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Intel Core 5 130UL review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260PassMark multi-core score:?N. of physical cores:10CPU boost clock speed:4.7 GHzCPU socket:LGA1700TDP (Thermal design power):15 W

Intel Core 5 130UL Review: Compare 74 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

40%

7.5

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 73% of processors
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–²Better than 81%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

60%

7.6

Performance

18%

6.9

Architecture

10%

7.0

Memory & PCIe

7%

8.0

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

8.1

Integrated graphics

â–²Better than 76%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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    N/A~ £260
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    Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core 5 130UL

    Technical score
    Technical score
    7.5/ 10
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    What it is
    How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
    Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
    Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Score components:

    60%

    7.6

    Performance

    18%

    6.9

    Architecture

    10%

    7.0

    Memory & PCIe

    7%

    8.0

    Power & Thermal

    4%

    8.5

    Platform

    1%

    8.1

    Integrated graphics

    7.5
    Reviews score
    7.2
    List score
    ?
    Value for money
    Value for money
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
    When it matters
    When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Score components:

    70%

    7.4

    Overall score

    30%

    9.2

    Price

    7.9
    Processor type
    embedded
    This processor belongs to the embedded processor class, which is less advanced than that of 93.1% of processors and equal to that of 6.9% of processors.
    CPU socket
    LGA1700
    This processor uses the LGA1700 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 84.5% of processors and equal to that of 8.4% of processors.
    Chipset
    Z790, B760, Z690, H670, B660, H610
    This processor supports Z790, B760, Z690, H670, B660, H610 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 83.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
    CPU architecture
    x86-64
    This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES
    This processor supports MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES instruction sets, which is narrower support than 74.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
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    N. of physical cores
    10
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has 10 CPU cores, which is more than 75.2% of processors and equal to 4.6% of processors.
    CPU threads
    12
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 53% of processors and equal to 14.2% of processors.
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.7 GHz
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.7 GHz which is higher than that of 64.8% of processors and equal to that of 4% of processors.
    CPU base clock speed
    2x 1.4 GHz & 8x 1.2 GHz
    This processor has a base clock of 2x1.4 GHz & 8x1.2 GHz which is lower than that of 60.6% of processors.
    PassMark multi-core score
    ?
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    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 19.5% of processors.
    Foundry
    Intel 7
    This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 64.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
    L3 cache
    12 MB
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has an L3 cache of 12 MB which is larger than that of 52% of processors and equal to that of 9.3% of processors.
    L2 cache
    6.5 MB
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has an L2 cache of 6.5 MB which is larger than that of 69.6% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
    L1 cache
    560 KB
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has an L1 cache of 560 KB which is larger than that of 72.7% of processors.
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    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5
    This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5, which is newer than that of 77.1% of processors and equal to that of 10.7% of processors.
    Maximum memory speed
    5,200 MHz
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor supports memory speeds up to 5,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 70.6% of processors and equal to 6.6% of processors.
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR5-5200 MHz
    This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 71% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
    Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
    N/A
    Maximum memory capacity
    96 GB
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor supports up to 96 GB of memory, which is more than 53.4% of processors and equal to 5.8% of processors.
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    Integrated graphics
    yes
    This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
    This processor uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 78.5% of processors and equal to that in 2.4% of processors.
    Integrated GPU execution units
    80
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has 80 GPU execution units, which is more than 91.4% of processors and equal to 3.3% of processors.
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    300 MHz
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57.8% of processors and equal to that of 38.4% of processors.
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    AV1 (HW decode)
    This processor supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 61.3% of processors and equal to 10.3% of processors.
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    TDP (Thermal design power)
    15 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 79.2% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
    Base power (PL1)
    15 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 78.3% of processors and equal to that of 15.6% of processors.
    Boost power (PL2)
    55 W
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a boost power of 55 W which is lower than that of 59.7% of processors and equal to that of 6.3% of processors.
    Tau (power duration limit)
    28 seconds
    Market range: <8 seconds – >28 seconds
    This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 4.4% of processors and equal to that of 85.3% of processors.
    Configurable TDP
    yes
    This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
    cTDP: 12 W
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    Intel Core 5 130UL vs the average processor

