Intel Core 5 130HL vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core 5 130HL doubles the core count and offers more than double the thread count.

Q: What are the base clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has a base clock of 2.60 GHz, whereas the Intel Core 7 350 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz. Both processors share the same boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do their power envelopes differ?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Core 7 350 is designed for significantly lower power consumption, consistent with its mobile market segment.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 ranks in the 71st percentile, while the Intel Core 5 130HL ranks in the 50th percentile. The Core 7 350 sits noticeably higher in the overall performance distribution.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has an average benchmark score of 17,779. The Intel Core 5 130HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, with an average benchmark score of zero.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. Neither processor supports ECC memory, according to the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 130HL and Intel Core 7 350 are built on fundamentally different architectural foundations. The Core 5 130HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. In contrast, the Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is built on a 3 nm process node, also from Intel. This process difference is substantial: the Core 7 350's 3 nm node represents a much denser and more power-efficient manufacturing technology than the 10 nm node used by the Core 5 130HL.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The Core 5 130HL packs 12 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores that enables simultaneous multithreading on some cores. The Core 7 350 offers only 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyper-threading support, meaning each core handles exactly one thread.

Cache hierarchies also differ markedly. The Core 5 130HL provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 350 offers 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. While the per-core L1 and L2 caches are larger on the Core 7 350, the total L3 cache is three times smaller than that of the Core 5 130HL.

Memory support and bus architecture create another separation. The Core 5 130HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory but operates on a single-channel memory bus, with a recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The single-channel limitation on the Core 7 350 could constrain memory-intensive workloads compared to the dual-channel capability of the Core 5 130HL.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Core 5 130HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The Core 5 130HL offers two additional PCIe lanes.

Integrated graphics are another point of divergence. The Core 5 130HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with only 2 Xe cores. The socket types also differ: the Core 5 130HL is designed for Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform, while the Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516, a mobile platform.

The market segments reflect these choices. The Core 5 130HL is classified as a desktop processor, while the Core 7 350 is a mobile processor. Both are currently listed as Active in production status. The Core 5 130HL was released on April 7, 2024, while the Core 7 350 has a release date of April 15, 2026.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear trade-off between the two processors based on workload character and platform requirements. The Intel Core 7 350 delivers substantially higher single-threaded and multi-threaded performance in recorded benchmarks, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 17,779. The Intel Core 5 130HL, despite its larger core count and thread count, has no recorded benchmark scores, which limits direct comparison.

For users who prioritize raw performance per core and high overall throughput in a power-constrained mobile form factor, the Intel Core 7 350 is the stronger choice. Its 3 nm process node, higher L1 and L2 cache per core, and 4.80 GHz boost clock contribute to its strong benchmark results. The Core 7 350 also offers a 45-watt lower TDP at 15 watts, making it suitable for thin-and-light mobile devices where thermal and power budgets are tight.

The Intel Core 5 130HL appeals to a different use case. Its 12 cores and 16 threads, dual-channel memory support, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache suggest suitability for desktop environments where multi-threaded parallelism matters and where the higher 45-watt TDP is acceptable. The ability to use DDR4 or DDR5 memory provides platform flexibility. However, with no benchmark data recorded for the Core 5 130HL, its actual performance remains unquantified in the database.

The Core 7 350 also carries a recorded launch MSRP of $469, which positions it as a premium mobile part. The Core 5 130HL has no launch MSRP recorded. The Core 7 350's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core 5 221TE, which scores 0.5% lower, the AMD EPYC 9374F, which scores 0.5% higher, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, which scores 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core 5 120U, which scores 0.7% lower. These tight margins suggest the Core 7 350 sits in a competitive performance band.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the Intel Core 5 130HL and Intel Core 7 350:

