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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The 220H therefore provides 4 additional physical cores, though both support the same thread count through simultaneous multithreading.

Q: How do their boost clocks compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE reaches a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 220H boosts to 4.90 GHz. The 223PTE holds a 0.50 GHz advantage at maximum frequency, although the 220H starts from a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz versus 2.30 GHz.

Q: What are the differences in cache allocation?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H features an 18 MB shared L3 cache, whereas the Intel Core 5 223PTE provides a larger 24 MB shared L3 cache. Both processors use 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE offers 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), double the 8 lanes found on the Intel Core 5 220H. This gives the 223PTE greater expansion capability for desktop configurations.

Q: Do these chips support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 223PTE explicitly supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 220H does not list ECC memory support in its specifications.

Q: What integrated graphics do they use?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE uses UHD Graphics 770. The 220H's integrated GPU is designed for mobile use, and the 223PTE's is tailored for desktop platforms.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 220H and Intel Core 5 223PTE represent two distinct design philosophies from Intel, despite sharing the same 10 nm process node and Intel as the foundry. The 220H belongs to the Raptor Lake-H family, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, and is built for mobile platforms with an Intel BGA 1744 socket. The 223PTE comes from the Bartlett Lake family, uses an Intel Socket 1700, and targets desktop systems. This fundamental platform split drives most of their architectural divergences.

Core configuration stands as the most significant difference. The 220H packs 12 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement that likely combines performance and efficiency cores to balance power draw against throughput. The 223PTE instead offers 8 cores and 16 threads, relying on hyper-threading to reach the same thread count with fewer physical cores. For workloads that scale with physical core count, the 220H holds a structural advantage, while the 223PTE's higher boost clock may compensate in lightly threaded scenarios.

Cache architecture also separates the two. The 220H carries 18 MB of shared L3 cache, while the 223PTE expands this to 24 MB. That 6 MB difference could benefit the 223PTE in workloads with large working sets or repeated data access patterns. Both chips use identical per-core L1 (80 KB) and L2 (2 MB) allocations, so the divergence appears only at the shared level.

Memory support is similar on the surface: both accept DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. However, the 223PTE lists a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, a specification absent for the 220H. ECC memory support further distinguishes them, with the 223PTE supporting ECC and the 220H lacking it. This positions the 223PTE for reliability-sensitive desktop workloads, while the 220H prioritizes mobile efficiency.

PCIe connectivity differs meaningfully. The 223PTE provides 16 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, whereas the 220H provides only 8 Gen 5 lanes. For desktop builds with multiple NVMe drives or discrete GPUs, the 223PTE offers more headroom. The integrated graphics also differ: the 220H uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 EUs, and the 223PTE uses UHD Graphics 770, reflecting their respective mobile and desktop positioning.

The release timeline shows the 220H launched on 2024-12-17, and the 223PTE followed on 2026-03-08. Both remain in active production. The 220H carries a launch MSRP of $342, and the 223PTE has a launch MSRP of $232. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking headroom is limited on both.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 5 220H and the Intel Core 5 223PTE. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counts for both processors stand at zero. Consequently, a side-by-side numerical comparison from identical test conditions is not available in the recorded data.

What the database does provide is a full suite of benchmark scores for the 220H, while the 223PTE has no recorded benchmark results at all. The 220H's average benchmark score sits at 28574, placing it in the 80th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 7203P with an average score of 28583 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS with 28549 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Xeon E-2436 with 28530 and a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-12600 with 28646 and a delta of -0.3%. These close deltas indicate the 220H performs within a narrow band of these established processors.

For the 220H, the available benchmark data shows strong multi-core performance. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 11198, with a single-core score of 1853. Cinebench R20 multi-core reaches 7812, and single-core hits 1102. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1835 multi-core and 262 single-core. PassMark results further illustrate its capabilities: multithread score of 21884, single-thread score of 3405, integer math at 73555, floating-point math at 51671, and extended instructions at 14642. Data compression scores 247921, data encryption hits 15216, and find prime numbers reaches 82. Physics testing yields 1478, and random string sorting reaches 28438.

