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

The Verdict

The database shows a clear separation between these two Intel Socket 1700 desktop processors. The Intel Core 5 221TE is the stronger performer across every recorded benchmark, with an average benchmark score of 17860 and a percentile ranking of 71 against all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile, making it a processor that the data cannot validate as competitive on raw performance.

The Intel Core 5 221TE should be the choice for users who need measured performance, as its benchmark results place it within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and 0.2% of the Intel Core 5 120U, while edging out the Intel Core 7 350 by 0.5%. The Intel Core 5 130UL, lacking any benchmark entries, cannot be positioned on performance grounds and should only be considered by users whose workloads align with its architectural profile rather than its recorded results.

The decision hinges on available data. The 221TE delivers measurable results across Cinebench and Passmark suites. The 130UL offers no such evidence. For applications where benchmark validation matters, the 221TE is the only defensible option from the recorded data.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 221TE wins in every measurable category because it is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. Its multi-threaded performance is substantial: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11305, Cinebench R20 multicore score of 4748, and Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1139. Single-threaded results are equally consistent, with Cinebench R23 singlecore at 1596, R20 singlecore at 670, and R15 singlecore at 160.

Passmark results reinforce the 221TE's dominance. Integer math scores 42303, floating point math scores 31661, extended instructions score 9655, and data compression scores 156682. The processor also records a multithread score of 13301 and a single-thread score of 1734. Physics testing delivers 977, and random string sorting achieves 16929. Data encryption scores 8963, and the prime number search records 59.

The Intel Core 5 130UL has no benchmark wins because it has no recorded benchmark data. Its strengths can only be inferred from architecture, not from measurements. Users seeking a 15-watt processor with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU might find the 130UL appealing for integrated graphics capabilities, but the database contains no performance evidence to support any claim of superiority.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share Intel Socket 1700, but their internal designs diverge significantly. The Intel Core 5 130UL uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It contains 10 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 1.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Thermal design power is 15 watts. Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with no ECC support. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The processor launched on 2024-04-07 and remains active.

The Intel Core 5 221TE uses Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process and a die size of 215 mm². It contains 10 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 1.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power is 45 watts, three times the 130UL's envelope. Cache scales up considerably: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 130UL's L3. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported, a feature absent from the 130UL. PCIe connectivity upgrades to Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, doubling the lane count and advancing the protocol generation. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The processor launched on 2025-01-12, recorded a launch MSRP of $232, and remains active. Its part number is SRVQS.

The most consequential differences are thread count, L3 cache size, PCIe generation, ECC support, and memory bandwidth. The 221TE offers 4 additional threads, double the L3 cache, a newer PCIe standard with more lanes, ECC memory capability, and a quantified memory bandwidth figure. The 130UL counters with a much lower thermal design power and a higher-tier integrated graphics solution.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 130UL boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 221TE supports ECC memory, but the Intel Core 5 130UL does not.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, exactly double.

Q: How does the integrated graphics compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while the Intel Core 5 221TE uses UHD Graphics 730.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL has a thermal design power of 15 watts, and the Intel Core 5 221TE has a thermal design power of 45 watts.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has 12 threads, a difference of 4 threads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, meaning no direct comparative measurements exist between the Intel Core 5 130UL and the Intel Core 5 221TE. All recorded benchmark data belongs exclusively to the 221TE. This absence of direct comparison data means the analysis must rely on the 221TE's absolute scores and its nearest rival comparisons.

The Intel Core 5 221TE's average benchmark score of 17860 places it in close proximity to several established processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the 221TE trails by just 31 points. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, also a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core 7 350 scores 17779, and the 221TE leads it by 0.5%, a margin of 81 points. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 17994, and the 221TE trails by -0.7%, a gap of 134 points.

Within the 221TE's own benchmark suite, the strongest multi-threaded result is Cinebench R23 multicore at 11305. The single-threaded peak is Passmark single-thread at 1734, which appears twice in the recorded data with identical values. Passmark integer math delivers 42303, and floating-point math reaches 31661. Data compression hits 156682, the highest raw score in the suite. Data encryption records 8963, extended instructions score 9655, and the prime number search returns 59.

The Intel Core 5 130UL has no benchmark entries, no average score beyond the default 0, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile ranking of 50 is the only comparative metric available, and it reflects a mid-pack position without supporting data. The 221TE's percentile of 71 places it in the upper third of all CPUs in the database.

The clear implication from the recorded data is that the 221TE delivers verified multi-threaded and single-threaded performance with results that cluster tightly around well-known rivals like the Ryzen 5 3600XT and Core 5 120U. The 130UL offers no measured evidence of performance, making any head-to-head comparison impossible on benchmark grounds. For users who require validated performance numbers, the 221TE stands as the only processor in this pairing with supporting data.