Intel Core 5 130UL vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

# Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates nearly every measurable workload category in the database, holding substantial advantages across both single-thread and multi-thread benchmarks. The Intel Core 5 130UL, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, making direct performance comparisons impossible for that processor. The data available shows the Core 9 273PE achieving a 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Core 5 130UL sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, indicating that no performance measurements have been recorded for it.

The Core 9 273PE delivers strong results in content creation tasks, with Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31,288 points and single-core score of 4,417 points. These numbers place it clearly in the high-performance desktop segment. The processor also shows notable strength in data compression, scoring 405,885 in PassMark's data compression test, and floating-point math at 107,884 points. Integer math performance reaches 139,410 points, while extended instructions score 24,630 points.

For single-thread responsiveness, the Core 9 273PE records a PassMark single-thread score of 3,650 points, which supports fast application launching and responsive user interfaces. The multithread score of 36,810 points confirms that heavily threaded workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and scientific simulations benefit significantly from this processor's 12 cores and 24 threads.

The Core 5 130UL, with its 10 cores and 12 threads, lacks any recorded benchmark results, so its performance profile remains undefined in the database. Its lower core count and thread count compared to the Core 9 273PE suggest it targets mainstream workloads, but the absence of measured data prevents any quantitative assessment of where it might win.

# Architecture Differences

The two processors share the Intel Socket 1700 platform and both use a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel, yet their underlying architectures differ substantially. The Core 5 130UL is based on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, while the Core 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture under the same codename. The Core 5 130UL belongs to the Core 5 generation (Raptor Lake-PS), whereas the Core 9 273PE belongs to the Core 9 generation (Bartlett Lake).

Core configuration differs meaningfully. The Core 5 130UL provides 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Core 9 273PE offers 12 cores and 24 threads. This means the Core 9 273PE has two additional physical cores and twelve additional threads, which directly impacts multi-threaded performance capabilities. The extra threads come from Hyper-Threading support, effectively doubling the thread count relative to core count on the Core 9 273PE.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. Both processors feature 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: the Core 5 130UL has 1.25 MB per core, while the Core 9 273PE has 2 MB per core. The shared L3 cache shows the most dramatic difference, with the Core 5 130UL offering 12 MB shared L3 cache versus the Core 9 273PE's 36 MB shared L3 cache, a threefold increase.

Integrated graphics solutions also differ. The Core 5 130UL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, while the Core 9 273PE features the more modest UHD Graphics 730. For users relying on integrated graphics, the Core 5 130UL appears better equipped, though the Core 9 273PE's discrete GPU support via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes may compensate for many users.

PCIe connectivity distinguishes the pair significantly. The Core 5 130UL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 9 273PE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the Core 9 273PE double the lane count and a newer PCIe generation, enabling faster data transfer to GPUs, NVMe storage, and other expansion devices. Memory bandwidth for the Core 9 273PE is rated at 89.6 GB/s, while no such figure exists for the Core 5 130UL in the database.

Clock speeds show the Core 9 273PE operating at a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, compared to the Core 5 130UL's 1.60 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost. The Core 9 273PE also supports ECC memory, which the Core 5 130UL does not, making the former more suitable for error-sensitive workloads such as server applications or data processing tasks. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, but the Core 9 273PE's ECC capability adds a reliability feature absent from the Core 5 130UL.

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for these two processors, and the Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmark scores whatsoever. Consequently, all performance comparisons must rely on the Core 9 273PE's absolute scores and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The Core 9 273PE's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31,288 points represents a strong result for heavily threaded workloads. Its single-core score of 4,417 points in the same test indicates competitive per-thread performance. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score reaches 13,140 points and single-core scores 1,855 points. Cinebench R15 shows a multicore score of 3,153 points and single-core score of 445 points.

PassMark results for the Core 9 273PE reveal specific workload characteristics. Data compression scores 405,885 points, data encryption reaches 22,719 points, and extended instructions achieve 24,630 points. Prime number finding scores a modest 203 points, while floating-point math hits 107,884 points. Integer math reaches 139,410 points, and the multithread score stands at 36,810 points. Physics calculations score 3,120 points, random string sorting reaches 45,098 points, and single-thread performance measures 3,650 points.

The nearest rivals for the Core 9 273PE provide context for these scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 averages 49,796 points, just 0.1% behind the Core 9 273PE's average of 49,845 points. The Intel Core i5-14600KF averages 49,394 points, 0.9% behind. The Intel Core i9-13980HX averages 50,398 points, 1.1% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 averages 50,448 points, 1.2% ahead. These deltas show the Core 9 273PE performing within a tight band around comparable high-end processors.

Because the Core 5 130UL has no benchmark data, no direct wins or losses can be assigned between the two processors. The winsA and winsB values in the database are both zero, reflecting the absence of head-to-head measurements.

# FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Core 9 273PE provides two additional physical cores and twelve additional threads.

Q: How do their clock speeds compare?

A: The Core 5 130UL operates at a base clock of 1.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Core 9 273PE operates at a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 9 273PE offers three times the L3 cache capacity.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. However, the Core 9 273PE also supports ECC memory, which the Core 5 130UL does not. The Core 9 273PE has a rated memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: What integrated graphics do they use?

A: The Core 5 130UL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, while the Core 9 273PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core 5 130UL's integrated graphics may be more capable for graphics tasks without a discrete GPU.

Q: How does the Core 9 273PE compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49,845 points. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 by 1.2% and the Intel Core i9-13980HX by 1.1%, while leading the Intel Core i5-14600KF by 0.9% and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 by 0.1%.

# The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear performance hierarchy between these two processors, but the absence of benchmark results for the Core 5 130UL limits the analysis. The Core 9 273PE delivers strong multi-threaded performance with its 12 cores and 24 threads, achieving a 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31,288 points and PassMark multithread score of 36,810 points indicate substantial capability for demanding workloads such as rendering, encoding, and simulation.

The Core 5 130UL, with 10 cores and 12 threads, targets a different segment of the desktop market, but without recorded benchmarks, its actual performance cannot be quantified. The 50th percentile ranking and zero average benchmark score suggest either an absence of testing or a processor positioned for mainstream tasks where high thread counts matter less.

Users requiring maximum throughput, particularly in multi-threaded professional applications, should consider the Core 9 273PE based on its measured performance. Its ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes further enhance its suitability for workstation and server-like workloads. The Core 5 130UL, with its lower power envelope of 15 W TDP versus the Core 9 273PE's 65 W TDP, may appeal in power-conscious builds, though its performance characteristics remain undocumented.

The Core 9 273PE's integrated UHD Graphics 730 is less capable than the Core 5 130UL's Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, so users relying solely on integrated graphics might prefer the latter, pending actual benchmark verification. For those who pair a discrete GPU, the Core 9 273PE's PCIe Gen 5 support provides a more future-proof platform.

# Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 130UL | Intel Core 9 273PE |

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

| Cores | 10 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 1.60 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Bartlett Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) |

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

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 89.6 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 |

| Part Number | Unknown | SA4QD |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $549 |