Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 5 223PE, which wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 5 211E manages only a single win, and that win is essentially a statistical tie. In the PassMark data compression test, the 211E scores 346,757 against 346,623 for the 223PE, a delta of 0.0%. This is the only test where the 211E does not lose, and the margin is negligible.

The largest performance gap appears in the PassMark physics test. The 223PE scores 2,493, while the 211E scores 702. That is a massive 71.8% advantage for the 223PE. A similar pattern emerges in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the 223PE scores 159 versus 43 for the 211E, a 73% deficit for the older part. These two tests highlight extreme differences in specific workloads.

Across the Cinebench suite, the 223PE consistently leads by roughly 23%. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the 223PE scores 2,666 against 2,055 for the 211E, a 22.9% delta. Single-core R15 shows the 223PE at 376 versus 289, a 23.1% gap. The R20 multi-core result is 11,111 versus 8,563, again a 22.9% delta. R20 single-core shows 1,568 versus 1,208, a 23% difference. R23 multi-core continues the pattern with 26,455 versus 20,389, and R23 single-core with 3,734 versus 2,878, both at 22.9% deltas.

The PassMark multi-thread test shows the 223PE at 31,124 versus 23,833 for the 211E, a 23.4% lead. Integer math results show a smaller but still clear gap: 99,819 versus 88,117, an 11.7% advantage for the 223PE. Floating point math follows with 76,468 versus 66,402, a 13.2% delta. Extended instructions score 24,672 versus 21,592, a 12.5% gap. Data encryption shows a narrower 2.8% edge for the 223PE (18,448 versus 17,938), and random string sorting shows a 4.2% lead (35,798 versus 34,308). The single-thread PassMark scores are 4,219 versus 4,006, a 5% advantage for the 223PE.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E does not win any meaningful workload category outright. Its sole recorded victory in data compression is a tie, with a delta of 0.0%. Outside of that single test, the 223PE dominates every other benchmark. For single-threaded tasks, the 223PE delivers a 5% advantage in PassMark single-thread, and the Cinebench single-core tests show a consistent 23% lead. This suggests the 223PE has a clear edge in lightly threaded applications such as legacy software or latency-sensitive tasks.

For multi-threaded workloads, the 223PE is again the stronger part. The Cinebench multi-core tests all show roughly 23% deltas, and PassMark multi-thread shows a 23.4% gap. The 223PE also excels in math-heavy tasks: integer math, floating point math, and extended instructions all favor it by 11.7% to 13.2%. The most dramatic differences appear in physics simulations and prime number finding, where the 223PE is between 71.8% and 73% faster. These results indicate that the 223PE is better suited for computational workloads, scientific simulations, and any task that stresses arithmetic throughput.

The lone tie in data compression means that for file archiving or compression workloads, both processors deliver effectively identical results. This is a narrow exception in an otherwise one-sided comparison. The 211E does not offer any scenario where it is the faster choice, based on the recorded measurements.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Bartlett Lake codename and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node. They use the same foundry, Intel, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus. The integrated graphics are identical: UHD Graphics 730. Both parts also offer the same PCIe configuration: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configurations differ. The 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer physical cores, the 223PE achieves higher benchmark scores across nearly all tests. This suggests that the 223PE's cores are more efficient or operate at higher frequencies. The base clock for the 211E is 2.70 GHz, while the 223PE has a 2.90 GHz base clock. Boost clocks show a larger spread: the 211E boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the 223PE reaches 5.20 GHz.

Cache layouts differ as well. Both have the same L1 cache at 80 KB per core and the same L2 at 2 MB per core. The L3 cache, however, is larger on the 223PE: 24 MB shared versus 20 MB shared on the 211E. The die size for the 211E is 257 mm², while the die size for the 223PE is not recorded in the database. Memory bandwidth also favors the 223PE, with 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the 211E.

The 211E was released earlier, on January 12, 2025, while the 223PE has a release date of March 8, 2026. Both parts are marked as Active in production status and are desktop market segment processors. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows several key differences between the two processors. The 211E has 10 cores, the 223PE has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz for the 211E and 2.90 GHz for the 223PE. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz and 5.20 GHz, respectively. The TDP is identical at 65 watts for both.

L3 cache differs, with the 211E at 20 MB shared and the 223PE at 24 MB shared. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for the 211E and 89.6 GB/s for the 223PE. The die size for the 211E is 257 mm², while the 223PE has no recorded die size. Launch MSRP for the 211E is $221, and for the 223PE it is $232. Both use the same socket, Intel Socket 1700, and both support ECC memory. The part numbers are SRQERQ65F for the 211E and SA4QF for the 223PE.

The overall average benchmark score for the 211E is 37,829, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40,585, placing it at the 87th percentile. The 223PE's nearest rival is the Intel Core 7 253PE, with an average score of 40,557 and a delta of 0.1%. The 211E's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, with an average score of 37,804 and a delta of 0.1%. The 223PE's average score is 2,756 points higher than the 211E's, which translates to a clear overall performance advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores, while the Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The 211E has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the 223PE boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which CPU has a larger L3 cache?

A: The 223PE has 24 MB shared L3 cache, while the 211E has 20 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: How do they compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The 223PE scores 26,455, while the 211E scores 20,389, a 22.9% advantage for the 223PE.

Q: Is there any test where the 211E wins?

A: The 211E wins only the PassMark data compression test, scoring 346,757 versus 346,623 for the 223PE, a delta of 0.0% which is effectively a tie.

Q: What are their average benchmark scores and percentiles?

A: The 211E has an average benchmark score of 37,829 and sits at the 86th percentile. The 223PE has an average score of 40,585 and sits at the 87th percentile.