Intel Core 5 130UL vs Intel Core 7 253PTE Comparison

Intel Core 5 130UL and Intel Core 7 253PTE are both desktop processors from Intel, sharing the same LGA 1700 socket and 10 nm process node. The 130UL belongs to the Raptor Lake generation (Raptor Lake-PS codename), while the 253PTE is a Bartlett Lake part, released later. The 253PTE carries a launch MSRP of $384. Both use dual-channel memory and support DDR4 and DDR5, but the 253PTE supports ECC memory, which the 130UL does not. The 253PTE also provides a larger PCIe interface: Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the 130UL. Integrated graphics differ as well, with the 130UL using Iris Xe Graphics 80EU and the 253PTE using UHD Graphics 730.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a decisive split between these two processors. The Intel Core 7 253PTE holds an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 34962. The Intel Core 5 130UL, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark scores are recorded for it in the database. For any workload where a measurable score exists, the 253PTE is the only option with data to analyze.

The 253PTE’s nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i7-13800H (average score 34988, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i9-12900HX (average score 35003, delta -0.1%), the Intel Xeon 6349P (average score 34890, delta +0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 (average score 34881, delta +0.2%). This places the 253PTE within a tight cluster, essentially tied with those four processors, trailing the i9-12900HX and i7-13800H by 0.1% and leading the Xeon 6349P and Ryzen 5 150 by 0.2%. The 253PTE is therefore a mid-to-high-tier performer, statistically indistinguishable from its closest competitors in aggregate scoring.

For users choosing between these two, the database offers no benchmark results for the 130UL. The 253PTE demonstrates strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capability across Cinebench and PassMark tests, while the 130UL’s performance profile remains unquantified. The 253PTE is the only chip with evidence of performance, and its 84th percentile ranking confirms it as the stronger choice for any task requiring measured compute power. The 130UL, with fewer threads (12 versus 20), a lower boost clock (4.70 GHz versus 5.40 GHz), a smaller L3 cache (12 MB versus 33 MB), and a lower TDP (15 W versus 45 W), appears positioned for lower-power scenarios, but no benchmark data supports a concrete performance claim.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins in every category that has recorded benchmark data. The database lists 17 benchmark scores for the 253PTE, covering Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark tests. The 130UL has zero benchmarks, zero wins in head-to-head comparisons, and zero recorded performance metrics. Therefore, the 253PTE wins all multi-core tests, all single-core tests, and all specialized PassMark workloads.

The 253PTE’s multi-threaded results are particularly strong. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 21276; in Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 8935; in Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2144. Single-core results are 3003 (R23), 1261 (R20), and 302 (R15). PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 25031, single-thread score of 3794, integer math at 119552, floating point math at 67209, extended instructions at 17099, data encryption at 15500, data compression at 275828, find prime numbers at 82, random string sorting at 28227, and physics at 1318.

The 130UL’s lack of recorded benchmarks means no wins can be attributed to it. Its higher integrated graphics tier (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU versus UHD Graphics 730) might suggest an advantage in GPU-accelerated tasks, but the database provides no scores to confirm this. The 253PTE also has a higher base clock (1.80 GHz versus 1.60 GHz) and boost clock (5.40 GHz versus 4.70 GHz), which aligns with its benchmark superiority. The 130UL’s lower TDP of 15 W indicates a power-efficient design, but efficiency is not measured in the available data, so no quantitative win can be assigned.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same socket, process node, and memory bus width, but their internal designs diverge significantly. The 130UL uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, while the 253PTE uses Bartlett Lake architecture with no specific codename listed. Both are built on Intel’s 10 nm process, but Bartlett Lake is a newer generation, released in March 2026 compared to April 2024 for the Raptor Lake-PS part.

Core and thread counts differ despite the same 10-core physical layout. The 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, indicating a configuration with some cores lacking Hyper-Threading. The 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads, meaning all cores support two threads each. This doubles the thread count and explains the 253PTE’s substantially higher multi-core scores.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both list L1 cache at 80 KB per core. L2 cache on the 130UL is 1.25 MB per core, while the 253PTE has 2 MB per core, a 60% increase per core. L3 cache is 12 MB shared on the 130UL versus 33 MB shared on the 253PTE, a 2.75x difference. The larger L3 cache likely contributes to the 253PTE’s higher scores in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression (275828) and random string sorting (28227).