The 223PTE, by contrast, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, though this figure lacks supporting benchmark data. The absence of measurements for the 223PTE means any performance comparison must rely on architectural specifications rather than empirical results. The 220H's 12 physical cores versus the 223PTE's 8 cores suggests an advantage for the 220H in multi-threaded tasks, while the 223PTE's 5.40 GHz boost clock versus 4.90 GHz suggests an advantage in single-threaded or lightly threaded workloads. The 223PTE's larger 24 MB L3 cache versus 18 MB could also help in cache-sensitive applications, but no recorded scores confirm this.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 220H is the only processor in this comparison with measurable benchmark results. Its 80th percentile standing among all CPUs, supported by an average benchmark score of 28574, demonstrates solid all-around performance. The 223PTE has no benchmark scores in the database, so its real-world performance remains unquantified.

The 220H should be the choice for mobile users who need strong multi-core throughput. Its 12 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 4.90 GHz boost clock, position it well for content creation, compile workloads, and parallel processing. The recorded Cinebench and PassMark scores confirm it handles both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks effectively, with a multithread score of 21884 and a single-thread score of 3405 on PassMark.

The 223PTE appeals to desktop builders who prioritize platform features over measured performance. It offers 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, ECC memory support, a larger 24 MB L3 cache, and a higher 5.40 GHz boost clock. Its 8 cores and 16 threads still provide capable threading, and its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth adds another technical advantage. However, without recorded benchmark scores, its performance tier cannot be verified against the 220H or any other processor.

The 220H's nearest rival data shows it trading blows with established chips like the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS and Intel Core i5-12600, with deltas within 0.3%. This places the 220H in a proven performance envelope. The 223PTE, with a 50th percentile figure and no scores, does not offer comparable validation. Users who require verified performance should favor the 220H, while those who need desktop-specific features like ECC and expanded PCIe should evaluate the 223PTE based on its specifications.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specifications. Core count shows the 220H with 12 cores versus the 223PTE with 8 cores, while both share 16 threads. Base clock favors the 220H at 2.70 GHz against 2.30 GHz, but boost clock favors the 223PTE at 5.40 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. Both have a 45 W TDP.

Socket types diverge completely: the 220H uses Intel BGA 1744, and the 223PTE uses Intel Socket 1700. The architecture field lists Raptor Lake for the 220H and leaves the 223PTE's architecture unspecified, though its codename is Bartlett Lake. The generations differ as Raptor Lake Refresh versus Bartlett Lake.

Cache differs in shared L3 only: 18 MB for the 220H and 24 MB for the 223PTE. L1 and L2 remain identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core, respectively. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the 223PTE at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support appears only on the 223PTE. PCIe lanes differ, with 8 Gen 5 lanes on the 220H and 16 Gen 5 lanes on the 223PTE.

Integrated graphics differ: Iris Xe Graphics 80EU on the 220H versus UHD Graphics 770 on the 223PTE. Market segment separates them as Mobile versus Desktop. Release dates show 2024-12-17 for the 220H and 2026-03-08 for the 223PTE. Launch MSRP values are $342 for the 220H and $232 for the 223PTE. Part numbers are SRQ6SQ5MM for the 220H and SA4QL for the 223PTE.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 220H wins in scenarios that depend on physical core count and validated benchmark performance. Its 12 cores provide more parallel execution resources than the 223PTE's 8 cores, which should benefit heavily threaded applications such as video rendering, 3D simulation, and software compilation. The recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11198 and PassMark multithread score of 21884 demonstrate tangible throughput in these areas. Its 80th percentile ranking and proximity to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS (delta 0.1%) confirm it operates in a proven performance class. Mobile users benefit from the BGA 1744 socket and Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, which suit laptops and compact systems.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE wins in desktop-specific feature comparisons. Its 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes allow more expansion devices, whether multiple NVMe storage drives or a discrete graphics card with additional bandwidth. ECC memory support makes it suitable for data integrity-focused workloads such as financial modeling, scientific computing, or server-like desktop roles. The larger 24 MB L3 cache could improve performance in applications with large reused datasets, though no benchmark data confirms this. Its higher 5.40 GHz boost clock may deliver better single-thread latency in lightly threaded tasks like legacy software or certain games, again unverified by recorded scores. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth figure and Socket 1700 compatibility target traditional desktop builds.

Context matters for each win. The 220H's advantages are measured and confirmed, while the 223PTE's advantages are speculative based on specifications alone. The 220H wins where performance evidence matters, and the 223PTE wins where platform capability and configuration flexibility matter. Users choosing between them should weigh the 220H's proven multi-core chops against the 223PTE's desktop-oriented feature set, accepting that the 223PTE's performance remains an open question in the database.