Intel Core 3 100HL vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head results for the Intel Core 3 100HL and the Intel Core 5 223PQE. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counters for both parts stand at zero. This is an unusual situation for a comparison page, as there are no recorded measurements that pit these two processors against each other in the same test session.

What the database does contain is a full benchmark profile for the Intel Core 3 100HL. That processor has recorded scores across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus a range of PassMark workloads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE, by contrast, has no benchmark entries at all. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its nearest rival list is empty. The data suggests the Core 5 223PQE is either too new for measurements to have been collected or has not yet been sampled by the database.

Looking at the Core 3 100HL in isolation, the recorded numbers show a processor that lands in the 76th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score is 23,545. The nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U with an average score of 23,709 and a delta of -0.7%, the Intel Core i5-11500 also at 23,718 with a -0.7% delta, the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V at 23,297 with a 1.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H at 23,277 with a 1.2% delta. In other words, the Core 3 100HL sits within roughly one percentage point of four other processors, some above and some below. The differences are small enough that the Core 3 100HL is effectively in a four-way statistical cluster.

The Cinebench results for the Core 3 100HL show a multicore score of 1,506 in R15, 6,278 in R20, and 14,948 in R23. Single-core scores are 212, 886, and 2,110 respectively. The PassMark suite adds more texture: multithread score of 17,586, single-thread score of 3,735, integer math at 56,308, floating point math at 42,108, data encryption at 11,964, data compression at 202,225, extended instructions at 12,463, physics at 928, random string sorting at 23,223, and prime number finding at 48.

Since the Core 5 223PQE has no recorded scores, there are no exact numeric wins to walk through for either side. The only comparative statement the data supports is positional: the Core 3 100HL has a measured standing in the database, while the Core 5 223PQE does not yet have one.

Where Each One Wins

The absence of Core 5 223PQE benchmark data means the database cannot assign any workload wins to it. No Cinebench, no PassMark, no single-thread or multithread results exist for that part. The wins counter for the Core 5 223PQE is zero, and there is no recorded evidence of it outperforming the Core 3 100HL in any test.

The Core 3 100HL, on the other hand, has a broad set of measured results, but those results are standalone rather than comparative. The data shows where it lands relative to its nearest rivals, which are all different processors, not the Core 5 223PQE. Against the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U and the Intel Core i5-11500, the Core 3 100HL trails by 0.7% in average score. Against the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, it leads by 1.1% and 1.2% respectively.

For workload-specific interpretation, the Core 3 100HL's PassMark data indicates a processor with strong integer math performance at 56,308 and floating point math at 42,108. Data compression is notably high at 202,225, which suggests the part handles compression workloads well relative to its other measured tasks. Data encryption at 11,964 is comparatively modest. The physics score of 928 and the prime number score of 48 are the lowest relative figures in the suite.

The Core 5 223PQE cannot be placed in any workload category from the recorded data. The database simply does not have measurements for it. Any claim about which processor wins in a specific application would be unsupported.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PQE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The benchmark array for the Intel Core 5 223PQE is empty, its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its nearest rival list contains no entries.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 3 100HL?

A: The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 3 100HL is 23,545, placing it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 100HL compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H?

A: The Core 3 100HL has an average score of 23,545, which is 1.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H's average score of 23,277.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 100HL compare to the Intel Core i5-11500?

A: The Core 3 100HL trails the Intel Core i5-11500 by 0.7% in average score. The Core i5-11500 records 23,718, while the Core 3 100HL records 23,545.

Q: What is the multicore Cinebench R23 score for the Intel Core 3 100HL?

A: The recorded Cinebench R23 multicore score for the Intel Core 3 100HL is 14,948, with a single-core score of 2,110.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PQE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 223PQE has ECC memory support enabled, while the Intel Core 3 100HL does not support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on several core specification fields. The Intel Core 3 100HL has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both have the same core count, but the Core 5 223PQE adds four more threads, indicating support for simultaneous multithreading across all cores.

Base clock speeds differ substantially. The Core 3 100HL runs at 2.10 GHz base, while the Core 5 223PQE runs at 4.00 GHz base. Boost clocks also differ: 4.60 GHz for the Core 3 100HL versus 5.50 GHz for the Core 5 223PQE.

Thermal design power is another clear differentiator. The Core 3 100HL is rated at 45 watts, while the Core 5 223PQE is rated at 125 watts. Both use Intel Socket 1700.

Memory bandwidth is listed for the Core 5 223PQE at 89.6 GB/s, while the Core 3 100HL has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

PCIe support differs. The Core 3 100HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The Core 5 223PQE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 3 100HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units. The Core 5 223PQE uses UHD Graphics 770.

ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 223PQE and absent on the Core 3 100HL.

Release dates differ: the Core 3 100HL is dated 2024-04-07, while the Core 5 223PQE is dated 2026-03-08.

The Core 5 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319. The Core 3 100HL has no launch MSRP recorded.

The Core 5 223PQE has a part number of SA4QC, while the Core 3 100HL lists its part number as unknown.

Both processors are locked, with the multiplier unlocked field set to false for each.

Architecture Differences

The architecture field reveals a notable split. The Intel Core 3 100HL is listed as Raptor Lake, with the codename Raptor Lake-PS and the generation string "Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS)". The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no architecture value recorded, but its codename is Bartlett Lake and its generation string is "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)".

Both processors are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. Neither has transistor count or die size data recorded.

Cache configurations differ in L3 capacity. The Core 3 100HL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. L1 and L2 caches are identical on paper: 80 KB per core for L1 and 2 MB per core for L2.

The market segment for both is Desktop, and both are produced by Intel. The production status for both is Active.

The Core 3 100HL's integrated graphics solution is Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units, which is a distinct graphics architecture from the UHD Graphics 770 found in the Core 5 223PQE. The PCIe generation difference, Gen 4 versus Gen 5, also points to a platform capability gap between the two parts.

The Core 5 223PQE's ECC memory support and higher memory bandwidth figure suggest a positioning toward stability-sensitive or memory-heavy workloads. The Core 3 100HL's lower TDP and lack of ECC support align it more with mainstream desktop usage.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one firm conclusion: the Intel Core 3 100HL is a measured, active processor with a full benchmark profile, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE is an active processor with no benchmark results in the database.

For the Core 3 100HL, the data shows a processor in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 23,545. It clusters within 1.2% of four nearest rivals, which indicates its measured performance is competitive with a range of mid-to-upper mainstream processors. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14,948 and single-core score of 2,110 provide concrete reference points. The PassMark suite shows particular strength in data compression at 202,225 and integer math at 56,308.

For the Core 5 223PQE, the database has no measured performance to analyze. The processor's specifications show higher base and boost clocks, double the L3 cache, 16 threads versus 12, PCIe Gen 5 support, and ECC memory capability. A 125 watt TDP and a 2026 release date indicate it is a newer, higher-power part than the Core 3 100HL. But without benchmark entries, none of those specifications can be validated against actual performance data.

The choice between these two processors depends entirely on what the data can support. For anyone relying on measured database results, the Core 3 100HL is the only one with evidence of performance. For anyone evaluating specifications alone, the Core 5 223PQE presents a stronger configuration on paper, particularly in thread count, cache size, clock speeds, and platform features. The database will need benchmark results for the Core 5 223PQE before a performance-based verdict can be issued. Until then, the Core 3 100HL stands as the only part in this comparison with recorded scores.