    246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake Refresh vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake Refresh vs Kaby Lake
    • 3.09x faster Blender rendering
      This processor has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (1,230.6 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
      1,230.56 vs 398.015
    • 4 more CPU cores
      This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (10 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      10 vs 6
    • 2.5x more L2 per core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      E-core cluster: 4 MB shared
      1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • Mixed big and small cores
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
      P-cores + E-cores
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
      4 vs 3
    • Newer DDR support
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4
    • 66.7% lower base power
      This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
      15 W vs 45 W
    • 8.5% better value for money
      Intel Core 5 130UL has better value for money than the average processor (7.9 vs 7.3).
      7.9 vs 7.29
    • Modern CPU socket
      This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1700 vs FP5).
      LGA1700 vs FP5
    • 4 years newer release date
      This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2024 vs 2020).
      April 2024
      2024 vs 2020
    • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
      This processor uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
    • 3.09x faster Blender rendering
      This processor has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (1,230.6 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
      1,230.56 vs 398.015
    • 4 more CPU cores
      This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (10 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      10 vs 6
    • 4 more CPU threads
      This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      12 vs 8
    • 6.8% higher boost clock
      This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.7 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
      4.7 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
    • 2 wider front-end design
      This processor has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
      6 vs 4
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake Refresh vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake Refresh vs Kaby Lake
    • 2.5x more L2 per core
      This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
      E-core cluster: 4 MB shared
      1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • Mixed big and small cores
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
      P-cores + E-cores
    • 2.17x larger L2 cache
      This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (6.5 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
      6.5 MB vs 3 MB
    • More advanced foundry
      This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
      Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
    • 45.8% larger L1 cache
      This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (560 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
      560 KB vs 384 KB
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
      4 vs 3
    • Newer DDR support
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4
    • 4 more PCIe lanes
      This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
      20 vs 16
    • 62.5% higher memory speed
      This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
      5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
    • 50% more memory capacity
      This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (96 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
      96 GB vs 64 GB
    • Higher JEDEC memory speed
      This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5200 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
      DDR5-5,200 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
    • 3.33x more GPU execution units
      This processor has more GPU execution units than the average processor (80 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
      80 vs 24
    • Better integrated GPU
      This processor uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
      Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
    • 1 more supported displays
      This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
      4 vs 3
    • 66.7% lower base power
      This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
      15 W vs 45 W
    • 66.7% lower TDP
      This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
      15 W vs 45 W
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
      MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • 35.1% less L3 per core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1.2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
    • Narrower media codec support
      This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
      AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
    • 12 lower clock multiplier
      This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (16 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
      16 vs 28
    • Lower base clock
      This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x1.4 GHz & 8x1.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
      2x1.4 GHz & 8x1.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
      MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • 12 lower clock multiplier
      This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (16 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
      16 vs 28
    • Lower base clock
      This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x1.4 GHz & 8x1.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
      2x1.4 GHz & 8x1.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
    • 35.1% less L3 per core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1.2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
    • Narrower media codec support
      This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
      AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)

    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Intel Core 5 130UL

    • High power efficiency with a low base Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 15W
    • Capable multitasking performance with 10 total cores (2P + 8E) and 12 threads
    • Solid turbo clock speeds reaching up to 4.7 GHz for responsive single-core tasks
    • Support for high-speed modern memory with max RAM speeds of 5200 MHz and up to 96GB capacity
    • Features Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics which supports 4K displays and multiple monitors without a discrete GPU

    What customers don't like about Intel Core 5 130UL

    • Lower performance compared to the 'Ultra' series and 'H' series counterparts which offer higher clock speeds and more threads
    • Integrated graphics (80 execution units) are significantly weaker than the newer Arc-based graphics found in the Core Ultra lineup
    • Uses an older 10nm lithography process whereas newer mobile chips have moved to 7nm or smaller for better efficiency
    • Limited to PCIe 4.0 support, missing out on the higher bandwidth of PCIe 5.0 available in more recent architectures
    • Locked multiplier prevents any performance gains through manual overclocking

    Verdict

    The Intel Core 5 130UL is an energy-efficient laptop processor based on the Raptor Lake-U Refresh architecture, featuring 10 cores (2 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores) and 12 threads with a max turbo frequency of 4.7 GHz. Its main characteristics include a 15W base power (scalable to 55W turbo), a 12 MB Smart Cache, and integrated Intel Graphics with 80 execution units. Key pros are its excellent power efficiency for thin-and-light devices, support for up to 96GB of fast DDR5/LPDDR5 memory, and modern connectivity like PCIe 4.0. Main cons include limited performance for heavy workloads due to having only two high-performance cores and its lack of an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

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