Intel Core 5 130HL vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two Intel Socket 1700 processors. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the stronger performer, holding the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 130HL sits at the 50th percentile. For workloads that depend on sustained multi-threaded throughput, the Core i7-14701TE delivers substantially higher Cinebench scores. However, the Core 5 130HL counters with more physical cores (12 versus 8) and a lower base clock (2.60 GHz versus 2.10 GHz), which can favor lightly threaded responsiveness in certain scenarios despite its lower boost ceiling. The Core i7-14701TE also adds ECC memory support and a newer PCIe generation, making it the more feature-complete option for workstation-oriented builds. The Core 5 130HL is the choice only when the extra four physical cores matter more than the i7's superior benchmark results and platform features.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows the Core i7-14701TE dominating the multicore Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i7-14701TE scores 17035. In Cinebench R20 multicore, it reaches 7154. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it records 1716. These scores place it far ahead of the Core 5 130HL, which has no benchmark entries in the database. The i7-14701TE also leads in single-core tests: Cinebench R23 single-core at 2405, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1010, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 242.

Passmark results reinforce the i7-14701TE's advantage. Its multithread score is 20042, with integer math at 65792, floating point math at 50219, and extended instructions at 14354. Data compression reaches 220520, while data encryption hits 11699. Random string sorting produces 22760, and find prime numbers yields 143. Physics processing records 1860. Single-thread performance is 2637.

The Core 5 130HL has no benchmark scores in the database, so every quantitative comparison relies on the i7-14701TE's recorded results. The i7-14701TE's average benchmark score is 26013, which places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (average score 25981), 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (average score 26106), 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (average score 25880), and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (average score 26187). These delta percentages confirm that the i7-14701TE sits in a tight competitive cluster with those four AMD parts, while the Core 5 130HL lacks any rival comparison data.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i7-14701TE wins on every measured benchmark category in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17035 indicates strong sustained multi-threaded compute, which suits rendering, compilation, and scientific workloads. The Passmark integer math score of 65792 and floating point math score of 50219 point to solid general-purpose number crunching. Data compression at 220520 and encryption at 11699 suggest the i7-14701TE handles archival and security-related tasks effectively. The single-thread score of 2637 shows it also excels in applications that rely on one or two cores.

The Core 5 130HL's advantage is structural rather than measured. It offers 12 cores and 16 threads versus the i7-14701TE's 8 cores and 16 threads. A higher base clock of 2.60 GHz versus 2.10 GHz means the Core 5 130HL starts from a higher frequency floor, which can benefit short bursts of activity before boost behavior takes over. The i7-14701TE counters with a 5.20 GHz boost clock versus 4.80 GHz, so peak single-thread speed favors the i7.

The i7-14701TE also wins on platform capabilities. It supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 130HL does not. The i7-14701TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Core 5 130HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The i7-14701TE's larger 33 MB shared L3 cache versus 18 MB gives it more on-die storage for frequently accessed data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 130HL boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 130HL does not.

Q: How do their Cinebench R23 multicore scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 17035 in Cinebench R23 multicore. The Intel Core 5 130HL has no recorded benchmark score in the database.

Q: What are their process nodes?

A: Both processors use a 10 nm process node from Intel.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 130HL has 18 MB.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and Intel Socket 1700, but they come from different codenames. The Intel Core 5 130HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake-R. The Core 5 130HL belongs to the Core 5 generation with Raptor Lake-PS branding, while the i7-14701TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with Raptor Lake Refresh branding.

The process node is identical at 10 nm from Intel's foundry. The i7-14701TE has a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 130HL has no recorded die size. Cache structures differ: both have 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core, but the i7-14701TE's shared L3 is 33 MB versus 18 MB on the Core 5 130HL.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 130HL uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while the i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The i7-14701TE supports ECC memory, the Core 5 130HL does not. PCIe capabilities diverge sharply: the i7-14701TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes, the Core 5 130HL offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 130HL has no recorded part number, while the i7-14701TE has part number Q49GSRNJL. Release dates differ, with the Core 5 130HL released earlier and the i7-14701TE released later. Both are active production parts for the desktop market segment.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count, clock speeds, cache, ECC support, PCIe generation, integrated graphics, die size, and generation branding. The Core 5 130HL has 12 cores and a 2.60 GHz base clock. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and a 2.10 GHz base clock. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz for the Core 5 130HL and 5.20 GHz for the i7-14701TE. Both have a 45 W TDP.

The i7-14701TE carries 33 MB of shared L3 cache versus 18 MB on the Core 5 130HL. The i7-14701TE enables ECC memory, the Core 5 130HL does not. PCIe connectivity favors the i7-14701TE with Gen 5 and 16 lanes, while the Core 5 130HL uses Gen 4 and 8 lanes. Integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 80EU on the Core 5 130HL and UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14701TE. The i7-14701TE reports a 257 mm² die size; the Core 5 130HL has no such figure. The i7-14701TE's part number is Q49GSRNJL, while the Core 5 130HL lists its part number as unknown. The i7-14701TE also has a recorded average benchmark score of 26013 and a 78th percentile ranking, while the Core 5 130HL has an average score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking.