Intel Core 3 304 vs Intel Core 5 223PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core 3 304, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark scores. Direct numerical comparison between the two is therefore impossible. The Core 3 304's recorded data, however, places it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 13,745. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which scores 13,786 and sits 0.3% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-8750H, which scores 13,868 and sits 0.9% ahead. The Intel Core 5 120UL, a sibling in the Core 5 lineup, scores 13,594, putting it 1.1% behind the Core 3 304. The AMD EPYC 7443 scores 13,936, which is 1.4% ahead. These deltas are small, indicating the Core 3 304 lands in a tightly packed performance band.

Within the Core 3 304's own benchmark results, the data shows a clear split between single-threaded and multi-threaded capability. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 5,263 while the singlecore score is 1,765. The ratio between those two figures, roughly 2.98, shows that the chip's 5 cores and 5 threads scale well under a fully loaded workload, but the absolute multicore number remains modest. In PassMark's integer math test, the Core 3 304 scores 24,640, and in floating point math it scores 29,722. The extended instructions score of 9,686 and the data encryption score of 8,501 indicate the processor handles cryptographic and SIMD-style workloads with reasonable throughput for its class.

The absence of any benchmarks for the Core 5 223PTE means the head-to-head comparison here is one-sided in terms of raw data. What can be stated from the database is that the Core 5 223PTE is assigned the 50th percentile of all CPUs, a lower overall position than the Core 3 304's 68th percentile, though this percentile is derived from no recorded average score, so the comparison is not apples-to-apples on measured performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on Intel's 3 nm process node, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm node. The process node difference is substantial, with the 3 nm part representing a much newer manufacturing generation than the 10 nm part.

Core and thread counts differ as well. The Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, meaning it lacks Hyper-Threading and runs one thread per core. The Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, delivering simultaneous multithreading. This gives the Core 5 a 3-core and 11-thread advantage on paper, though no benchmark data exists to show how that translates into real-world performance.

Clock speeds also favor the Core 5 223PTE in raw terms. Its base clock is 2.30 GHz and its boost clock is 5.40 GHz, compared to the Core 3 304's 1.50 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost. The Core 5's boost clock is 1.10 GHz higher, and its base clock is 0.80 GHz higher. The Core 3 304 compensates with a much lower thermal design power: 15 watts versus 45 watts for the Core 5. That 30-watt gap suggests the Core 3 304 is engineered for power-constrained environments, while the Core 5 223PTE targets systems with more cooling headroom.

Cache hierarchies differ structurally. The Core 3 304 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core 5 223PTE lists its L1 as 80 KB per core, L2 as 2 MB per core, and L3 as 24 MB shared. Per-core L2 on the Core 5 is 2 MB, which multiplied by 8 cores gives 16 MB of total L2, versus 2.5 MB total on the Core 3 304. The Core 5's shared L3 of 24 MB is four times the Core 3 304's 6 MB.

Memory support separates the two as well. The Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The Core 5 223PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5, uses a dual-channel bus, and reaches 89.6 GB/s. The Core 5 also supports ECC memory, while the Core 3 304 does not. PCIe connectivity differs: the Core 3 304 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the Core 5 223PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ in generation and configuration. The Core 3 304 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core, a newer graphics architecture. The Core 5 223PTE uses UHD Graphics 770, an established Intel iGPU design. The Core 3 304's socket is Intel BGA 1516, indicating a soldered mobile part, while the Core 5 223PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop LGA socket. The Core 3 304 is classified as a Mobile segment processor, the Core 5 223PTE as Desktop.

Release dates are close: the Core 5 223PTE was released on 2026-03-08, and the Core 3 304 on 2026-04-15. Both parts are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 3 304's design priorities point toward efficiency and integration. Its 15-watt TDP, single-channel memory, and BGA socket fit low-power laptops and compact mobile systems. The 3 nm process node and LPDDR5X support indicate a focus on battery life and physical space savings. Its benchmark percentile of 68, despite having only 5 threads, shows that the Wildcat Lake architecture extracts strong single-core performance from a modest thread count. The Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1,765 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,614 both support a conclusion that lightly threaded tasks, such as everyday productivity and web workloads, are the Core 3 304's natural territory.

The Core 5 223PTE wins on paper in nearly every raw specification category that matters for heavy workloads. It has more cores, more threads, higher base and boost clocks, a larger cache pool, dual-channel memory, higher memory bandwidth, ECC support, more PCIe lanes, and newer PCIe generation. Its 45-watt TDP and Socket 1700 form factor place it in desktop systems where power delivery and cooling are less constrained. The 16 threads give it a theoretical advantage in heavily parallel tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, though the absence of benchmark data prevents confirming this with measured scores.

The Core 3 304 counters with its 3 nm process, which typically signals better power efficiency per clock, and its Xe3 graphics architecture, which is newer than UHD Graphics 770. The Core 3 304 also supports LPDDR5X memory, which is commonly paired with low-power mobile platforms. For a system builder prioritizing low noise, low heat, and compact dimensions, the Core 3 304's feature set is more aligned. For a builder prioritizing multi-threaded throughput and memory capacity, the Core 5 223PTE's specification sheet is more compelling.

The database's nearest-rival data only applies to the Core 3 304, but it shows that chip competing within 1.4% of a 64-core AMD EPYC 7443 in average benchmark score. That result, while surprising given the massive core-count difference, reflects the Core 3 304's high per-core efficiency and the EPYC's server-oriented design trade-offs. No comparable data exists for the Core 5 223PTE, which means its wins here are strictly theoretical, based on specification differences rather than measured outcomes.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 is built on a 3 nm node, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE is built on a 10 nm node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Q: Does the Core 5 223PTE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core 5 223PTE supports ECC memory. The Core 3 304 does not support ECC.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Core 5 223PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Core 5 223PTE uses dual-channel memory, while the Core 3 304 uses single-channel.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The Core 3 304 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Core 5 223PTE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 5 223PTE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core 3 304 has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both the Core 3 304 and the Core 5 223PTE have an active production status in the database.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 5 | 8 |

| Threads | 5 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.30 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | 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 | $232 |

| Part Number | SAE3K | SA4QL |

The launch MSRP of the Core 3 304 is $309, and the launch MSRP of the Core 5 223PTE is $232. The Core 3 304 has a single-thread benchmark score of 3,614 in PassMark, and its average benchmark score is 13,745. The Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. The Core 3 304's percentile rank of 68 against the Core 5 223PTE's percentile rank of 50 is the only relative performance measure available, and it should be interpreted with caution given the missing data for the Core 5 223PTE.