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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

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

Q: What are the base and boost clock differences?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE runs at a 2.90 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211TE operates at a 1.70 GHz base clock with a 4.80 GHz boost.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core 5 223PE support ECC memory. They also both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE records an average benchmark score of 40585, while the Intel Core 5 211TE records 15370. The 223PE sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 69th percentile for the 211TE.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors use?

A: Both processors use Intel UHD Graphics 730. They also share the same Intel Socket 1700 and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Q: When were these processors released?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE was released on January 12, 2025, and the Intel Core 5 223PE was released on March 8, 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 5 223PE wins every single recorded comparison. Across all 17 head-to-head tests, the 223PE takes the win, while the 211TE records zero victories. That is a complete sweep, but the margin varies substantially by workload type.

The widest gap appears in single-thread performance. In PassMark single-thread testing, the 223PE scores 4219 against 1408 for the 211TE, a 66.6% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a similar pattern: 3734 versus 1722, a 53.9% lead. These results indicate that the 223PE's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz delivers a decisive edge in latency-sensitive, lightly threaded tasks.

Integer math shows the largest overall delta. The 223PE records 99819 in PassMark integer math versus 33991 for the 211TE, a 65.9% difference. Floating-point math follows closely at 65.8% (76468 versus 26150). These two results suggest that the 223PE is substantially stronger in compute-heavy workloads that stress the arithmetic units.

The 223PE also dominates in memory-oriented tasks. PassMark data compression scores 346623 versus 133434, a 61.5% gap. Data encryption shows a 60.8% difference (18448 versus 7231). The 223PE's higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, compared to 76.8 GB/s for the 211TE, likely contributes to these results.

The smallest relative win for the 223PE is in PassMark physics, where it scores 2493 against 1278, a 48.7% lead. Even at its narrowest margin, the 223PE still nearly doubles the 211TE.

For users tracking multithreaded throughput, the 223PE delivers 31124 in PassMark multithread versus 11685 for the 211TE, a 62.5% advantage. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 26455 versus 12201, also a 53.9% gap. The 223PE's higher TDP of 65 watts, versus 45 watts for the 211TE, likely enables sustained performance under full-core loads.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the Bartlett Lake family and are built on Intel's 10 nm process. They share the same foundry, Intel, and the same socket, Intel Socket 1700. Both are desktop parts with active production status and locked multipliers.

The core configurations differ. The 211TE uses 10 cores with 16 threads, while the 223PE uses 8 cores with 16 threads. The 223PE therefore relies on fewer physical cores but higher clock speeds to achieve its performance advantage.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache, however, is 1.25 MB per core on the 211TE and 2 MB per core on the 223PE. The L3 cache is 20 MB shared on the 211TE and 24 MB shared on the 223PE. The 223PE thus has more L2 per core and more total L3.

The die size is recorded for the 211TE at 215 mm², but no die size is listed for the 223PE. Transistor counts are not available for either processor.

Both parts use the UHD Graphics 730 integrated GPU. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. ECC memory support is present on both. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The release dates differ by roughly 14 months. The 211TE launched on January 12, 2025, and the 223PE on March 8, 2026. Part numbers are SRQDL for the 211TE and SA4QF for the 223PE.

The 223PE has a higher base clock (2.90 GHz versus 1.70 GHz) and a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz). It also carries a higher TDP of 65 watts versus 45 watts, which aligns with its higher sustained performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on several recorded specifications. Core count: 10 cores for the 211TE versus 8 cores for the 223PE. Thread count is identical at 16.

Base clock: 1.70 GHz on the 211TE, 2.90 GHz on the 223PE. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. TDP: 45 watts versus 65 watts.

L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core on the 211TE, 2 MB per core on the 223PE. L3 cache: 20 MB shared versus 24 MB shared.

Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s on the 211TE, 89.6 GB/s on the 223PE.

Die size: 215 mm² for the 211TE, no recorded value for the 223PE.

Release date: 2025-01-12 for the 211TE, 2026-03-08 for the 223PE.

The launch MSRP is $221 for the 211TE and $232 for the 223PE.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark record shows a consistent and large advantage for the Intel Core 5 223PE across every test. No test in the database favors the 211TE.

The largest single-thread gap appears in PassMark single-thread testing. The 223PE scores 4219, the 211TE scores 1408, and the delta is 66.6% in favor of the 223PE. Cinebench R23 single-core shows the same proportional gap at 53.9% (3734 versus 1722). Cinebench R15 single-core is nearly identical at 54% (376 versus 173), and Cinebench R20 single-core is 53.9% (1568 versus 723).

The largest multicore gaps appear in the PassMark math tests. Integer math shows a 65.9% delta (99819 versus 33991). Floating-point math shows 65.8% (76468 versus 26150). Extended instructions show 65.1% (24672 versus 8615).

Data compression and encryption also show large deltas. Compression: 346623 versus 133434, a 61.5% gap. Encryption: 18448 versus 7231, a 60.8% gap.

Random string sorting shows a 58.6% delta (35798 versus 14838). Prime number finding shows 54.7% (159 versus 72). Multithread performance shows 62.5% (31124 versus 11685).

The physics test shows the smallest delta at 48.7%, with scores of 2493 for the 223PE and 1278 for the 211TE.

Cinebench multicore tests are consistent at 53.9% deltas across R15, R20, and R23. The R15 score is 2666 versus 1229, R20 is 11111 versus 5124, and R23 is 26455 versus 12201.

The average benchmark score reinforces this pattern. The 223PE records 40585, which places it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core 7 253PE with an average score of 40557 and a delta of 0.1%. The 211TE records 15370, placing it at the 69th percentile. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U with an average score of 15682 and a delta of 2%. The 223PE's average score is roughly 2.6 times that of the 211TE, which aligns with the roughly 50% to 66% deltas seen in individual tests.