP of $319. The 130HL has no recorded launch price. Both parts are active in production and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The data does not indicate a winner because no performance measurements exist. The choice depends on which specifications matter more. Core count and power efficiency favor the 130HL. Clock speed, cache, PCIe generation, memory bandwidth, and ECC favor the 223PQE. For a system requiring maximum expansion and high-frequency responsiveness, the 223PQE is the better match. For a compact or thermally constrained build where core count and low power draw are priorities, the 130HL is the better fit.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores. Both support 16 threads.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 130HL boosts to 4.80 GHz, a difference of 0.70 GHz in favor of the 223PQE.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PQE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory support is listed for the Intel Core 5 223PQE. The Intel Core 5 130HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 130HL has 18 MB, a 6 MB advantage for the 223PQE.

Q: What PCIe generation does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 130HL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has a TDP of 45 W, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE has a TDP of 125 W.

Q: Which integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses UHD Graphics 770.