Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is decisively one-sided. The Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel Core 5 210H recording zero wins. The largest single gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the 223PE scores 26455 against 11830 for the 210H, a 55.3% advantage. That is not a marginal lead; it is a full performance tier of separation in heavily threaded rendering work.

Single-core results tell the same story, though with a narrower margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the 223PE scores 3734 versus 1771, a 52.6% difference. The PassMark single-thread test shows a 16.1% gap, with the 223PE at 4219 and the 210H at 3539. The smaller delta in PassMark suggests the 210H is comparatively less disadvantaged in lighter, less scalable workloads, but it still loses every recorded test.

The Cinebench R15 and R20 runs follow the pattern. In R15 multi-core, the 223PE posts 2666 against 1757, a 34.1% lead. In R15 single-core, it scores 376 against 247, a 34.3% lead. R20 multi-core shows 11111 versus 6504, a 41.5% gap, and R20 single-core shows 1568 versus 918, also 41.5%. The consistency across Cinebench versions indicates the performance advantage scales with the workload, not just with one particular benchmark revision.

PassMark subtests reinforce the multi-core dominance. The 223PE scores 31124 in multithread, a 41.4% lead over 18252. Physics testing shows a 58.3% gap, with 2493 against 1040. Prime number finding delivers the largest percentage difference of the entire set: 159 versus 53, a 66.7% gap. Floating point math sits at 76468 versus 45057, a 41.1% lead, while integer math shows 99819 versus 61503, a 38.4% gap. Extended instructions measure 24672 versus 13370, a 45.8% difference.

Memory-related and data tasks also favor the 223PE. Data compression scores 346623 versus 217805, a 37.2% lead. Data encryption shows 18448 versus 12187, a 33.9% gap. Random string sorting lands at 35798 versus 23451, a 34.5% difference. Across every category, the 223PE holds between roughly one-sixth and two-thirds performance advantage.

The average benchmark score reflects the overall picture. The 223PE averages 40585, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The 210H averages 24872, placing it in the 77th percentile. The nearest rivals for each chip confirm the positioning: the 223PE trades within 0.3% of the Intel Core 7 253PE and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G, while the 210H sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-13620H and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use Intel's 10 nm process node and are built by Intel, but they diverge sharply in architecture and target platform. The 210H uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename, and belongs to the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation, with the architecture field listed as null in the database, indicating a distinct lineage from the Raptor Lake part.

Core and thread counts differ despite the same physical core count. The 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The extra 4 threads come from the 223PE's configuration, which enables simultaneous multithreading across all cores. The 210H's 12-thread count suggests a hybrid arrangement where some cores do not support extra threads.

Clock speeds favor the 223PE on both ends. The 210H runs at a 2.20 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The 223PE runs at 2.90 GHz base and boosts to 5.20 GHz. That 0.70 GHz base clock gap and 0.40 GHz boost gap contribute directly to the single-core performance differences recorded in the benchmarks.

Cache allocation is another major split. Both chips use 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, but the shared L3 cache is much larger on the 223PE: 24 MB shared versus 12 MB shared. That double L3 capacity helps explain the 223PE's advantage in data-heavy PassMark subtests like compression and random string sorting.

The sockets separate them completely. The 210H uses Intel BGA 1744, a mobile socket, and targets the Mobile market segment. The 223PE uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the Desktop segment. This is not a drop-in comparison for a builder; the two parts serve different physical platforms entirely.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The 210H provides Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes, while the 223PE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The 223PE also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the 210H. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but the database lists a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s only for the 223PE.

Integrated graphics differ. The 210H uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU, while the 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The 210H carries a launch MSRP of $342, while the 223PE carries a launch MSRP of $232. Release dates also differ, with the 210H released in 2024 and the 223PE in 2026.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion for raw performance: the Intel Core 5 223PE is the faster processor in every benchmark recorded. No test in the database shows the 210H ahead. The 223PE's wins range from 16.1% in PassMark single-thread to 66.7% in prime number finding, and it holds a 55.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Who should pick the 210H? A builder constrained to the mobile BGA 1744 platform, or someone needing Iris Xe Graphics 48EU for integrated display output in a laptop chassis. The 210H is a mobile part with a 45 TDP, and its 12-thread count and 12 MB L3 cache are sufficient for everyday multitasking and moderate workloads. It is not competitive with the 223PE on any measured metric.

