Intel Core 3 304 vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database does not contain a direct head-to-head benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 3 304 and the Intel Core 5 223PQE. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor has a recorded win count against the other. The Intel Core 3 304 has a complete set of benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark tests, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores recorded at all. This absence of comparative data means that any direct numerical comparison between these two specific processors cannot be established from the database.

The Intel Core 3 304 does have a substantial benchmark profile that can be examined independently. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 5263, and its single-core score is 1765. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 4160 with a single-core score of 587. The Cinebench R15 results show a multicore score of 849 and a single-core score of 264. Passmark results include a multithread score of 11625, a single-thread score of 3614, integer math at 24640, floating point math at 29722, extended instructions at 9686, data compression at 114775, data encryption at 8501, find prime numbers at 68, physics at 868, and random string sorting at 13659. The average benchmark score for the Core 3 304 is 13745.

The Core 3 304 sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals provide context for this positioning. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has an average score of 13786, which is 0.3% higher than the Core 3 304. The Intel Core i7-8750H averages 13868, putting it 0.9% ahead. The AMD EPYC 7443 averages 13936, a 1.4% advantage. The Intel Core 5 120UL averages 13594, which is 1.1% behind the Core 3 304. These narrow deltas indicate that the Core 3 304 clusters tightly with a range of very different processors, from workstation-class Threadripper parts to mobile H-series chips from previous generations.

The Core 5 223PQE, by contrast, has no benchmark data recorded and no nearest rivals listed. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile ranking is 50. The database does not support any claim about its performance relative to the Core 3 304 or any other processor. The only performance-related information available is its clock configuration, which will be discussed in the architecture section.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation. It is built on a 3 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belongs to the Core 5 generation, and is built on a 10 nm process node, also fabricated by Intel. The process node difference is substantial: the Core 3 304 uses a significantly more advanced manufacturing process.

Core and thread counts differ considerably. The Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, meaning it does not support simultaneous multithreading. The Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating full hyper-threading support. This gives the Core 5 223PQE more than three times the thread count of the Core 3 304. The clock speeds also differ dramatically. The Core 3 304 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core 5 223PQE runs at a much higher base frequency and reaches a higher boost frequency as well.

Cache hierarchies are organized differently. The Core 3 304 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 223PQE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. On a per-core basis, the Core 5 223PQE provides more L1 and L2 cache, and its total L3 cache is four times larger at 24 MB versus 6 MB. The total cache capacity is not directly comparable because the Core 3 304 lists aggregate L1 and L2 figures while the Core 5 223PQE lists per-core figures.

Memory support differs in type and channel configuration. The Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel memory bus, with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core 5 223PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel memory bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core 5 223PQE has a higher theoretical memory bandwidth, and its dual-channel configuration is typical for desktop platforms. The Core 3 304 does not support ECC memory, while the Core 5 223PQE does support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Core 3 304 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes, CPU only. The Core 5 223PQE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, CPU only. The Core 5 223PQE has more lanes and a newer PCIe generation. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 3 304 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core, while the Core 5 223PQE uses UHD Graphics 770.

The socket platforms are entirely different. The Core 3 304 uses Intel BGA 1516, a mobile socket, and is classified as a Mobile market segment part. The Core 5 223PQE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, and is classified as a Desktop market segment part. Thermal design power reflects this split: the Core 3 304 has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Core 5 223PQE has a TDP of 125 watts. The power envelope difference is enormous and aligns with the mobile versus desktop positioning.

Release dates sit close together. The Core 5 223PQE was released on 2026-03-08, and the Core 3 304 was released on 2026-04-15. Both are listed as Active in production status. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The launch MSRP for the Core 3 304 is $309, and the launch MSRP for the Core 5 223PQE is $319.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The Core 5 223PQE has more cores and more than three times the thread count.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core 5 223PQE has a higher base clock by 2.50 GHz and a higher boost clock by 1.20 GHz.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s with a single-channel memory bus. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 5 223PQE has higher memory bandwidth.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 304 does not.

Q: What process nodes are used by each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 is built on a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is built on a 10 nm process node. Both are fabricated by Intel.

Q: Does the database contain direct benchmark comparisons between these two?

A: No. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty. The Intel Core 3 304 has a full set of benchmark scores, but the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core 5 223PQE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 5 | 8 |

| Threads | 5 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.30 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 125 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB shared | 24 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-04-15 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $309 | $319 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

The Verdict

The data presents two processors with fundamentally different design targets. The Intel Core 3 304 is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, built on a 3 nm process node, with 5 cores and 5 threads. Its benchmark results place it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13745. Its nearest rivals include workstation and server processors like the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and AMD EPYC 7443, with deltas under 1.5%, which indicates that its performance profile is competitive with much larger parts despite its low power envelope.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE is a desktop processor with a 125 W TDP, built on a 10 nm process node, with 8 cores and 16 threads. It has no recorded benchmark scores, no nearest rivals, and an average benchmark score of 0. The database cannot confirm how it performs against the Core 3 304 or any other processor. Its specification sheet shows higher clocks, more cores, more cache, higher memory bandwidth, and a newer PCIe generation, but none of these specifications are validated by measured benchmark data in the database.

For users selecting between these two, the decision rests on the platform and workload profile. The Core 3 304 is the only one with measured performance data, making it the only choice that can be evaluated against the broader CPU landscape. Its 68th percentile ranking and tight clustering with high-end rivals suggest that it delivers competitive performance in a mobile form factor. The Core 5 223PQE, with its desktop socket, higher TDP, 16 threads, and ECC support, targets a different use case, but its performance cannot be quantified from the recorded data. The Core 3 304 is the better-documented processor, and the Core 5 223PQE is an unverified specification sheet.