Intel Core 5 130HL vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

Intel Core 5 130HL and Intel Core Ultra 5 336H represent two distinct approaches to Intel's processor lineup, separated by process technology, platform design, and market segment. The database records a full set of benchmark results for the Core Ultra 5 336H, while the Core 5 130HL has no recorded benchmark scores, leaving the comparison to rely on architectural and specification differences alongside the Ultra 5's measured performance against its nearest rivals.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core Ultra 5 336H delivers a strong showing in the recorded data, with an average benchmark score of 34485. This places it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database, a position that indicates solidly above-average performance across the full spectrum of tested workloads. The database's nearest rival comparison shows the Ultra 5 336H essentially trading blows with established desktop and mobile processors. It trails the Intel Core i7-13700HX by a razor-thin margin of 0.2%, with the i7-13700HX averaging 34554 points. Conversely, the Ultra 5 336H leads the Intel Core i5-13450HX by 0.4% (34333 points), the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X by 0.7% (34260 points), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 by 0.8% (34222 points). The data positions the Ultra 5 336H within a performance band where a few percentage points separate it from competitors across different architectures and generations.

Multi-threaded workloads show the Ultra 5 336H's capability clearly. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 23991, while its R20 multicore score reaches 10076 and R15 multicore hits 2418. The PassMark multithread test records 28545 points. These figures indicate a mobile processor that can sustain heavy parallel workloads, which is notable given its 25 watt TDP. Single-thread performance follows a similar pattern: Cinebench R23 singlecore scores 3387, R20 singlecore reaches 1422, R15 singlecore records 341, and PassMark singlethread shows 4013 points. The consistency across Cinebench generations suggests stable clock behavior under varying load lengths.

Specialized workloads reveal specific strengths. The PassMark data compression test records 280340 points, a substantial figure that suggests strong memory bandwidth utilization and efficient data handling. Floating point math scores 82415, while integer math reaches 62070. Extended instructions record 24542 points, and random string sorting hits 34402. Data encryption scores 21291, and the find prime numbers test produces 299 points. Physics simulation records 2682 points. The compression and floating point numbers stand out as the highest absolute scores in the PassMark suite, indicating the architecture handles both arithmetic density and memory-streaming tasks effectively.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 336H wins in every measured benchmark category because the Core 5 130HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The data cannot show a single head-to-head win for the 130HL in any test. The Ultra 5 336H's wins across Cinebench and PassMark tests establish its profile as a balanced performer that excels in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded scenarios.

The Ultra 5 336H's recorded performance makes it suitable for workloads that demand sustained multi-core throughput, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23991 and PassMark multithread score of 28545. Its single-thread scores, particularly the 3387 in Cinebench R23, show responsiveness in applications that rely on one or two cores. The data compression result of 280340 points suggests particular strength in archiving, file transfer, and database-style operations. Floating point math at 82415 points points toward scientific computing and rendering tasks. The 25 watt TDP combined with these scores indicates the processor delivers this performance in a power-constrained mobile envelope.

The Core 5 130HL, with its 45 watt TDP and desktop socket, targets a different usage pattern altogether. Its 12 cores and 16 threads support parallel workloads, but without benchmark data, the database cannot quantify its standing. Its Intel Socket 1700 platform and Raptor Lake architecture suggest a traditional desktop deployment path, while the Ultra 5 336H's BGA 2540 socket and Panther Lake architecture indicate an integrated mobile design.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and process nodes. The Core 5 130HL uses Raptor Lake, with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The Core Ultra 5 336H uses Panther Lake, codenamed Panther Lake, built on a 3 nm process. This process gap is substantial: the 3 nm node offers significantly higher transistor density and improved power efficiency compared to 10 nm, which helps explain how the Ultra 5 336H achieves competitive performance at a 25 watt TDP while the 130HL requires 45 watts.

