AMD Ryzen 5 130 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 130 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus

The database contains a complete benchmark record for the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, but no recorded scores for the AMD Ryzen 5 130. The head-to-head comparison therefore rests on the Intel processor’s measured performance data, its position among all tested CPUs, and the architectural specifications listed for both parts. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 61,834. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 holds a 50th percentile ranking, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, meaning no validated performance samples exist for it. The following analysis interprets the data as recorded, focusing on what the Intel chip’s numbers indicate and how the two processors differ by specification.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No direct head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for these two processors. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, confirming that no paired test results were logged. Instead, the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus provides a full set of Cinebench and PassMark scores, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 has an empty benchmark array. The only numerical comparison available is through percentiles and the Intel chip’s own scores.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41,913 and a single-core score of 5,917. In Cinebench R20, it scores 17,603 multi-core and 2,485 single-core. The R15 run yields 4,224 multi-core and 596 single-core. These numbers indicate a strong multi-threaded performance profile, with the R23 multi-core figure being roughly seven times the single-core result, which aligns with the processor’s 20 threads.

PassMark results reinforce this pattern. The multi-thread score is 48,270, while the single-thread score is 4,764. Integer math scores 122,449, floating point math scores 163,567, and extended instructions score 39,283. Data compression reaches 493,179, data encryption hits 37,813, and random string sorting lands at 60,020. Find prime numbers scores 482, and physics scores 3,843.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for these numbers. The Intel Core i9-13900KF has an average score of 61,841, a delta of 0 percent from the Ultra 7 270HX Plus. The i9-13900K scores 61,766, a 0.1 percent difference. The i9-13900T scores 61,723, a 0.2 percent difference. The Intel Xeon 636 scores 61,360, a 0.8 percent difference. The Ultra 7 270HX Plus essentially matches the desktop i9-13900KF in average benchmark output, with a 0 percent delta, and trails the i9-13900K by only 0.1 percent. This places the mobile processor in the same performance tier as a high-end desktop chip from a previous generation, which is notable given the 55-watt TDP listed for the Ultra 7.

The AMD Ryzen 5 130, with no benchmark scores, cannot be compared numerically. Its 50th percentile ranking suggests it sits at the median of all tested CPUs, far below the Intel chip’s 93rd percentile. However, without recorded scores, the database offers no direct evidence of how the Ryzen 5 130 performs in any specific workload. The head-to-head section thus relies entirely on the Intel processor’s measured results and its near-identical standing to the i9-13900 series.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in core design and manufacturing. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, on a 6 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses the Arrow Lake-HX Refresh codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2, built on a 3 nm process, also from TSMC. The Intel chip is the newer design, with a release date of March 16, 2026, compared to the Ryzen 5 130’s release date of September 30, 2025.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip has 20 cores and 20 threads, meaning no hyperthreading; each core handles one thread. This is a fundamental design choice, where Intel relies on raw core count rather than thread duplication. The Ryzen 5 130’s 6 cores and 12 threads give it a 2:1 thread-to-core ratio, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus has a 1:1 ratio.

Cache hierarchies are also distinct. The Ryzen 5 130 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor’s per-core L2 cache is six times larger than AMD’s, and its L3 cache is nearly double. The AMD chip’s die size is 210 mm², while the Intel chip’s die size is 243 mm², with the Intel part listing 17,800 million transistors. The AMD part lists no transistor count.

Process node differences are significant: 6 nm for AMD versus 3 nm for Intel. This explains part of the Intel chip’s ability to pack 20 cores into a 243 mm² die, though the larger die size still exists. The Intel chip’s socket is Intel BGA 2114, while AMD uses AMD Socket FP7. Both are mobile sockets, but they are physically incompatible.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 5 130 uses Radeon 660M, a familiar iGPU from AMD’s Rembrandt generation. The Intel Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units, which is a more recent and higher-end iGPU design. Neither chip’s iGPU has benchmark scores in the database, so no performance comparison is possible.

Where Each One Wins

The database lacks any recorded performance data for the AMD Ryzen 5 130, so no workload can be identified where it wins. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, by contrast, has measured wins across every benchmark category it was tested in, simply because no competing scores exist for the AMD part.

Given the Intel chip’s 20 cores and 20 threads, its multi-threaded scores should be expected to dominate any 6-core, 12-thread processor in heavily parallel workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41,913 and PassMark multi-thread score of 48,270 indicate strong scaling across cores. The single-thread score of 5,917 in R23 and 4,764 in PassMark also reflect a high boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which exceeds the AMD chip’s 4.55 GHz boost.

