Intel Core 5 130UL vs Intel Core Ultra 5 338H Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H is the substantially stronger processor in this comparison. The recorded data shows it ranks at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 130UL sits at the 50th percentile. The Ultra 5 338H posts an average benchmark score of 33989, which places it within 0.3% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12800HX. The Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmarks and no nearest rival data in the database, so its measured performance cannot be quantified directly. However, the structural differences in architecture, core count, cache capacity, memory support, and process node all point to the Ultra 5 338H being the more capable part.

The Core 5 130UL is a desktop processor built on Intel Socket 1700 with Raptor Lake architecture, a 10 nm process, 10 cores, and 12 threads. It targets a 15 W TDP and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Ultra 5 338H is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 2540 with Panther Lake architecture, a 3 nm process, 12 cores, and 12 threads. It carries a 25 W TDP and supports LPDDR5X memory with a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Ultra 5 338H also integrates Arc B370 graphics, while the 130UL uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

The verdict is straightforward. The Ultra 5 338H should be selected for workloads that need higher multi-core throughput, single-thread performance, and a more modern platform. The 130UL remains a valid choice for low-power desktop builds, but the data gives it no performance advantage. The 130UL offers a higher PCIe lane count for CPU-attached devices, Gen 4 with 8 lanes versus Gen 5 with 4 lanes, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the Ultra 5 338H is limited to LPDDR5X. Those platform features may matter for specific system designs, but they do not offset the processing capability gap.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design generations and target different market segments. The Core 5 130UL is a Raptor Lake-PS part, using the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node. It is a desktop-class chip on Intel Socket 1700. The Core Ultra 5 338H is a Panther Lake-H part, using the Panther Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node. It is a mobile-class chip on Intel BGA 2540.

Core and thread counts differ. The 130UL provides 10 cores and 12 threads. The Ultra 5 338H provides 12 cores and 12 threads. Despite having two fewer cores, the 130UL has two more threads than cores, indicating Hyper-Threading support. The Ultra 5 338H matches cores to threads, which suggests its core configuration relies on a different scheduling model, possibly a hybrid arrangement, though the database does not specify the core types.

Cache hierarchies are significantly different. The 130UL has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 338H has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 338H more than doubles the per-core L1 and L2 capacities and provides 50% more shared L3. Larger caches typically reduce memory latency and improve hit rates for repeated data access patterns.

Memory support diverges. The 130UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Ultra 5 338H supports LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Ultra 5 338H is the only one with a stated memory bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The 130UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU-attached lanes. The Ultra 5 338H uses PCIe Gen 5 with 4 CPU-attached lanes. The newer standard offers higher per-lane bandwidth, but the older part offers twice the lane count.

Integrated graphics differ. The 130UL carries Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The Ultra 5 338H carries Arc B370. The database does not provide graphics benchmark scores for either part.

Release timing and production status are recorded. The 130UL was released on April 7, 2024, and remains active. The Ultra 5 338H was released on January 4, 2026, and also remains active. The part number for the Ultra 5 338H is SA4REQ9EW; the 130UL part number is listed as unknown.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Neither supports ECC memory. Both are manufactured by Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads in the recorded data?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The 130UL has fewer cores but the same thread count.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare between the two processors?

A: The Core Ultra 5 338H has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Core 5 130UL has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 338H has larger capacities at every cache level.

Q: What are the process nodes and architectures?

A: The Core 5 130UL uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process. The Core Ultra 5 338H uses Panther Lake architecture on a 3 nm process.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The Core Ultra 5 338H supports LPDDR5X with a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core 5 130UL supports DDR4 and DDR5, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it.

Q: What is the average benchmark score and percentile for each processor?

A: The Core Ultra 5 338H has an average benchmark score of 33989 and sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. The Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmarks and sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 338H compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Core Ultra 5 338H is 0.3% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12800HX, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6353P, and 0.7% behind the AMD EPYC 4244P.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 130UL | Intel Core Ultra 5 338H |

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

| Cores | 10 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 1.60 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 25 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Panther Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Panther Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 136.5 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | Arc B370 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-04-07 | 2026-01-04 |

| Part Number | unknown | SA4REQ9EW |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 84 |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 0 | 33989 |

The base clock differs by 0.30 GHz in favor of the Ultra 5 338H. The boost clocks are identical at 4.70 GHz. The TDP difference is 10 W, with the Ultra 5 338H drawing more power. The process node difference is substantial, 10 nm versus 3 nm. The memory bus is dual-channel for both, but the supported memory types and bandwidth figures differ.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, and the Intel Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmark scores. Therefore, direct numerical comparisons between the two parts cannot be made from the measured data. The analysis must rely on the recorded performance of the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The Core Ultra 5 338H delivers an average benchmark score of 33989. That score places it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals show how tightly grouped this performance class is. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i7-12800HX scores 33875, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Xeon 6353P scores 33844, which is 0.4% lower. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, which is 0.7% higher. The Ultra 5 338H effectively sits in the middle of a cluster that spans a 1.1% total spread across four competing processors.

Looking at individual workload results for the Ultra 5 338H, the multi-core Cinebench scores increase across versions. Cinebench R15 multi-core records 2504, R20 multi-core records 10213, and R23 multi-core records 16331. Single-core Cinebench scores are 305, 1441, and 2044 for R15, R20, and R23 respectively. These figures indicate strong scaling from the 12-core configuration.

PassMark results show varied strengths. The data compression score is 276539, which is the highest single recorded value across the suite. Random string sorting scores 34082. Integer math scores 64934. Floating point math scores 84067. Extended instructions score 23906. Data encryption scores 21367. Find prime numbers scores 304. Physics scores 2697. The multi-thread PassMark score is 28717, and the single-thread score is 4180.

The 130UL has no corresponding scores. Its 50th percentile ranking and zero average benchmark score mean the database contains no measured evidence of its performance. The specification differences, however, suggest where the 130UL would fall behind. The 130UL has 10 cores versus 12, smaller L3 cache at 12 MB versus 18 MB, smaller per-core L2 at 1.25 MB versus 2.5 MB, and a 10 nm process versus 3 nm. The Ultra 5 338H also has a 0.30 GHz base clock advantage. The identical 4.70 GHz boost clock limits the single-thread ceiling difference, but the larger caches and newer architecture give the Ultra 5 338H the structural advantage.

The wins tally in the database shows 0 wins for each processor, reflecting the empty head-to-head benchmark array. The performance story is therefore one-sided only in the sense that one processor has measured data and the other does not. The recorded data confirms the Ultra 5 338H performs at a level comparable to upper-mid-range mobile and desktop parts from recent generations. The 130UL, by contrast, has no measured data to support any performance claim.