Core counts and thread organization differ meaningfully. The 130HL has 12 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration with some cores lacking hyper-threading. The Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads, meaning every core operates without hyper-threading, relying instead on higher physical core count to handle parallel work. The Ultra 5 336H's thread count matches its core count exactly, while the 130HL's thread count exceeds its core count by 4.

Cache hierarchies reflect the architectural split. The 130HL uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 18 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 336H uses 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, also with 18 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 336H's larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations give each core more local data storage, which can reduce latency for frequently accessed data. Both processors share the same 18 MB L3 capacity, so the total last-level cache is identical, but the distribution of faster private caches favors the Panther Lake design.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The 130HL carries Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, while the Ultra 5 336H uses Intel Xe3 Graphics. The Xe3 designation represents a newer graphics architecture generation, though the database does not record execution unit counts for it. The Xe3 generation would be expected to offer improved features and efficiency over the older Xe design, but the data only confirms the architectural names.

Memory support diverges on interface generations. The 130HL supports DDR4 and DDR5, giving builders flexibility to use older or newer memory standards. The Ultra 5 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The 130HL has no recorded memory bandwidth figure, so direct bandwidth comparison is not possible from the data. The Ultra 5 336H's inclusion of LPDDR5X indicates a design optimized for mobile power efficiency, while the 130HL's DDR4 support suggests a platform designed for compatibility with existing desktop memory inventories.

PCIe connectivity shows a generation and lane count difference. The 130HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU-only lanes. The Ultra 5 336H provides PCIe Gen 5 with 12 CPU-only lanes. The Ultra 5 336H offers both a newer PCIe generation and more lanes, which matters for connecting high-bandwidth devices like GPUs and NVMe storage. The Gen 5 interface doubles the per-lane bandwidth of Gen 4, so the 12 Gen 5 lanes represent a substantial connectivity advantage over the 8 Gen 4 lanes.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores compared to the 130HL's 12 cores. Both have 16 threads, meaning the 130HL relies on hyper-threading to reach that count while the Ultra 5 336H uses pure physical cores. Base clocks differ: the 130HL runs at 2.60 GHz, while the Ultra 5 336H runs at 1.90 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order, with the 130HL reaching 4.80 GHz and the Ultra 5 336H reaching 4.60 GHz. The 130HL has a higher base clock by 0.70 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.20 GHz, but the Ultra 5 336H compensates with four additional cores.

Power draw differs by 20 watts. The 130HL has a 45 watt TDP, while the Ultra 5 336H has a 25 watt TDP. This places the 130HL in a desktop-class power envelope and the Ultra 5 336H in a mobile-class envelope. Socket compatibility is entirely different: the 130HL uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop LGA socket, while the Ultra 5 336H uses Intel BGA 2540, a soldered mobile package. The market segments reflect this: the 130HL is classified as Desktop, and the Ultra 5 336H is classified as Mobile.

Release timing shows a significant gap. The 130HL launched on 2024-04-07, while the Ultra 5 336H launched on 2026-01-04, nearly two years later. The 130HL belongs to the Core 5 generation (Raptor Lake-PS), and the Ultra 5 336H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3 generation (Panther Lake-H). The Ultra 5 336H carries part number SA4RD; the 130HL's part number is listed as unknown. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP. Both processors are Active in production status, both lack ECC memory support, both use dual-channel memory buses, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The 130HL's memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X exclusively.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Ultra 5 336H has an average benchmark score of 34485. It trails the Intel Core i7-13700HX by 0.2%, leads the Intel Core i5-13450HX by 0.4%, leads the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X by 0.7%, and leads the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 by 0.8%.

Q: What are the core and thread configurations of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The 130HL relies on hyper-threading to reach 16 threads, while the Ultra 5 336H uses 16 physical cores without hyper-threading.

Q: What clock speeds do the two processors list in the database?

A: The Core 5 130HL has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 336H has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has a TDP of 25 watts, a difference of 20 watts.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 5 130HL supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s.

Q: What are the process nodes and cache sizes for each processor?

A: The Core 5 130HL uses a 10 nm process with 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 336H uses a 3 nm process with 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3.