The AMD Ryzen 5 130, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a TDP of 28 watts, would likely win in power efficiency per core, but the database provides no efficiency metrics. The Intel chip’s TDP is 55 watts, which is nearly double, but its scores are also much higher. Without measured AMD scores, any assertion of an AMD win is speculative, and the rules require using only recorded data.

The Intel chip’s nearest rivals are all desktop-class processors: the i9-13900KF, i9-13900K, i9-13900T, and Xeon 636. Its average score of 61,834 places it among those parts, meaning it wins against none of them by a meaningful margin (the largest delta is 0.8 percent against the Xeon 636). It effectively ties the i9-13900KF. This suggests that, within the database, the Ultra 7 270HX Plus is not a clear winner over its nearest rivals, but it is also not a loser; it sits squarely in the same performance class.

The Ryzen 5 130, at the 50th percentile, would be expected to lose to the Intel chip in almost every multi-threaded and single-threaded test, but no numbers confirm this. The only honest statement is that the Intel chip has recorded wins in all its benchmark entries, and the AMD chip has no recorded entries.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors, per the database:

• Cores: AMD 6, Intel 20
• Threads: AMD 12, Intel 20
• Base clock: AMD 2.90 GHz, Intel 2.40 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 4.55 GHz, Intel 5.30 GHz
• TDP: AMD 28 W, Intel 55 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP7, Intel BGA 2114
• Architecture: AMD Zen 3+, Intel not listed
• Codename: AMD Rembrandt-R, Intel Arrow Lake-HX Refresh
• Process node: AMD 6 nm, Intel 3 nm
• Transistors: AMD not listed, Intel 17,800 million
• Die size: AMD 210 mm², Intel 243 mm²
• L1 cache: AMD 64 KB per core, Intel 192 KB per core
• L2 cache: AMD 512 KB per core, Intel 3 MB per core
• L3 cache: AMD 16 MB shared, Intel 30 MB shared
• Memory bandwidth: AMD 76.8 GB/s, Intel 102.4 GB/s
• ECC memory: AMD true, Intel false
• PCIe: AMD Gen 4, 20 lanes, Intel Gen 5, 20 lanes
• Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 660M, Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
• Multiplier unlocked: AMD false, Intel true
• Release date: AMD September 30, 2025, Intel March 16, 2026
• Part number: AMD 100-000000992(FP7r2), Intel SADST

Both support DDR5 memory and dual-channel memory buses. Both are mobile market segments and have active production status. Neither has a launch MSRP listed.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has an average benchmark score of 61,834. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark data is recorded.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It ties the Intel Core i9-13900KF at a 0 percent delta, trails the i9-13900K by 0.1 percent, trails the i9-13900T by 0.2 percent, and leads the Intel Xeon 636 by 0.8 percent.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus boosts to 5.30 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 boosts to 4.55 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 130’s 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has a TDP of 28 watts, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has a TDP of 55 watts.

The Verdict

The database presents a clear asymmetry: the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is a fully measured processor with a 93rd percentile ranking and a comprehensive benchmark suite, while the AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no recorded performance data and sits at the 50th percentile. Any user choosing between these two parts based on the database must rely on the Intel chip’s scores and the architectural gulf between them.

The Intel chip’s 20 cores, 30 MB of L3 cache, 5.30 GHz boost, and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth position it as a high-end mobile processor that matches desktop i9-13900-series performance. Its 3 nm process node and Gen 5 PCIe support indicate a newer platform. The AMD chip’s 6 cores, 16 MB of L3, 4.55 GHz boost, and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth place it in a lower tier, with a smaller die and older Zen 3+ architecture.

For applications that use many threads, such as rendering, encoding, or scientific computing, the Intel chip’s recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41,913 and PassMark multi-thread score of 48,270 are the only relevant numbers in the database. For single-threaded tasks, its R23 single-core score of 5,917 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,764 are equally strong.

The AMD part offers ECC memory support, a lower 28-watt TDP, and a smaller 210 mm² die, which could appeal to users prioritizing error-correcting memory or power efficiency. However, the database provides no measured performance to support any claim of speed. The 50th percentile ranking is the only performance signal, and it suggests median performance among all CPUs, far below the Intel chip’s 93rd percentile.

The verdict is straightforward: the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the only processor in this comparison with validated performance, and its scores place it in the top tier of the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 cannot be recommended for performance-critical tasks based on recorded data because no data exists. Users who require ECC memory or minimal power draw might consider the AMD part, but they would be choosing specifications over measured results. For anyone else, the Intel chip’s benchmark record makes it the only data-supported choice.