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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PQE delivers a dominant benchmark performance across every recorded workload. The database shows no overlapping scores between the two processors, as the Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmark results. The Core 9 273PQE's average benchmark score of 66099 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 5 130UL sits at the 50th percentile with no average score recorded.

The Core 9 273PQE produces a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39190 and a single-core score of 5532. Its Cinebench R20 results reach 16459 multi-core and 2323 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 3950 multi-core and 557 single-core. PassMark results are equally broad: multithread 46107, single thread 4573, integer math 164629, floating point math 125546, extended instructions 38743, data compression 585752, data encryption 29636, find prime numbers 198, random string sorting 53167, and physics 2754.

The nearest rival comparisons for the Core 9 273PQE show it is effectively tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, which scores 66159 for a delta of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 65914, putting the Core 9 273PQE 0.3% ahead. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus scores 66855, a 1.1% deficit, and the AMD EPYC 4465P scores 66925, a 1.2% deficit. These margins indicate that the Core 9 273PQE competes at the upper tier of desktop processors, with performance essentially matching high-end rivals within a narrow band.

Without recorded benchmarks for the Core 5 130UL, the head-to-head comparison relies on architectural and specification differences. The Core 9 273PQE uses 12 cores and 24 threads versus 10 cores and 12 threads for the Core 5 130UL. The Core 9 273PQE's 36 MB of shared L3 cache is three times the 12 MB on the Core 5 130UL. The Core 9 273PQE boosts to 5.90 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, and its base clock of 3.40 GHz is more than double the 1.60 GHz of the Core 5 130UL. The data confirms the Core 9 273PQE is built for sustained high-throughput workloads, while the Core 5 130UL is positioned for efficiency-oriented tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Core 9 273PQE provides double the thread count, which directly benefits heavily parallel workloads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Core 9 273PQE boosts to 5.90 GHz, while the Core 5 130UL boosts to 4.70 GHz. The Core 9 273PQE also has a 3.40 GHz base clock compared to 1.60 GHz for the Core 5 130UL.

Q: How does the cache configuration compare?

A: Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: 1.25 MB per core for the Core 5 130UL versus 2 MB per core for the Core 9 273PQE. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared for the Core 5 130UL and 36 MB shared for the Core 9 273PQE.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 9 273PQE additionally has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure not listed for the Core 5 130UL.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 130UL does not have ECC memory support listed in the database.

Q: What PCIe capabilities do the two processors offer?

A: The Core 9 273PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Core 5 130UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). This gives the Core 9 273PQE both a newer PCIe generation and double the lane count.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The Intel Core 5 130UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename. Both are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node and built by Intel's own foundry.

The Core 5 130UL integrates Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The Core 9 273PQE instead integrates UHD Graphics 770. This is a meaningful difference for systems that rely on the integrated GPU, as the Iris Xe implementation on the Core 5 130UL targets a different graphics performance tier than the UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 9 273PQE.

Memory bandwidth handling also differs. The Core 9 273PQE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core 5 130UL has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 over dual-channel buses, but the Core 9 273PQE pairs its higher core count and cache with a documented bandwidth ceiling that supports its throughput-oriented design.

The Core 9 273PQE supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Core 5 130UL. This positions the Core 9 273PQE for data-integrity-sensitive environments such as workstations and small servers, whereas the Core 5 130UL targets mainstream desktop usage without ECC requirements.

PCIe connectivity marks another architectural split. The Core 9 273PQE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Core 5 130UL uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The combination of newer PCIe generation and more lanes on the Core 9 273PQE supports faster NVMe storage and expansion cards, while the Core 5 130UL's narrower Gen 4 allocation fits more modest platform needs.

The Core 9 273PQE is part of the Bartlett Lake generation and was released on 2026-03-08. The Core 5 130UL belongs to the Raptor Lake-PS generation and was released on 2024-04-07. Both processors remain in active production status.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every primary specification field.

