Intel Core 5 130UL socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core 5 130UL uses LGA 1700, the LGA socket for Raptor Lake-PS edge processors with DDR4 or DDR5 and PCIe expansion. The 10-core chip at 15 W is the faster low-power option with vendor BIOS support.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- April 2024
- Cores and threads
- 10 and 12
- Base power
- 15 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-PS
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Core 5
- Clocks
- 1.6 / 4.7 GHz
Intel Core 5 130UL specifications
| Cores | 10 (2 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 1.6 GHz base, up to 4.7 GHz boost |
| Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5200, 2 channels |
| PCI Express | Up to 20 lanes (CPU plus PCH, varies by board) |
| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core 5 130UL needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core 5 130UL is
The Core 5 130UL is a 10-core and 12-thread edge processor that launched in April 2024 as the faster 15 W 10-core PS option. Two Performance-cores with 4 threads plus 8 Efficient-cores give 12 threads at 1.6 GHz base and up to 4.7 GHz boost. Cache is 12 MB of Smart Cache. The 15 W base with higher clocks shortens interactive tasks over the 120UL without leaving the low-power envelope.
Gateway inference and kiosk UI share the E-heavy layout. Background services settle on Efficient-cores while Performance-cores burst for touch response. Shared DDR4 or DDR5 keeps board cost down, since no discrete memory is needed for target loads.
Premium thin gateways fit here. The 0.3 GHz base lift over the 120UL helps sustained polling loops. Buyers with 45 W cooling should still consider HL such as the Intel Core 5 120HL, where power headroom sustains all-core vision.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 130UL fits LGA 1700 PS low-power boards with 15 W delivery. Desktop 600 and 700 series support does not cover PS IDs, so industrial lists govern. The neutral sentence reflects that split.
Compact PS boards pair this SKU with SODIMM and M.2 for sealed nodes. Assured power around 15 W allows fin stacks without fans. PS-branch BIOS with the 130UL ID is required.
The two 10-core UL parts differ only on clocks. The 130UL leads the Intel Core 5 120UL by 0.3 GHz base and 0.1 GHz boost. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains the vendor-list model.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5200 in two channels via SODIMM feeds cores and graphics. Dual modules are preferred for E-core throughput. Capacity should cover logging retention plus OS.
PCIe up to 20 lanes with PCH serves NVMe and LAN. One fast SSD plus multi-LAN is typical. Fixed wiring means expansion combos must be validated.
Cooling is 15 W with fanless potential. No retail cooler ships with edge tray supply. Inlet temperature control preserves repeat bursts.
Upgrade paths
LGA allows a same-board step from the 120UL where listed. Memory and NVMe can also expand. Target firmware must be present.
The larger leap is to HL 45 W for sustained speed. A working 130UL serves premium fanless roles for years. Desktop LGA 1700 is a separate class.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core 5 130UL use?
It uses LGA 1700 PS edge packaging for 15 W boards. Vendor lists decide fit.
How fast is the Core 5 130UL?
Ten cores and 12 threads at 1.6 GHz base and up to 4.7 GHz boost, with 12 MB of cache at 15 W.
What memory does the 130UL support?
DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5200 in two channels. Shared graphics use part of the pool.
Does the 130UL work in desktop boards?
Check the industrial PS list. Desktop board support is separate.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core 3 100UL Raptor Lake-PS 6 cores 15W Socket 1700 platform pattern (TechPowerUp)
- Intel Core Ultra Meteor Lake PS LGA1851 and Raptor Lake PS LGA1700 edge CPUs (Wccftech)
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