Intel Core 5 130UL vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains recorded results for the Intel Core 5 213PE, while no benchmark scores are available for the Intel Core 5 130UL in the current dataset. This asymmetry means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the measured performance of the 213PE and its position relative to other processors in the database.

The Core 5 213PE achieves an average benchmark score of 35428, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs tracked. This is a strong result for a desktop processor. The recorded multi-threaded performance is substantial. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the 213PE scores 22468, while its single-core score in the same test reaches 3172. The ratio between these figures, roughly 7.1 to 1, indicates a design that scales well across many threads, though the single-thread result is not exceptional relative to the multicore output.

Looking at Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 9436 and the single-core score is 1332. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2264 multicore and 319 single-core. These progressive results across R15, R20, and R23 follow the expected scaling pattern of the Cinebench suite, where each newer version increases the workload size and complexity.

PassMark results add another dimension. The multithread score is 26434, while the single-thread score is 4060. Integer math produces 92089, floating point math produces 68587, and extended instructions reach 19565. Data compression scores 298804, data encryption scores 15916, and random string sorting scores 32027. The physics test records 1624, and the find prime numbers test records 114. These figures show the processor handling integer workloads more efficiently than floating point, which is typical for this class of CPU.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for these results. The Core i7-13700T scores 35403, which is 0.1 percent below the 213PE. The Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, 0.2 percent lower. The Core i5-13600T scores 35305, 0.3 percent lower. The Core i7-12700K scores 35287, 0.4 percent lower. The 213PE edges out all four by narrow margins, with the largest gap being less than half a percent. This indicates that the 213PE sits at the top of a tightly clustered group of high-end desktop processors, where the differences between first and fourth place are minimal in absolute terms.

The Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmarks or average score in the database. Its percentile ranking is 50, which is the median position, but this is a placeholder value rather than a measured outcome. Without benchmark data, no direct numerical comparison between the two processors is possible from the recorded measurements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying designs. The Core 5 130UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, while the Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with no architecture field specified. Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry.

Core configuration differs notably. The 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The 213PE therefore has fewer physical cores but more threads, indicating a different hybrid arrangement or a higher core-to-thread ratio. The 213PE's thread count exceeds its core count by a factor of 2, meaning all cores support simultaneous multithreading. The 130UL's thread count exceeds its core count by only 1.2 times, suggesting a hybrid layout where some cores lack multithreading support.

Clock speeds favor the 213PE. Its base clock is 2.70 GHz and its boost clock is 5.20 GHz. The 130UL runs at 1.60 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost. The 213PE holds a 1.10 GHz advantage at base and a 0.50 GHz advantage at boost. These differences affect both sustained workloads and peak single-thread performance.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the 130UL versus 2 MB per core on the 213PE, a 0.75 MB per core advantage for the newer part. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared on the 130UL versus 24 MB shared on the 213PE, doubling the last-level cache capacity.

Power characteristics show a substantial gap. The 130UL has a TDP of 15 watts, while the 213PE has a TDP of 65 watts. This 50 watt difference reflects the 213PE's higher clock speeds and larger cache, but also positions the two processors for very different usage scenarios. The 130UL is clearly designed for power-sensitive systems, while the 213PE targets performance-oriented desktops.

Memory support is similar in breadth, with both supporting DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The 213PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the 130UL has no bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory support differs: the 130UL does not support ECC, while the 213PE does, making the latter suitable for error-sensitive workloads.

PCIe capabilities diverge sharply. The 130UL uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the 213PE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. This doubles both the lane count and the per-lane bandwidth, giving the 213PE significantly more expansion headroom for GPUs and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The 130UL includes Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, while the 213PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Iris Xe part is the more capable GPU in general terms, which is relevant for systems without a discrete graphics card. The 213PE compensates with its higher CPU performance and PCIe Gen 5 support.

The 130UL uses the Intel Socket 1700, as does the 213PE, so both fit the same physical platform. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The 130UL was released on 2024-04-07, while the 213PE was released on 2026-03-08, a gap of nearly two years. The 213PE has a part number of SA4QG, while the 130UL has no recorded part number. The 130UL has no launch MSRP in the database, while the 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL has 10 cores, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores. The 130UL leads by 2 cores.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has 12 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the 213PE offers 4 more threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 130UL boosts to 4.70 GHz. The 213PE has a 0.50 GHz advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 130UL does not.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The 213PE has double the L3 capacity.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 watts.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 5 213PE delivers benchmark results that place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 35428. Its nearest rivals, the Core i7-13700T, Core i7-12700KF, Core i5-13600T, and Core i7-12700K, all trail by margins between 0.1 and 0.4 percent. This positions the 213PE as a top-tier desktop processor within the database's measured population.

The Intel Core 5 130UL has no benchmark scores in the database, so its measured performance cannot be compared directly. Its specifications suggest a different purpose. The 15 watt TDP, 10 cores, 12 threads, and Iris Xe Graphics 80EU indicate a low-power desktop part. The 213PE, with its 65 watt TDP, 8 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB L3 cache, PCIe Gen 5 support, and ECC memory capability, is built for sustained throughput and system reliability.

For users selecting between these two processors, the choice depends on the workload. The 213PE is the only one with measured performance data, and that data shows strong multi-threaded and single-threaded results. Its 2264 Cinebench R15 multicore score, 9436 Cinebench R20 multicore score, and 22468 Cinebench R23 multicore score demonstrate consistent scaling across benchmark generations. Its PassMark multithread score of 26434 and single-thread score of 4060 reinforce this picture. The 213PE also provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which supports modern high-bandwidth components, and ECC memory for data integrity.

The 130UL, lacking benchmark scores, cannot be validated through the database. Its lower TDP and higher core count make it an interesting option for power-constrained builds, and its Iris Xe Graphics 80EU offers more capable integrated graphics than the 213PE's UHD Graphics 730. However, its lower base and boost clocks, smaller L3 cache, PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, and lack of ECC support make it less suited for heavy compute tasks.

The market segments are distinct. The 213PE targets performance desktops where the 85th percentile ranking and narrow lead over the Core i7-13700T, Core i7-12700KF, Core i5-13600T, and Core i7-12700K matter. The 130UL targets efficiency-focused systems where the 15 watt TDP and integrated Iris Xe graphics take priority over raw throughput. The database contains no evidence that the 130UL can match the 213PE in measured performance, so the 213PE is the defensible choice for benchmark-driven purchasing decisions.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 130UL | Intel Core 5 213PE |

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

| Cores | 10 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.60 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Bartlett Lake |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 76.8 GB/s |

| 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 730 |

| Release Date | 2024-04-07 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

| Part Number | Not recorded | SA4QG |

Both processors share the Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, 80 KB L1 cache per core, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, desktop market segment, and active production status. Both have locked multipliers. The 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221, stated once here as recorded in the database.