AMD Ryzen 5 130 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for the AMD Ryzen 5 130 and Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus boosts to 5.30 GHz, whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 130 reaches 4.55 GHz.

Q: Do both CPUs support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports dual-channel DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus also supports dual-channel DDR5 but with a higher 115.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses a 6 nm process (TSMC), while the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus uses a 3 nm process (TSMC).

Q: Does the AMD processor include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 130 features Radeon 660M integrated graphics. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: What is the production status and release date for each?

A: Both are active in production. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 was released on September 30, 2025, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus was released on March 10, 2026.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 130 is built on the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, using TSMC's 6 nm process. It is a mobile-class part with a 28 W TDP and an AMD Socket FP7. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, codenamed Arrow Lake Refresh, fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm process. It is a desktop processor with a 125 W TDP and an Intel Socket 1851.

The transistor counts differ substantially. The Intel part integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the AMD die size is listed at 210 mm² with no transistor count recorded. Cache hierarchies are also distinct. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus offers 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache.

PCIe support differs by generation. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Both support ECC memory and dual-channel DDR5, but the Intel part has a higher memory bandwidth rating. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 includes Radeon 660M integrated graphics; the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has no integrated graphics. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD multiplier is locked. The Intel launch MSRP is $184; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains recorded benchmark results only for the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no benchmark entries, so direct score comparisons are not possible. The Intel chip's measurements, however, can be interpreted against its nearest rivals.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus scores 42,718 in multicore and 6,030 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 17,941 multicore and 2,532 single-core. Cinebench R15 results show 4,305 multicore and 607 single-core. These numbers indicate strong scaling across the 18 threads.

PassMark results for the Intel part include a multithread score of 50,146 and a single-thread score of 4,698. Integer math reaches 123,030, floating point math reaches 159,824, and extended instructions score 42,880. Data compression scores 553,155, data encryption scores 41,292, and random string sorting scores 67,209. Physics tests record 3,183, and the find prime numbers test records 452.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has an average benchmark score of 66,159 and sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 9 273PQE, averages 66,099, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D averages 65,914, a delta of 0.4%. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus averages 66,855, a delta of -1%. The AMD EPYC 4465P averages 66,925, a delta of -1.1%. This places the 250KF Plus effectively in a tight cluster with those four rivals, with all deltas within a 1.2 percentage point band.

The absence of any recorded benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen 5 130 means the database cannot validate its performance percentile of 50 or its average score of 0. The Intel part, by contrast, has a full suite of 17 recorded test scores, giving it a clear quantitative profile. The data shows that the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is positioned near the top of the database, with a percentile rank of 93 versus the AMD part's 50th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. Core count: the AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 6 cores, the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has 18. Thread count: 12 versus 18. Base clock: 2.90 GHz versus 4.20 GHz. Boost clock: 4.55 GHz versus 5.30 GHz. TDP: 28 W versus 125 W. Socket: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1851.

Process node: 6 nm versus 3 nm, both from TSMC. Die size: 210 mm² versus 243 mm². Transistor count: not recorded for AMD, 17,800 million for Intel. L1 cache per core: 64 KB versus 192 KB. L2 cache per core: 512 KB versus 3 MB. L3 cache shared: 16 MB versus 30 MB. Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s versus 115.2 GB/s. PCIe generation: Gen 4 versus Gen 5, both with 20 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics: Radeon 660M present on AMD, N/A on Intel. Multiplier: locked on AMD, unlocked on Intel. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Part number: 100-000000992(FP7r2) versus SA4V3. The AMD generation is listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)), and the Intel generation is listed as Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake). The Intel series is Core Ultra Series 2; the AMD series field is null. The Intel launch MSRP is $184; the AMD launch MSRP is null.

The Verdict

The recorded data strongly favors the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus in raw performance. It has 3 times the cores, a higher base clock, a higher boost clock, larger caches at every level, a newer process node, and higher memory bandwidth. Its benchmark scores place it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 66,159. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no benchmark scores in the database, leaving its 50th percentile and average score of 0 unverified by direct measurements.

The Intel part also offers an unlocked multiplier, PCIe Gen 5 support, and ECC memory support, making it a flexible desktop part. The AMD part counters with integrated Radeon 660M graphics, a much lower 28 W TDP, and a smaller 210 mm² die. For systems that need integrated graphics or minimal power draw, the AMD Ryzen 5 130 is the only one of the two with an iGPU and a mobile-oriented power envelope.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is the clear choice when comparing recorded performance data, given its 18 cores, 5.30 GHz boost, and dominant benchmark profile. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 suits scenarios where the integrated graphics and lower power consumption matter more than multicore throughput. The database confirms the Intel chip competes at the top tier, with all nearest rivals within 1.1% of its average score, while the AMD chip's performance remains uncharacterized by any benchmark entries.