Intel Core 5 130HL vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher core count?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The 130HL provides twice the physical cores and more than double the thread count.

Q: What are the base and boost clock frequencies of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL runs at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel Core 5 330 runs at a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: What process node does each chip use?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL is built on Intel's 10 nm process, while the Intel Core 5 330 uses Intel's 3 nm process.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has a TDP of 45 watts, and the Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor supports LPDDR5X memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Core 5 130HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 but not LPDDR5X.

Q: What is the average benchmark score and percentile for the Intel Core 5 330?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has an average benchmark score of 18345 and sits at the 72nd percentile against all CPUs. No benchmark data is recorded for the Intel Core 5 130HL.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The Intel Core 5 130HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename, a 10 nm desktop-focused design. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, a 3 nm mobile-focused design. This process node difference is substantial: the 330 uses a 3 nm process versus the 130HL's 10 nm process, which explains the large disparity in power consumption.

The core topology differs significantly. The 130HL packs 12 cores with 16 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores. The 330 offers 6 cores and 6 threads, a simpler configuration with no hyper-threading support. Cache hierarchies are also different. The 130HL allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The 330 allocates 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The 130HL's larger L3 pool, three times the 330's total, benefits workloads with large working sets.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The 130HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, while the 330 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The 330's graphics represent a newer generation design, but the 130HL's 80 EU configuration suggests a larger graphics shader array.

Socket and platform targets are distinct. The 130HL uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, and offers PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. The 330 uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile package, and offers PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Memory controllers differ as well: the 130HL uses dual-channel memory with DDR4 and DDR5 support, while the 330 uses single-channel memory with DDR5 and LPDDR5X support, delivering 59.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

The 330 is a mobile part with a 15 watt TDP, while the 130HL is a desktop part with a 45 watt TDP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The 330 has a part number of SAE3G and a launch MSRP of $309. The 130HL has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 330 wins decisively in every recorded benchmark category, since the database contains benchmark results for the 330 but no recorded scores for the 130HL. The 330's performance profile is anchored by its 3 nm process and high boost clock relative to its low base clock. Its single-thread performance is strong, with a PassMark single-thread score of 4088 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1856. This makes the 330 well suited for lightly threaded tasks such as application launch, web browsing, and office productivity.

The 330's multi-threaded results are respectable for a 6-core, 6-thread part. It scores 13150 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 5523 in Cinebench R20 multicore. These results indicate that the 330 handles moderately parallel workloads such as content creation, photo editing, and software compilation. Its PassMark multithread score of 15471 and integer math score of 33258 reinforce this.

The 130HL, by contrast, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its architectural advantages are clear from the specification sheet: 12 cores, 16 threads, 18 MB of L3 cache, dual-channel memory, and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. These specifications suggest the 130HL would outperform the 330 in heavily threaded workloads, but the database does not contain measured results to confirm this. The 130HL's desktop socket and 45 watt TDP indicate it is designed for sustained performance in desktop systems, while the 330's 15 watt TDP and mobile BGA package target power-constrained portable devices.

In terms of market positioning, the 130HL is a desktop part and the 330 is a mobile part. The 330's active production status and release date of 2026-04-15 place it as a newer product than the 130HL, which was released on 2024-04-07. Both parts are active in production.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 12 (130HL) vs 6 (330)
• Threads: 16 (130HL) vs 6 (330)
• Base clock: 2.60 GHz (130HL) vs 1.50 GHz (330)
• Boost clock: 4.80 GHz (130HL) vs 4.60 GHz (330)
• TDP: 45 W (130HL) vs 15 W (330)
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 (130HL) vs Intel BGA 1516 (330)
• Architecture: Raptor Lake (130HL) vs not specified (330)
• Codename: Raptor Lake-PS (130HL) vs Wildcat Lake (330)
• Generation: Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) (130HL) vs Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) (330)
• Process node: 10 nm (130HL) vs 3 nm (330)
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core (130HL) vs 192 KB total (330)
• L2 cache: 2 MB per core (130HL) vs 2.5 MB total (330)
• L3 cache: 18 MB shared (130HL) vs 6 MB shared (330)
• Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 (130HL) vs DDR5, LPDDR5X (330)
• Memory bus: Dual-channel (130HL) vs Single-channel (330)
• Memory bandwidth: Not specified (130HL) vs 59.7 GB/s (330)
• PCIe: Gen 4, 8 Lanes CPU only (130HL) vs Gen 4, 6 Lanes CPU only (330)
• Integrated graphics: Iris Xe Graphics 80EU (130HL) vs Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) (330)
• Market segment: Desktop (130HL) vs Mobile (330)
• Release date: 2024-04-07 (130HL) vs 2026-04-15 (330)
• Launch MSRP: Not specified (130HL) vs $309 (330)
• Part number: Unknown (130HL) vs SAE3G (330)

Fields that are the same: manufacturer (Intel), ECC memory support (false for both), multiplier unlocked (false for both), production status (Active for both), and foundry (Intel for both).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, and the Intel Core 5 130HL has no benchmark entries at all. Consequently, the recorded data provides a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core 5 330's benchmark suite covers both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, and these scores can be evaluated against the 330's nearest rivals to contextualize its performance.

The 330's average benchmark score is 18345. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered. The Intel Core i3-14100 scores 18318, a delta of 0.1% behind the 330. The Intel Core 7 360 scores 18374, a delta of -0.2% relative to the 330, meaning the 330 trails by 0.2%. The Intel Core i3-13100 scores 18380, also a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Core 3 305 scores 18302, a delta of 0.2% ahead of the 330. These deltas are minuscule, all within 0.2%, indicating that the 330 sits at parity with a group of mainstream desktop and mobile processors.

In Cinebench R23, the 330 scores 1856 single-core and 13150 multi-core. The single-core score is high relative to its low 1.50 GHz base clock, reflecting the benefit of the 3 nm process and a 4.60 GHz boost. The multi-core score of 13150 for a 6-thread part demonstrates strong scaling per thread. In Cinebench R20, the 330 scores 779 single-core and 5523 multi-core. In Cinebench R15, the 330 scores 186 single-core and 1325 multi-core.

PassMark results for the 330 show a balanced profile. The single-thread score is 4088, and the multithread score is 15471. Integer math scores 33258, floating-point math scores 43885, and extended instructions score 12808. Data compression scores 145287, data encryption scores 11076, and random string sorting scores 17771. Physics scores 1201, and find prime numbers scores 114.

The 330's floating-point math result of 43885 is notably higher than its integer math result of 33258, a 32% advantage. This suggests the 330's execution resources are particularly effective for floating-point operations. The data compression score of 145287 is the highest raw score in the suite, indicating strong memory subsystem performance for a single-channel platform. The find prime numbers score of 114 is the lowest, reflecting the integer-heavy, branch-dependent nature of that workload.

Because the 130HL has no recorded benchmarks, the database cannot quantify its wins against the 330. The 130HL's specification sheet points to advantages in core count, thread count, L3 cache size, memory channel width, and boost clock. Each of these factors typically translates to higher multi-threaded throughput, but no measured scores exist to confirm the magnitude. The 330's recorded wins are absolute in the database, covering every benchmark test from Cinebench R15 through PassMark physics.

The percentile data places the 330 at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, while the 130HL sits at the 50th percentile. This percentile ranking reflects the absence of benchmark data for the 130HL rather than a measured performance deficit. The 330's average benchmark score of 18345 and its near-zero deltas against four rivals indicate that it performs at the level of a current-generation mid-range part.