Intel Core 5 130UL vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core 5 130UL and Intel Core i5-14401E?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. Both processors support 12 threads, but the Core 5 130UL includes four additional physical cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz, which is higher than the 1.60 GHz base clock of the Intel Core 5 130UL. Both processors share the same boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of thermal design power (TDP)?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 watts. The Core 5 130UL is designed for significantly lower power consumption.

Q: What are the differences in PCIe support between the two CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core i5-14401E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The i5-14401E offers both a newer generation and twice the lane count.

Q: What integrated graphics are included with each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL includes Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while the Intel Core i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730. The Core 5 130UL features a more capable integrated GPU.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5253 and ranks in the 60th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmark scores and ranks in the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture and use a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. They share the same L1 cache configuration of 80 KB per core and the same L2 cache of 1.25 MB per core. The fundamental architectural split appears in the core organization and cache hierarchy. The Intel Core 5 130UL, with its Raptor Lake-PS codename, deploys 10 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration that prioritizes parallel throughput across more physical cores. The Intel Core i5-14401E, with its Raptor Lake-R codename, uses 6 cores and 12 threads, relying on hyper-threading to reach the same thread count as its counterpart.

The L3 cache differs markedly between the two. The Core 5 130UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, a 66.7% larger pool. This larger cache benefits the i5-14401E in workloads that repeatedly access a working set larger than 12 MB. The die size also differs, with the i5-14401E measuring 215 mm², while the Core 5 130UL has no recorded die size. Both processors are unlocked in terms of multiplier? No, both are locked, as neither supports an unlocked multiplier.

The memory support is identical in scope: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. The i5-14401E adds ECC memory support, a feature absent on the Core 5 130UL. The PCIe interface diverges significantly, with the Core 5 130UL limited to 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes and the i5-14401E providing 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 130UL uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while the i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730. The release dates are close, with the Core 5 130UL released in April 2024 and the i5-14401E released in June 2024. Both use the Intel Socket 1700.

The Verdict

The recorded data clearly favors the Intel Core i5-14401E for compute-intensive tasks. Its average benchmark score of 5253, compared to the Core 5 130UL's zero recorded scores, positions it in the 60th percentile of all CPUs versus the 50th percentile for the Core 5 130UL. The i5-14401E delivers a multicore score of 18161 in Cinebench R23, a result that confirms substantial processing capability. The Core 5 130UL has no benchmark entries in the database, so its performance profile cannot be quantified from measurements.

For users who require ECC memory, the i5-14401E is the only choice between the two. For those who need a larger L3 cache (20 MB versus 12 MB) or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 16 lanes, the i5-14401E again takes the lead. The Core 5 130UL, however, offers a dramatically lower TDP of 15 watts versus 65 watts, making it the appropriate selection for power-constrained systems. It also provides 10 physical cores versus 6, which could aid workloads that scale with core count rather than clock speed. The integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU on the Core 5 130UL is a stronger iGPU than the UHD Graphics 730 on the i5-14401E, favoring the former for light graphics duties without a discrete card. The data shows a clear split: the i5-14401E for maximum compute performance and platform features, the Core 5 130UL for minimal power draw and more cores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. The Core 5 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 1.60 GHz for the Core 5 130UL and 2.50 GHz for the Core i5-14401E; both share a 4.70 GHz boost clock. TDP is 15 watts for the Core 5 130UL and 65 watts for the Core i5-14401E. The codenames differ: Raptor Lake-PS for the Core 5 130UL and Raptor Lake-R for the Core i5-14401E. The generation field lists "Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS)" versus "Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)".

Cache sizes differ in L3 only: 12 MB shared for the Core 5 130UL versus 20 MB shared for the Core i5-14401E. L1 and L2 caches are identical at 80 KB per core and 1.25 MB per core. ECC memory support is absent on the Core 5 130UL and present on the Core i5-14401E. PCIe support differs: Gen 4 with 8 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 80EU versus UHD Graphics 730. The die size is 215 mm² for the i5-14401E, with no recorded value for the Core 5 130UL. Release dates are 2024-04-07 for the Core 5 130UL and 2024-06-30 for the Core i5-14401E. The part number field lists "unknown" for the Core 5 130UL and "Q49JSRNJS" for the Core i5-14401E. The Core i5-14401E has a series designation "Core 14th Gen", while the Core 5 130UL has none.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14401E only; the Intel Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmark scores. This absence prevents a direct score-to-score comparison in any test. The i5-14401E's measured results span the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1830 in multicore and 258 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score rises to 7627 and the singlecore score to 1076. In Cinebench R23, the multicore result is 18161 and the singlecore result is 2564.

These scores position the i5-14401E against its nearest rivals in the database. The Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 has an average score of 5259, which is 0.1% higher than the i5-14401E's 5253. The Intel Core i7-11700B scores 5241, placing it 0.2% behind the i5-14401E. The Intel Core i9-10850K also scores 5240, again 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i5-13400T scores 5210, which is 0.8% behind the i5-14401E. The i5-14401E sits slightly above most of these rivals, with only the Xeon E5-2699A v4 edging it out by a tenth of a percent.

The percentile data reinforces this position. At the 60th percentile of all CPUs, the i5-14401E outperforms the majority of recorded processors. The Core 5 130UL, with its 50th percentile and zero benchmark entries, cannot be compared on any specific test. The data indicates that the i5-14401E's multicore performance is its strong suit, with the R23 multicore score of 18161 being particularly notable. Its singlecore performance, while lower in absolute terms, still achieves a 2564 score in R23, confirming balanced capability across both metrics.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in every measured benchmark category, as it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. It delivers a multicore Cinebench R23 score of 18161 and a singlecore score of 2564, both of which stand as the sole data points for comparison. The i5-14401E also wins on platform features: its 20 MB L3 cache, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and higher base clock of 2.50 GHz all favor compute-heavy and data-integrity applications. The 60th percentile ranking and average score of 5253, which sits within 0.8% of the Intel Core i5-13400T and 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-10850K, confirm its competitive standing among recent desktop processors.

The Intel Core 5 130UL wins in power efficiency. Its 15 watt TDP is a fraction of the i5-14401E's 65 watt TDP, making it the preferred option for systems with strict thermal or energy limits. It also wins on core count with 10 physical cores versus 6, a structural advantage for workloads that distribute across many cores. The Iris Xe Graphics 80EU integrated GPU is a stronger iGPU than the UHD Graphics 730, giving the Core 5 130UL an edge in scenarios where the processor's graphics are used for display output or light acceleration. The lower TDP and higher core count are the primary differentiators in its favor.

The 50th percentile ranking for the Core 5 130UL, with no benchmark scores to substantiate a performance estimate, means its compute wins are speculative based on specifications alone. The database records no head-to-head benchmark wins for either processor (winsA and winsB are both 0), so the split is defined by the i5-14401E's measured scores and the Core 5 130UL's power and core-count advantages. The i5-14401E is the clear choice for raw processing throughput, while the Core 5 130UL is the clear choice for low-power deployments and multi-core scaling in thermally constrained environments.