Intel Core 5 220H vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

Intel Core 5 220H and Intel Core 5 223PE are two distinct Intel processors aimed at different market segments. The data shows that the Core 5 223PE, a desktop part, wins every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison against the Core 5 220H, a mobile processor. The Core 5 220H belongs to the Raptor Lake-H generation, while the Core 5 223PE is from the Bartlett Lake generation. The following analysis breaks down the performance differences and architectural characteristics recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results are unambiguous: the Intel Core 5 223PE outperforms the Intel Core 5 220H in all 17 recorded tests. The largest margin is observed in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, where the 223PE scores 26455 compared to the 220H's 11198, a difference of 57.7%. This indicates a substantial advantage in heavily threaded workloads.

Single-core performance also heavily favors the 223PE. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the 223PE scores 3734 against 1853 for the 220H, a 50.4% advantage. This pattern repeats across older Cinebench versions: R20 single-core shows a 29.7% lead for the 223PE (1568 vs 1102), and R15 single-core shows a 30.3% lead (376 vs 262). The 223PE's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to the 220H's 4.90 GHz, contributes to this consistent single-threaded supremacy.

In multi-core Cinebench tests, the 223PE's lead is slightly smaller than in single-core tests but remains decisive. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 29.7% advantage (11111 vs 7812), and R15 multi-core shows a 31.2% advantage (2666 vs 1835). The consistency of these margins across different Cinebench versions suggests a fundamental performance gap rather than a workload-specific anomaly.

The PassMark suite confirms the trend across various computational tasks. The 223PE leads by 28.5% in data compression (346623 vs 247921) and by 17.5% in data encryption (18448 vs 15216). Integer math performance favors the 223PE by 26.3% (99819 vs 73555), while floating-point math shows a 32.4% advantage (76468 vs 51671). Extended instructions, a measure of SIMD and specialized instruction efficiency, show a 40.7% gap favoring the 223PE (24672 vs 14642).

The PassMark multi-thread test shows the 223PE scoring 31124 against 21884, a 29.7% advantage. Single-thread PassMark scores show a smaller but still significant 19.3% gap (4219 vs 3405). The 223PE also leads in physics calculations by 40.7% (2493 vs 1478), prime number finding by 48.4% (159 vs 82), and random string sorting by 20.6% (35798 vs 28438). The data records zero wins for the 220H and 17 wins for the 223PE in the head-to-head.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the clear winner across every benchmark category. There are no tests where the Intel Core 5 220H demonstrates superiority. The 223PE's advantages span single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, including integer math, floating-point math, encryption, compression, and physics simulations.

The performance delta varies by task. The largest gaps are in Cinebench R23 multi-core (57.7%) and single-core (50.4%), indicating that the 223PE excels in both rendering-style workloads that scale with core count and in tasks that rely heavily on clock speed. The smallest gap is in PassMark data encryption (17.5%), suggesting that memory bandwidth or other factors partly mitigate the 223PE's architectural advantage in that specific task.

For the 220H, its role is defined by its mobile market segment. It is an active processor with a 45 W TDP and a base clock of 2.70 GHz, designed for laptops. The 223PE, with a 65 W TDP and a base clock of 2.90 GHz, is a desktop part. The data indicates that the 223PE is the superior choice for any performance-oriented application, while the 220H is positioned for mobile systems where power constraints are a factor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ in several fundamental architectural aspects. The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H variant, and belongs to the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It features 12 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The 220H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is typical for mobile processors.

The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Its cache configuration shows the same 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core, but a larger 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The 223PE uses the Intel Socket 1700, indicating a desktop platform.

Both processors are built on a 10 nm process node from Intel. The 220H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, while the 223PE also supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode but has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. A notable difference is ECC memory support: the 223PE supports ECC memory, while the 220H does not. PCIe connectivity also differs, with the 220H offering Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only) and the 223PE offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics distinguish the two parts. The 220H includes Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, while the 223PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The 220H has a launch MSRP of $342, and the 223PE has a launch MSRP of $232. The 223PE also has a higher percentile ranking, sitting at 87th percentile against all CPUs, compared to the 220H's 80th percentile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 220H has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of L3 cache size?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory, but the Intel Core 5 220H does not.

Q: What is the difference in core count between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores, while the Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: Which processor shows a larger performance lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE leads by 57.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 26455 versus 11198 for the 220H.

Q: What are the sockets used by each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, and the Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Intel Socket 1700.

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive performance advantage for the Intel Core 5 223PE over the Intel Core 5 220H. The 223PE wins all 17 head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 17.5% in data encryption to 57.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, and desktop-oriented design contribute to these results. The 223PE also achieves an 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, compared to the 220H's 80th percentile, and has a higher average benchmark score of 40585 versus 28574.

The Intel Core 5 220H is a mobile processor with a 45 W TDP and integrated Iris Xe Graphics, suited for laptops where power efficiency and lower heat output are priorities. Its 12 cores provide a thread count of 16, but the data shows it cannot match the 223PE's performance per clock or overall throughput. The 223PE, with its 65 W TDP, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and ECC memory support, is positioned for desktop systems that require maximum performance and reliability features.

For users prioritizing raw performance, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the superior choice based on every metric in the database. For mobile systems where the 45 W TDP and BGA 1744 socket are required, the Intel Core 5 220H remains a viable option, but its performance profile is clearly below that of the 223PE. The data does not indicate any workload where the 220H would be preferable on performance grounds alone.