Intel Core 5 130HL vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for either the Intel Core 5 130HL or the Intel Core i5-14501TE. Both processors hold a 50th percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database, and neither has an average benchmark score listed. The head-to-head benchmark comparison section is empty, meaning no direct performance measurements are available for these two desktop parts.

Without direct benchmark data, the analysis must rely on the architectural specifications recorded in the database. The Core 5 130HL uses 12 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i5-14501TE uses 6 cores and 12 threads. The 130HL delivers a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The i5-14501TE operates at a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The higher boost clock on the i5-14501TE suggests a potential advantage in lightly threaded workloads, where single-core frequency is the limiting factor. The 130HL counters with double the core count, which would typically favor multi-threaded workloads if benchmark data existed to confirm this.

The cache configurations differ significantly. The 130HL carries 18 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14501TE carries 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Per-core L2 cache also differs: 2 MB per core on the 130HL versus 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14501TE. The 130HL has a total of 12 cores, each with 2 MB of L2, yielding 24 MB of L2 across the chip. The i5-14501TE, with 6 cores at 1.25 MB each, yields 7.5 MB of L2 in total. The larger L3 on the i5-14501TE could help with cache-sensitive applications, while the larger per-core L2 on the 130HL might benefit workloads that repeatedly access a moderate working set.

Memory support is identical on paper: both support DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. Neither processor has a recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory support is where they diverge. The i5-14501TE supports ECC memory, while the 130HL does not. This specification difference has no direct performance implication in the recorded data, but it affects platform suitability for certain error-tolerant computing environments.

PCIe capabilities show a meaningful difference. The 130HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The i5-14501TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The i5-14501TE offers both a newer PCIe generation and double the lane count, which would affect bandwidth to discrete GPUs and NVMe storage if measured. The 130HL's PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes is more limited, potentially constraining high-bandwidth peripherals.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The 130HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The database records no benchmark scores for either integrated GPU, so relative graphics performance cannot be quantified from the available data. The Iris Xe branding typically indicates a more capable iGPU in Intel's lineup, but without measurements, this remains qualitative.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two processors with identical TDP ratings of 45 watts, both on Intel Socket 1700, both using Raptor Lake architecture, and both fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. The Core 5 130HL, released on April 7, 2024, uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename with 12 cores and 16 threads. The Core i5-14501TE, released on June 30, 2024, uses the Raptor Lake-R codename with 6 cores and 12 threads. Both are active production parts, neither has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

For workloads that scale with core count and thread count, the 130HL presents the stronger specification on paper. Its 12 cores and 16 threads exceed the i5-14501TE's 6 cores and 12 threads by 6 cores and 4 threads. For workloads that depend on single-core frequency, the i5-14501TE's 5.10 GHz boost clock exceeds the 130HL's 4.80 GHz boost clock by 0.30 GHz. The database does not provide benchmark scores to confirm which advantage translates into real-world performance, so the verdict must remain conditional on the recorded specifications.

The i5-14501TE offers ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and 24 MB of L3 cache. The 130HL offers Iris Xe Graphics with 80 EUs, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a higher base clock of 2.60 GHz versus 2.20 GHz. The choice between these two parts depends entirely on which of these specification differences matters more for the intended use case. The data cannot declare a definitive winner without benchmark measurements.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 130HL wins on core count, thread count, base clock, and per-core L2 cache. Its 12 cores and 16 threads would typically favor parallel workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, compilation, and multitasking environments where many threads can be utilized simultaneously. The higher base clock of 2.60 GHz provides a higher floor for sustained all-core operation. The 2 MB per-core L2 cache could benefit workloads with high data locality within each core's working set.

The Core i5-14501TE wins on boost clock, L3 cache size, ECC memory support, and PCIe capabilities. Its 5.10 GHz boost clock would typically favor single-threaded applications such as legacy games, certain productivity software, and lightly threaded scientific calculations. The 24 MB shared L3 cache, 6 MB larger than the 130HL's 18 MB, could benefit workloads with large shared data structures that exceed the smaller L3 capacity. ECC memory support enables operation in environments where memory errors are unacceptable, such as file servers or data processing systems. PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes provides greater bandwidth and lane count for high-end GPUs and NVMe storage arrays.

The 130HL's Iris Xe Graphics with 80 EUs likely delivers stronger integrated graphics performance than the i5-14501TE's UHD Graphics 770, though the database records no benchmark scores for either. For systems without a discrete GPU, the 130HL would be the better choice for light graphics workloads, media playback, and basic content creation. The i5-14501TE's integrated graphics is suitable for display output and basic tasks, but the data does not quantify its capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The 130HL has 6 more cores and 4 more threads than the i5-14501TE.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for these two CPUs?

A: The Core 5 130HL has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core i5-14501TE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The i5-14501TE boosts 0.30 GHz higher than the 130HL.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 130HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the differences in PCIe support?

A: The Core 5 130HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The Core i5-14501TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The i5-14501TE offers a newer PCIe generation and double the lane count.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The Core 5 130HL has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14501TE has 6 MB more L3 cache than the 130HL.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The Core 5 130HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The Core i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same underlying Raptor Lake architecture, but they use different codenames and generations. The Core 5 130HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename and is part of the Core 5 generation. The Core i5-14501TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and is part of the Core 14th Gen series, identified as Raptor Lake Refresh. Both are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, and both use the Intel Socket 1700 platform.

The die size is recorded only for the i5-14501TE at 215 mm². The 130HL has no die size recorded in the database. The transistor count is not recorded for either processor. The 130HL's core configuration consists of 12 cores and 16 threads, which implies a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores typical of Raptor Lake-PS designs. The i5-14501TE's 6 cores and 12 threads similarly suggests a hybrid core arrangement, though the database does not specify the exact performance-core and efficiency-core split for either part.

Cache architecture differs in both capacity and distribution. The 130HL uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14501TE uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The 130HL allocates more L2 per core, while the i5-14501TE allocates more L3 overall. Neither processor has a recorded total L3 figure or V-Cache 3D configuration.

Memory architecture is similar: both support DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with no recorded memory bandwidth figure. The i5-14501TE additionally supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the 130HL. This makes the i5-14501TE suitable for memory-error-sensitive applications without requiring external error detection hardware.

PCIe architecture shows a clear generation gap. The 130HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes, while the i5-14501TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. This affects maximum bandwidth to discrete components and the number of directly connected devices. The i5-14501TE's PCIe Gen 5 interface doubles the per-lane bandwidth of Gen 4 and provides twice the lane count, offering substantially higher theoretical throughput for compatible devices.

Integrated graphics represent a functional difference. The 130HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 EUs, while the i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The EU count on the 130HL suggests a more capable GPU block, but the database records no benchmark scores for either integrated solution. Both processors are locked (multiplier unlocked: false), preventing user overclocking through multiplier adjustment.

The release dates differ by roughly three months. The 130HL launched on April 7, 2024, and the i5-14501TE launched on June 30, 2024. Both are currently active production parts, and neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database. Both are classified as desktop market segment processors, despite the "PS" suffix on the 130HL's codename, which might otherwise suggest a mobile-derived variant.