Core and thread counts: the Core 5 130UL uses 10 cores and 12 threads. The Core 9 273PQE uses 12 cores and 24 threads.

Clock speeds: the Core 5 130UL has a 1.60 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost clock. The Core 9 273PQE has a 3.40 GHz base clock and 5.90 GHz boost clock.

Thermal design power: the Core 5 130UL is rated at 15 W. The Core 9 273PQE is rated at 125 W.

Socket: both use Intel Socket 1700.

Process node: both use 10 nm, with Intel as the foundry for each.

Cache: the Core 5 130UL has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The Core 9 273PQE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Memory: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel buses. The Core 9 273PQE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core 5 130UL has no recorded bandwidth figure.

ECC memory: not supported on the Core 5 130UL, supported on the Core 9 273PQE.

PCIe: the Core 5 130UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The Core 9 273PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics: the Core 5 130UL includes Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The Core 9 273PQE includes UHD Graphics 770.

Market segment: both are listed as desktop processors.

Release dates: the Core 5 130UL launched on 2024-04-07. The Core 9 273PQE launched on 2026-03-08.

Locked multipliers: both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports unlocked overclocking.

The Core 9 273PQE has a launch MSRP of $589. The Core 5 130UL has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins across every measurable benchmark category in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39190, R20 multi-core score of 16459, and R15 multi-core score of 3950 indicate strong sustained multi-threaded performance. The PassMark multithread score of 46107 and integer math score of 164629 reinforce this position for compute-heavy tasks such as rendering, compilation, and simulation work.

The Core 9 273PQE also leads in single-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5532, R20 single-core score of 2323, R15 single-core score of 557, and PassMark single thread score of 4573 show that it does not sacrifice single-thread responsiveness for multi-core throughput. Applications that depend on high clock speeds, such as many productivity tools and lightly threaded workloads, benefit from the 5.90 GHz boost clock.

Specialized workloads also favor the Core 9 273PQE. The PassMark data compression score of 585752, data encryption score of 29636, extended instructions score of 38743, floating point math score of 125546, random string sorting score of 53167, and physics score of 2754 collectively indicate strong performance across file compression, encryption, scientific math, sorting algorithms, and physics simulation.

The Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so there is no measured workload category where it wins. Its 15 W TDP and 10-core, 12-thread configuration indicate a lower-power design. The 1.60 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost clock, along with Gen 4 PCIe and 8 lanes, point toward a platform focused on energy efficiency rather than raw throughput. The Iris Xe Graphics 80EU integrated GPU provides a different integrated graphics option compared to the UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 9 273PQE.

The Core 9 273PQE's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, compared to the Core 5 130UL's 50th percentile, confirms that the Core 9 273PQE sits in a much higher performance tier overall.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly separates these two processors. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is a high-performance desktop part with 12 cores, 24 threads, a 5.90 GHz boost clock, 36 MB of L3 cache, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, ECC memory support, and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Its average benchmark score of 66099 and 93rd percentile ranking place it alongside top-tier rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, with deltas of -0.1% and 0.3% respectively.

The Intel Core 5 130UL is a lower-power processor with 10 cores, 12 threads, a 4.70 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache, Gen 4 PCIe with 8 lanes, and a 15 W TDP. It has no recorded benchmark scores, placing it at the 50th percentile by default rather than by measured performance. The Core 5 130UL suits systems where low power consumption and a modest core count are priorities, but the database provides no performance evidence to suggest it competes with the Core 9 273PQE in any workload.

Users who need multi-core throughput, high clock speeds, large cache, ECC support, and fast PCIe connectivity should select the Intel Core 9 273PQE. Its benchmark results across Cinebench and PassMark cover rendering, encryption, compression, floating point, and integer workloads with strong scores. Users who prioritize low power draw and do not require the Core 9 273PQE's feature set may consider the Core 5 130UL, but they should expect a significantly lower performance ceiling based on the specification differences recorded in the database.