• Cores: 12 (Core 5 130HL) vs 6 (Core 7 350)
• Threads: 16 (Core 5 130HL) vs 6 (Core 7 350)
• Base Clock: 2.60 GHz (Core 5 130HL) vs 1.50 GHz (Core 7 350)
• Boost Clock: 4.80 GHz for both, identical
• TDP: 45 watts (Core 5 130HL) vs 15 watts (Core 7 350)
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 (Core 5 130HL) vs Intel BGA 1516 (Core 7 350)
• Architecture: Raptor Lake (Core 5 130HL) vs null (Core 7 350)
• Codename: Raptor Lake-PS (Core 5 130HL) vs Wildcat Lake (Core 7 350)
• Process Node: 10 nm (Core 5 130HL) vs 3 nm (Core 7 350)
• L1 Cache: 80 KB per core (Core 5 130HL) vs 192 KB per core (Core 7 350)
• L2 Cache: 2 MB per core (Core 5 130HL) vs 2.5 MB per core (Core 7 350)
• L3 Cache: 18 MB shared (Core 5 130HL) vs 6 MB shared (Core 7 350)
• Memory Support: DDR4, DDR5 (Core 5 130HL) vs DDR5, LPDDR5X (Core 7 350)
• Memory Bus: Dual-channel (Core 5 130HL) vs Single-channel (Core 7 350)
• Memory Bandwidth: Not recorded (Core 5 130HL) vs 59.7 GB/s (Core 7 350)
• PCIe: Gen 4, 8 lanes (Core 5 130HL) vs Gen 4, 6 lanes (Core 7 350)
• Integrated Graphics: Iris Xe Graphics 80EU (Core 5 130HL) vs Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) (Core 7 350)
• Market Segment: Desktop (Core 5 130HL) vs Mobile (Core 7 350)
• Release Date: 2024-04-07 (Core 5 130HL) vs 2026-04-15 (Core 7 350)
• Launch MSRP: Not recorded (Core 5 130HL) vs $469 (Core 7 350)
• Part Number: unknown (Core 5 130HL) vs SAE3F (Core 7 350)
• Percentile vs All CPUs: 50 (Core 5 130HL) vs 71 (Core 7 350)
• Average Benchmark Score: 0 (Core 5 130HL) vs 17,779 (Core 7 350)

Identical specifications include manufacturer (Intel), foundry (Intel), ECC support (false for both), and multiplier unlock status (false for both).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data applies exclusively to the Intel Core 7 350, as the Intel Core 5 130HL has no benchmark entries in the database. The Core 7 350's results across various Cinebench and Passmark tests provide a profile of its performance strengths.

In Cinebench R23, the Core 7 350 scores 8,030 in multi-core and 2,046 in single-core. The single-core score of 2,046 is particularly strong, indicating high per-thread efficiency that aligns with its 4.80 GHz boost clock and 3 nm process node. The multi-core score of 8,030 from 6 cores and 6 threads demonstrates effective scaling despite the absence of hyper-threading.

Cinebench R20 results show 5,373 in multi-core and 758 in single-core. The R15 tests record 1,220 in multi-core and 292 in single-core. The progression from R15 to R23 shows the Core 7 350 handling increasingly demanding rendering workloads with consistent relative performance.

Passmark tests reveal specific workload characteristics. The data compression score is 143,123, which is the highest single recorded value across all tests. This suggests strong integer and memory throughput for compression tasks. In contrast, the find prime numbers score is only 107, indicating weaker performance in prime-number generation, which is typically sensitive to branch prediction and integer division throughput.

The floating-point math score is 42,809, while the integer math score is 33,734. The floating-point result being higher than the integer result suggests the Core 7 350's FPU capabilities are well optimized, possibly due to the newer microarchitecture. Extended instructions (SIMD) score 12,045, and data encryption scores 10,933. Random string sorting scores 17,238.

The multi-thread Passmark score is 15,170, and the single-thread score is 4,100. The physics test records 1,173. These scores collectively place the Core 7 350 in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,779.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Core 7 350's average score is 0.5% lower than the AMD EPYC 9374F, 0.5% higher than the Intel Core 5 221TE, 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, and 0.7% higher than the Intel Core 5 120U. These deltas are small, indicating that the Core 7 350 performs within a tight competitive band around these processors.

The Intel Core 5 130HL has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 places it at the median of all CPUs, but this ranking is not supported by any direct measurement data. The absence of benchmark results means the Core 5 130HL's actual performance cannot be compared numerically to the Core 7 350 in this database.