Intel Core 5 130UL vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has no benchmark entries. This creates a one-sided comparison: the Core Ultra 5 225T carries a full set of Cinebench and PassMark scores, and the Core 5 130UL has none. The Core Ultra 5 225T posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,971 and a single-core score of 3,101. In Cinebench R20, it records 9,227 multi-core and 1,302 single-core. The R15 run shows 2,214 multi-core and 312 single-core.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 225T show a multi-thread score of 25,358 and a single-thread score of 4,348. Integer math reaches 59,543, floating point math reaches 82,751, and extended instructions hit 20,083. Data compression scores 233,998, data encryption scores 18,289, and prime number finding scores 284. Random string sorting records 28,774, while the physics test reaches 2,053.

The Core 5 130UL holds a 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database. The Core Ultra 5 225T holds the 82nd percentile. Its average benchmark score is 30,468, placing it alongside Intel Core i9-11980HK (30,422, a 0.2% difference), AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (30,390, 0.3% ahead of that rival), Intel Core i5-13600H (30,548, 0.3% behind that rival), and AMD Ryzen 7 7736U (30,364, 0.3% ahead). The performance cluster is tight, with all four nearest rivals within 0.3% of the Core Ultra 5 225T.

Where Each One Wins

For the Core Ultra 5 225T, every recorded benchmark category is a win by default because the Core 5 130UL has no benchmark data. The multi-threaded workloads show strong output: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 21,971 and PassMark multi-thread at 25,358 indicate sustained throughput under parallel load. The single-core performance is also competitive, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3,101 and PassMark single-thread at 4,348. The data compression score of 233,998 is the highest individual result in the set, suggesting efficient handling of compression workloads. Encryption at 18,289 and extended instructions at 20,083 round out the compute-focused tests.

The Core 5 130UL cannot be assigned wins in any measured category, as the database contains no scores for it. Its 50th percentile ranking indicates mid-pack placement among all CPUs, but without benchmark entries, no workload-specific advantage can be identified. The Core Ultra 5 225T, by contrast, has measurable strengths across rendering, math, and data-processing tasks. Its Cinebench R20 and R23 scores confirm scalability from single-core to multi-core, and the PassMark suite covers integer, floating point, and physics workloads.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 130UL uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS variant, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake architecture, the Arrow Lake-S variant, fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm node. The process node difference is substantial: 10 nm versus 3 nm. The Core Ultra 5 225T contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the Core 5 130UL has no transistor count or die size listed in the database.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The Core 5 130UL has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Each cache level is larger on the Core Ultra 5 225T, which aligns with its newer process and newer architecture family.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 5 130UL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Core 5 130UL has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 130UL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. Despite the newer GPU family on the Core Ultra 5 225T, its EU count is lower.

PCIe support is another divider. The Core 5 130UL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. The Core Ultra 5 225T provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. That is a generation jump and a lane count increase.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on several core specifications. The Core 5 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. Both have 10 cores, but the Core 5 130UL supports two extra threads via Hyper-Threading or similar technology, giving it a 12-thread count over the Core Ultra 5 225T's 10.

Base clocks differ: the Core 5 130UL runs at 1.60 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 225T runs at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks also differ: 4.70 GHz for the Core 5 130UL versus 4.90 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 225T. The Core Ultra 5 225T holds the higher clock in both cases.

Thermal design power differs by a wide margin. The Core 5 130UL has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Core Ultra 5 225T has a TDP of 65 watts. The Core Ultra 5 225T draws over four times the thermal budget, which corresponds with its higher clocks and larger cache.

Sockets are not compatible. The Core 5 130UL uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851. This means motherboard compatibility is mutually exclusive between the two.

Release dates differ by several months. The Core 5 130UL launched on 2024-04-07, while the Core Ultra 5 225T launched on 2024-12-31. The Core Ultra 5 225T is the newer part.

Both processors are unlocked? No. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both target the desktop market segment, both are active in production, and neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database. Neither supports ECC memory.

The process node difference is 10 nm for the Core 5 130UL versus 3 nm for the Core Ultra 5 225T, with the foundry shifting from Intel to TSMC. The Core Ultra 5 225T is the only one with a recorded transistor count and die size.

The Core 5 130UL supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 225T has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; the Core 5 130UL has none listed.

The integrated GPU differs: Iris Xe Graphics 80EU on the Core 5 130UL, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU on the Core Ultra 5 225T.

PCIe differs: Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the Core 5 130UL, Gen 5 with 20 lanes on the Core Ultra 5 225T.

The Core 5 130UL sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 5 225T sits at the 82nd percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 225T is 30,468, while the Core 5 130UL has an average benchmark score of 0 due to missing data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 130UL has 12 threads from 10 cores, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 threads from 10 cores.

Q: What are the Cinebench R23 scores for the Core Ultra 5 225T?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21,971 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,101 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 225T compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score of 30,468 is 0.2% above the Intel Core i9-11980HK, 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, 0.3% below the Intel Core i5-13600H, and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: No. The Core 5 130UL uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 5 130UL supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.