Intel Core 5 130UL vs Intel Core 5 221E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the Intel Core 5 221E provides a complete benchmark profile, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison heavily one-sided on numerical evidence. The 221E posts an average benchmark score of 40144, placing it in the 87th percentile among all CPUs tracked. The 130UL, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, indicating no measured performance data exists for it.

The 221E's multi-core results are substantial. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 25933. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it reaches 10891, and in Cinebench R15 multi-core, it records 2613. Single-core results are equally telling: Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3661, Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1537, and Cinebench R15 single-core shows 368. PassMark tests reinforce this profile, with multi-thread scoring 30510 and single-thread scoring 4147 (also listed as 4147 under the passmark_singlethread entry, confirming consistency).

The 221E's nearest rivals in the database are all AMD or Intel parts with very tight score margins. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 averages 40081, which is only 0.2% behind the 221E. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 also averages 40048, another 0.2% gap. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 averages 40246, putting it 0.3% ahead of the 221E. The Intel Core i9-13905H averages 40313, leading the 221E by 0.4%. These deltas are minuscule, indicating the 221E performs within a narrow band of these established processors. The 130UL has no nearest rivals listed, further confirming its lack of measured standing.

Without any benchmarks for the 130UL, the data cannot show where it wins or loses numerically. The 221E dominates the measurable comparison simply by having results. The 130UL's 50th percentile ranking is a placeholder value, not a tested outcome. Therefore, all head-to-head analysis must rely on the 221E's absolute scores and its position relative to the four closest competitors in the database.

The Verdict

From the recorded data alone, the Intel Core 5 221E is the only part with verified performance, and it performs at a level comparable to high-end desktop and mobile processors. Its average benchmark score of 40144 and 87th percentile placement indicate it belongs in the upper tier of the database. The four nearest rivals, all within 0.4% of its score, confirm that the 221E trades blows with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, the AMD Ryzen 9 270, and the Intel Core i9-13905H. Buyers or system integrators choosing between those options would see nearly identical aggregate results.

The Intel Core 5 130UL cannot be assessed on performance because no benchmark results are recorded. Its 50th percentile is a default ranking, not a measured figure. The database offers no evidence of its computational capability, so any selection involving the 130UL would lack data-backed justification. The verdict, strictly from the numbers, is that the 221E is the defensible choice for any workload that depends on multi-core throughput, single-core responsiveness, or specialized instruction performance, as demonstrated by its PassMark and Cinebench results.

The 221E also carries an active production status and a launch MSRP of $232. The 130UL is active as well, but its launch MSRP is not recorded. The 221E's die size is listed at 257 mm², while the 130UL has no die size entry. These specification differences do not affect benchmark outcomes, but they do inform the overall profile of each processor.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 130UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, belonging to the Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) generation. The Intel Core 5 221E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation, with no specific architecture name listed. Both processors are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, so the manufacturing technology is identical.

The core configurations diverge significantly. The 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads. That is 4 additional cores and 8 additional threads on the 221E. The cache hierarchy also differs. Both parts 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 221E. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared on the 130UL versus 24 MB shared on the 221E, doubling the last-level cache.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The 130UL includes Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while the 221E uses UHD Graphics 730. Both are Intel integrated solutions, but they target different graphics performance tiers. The 221E supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the 130UL. The 221E also has a listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the 130UL has no memory bandwidth entry.

The PCI Express support is another differentiator. The 130UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the 221E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the 221E twice the CPU-attached lane count and a newer PCIe generation, which matters for discrete GPUs and high-speed storage. The 221E has a listed part number of SRQDVQ659, while the 130UL's part number is listed as unknown.

Specification Differences

The base clock differs substantially. The 130UL runs at 1.60 GHz, while the 221E runs at 2.70 GHz, a 1.1 GHz advantage for the 221E at the baseline. The boost clock also favors the 221E: 4.70 GHz on the 130UL versus 5.20 GHz on the 221E, a 500 MHz advantage. Thermal design power is not equal either. The 130UL has a TDP of 15 watts, while the 221E has a TDP of 65 watts. This indicates the 221E is designed for much higher sustained power delivery.

Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700, so they are physically compatible with the same motherboard socket type. Memory support is identical in terms of types, with both supporting DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. ECC memory support is exclusive to the 221E. The 221E has a listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the 130UL has no such figure.

The 221E has a die size of 257 mm², while the 130UL has no die size recorded. Transistor counts are not listed for either part. The 221E has a release date of 2025-01-12, while the 130UL has a release date of 2024-04-07, making the 130UL the earlier release by roughly nine months. The 221E has a launch MSRP of $232, while the 130UL has no launch MSRP recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so both are locked for overclocking.

The market segment for both is Desktop, and both are in active production. The 221E includes a part number (SRQDVQ659), while the 130UL does not. The 221E has an average benchmark score of 40144 and a percentile of 87, while the 130UL has an average score of zero and a percentile of 50.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads, compared to the Intel Core 5 130UL's 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two parts?

A: The 130UL has a base clock of 1.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The 221E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. The 221E additionally supports ECC memory and has a listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the 130UL has no ECC support and no memory bandwidth figure.

Q: How does the 221E compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The 221E has an average benchmark score of 40144. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246 (0.3% ahead), and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313 (0.4% ahead).

Q: What is the difference in cache size between the two processors?

A: Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The 130UL has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The 221E has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor has better PCIe support?

A: The 221E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the 130UL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).