AMD Ryzen 5 130 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 338H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H, but no comparable measurements for the AMD Ryzen 5 130. As a result, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided: every available score belongs to the Intel part, and the data shows no wins for the AMD processor across any tested workload. The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,331 and a single-core score of 2,044. In the older Cinebench R20 test, it reaches 10,213 multi-core and 1,441 single-core, while in Cinebench R15 it scores 2,504 multi-core and 305 single-core.

The PassMark suite further details the Intel processor's capabilities. It achieves 28,717 in multithread, 4,180 in single-thread, 64,934 in integer math, 84,067 in floating point math, 27,6539 in data compression, 21,367 in data encryption, 23,906 in extended instructions, 304 in find prime numbers, 2,697 in physics, and 34,082 in random string sorting. The single-thread score appears twice in the database, once as "passmark_single_thread" and once as "passmark_singlethread", both recording 4,180.

Because the AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no benchmark entries, the database cannot compute a meaningful comparison for any individual test. The Intel part's average benchmark score stands at 33,989, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 holds a 50th percentile ranking, but without an average score or any test results, that percentile likely reflects its position based on specifications rather than measured performance. The data therefore indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H delivers measurable performance across rendering, encryption, compression, and arithmetic workloads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 remains unquantified in the current records.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H, by contrast, uses the Panther Lake architecture, codenamed Panther Lake, fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel. It offers 12 cores and 12 threads, meaning it has double the core count but no hyperthreading, so its thread count equals its core count. Its base clock is 1.90 GHz, lower than the AMD part, but its boost clock reaches 4.70 GHz, slightly higher. The Intel cache design is much larger: 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3.

The memory subsystems differ notably. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, and it includes ECC memory support. The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H supports LPDDR5X memory, also dual-channel, but with a substantially higher bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, and it lacks ECC support. The PCIe configuration also separates them: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 5 with only 4 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ as well, with the AMD part featuring a Radeon 660M and the Intel part using an Arc B370.

The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP7, while Intel uses BGA 2540. The production status for both is active, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD processor has a die size of 210 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. The AMD part numbers as 100-000000992 (FP7r2), and the Intel part as SA4REQ9EW. The release dates are also distinct: the AMD Ryzen 5 130 launched on September 30, 2025, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H launched on January 4, 2026. The Intel part belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3, generation Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H), whereas the AMD part belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation (Zen 3+ Rembrandt).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H has 12 cores, exactly double the 6 cores of the AMD Ryzen 5 130. Both parts have 12 threads, meaning the AMD processor uses simultaneous multithreading while the Intel part does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H supports LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports DDR5 with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part offers roughly 78% higher memory bandwidth, though the AMD part includes ECC support, which the Intel part lacks.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H reaches a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, compared to 4.55 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 5 130. However, the AMD part has a higher base clock at 2.90 GHz versus 1.90 GHz for the Intel part.

Q: What are the process nodes used by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H uses a 3 nm process at Intel. The Intel part's smaller process node allows for a higher core count within the same power envelope.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part also has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches: 192 KB and 2.5 MB per core, respectively, versus 64 KB and 512 KB per core for the AMD part.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 sits in the 50th percentile. The Intel part's average benchmark score is 33,989, while the AMD part has no recorded average score.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H has 12 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.90 GHz for AMD and 1.90 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 4.55 GHz and 4.70 GHz, respectively. The TDP is 28 W for AMD and 25 W for Intel. The socket is AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel BGA 2540. The architecture is Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R) versus Panther Lake, with process nodes of 6 nm (TSMC) versus 3 nm (Intel). The cache hierarchy differs: L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 192 KB per core for Intel, L2 is 512 KB per core versus 2.5 MB per core, and L3 is 16 MB shared versus 18 MB shared. Memory support is DDR5 versus LPDDR5X, with bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s versus 136.5 GB/s. ECC support is true for AMD and false for Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 4 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 660M versus Arc B370. The die size is 210 mm² for AMD, while Intel's is not recorded. Release dates are September 30, 2025, for AMD and January 4, 2026, for Intel. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are active in production.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a clear choice for workloads that rely on measured performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 338H delivers a full suite of scores across Cinebench and PassMark, with an average benchmark score of 33,989 and an 84th percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, which scores 34,083 with a delta of -0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-12800HX, which scores 33,875 with a delta of 0.3%. The Intel part sits within a tight performance band around these competitors, indicating that it is competitive with higher-tier mobile processors. In contrast, the AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and only a 50th percentile ranking, which suggests that its position is based on specifications rather than tested results. The data cannot confirm any performance advantage for the AMD part, so any selection based on the current database must favor the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H, at least until the AMD processor receives benchmark entries.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H wins in every measurable category because it is the only processor with benchmark results. It posts strong multi-core performance, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,331 and the PassMark multithread score of 28,717. Its single-core performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,044 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4,180. The Intel part further excels in specialized workloads: data compression at 276,539, floating point math at 84,067, integer math at 64,934, and random string sorting at 34,082. These results indicate that the Intel processor handles both general productivity and computationally intensive tasks effectively.

The AMD Ryzen 5 130, lacking any benchmark entries in the database, cannot be assigned a win in any tested category. However, its specifications suggest potential strengths that the data does not contradict. It has a higher base clock of 2.90 GHz, which could benefit sustained workloads if thermal limits are a factor. It also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Intel part, which may appeal to specific reliability-focused use cases. Its 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes exceed the Intel part's 4 Gen 5 lanes, potentially offering more connectivity options for peripherals. The AMD part also has a smaller die size of 210 mm² and a lower TDP of 28 W versus 25 W for Intel, though the difference is minor. The data cannot verify these as advantages without benchmarks, but the specification sheet leaves room for the AMD processor to compete in scenarios where memory integrity, PCIe lane count, or base clock behavior matter more than raw multi-core throughput. For all measured performance, the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H stands alone as the verified choice.