Intel Core 5 130UL vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 330 is the clear winner in every recorded benchmark category. The database shows no benchmark wins for the Intel Core 5 130UL, while the Core 5 330 takes all 17 recorded test results. This is a one-sided comparison in terms of raw performance output.

The Core 5 330 excels in heavily multithreaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13150 and Cinebench R20 multicore score of 5523 indicate strong sustained throughput for rendering and content creation tasks. The PassMark multithread score of 15471 reinforces this pattern, showing the processor handles parallel workloads effectively.

Single-thread performance also favors the Core 5 330. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1856 and PassMark single-thread score of 4088 demonstrate that lightly threaded applications such as web browsing, office productivity, and older games receive a solid boost from the newer design.

Specialized workloads show the same trend. The PassMark data compression score of 145287 and data encryption score of 11076 place the Core 5 330 well ahead in archival and security-related tasks. Floating-point math at 43885 and integer math at 33258 further confirm the lead in compute-heavy scenarios.

The Core 5 130UL, while lacking benchmark wins, still holds positional advantages outside raw speed. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports desktop-style connectivity with DDR4 and DDR5 memory, dual-channel memory bus, and 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. The Core 5 330 uses Intel BGA 1516, a mobile socket, with single-channel memory and 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. For builders prioritizing platform flexibility, memory bandwidth configuration, or desktop socket compatibility, the 130UL offers structural benefits even if its performance numbers are not recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing processes. The Intel Core 5 130UL uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. The Intel Core 5 330 uses Wildcat Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node, also produced by Intel. The node shrink from 10 nm to 3 nm represents a significant reduction in feature size, which typically enables higher efficiency and improved performance per watt.

Core and thread configurations differ substantially. The 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The 130UL offers more physical cores and hyperthreading support, yet the 330 still outperforms it in every recorded benchmark. This indicates that the newer Wildcat Lake cores deliver substantially higher instructions per clock and better architectural efficiency than the older Raptor Lake cores.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The 130UL uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3 cache. The 330 uses 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2 total, and 6 MB shared L3. The 330 has more L1 and L2 cache per core when accounting for its lower core count, while the 130UL carries double the L3 capacity.

Clock speeds are close. The 130UL has a 1.60 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost clock. The 330 has a 1.50 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock. The 130UL holds a 0.10 GHz advantage in both base and boost frequencies, yet cannot translate that into benchmark wins.

Memory support shows a clear split. The 130UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, while the 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel configuration. The 330 records a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s; no bandwidth figure is listed for the 130UL. Integrated graphics differ as well: the 130UL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, while the 330 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe units.

The 330 carries an active production status with a launch MSRP of $309. The 130UL also holds active production status. The 330's part number is listed as SAE3G; the 130UL's part number is unknown. The 330 sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the 130UL sits in the 50th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors. However, the Core 5 330 has a full suite of 17 individual benchmark results, and the average benchmark score of 18345 places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Without recorded scores for the 130UL, a direct score comparison is impossible from the database.

The Core 5 330's nearest rivals in the database provide useful context. The Intel Core i3-14100 scores 18318, which is 0.1% below the 330. The Intel Core 7 360 scores 18374, which is 0.2% above the 330. The Intel Core i3-13100 scores 18380, also 0.2% above. The Intel Core 3 305 scores 18302, which is 0.2% below. These margins place the 330 in a tightly contested cluster of processors at the 18300 to 18380 score range.

Within its own benchmark suite, the 330 shows consistent scaling across workload types. The Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1325 versus a single-core score of 186 gives a multicore-to-single-core ratio of roughly 7.1, indicating strong multithreaded scaling despite having only 6 cores and 6 threads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13150 versus a single-core score of 1856 produces a ratio of roughly 7.1 as well, confirming consistent behavior across Cinebench versions.

PassMark results show similar consistency. The multithread score of 15471 and single-thread score of 4088 yield a ratio of about 3.8, which reflects the nature of the PassMark suite's multithreaded tests. Data compression at 145287 and random string sorting at 17771 show strong memory and cache utilization. Extended instructions score 12808, indicating capable SIMD and vector processing performance.

The 130UL's absence from the benchmark database means it cannot be positioned relative to these numbers with any empirical certainty. The percentile gap, 50th vs 72nd, provides the only available comparative signal, and it suggests the 330 sits 22 percentile points higher in the overall CPU performance distribution.

The Verdict

The recorded data points firmly toward the Intel Core 5 330 as the higher-performing part. Every benchmark score in the database belongs to the 330, and its 72nd percentile ranking versus the 130UL's 50th percentile reinforces that position. The 330's Wildcat Lake architecture on a 3 nm process, paired with 6 cores and 6 threads, delivers results that outperform the older 10-core, 12-thread Raptor Lake design in the 130UL despite the latter's higher clock speeds.

The 330 suits users who prioritize raw benchmark performance, particularly in multithreaded workloads such as rendering, compression, and encryption, as well as single-threaded tasks like everyday application use. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i3-14100 and Intel Core i3-13100, sit within 0.2% of its average score, placing it in familiar mainstream desktop territory.

The 130UL suits users who need desktop platform features. Its Intel Socket 1700 compatibility, dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5, and 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes make it a more flexible choice for desktop builds where memory bandwidth and expansion matter more than peak CPU throughput. The 330's single-channel memory bus and 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes are more limiting for such use cases.

The 330 holds a launch MSRP of $309. The 130UL has no recorded launch MSRP. For builders on a desktop socket platform who already own LGA 1700 motherboards, the 130UL offers integration convenience. For those seeking the strongest recorded performance, the 330 is the data-backed choice.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor scores higher in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 scores 13150 in Cinebench R23 multicore. No Cinebench R23 score is recorded for the 130UL.

Q: What are the socket types for these two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel Core 5 330 uses Intel BGA 1516.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The 130UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. The 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus.

Q: How does the Core 5 330 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 330's average benchmark score is 18345. The Intel Core i3-14100 is 0.1% lower, the Intel Core 3 305 is 0.2% lower, the Intel Core 7 360 is 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i3-13100 is 0.2% higher.

Q: What process nodes do these processors use?

A: The 130UL uses a 10 nm process node with Raptor Lake architecture. The 330 uses a 3 nm process node with Wildcat Lake architecture.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 130UL | Intel Core 5 330 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 6 |

| Base clock | 1.60 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-04-07 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $309 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

| Part number | unknown | SAE3G |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 72 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 18345 |

| ECC memory | No | No |