Clock speeds favor the 253PTE. Its base clock is 1.80 GHz versus 1.60 GHz, and its boost clock is 5.40 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. The 253PTE also has a higher TDP of 45 W versus 15 W, which allows for sustained higher performance at the cost of power consumption. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Memory support is similar: both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. The 253PTE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the 130UL has no bandwidth figure. ECC memory support is exclusive to the 253PTE. PCIe connectivity differs, with the 253PTE offering Gen 5, 16 lanes versus Gen 4, 8 lanes on the 130UL. The 253PTE also has a part number (SA4QK), while the 130UL’s part number is unknown.

Integrated graphics represent another difference. The 130UL features Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, a higher-tier GPU with 80 execution units. The 253PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, a more basic integrated solution. No graphics benchmarks are recorded for either chip, so the performance implications of this difference are not quantified in the database.

The 253PTE’s production status is active, as is the 130UL’s. The 253PTE’s generation is listed as Core 7 (Bartlett Lake), and the 130UL’s generation is Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS). The 253PTE also has a higher percentile ranking (84 versus 50), which reflects its aggregate benchmark performance relative to all CPUs in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has 12 threads. Both have 10 cores.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The 253PTE supports ECC memory, while the 130UL does not.

Q: What is the L3 cache size difference?

A: The 253PTE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the 130UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz, compared to 4.70 GHz for the 130UL.

Q: Are the benchmark scores for the 130UL available?

A: No. The database records no benchmarks for the 130UL, while the 253PTE has 17 recorded scores.

Q: What is the PCIe generation for each processor?

A: The 253PTE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the 130UL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The 253PTE has an average benchmark score of 34962, while the 130UL has an average benchmark score of 0.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database lists no head-to-head benchmark entries for the 130UL versus the 253PTE, and the wins counter shows 0 wins for the 130UL and 0 wins for the 253PTE. This absence of direct comparison data does not diminish the 253PTE’s recorded performance, but it limits direct statistical analysis. The 253PTE’s individual benchmark scores provide the only quantitative basis for comparison.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 253PTE scores 21276. This is a strong result, roughly 2.4x its R20 multi-core score of 8935 and roughly 10x its R15 multi-core score of 2144. The scaling between R15 and R20 is 4.17x, and between R20 and R23 it is 2.38x, which reflects the increasing workload demands of each Cinebench version. Single-core scores show similar progression: R15 at 302, R20 at 1261, and R23 at 3003. The R20 to R23 single-core increase is 2.38x, matching the multi-core scaling ratio, indicating consistent per-thread efficiency.

PassMark results reveal the 253PTE’s strengths in specific workloads. Data compression scores 275828, which is the highest PassMark result for this chip. Integer math scores 119552, roughly 1.78x the floating point math score of 67209. Extended instructions score 17099, which is close to data encryption at 15500. Find prime numbers scores 82, a notably low figure compared to other tests, suggesting this workload is not a strong point. Random string sorting scores 28227, and physics scores 1318. Single-thread PassMark scores are listed twice (3794 in both `passmark_single_thread` and `passmark_singlethread`), confirming consistency.

The 253PTE’s nearest rival comparisons show it is tightly grouped. The Intel Core i7-13800H averages 34988, which is 0.1% higher than the 253PTE’s 34962. The Intel Core i9-12900HX averages 35003, also 0.1% higher. The Intel Xeon 6349P averages 34890, which is 0.2% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 averages 34881, also 0.2% lower. These deltas are within measurement noise, meaning the 253PTE effectively ties with all four rivals in aggregate performance.

The 253PTE’s percentile rank of 84 means it outperforms 84% of all CPUs in the database. The 130UL’s percentile rank of 50 indicates it sits at the median, but this ranking is based on zero benchmark scores, so it reflects a default position rather than measured performance. The 253PTE’s average benchmark score of 34962 is derived from its 17 recorded tests, while the 130UL’s average of 0 reflects the absence of any test data.

In the absence of head-to-head benchmark entries, the comparison relies on the 253PTE’s standalone scores and the 130UL’s lack of them. The 253PTE’s multi-thread score of 25031 in PassMark, combined with its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21276, indicates robust parallel processing capability. Its single-thread score of 3794 in PassMark and 3003 in Cinebench R23 single-core show strong per-core performance. The 130UL, with no recorded scores, cannot be positioned against these numbers.