Intel Core 5 130HL vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14901E is the clear performance leader in this pairing, with all recorded benchmark scores belonging to the i9-14901E. The database contains no benchmark entries for the Intel Core 5 130HL, meaning every measurable performance comparison comes from the i9-14901E's results. The i9-14901E achieves an average benchmark score of 37911, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 5 130HL carries a 50th percentile ranking, indicating it sits at the median of all recorded processors, but no direct score is available for it.

In Cinebench R23, the i9-14901E scores 25753 in multicore and 3635 in singlecore. These figures represent the strongest recorded results for this processor across the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 10816 and singlecore is 1526. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2595 multicore and 366 singlecore. The PassMark suite similarly favors the i9-14901E, with multithread score of 30298, single-thread score of 4354, integer math at 112736, floating-point math at 81089, and data compression at 288777. The data encryption score is 18571, extended instructions reach 17249, random string sorting hits 39138, physics scores 3041, and find prime numbers records 189.

The nearest rivals in the database for the i9-14901E provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 averages 37904, a 0 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X averages 37943, a 0.1 percent lower delta relative to the i9-14901E. The Intel Core 5 211E averages 37829, a 0.2 percent higher delta. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 averages 37804, a 0.3 percent higher delta. These narrow margins indicate the i9-14901E sits in a tightly contested performance band, with its closest competitors within 0.3 percent of its average score. The Core 5 130HL has no nearest rivals listed, so no comparative delta data exists for it.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use Intel's Raptor Lake architecture and are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. The Core 5 130HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, while the i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake Refresh generation label. The Core 5 130HL pairs 12 cores with 16 threads, while the i9-14901E pairs 8 cores with 16 threads. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through dual-channel memory buses.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Core 5 130HL has 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, matching the i9-14901E on those levels. The shared L3 cache diverges sharply: the Core 5 130HL carries 18 MB shared, while the i9-14901E carries 36 MB shared, exactly double. The i9-14901E also records a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 130HL has no die size recorded.

Clock speeds favor the i9-14901E on both ends. The Core 5 130HL runs a 2.60 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock. The i9-14901E runs a 2.80 GHz base clock and 5.60 GHz boost clock. Thermal design power also differs: the Core 5 130HL is rated at 45 W, while the i9-14901E is rated at 65 W. Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700.

PCIe support separates the two clearly. The Core 5 130HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The i9-14901E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, a generation ahead and double the lane count. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 5 130HL uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while the i9-14901E uses UHD Graphics 770. ECC memory support is absent on the Core 5 130HL and present on the i9-14901E. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The i9-14901E wins every recorded benchmark category because it is the only processor in this pairing with benchmark data. Its performance across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests shows a processor capable of sustained multithreaded throughput. The PassMark multithread score of 30298 and integer math score of 112736 reinforce that strength. Data compression at 288777 and random string sorting at 39138 indicate strong memory and cache handling in data-heavy workloads.

Single-thread performance on the i9-14901E is also solid. The Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 3635 and PassMark single-thread score of 4354 demonstrate that the 5.60 GHz boost clock translates into high per-core speed. Floating-point math at 81089 and extended instructions at 17249 show the processor handles both scalar and vector workloads effectively. Encryption at 18571 and find prime numbers at 189 round out the workload profile.

The Core 5 130HL has no recorded benchmark wins to analyze. Its 12-core, 16-thread configuration with a 45 W TDP suggests a lower-power design, but the database provides no scores to confirm any advantage in efficiency-oriented workloads. Without benchmark entries, no workload category can be assigned to it based on measured data. The i9-14901E, by contrast, has data across 17 benchmark entries covering rendering, math, encryption, compression, sorting, and physics workloads.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i9-14901E as the stronger processor in this comparison. Its 86th percentile ranking versus the Core 5 130HL's 50th percentile ranking establishes a wide gap in overall standing. The i9-14901E's average benchmark score of 37911, while the Core 5 130HL records an average benchmark score of 0, makes the performance differential unambiguous.

The i9-14901E also brings hardware advantages beyond raw scores. Its 36 MB of L3 cache doubles the Core 5 130HL's 18 MB. Its PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes exceeds the Core 5 130HL's Gen 4 with 8 lanes. ECC memory support on the i9-14901E adds a reliability feature the Core 5 130HL lacks. The 5.60 GHz boost clock outpaces the 4.80 GHz boost clock of the Core 5 130HL.

The Core 5 130HL does offer a lower 45 W TDP compared to the i9-14901E's 65 W, and it has more physical cores at 12 versus 8. Its Iris Xe Graphics 80EU integrated graphics may differ in capability from the i9-14901E's UHD Graphics 770, though no benchmark data exists to quantify that difference. The Core 5 130HL also launched earlier, with a release date of 2024-04-07, while the i9-14901E followed on 2024-06-30.

For workloads where benchmark scores matter, the i9-14901E is the defensible choice. Its nearest rivals sit within 0.3 percent of its average score, meaning it competes at the top of its performance band. The Core 5 130HL, lacking any recorded scores, cannot claim a measured performance advantage in any category.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 130HL has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 130HL does not.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core i9-14901E?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911 and sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: What PCIe generation does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes, while the Intel Core i9-14901E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 130HL | Intel Core i9-14901E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.60 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L3 cache | 18 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release date | 2024-04-07 | 2024-06-30 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 86 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 37911 |

| Part number | unknown | Q49ESRNJH |