Intel Core 5 130UL vs Intel Core Ultra 7 366H Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the Intel Core 5 130UL and the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H?

A: The Core Ultra 7 366H uses 16 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 5 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Ultra 7 has 6 more cores but 4 more threads, meaning the Core 5 relies on hyper-threading for 2 extra threads beyond its core count, whereas the Ultra 7 runs one thread per core.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Core Ultra 7 366H boosts to 4.80 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Core 5 130UL's 4.70 GHz boost. The base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the Ultra 7 and 1.60 GHz for the Core 5.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The Core Ultra 7 366H is built on a 3 nm process node, while the Core 5 130UL uses a 10 nm node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Core Ultra 7 366H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 12 MB on the Core 5 130UL. The Ultra 7 also has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches: 192 KB and 2.5 MB per core respectively, versus 80 KB and 1.25 MB per core on the Core 5.

Q: How much faster is the Core Ultra 7 366H in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Ultra 7 scores 28,477 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmark score in the database. The Ultra 7's average benchmark score is 41,263, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: Only the Core Ultra 7 366H supports PCIe Gen 5, offering 12 CPU lanes. The Core 5 130UL is limited to PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 5 130UL supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 366H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Ultra 7 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s; the Core 5 has no bandwidth figure in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors belong to entirely different architectural generations. The Intel Core 5 130UL is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS variant, and uses Intel's 10 nm process. The Core Ultra 7 366H is a Panther Lake part, part of the Core Ultra Series 3, fabricated on Intel's 3 nm node. This node difference is significant: the Ultra 7 uses a newer process that allows for substantially higher transistor density, which the benchmark results reflect.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The Core 5 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement with performance and efficiency cores, where two of the cores contribute additional threads via hyper-threading. The Core Ultra 7 366H has 16 cores and 16 threads, a configuration where every core presents a single thread, which is typical for Panther Lake's newer core design. The Ultra 7's per-core cache hierarchy is larger across the board: 192 KB L1 per core versus 80 KB, 2.5 MB L2 per core versus 1.25 MB, and 18 MB shared L3 versus 12 MB.

Both chips integrate graphics, but they differ. The Core 5 130UL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, while the Core Ultra 7 366H ships with Intel Xe3 Graphics. The Ultra 7 also has a more advanced memory controller, supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a rated bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, whereas the Core 5 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth specification in the database. PCIe support also separates them: the Ultra 7 offers Gen 5 with 12 lanes, while the Core 5 is limited to Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

The socket and market positioning differ as well. The Core 5 130UL is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 366H is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 2540. Their thermal envelopes reflect this: the Core 5 has a 15 W TDP and the Ultra 7 has a 25 W TDP. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates are nearly two years apart, with the Core 5 launching on 2024-04-07 and the Ultra 7 on 2026-01-04.

The Verdict

The benchmark data overwhelmingly favors the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, but that is not the full picture. The Core 5 130UL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning the comparison relies entirely on the Ultra 7's measured performance and the architectural differences between the two. The Ultra 7's average benchmark score is 41,263, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 41,215 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 at 41,208 (0.1% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at 41,376 (0.3% ahead). The Ultra 7 also edges out the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, which scores 40,967, a 0.7% gap.

For desktop builders, the Core 5 130UL offers a Socket 1700 platform with a low 15 W TDP, making it a plausible choice for compact or low-power desktop systems. Its 10 cores and 12 threads, 4.70 GHz boost, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 provide flexibility for memory selection. The lack of benchmark data means its absolute performance cannot be quantified from the database, but its 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests a mid-pack position.

For mobile users, the Core Ultra 7 366H is the clear performer. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,477 and single-core score of 4,020 indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capability. The PassMark multi-thread score of 33,429 and single-thread score of 4,043 reinforce this. The Ultra 7 also brings PCIe Gen 5 and LPDDR5X support, which are absent from the Core 5. The 87th percentile ranking places it well above the Core 5's 50th percentile in the database's overall distribution.

The choice depends on platform. The data does not support a recommendation for the Core 5 130UL on performance grounds, as no measured scores exist for it. The Ultra 7 is the only one of the two with verifiable performance, and that performance is strong. Anyone constrained to Socket 1700 or a 15 W desktop envelope would use the Core 5, while anyone needing the recorded performance levels would select the Ultra 7.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 130UL | Intel Core Ultra 7 366H |

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

| Cores | 10 | 16 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 1.60 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.80 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 7 (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 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | Not specified | 115.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 12 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | Intel Xe3 Graphics |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

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

| Part number | Unknown | SA4R9Q9EL |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No direct head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for these two processors. The Core 5 130UL has no recorded scores for any benchmark, so a side-by-side numerical comparison cannot be constructed from the data. However, the Core Ultra 7 366H has a full suite of recorded results that define its performance envelope.

In Cinebench R15, the Ultra 7 scores 2,870 in multi-core and 405 in single-core. Moving to Cinebench R20, the scores jump to 11,960 multi-core and 1,688 single-core. Cinebench R23 shows 28,477 multi-core and 4,020 single-core. These results show scaling across successive Cinebench versions, with the multi-core scores growing substantially as the workload becomes more demanding.

The PassMark suite provides additional detail. The Ultra 7 records 327,455 in data compression, 25,845 in data encryption, 26,901 in extended instructions, 326 in find prime numbers, 103,615 in floating point math, 83,695 in integer math, 33,429 in multi-thread, 2,880 in physics, 39,814 in random string sorting, and 4,043 in single-thread. The single-thread result appears twice in the database under slightly different test names, both at 4,043.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Ultra 7's average score of 41,263 is 0.1% ahead of the Core Ultra 7 356H (41,215) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (41,208). The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X sits 0.3% ahead at 41,376, and the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H trails by 0.7% at 40,967. These deltas are small, indicating that the Ultra 7 sits in a tightly clustered performance band around the 41,000 average score mark.

The absence of Core 5 130UL benchmarks means the database records no wins for either processor in a direct comparison. The wins field shows 0 for both. The architectural specifications, however, indicate where the differences lie: the Ultra 7 has 60% more cores, 50% more L3 cache, a newer process node, and a higher boost clock. The Core 5 130UL offers a lower TDP, desktop socket compatibility, and DDR4 support, which are platform advantages rather than performance advantages. The recorded data for the Ultra 7 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 sits at the 50th percentile with no measured scores to refine its position.