Intel Core 5 130HL vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Intel Core 5 130HL and Intel Core Ultra 5 225T represent two distinct approaches to desktop processing within Intel’s current lineup. The Core 5 130HL is a 12-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake-PS part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, while the Core Ultra 5 225T is a 10-core, 10-thread Arrow Lake-S chip on Intel Socket 1851. The database records benchmark results only for the Core Ultra 5 225T, with a 50th percentile ranking for the Core 5 130HL against all CPUs and an 82nd percentile ranking for the Core Ultra 5 225T. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 225T is 30468, placing it in close competition with several mobile and desktop processors, including a 0.2% lead over the Intel Core i9-11980HK and a 0.3% lead over the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 225T dominates the measurable performance landscape in this comparison because it is the only part with recorded benchmark data. Its average benchmark score of 30468 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 130HL holds a 50th percentile position with no recorded benchmark scores. The Core Ultra 5 225T’s nearest rivals cluster tightly around its average score: the Intel Core i5-13600H trails by 0.3%, the Intel Core i9-11980HK trails by 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7736U each trail by 0.3%. These margins are small, but they indicate that the Core Ultra 5 225T sits at a performance tier that the Core 5 130HL cannot be placed in without direct measurements.

The Core 5 130HL wins on core and thread count, offering 12 cores and 16 threads versus 10 cores and 10 threads for the Core Ultra 5 225T. That advantage does not translate into a recorded benchmark win, as the database contains no scores for the Core 5 130HL. The Core Ultra 5 225T wins on every measured workload category, from single-threaded tasks to multithreaded rendering. In Cinebench R23, the Core Ultra 5 225T records a multicore score of 21971 and a singlecore score of 3101. In PassMark’s multithread test, it scores 25358, and in single-thread tests it scores 4348. The Core 5 130HL has no comparable entries, so the data indicates the Core Ultra 5 225T is the only part with verified performance in this head-to-head.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different silicon. The Core 5 130HL is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, fabricated on Intel’s 10 nm process. The Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, fabricated on TSMC’s 3 nm process. The Core Ultra 5 225T integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the Core 5 130HL has no transistor or die size figures recorded in the database. The Core Ultra 5 225T also belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 family, a designation the Core 5 130HL does not carry.

Cache hierarchies differ sharply. The Core 5 130HL provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 225T provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The L1 and L2 per-core allocations are larger on the Arrow Lake part, and the shared L3 pool is 2 MB larger. Memory support also diverges: the Core 5 130HL accepts both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 225T accepts DDR5 only. Both run dual-channel memory, but the Core Ultra 5 225T has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, a figure absent for the Core 5 130HL.

Platform connectivity separates the two further. The Core 5 130HL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes, while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 5 130HL includes Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, and the Core Ultra 5 225T includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. Neither part supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 130HL launches on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851, meaning they are not socket-compatible.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T boosts to 4.90 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the 4.80 GHz boost clock of the Intel Core 5 130HL.

Q: Do both processors support DDR4 memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 130HL supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 only.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 225T compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T has an average benchmark score of 30468. It leads the Intel Core i9-11980HK by 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS by 0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U by 0.3%, while trailing the Intel Core i5-13600H by 0.3%.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 130HL has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL is fabricated on Intel’s 10 nm process, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is fabricated on TSMC’s 3 nm process.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ: 12 cores and 16 threads for the Core 5 130HL versus 10 cores and 10 threads for the Core Ultra 5 225T. Base clocks are close, with the Core 5 130HL at 2.60 GHz and the Core Ultra 5 225T at 2.50 GHz, but boost clocks favor the Core Ultra 5 225T at 4.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power is higher on the Core Ultra 5 225T at 65 W, compared with 45 W for the Core 5 130HL. Sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 130HL and Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 5 225T. The architecture and codename differ, with Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake-PS for the Core 5 130HL and Arrow Lake and Arrow Lake-S for the Core Ultra 5 225T. The process node is 10 nm for the Core 5 130HL and 3 nm for the Core Ultra 5 225T, with the latter fabricated by TSMC and the former by Intel. The Core Ultra 5 225T has recorded transistor and die size figures of 17,800 million and 243 mm², while the Core 5 130HL has none. Cache allocations differ across all levels: 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB L3 for the Core 5 130HL, versus 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB L3 for the Core Ultra 5 225T. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core 5 130HL versus DDR5 only for the Core Ultra 5 225T. The Core Ultra 5 225T has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the Core 5 130HL has no recorded figure. PCIe connectivity differs, with Gen 4 and 8 lanes for the Core 5 130HL and Gen 5 and 20 lanes for the Core Ultra 5 225T. Integrated graphics differ: Iris Xe Graphics with 80 EU for the Core 5 130HL and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 EU for the Core Ultra 5 225T. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 130HL released on 2024-04-07, while the Core Ultra 5 225T released on 2024-12-31.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the Core 5 130HL and the Core Ultra 5 225T, and no benchmark scores for the Core 5 130HL. The Core Ultra 5 225T therefore holds every recorded performance metric in this comparison. In Cinebench R23, the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21971 in multicore and 3101 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9227 multicore and 1302 singlecore. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2214 multicore and 312 singlecore. PassMark results are extensive: multithread score of 25358, single-thread score of 4348, integer math score of 59543, floating point math score of 82751, extended instructions score of 20083, data compression score of 233998, data encryption score of 18289, physics score of 2053, random string sorting score of 28774, and prime number finding score of 284.

The Core Ultra 5 225T’s percentile ranking of 82 against all CPUs places it clearly above the Core 5 130HL’s 50th percentile ranking. The average benchmark score of 30468 for the Core Ultra 5 225T also establishes a baseline for comparison with its nearest rivals. Against the Intel Core i9-11980HK, the Core Ultra 5 225T is 0.2% faster, a narrow margin that shows the 225T holding its own against a higher-tier mobile processor. Against the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, the 225T is 0.3% faster in each case. The only rival ahead of it is the Intel Core i5-13600H, which leads by 0.3%. These delta values are small, but they confirm that the Core Ultra 5 225T occupies a competitive performance position among similarly scored processors.

The lack of benchmark data for the Core 5 130HL means its performance cannot be quantified in this comparison. Its higher core and thread counts suggest potential in multithreaded workloads, but the recorded data does not support a numerical claim. The Core Ultra 5 225T, with its 3 nm process, larger cache allocations, and higher boost clock, delivers all the measurable results in this analysis. The data shows a clear split: the Core 5 130HL offers more cores and threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225T offers verified performance across every recorded benchmark category.