Who should pick the 223PE? Anyone building a desktop on Socket 1700 who needs the higher thread count, larger cache, higher clocks, ECC memory support, and the full 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The 223PE's 87th percentile ranking versus the 210H's 77th percentile makes the performance hierarchy clear. The 223PE also carries a lower launch MSRP, though the platform costs differ due to the different sockets and market segments.

The 223PE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 7 253PE, sitting within 0.1%, and the Intel Xeon 6357P, within 0.1%. The 210H's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13620H, within 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, within 0.2%. Neither chip is an outlier within its own performance class; each sits comfortably in its respective percentile band.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key fields. The 210H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, while the 223PE uses Bartlett Lake. The 210H has 12 threads and the 223PE has 16 threads, both with 8 cores. Base clocks are 2.20 GHz versus 2.90 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.80 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. TDP is 45 for the 210H and 65 for the 223PE. The 210H uses Intel BGA 1744, the 223PE uses Intel Socket 1700.

L3 cache doubles from 12 MB on the 210H to 24 MB on the 223PE. L1 and L2 caches are identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core. ECC memory is unsupported on the 210H and supported on the 223PE. PCIe lanes differ: 8 on the 210H versus 16 on the 223PE, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics differ: Iris Xe Graphics 48EU on the 210H, UHD Graphics 730 on the 223PE. The 223PE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the 210H does not list a figure. The 210H targets Mobile, the 223PE targets Desktop. Release dates are 2024 for the 210H and 2026 for the 223PE. Launch MSRP is $342 for the 210H and $232 for the 223PE.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE wins every multi-core benchmark. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 26455 versus 11830, a 55.3% lead. PassMark multithread shows 31124 versus 18252, a 41.4% lead.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: The 223PE leads in all single-core tests. Cinebench R23 single-core is 3734 versus 1771, a 52.6% gap. PassMark single-thread is 4219 versus 3539, a 16.1% gap.

Q: Are these processors compatible with the same motherboard?

A: No. The 210H uses Intel BGA 1744, a mobile socket, while the 223PE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. They target different market segments.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The 223PE supports ECC memory, while the 210H does not. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode.

Q: What is the difference in cache size?

A: Both have 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core. The L3 cache differs: 12 MB shared on the 210H versus 24 MB shared on the 223PE.

Q: Which processor has the higher clock speeds?

A: The 223PE. Its base clock is 2.90 GHz and boost clock is 5.20 GHz, versus 2.20 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost on the 210H.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins in every recorded benchmark category. The largest margins come in prime number finding, with a 66.7% lead, and physics, with a 58.3% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 55.3% advantage, and Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 52.6% advantage. The smallest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where the 223PE leads by 16.1%.

The Intel Core 5 210H has no benchmark wins in the database. Its closest relative performance comes in PassMark single-thread, where the 16.1% gap is the narrowest of any test. It also comes relatively closer in data encryption, with a 33.9% gap, and random string sorting, with a 34.5% gap, compared to the larger gaps in prime number finding and physics.

For a mobile user on BGA 1744, the 210H remains the only option between these two parts, since the 223PE does not fit that socket. For desktop builders on Socket 1700, the 223PE is the clear choice based on the recorded data. The 223PE also provides ECC support, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and double the L3 cache, all of which matter for workstation-style workloads.

The percentile ranks summarize the split. The 223PE sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, the 210H at the 77th percentile. The average benchmark scores, 40585 versus 24872, show a 63% difference in aggregate performance. There is no workload category in the database where the 210H closes the gap to a statistical tie.