Intel Core 5 221TE vs Intel Core 5 223PTE Comparison

The Intel Core 5 221TE and the Intel Core 5 223PTE are both desktop processors built on the Bartlett Lake architecture, sharing the same Intel Socket 1700, a 45 watt TDP, and a 10 nm process node from Intel. However, the recorded data shows significant differences in core configuration, cache layout, memory bandwidth, integrated graphics, and release timing. The 221TE has a complete set of benchmark results, while the 223PTE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, making the comparison heavily reliant on architectural specifications and the measured performance of the 221TE against its nearest rivals.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 5 221TE and the Intel Core 5 223PTE. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and the winsA and winsB counters are both zero. This absence of direct measurements means the comparison must be drawn from the full benchmark suite of the 221TE and the architectural specifications of the 223PTE.

The Intel Core 5 221TE delivers a substantial set of recorded scores. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11305 in multi-core and 1596 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 4748 multi-core and 670 single-core. Cinebench R15 results show 1139 multi-core and 160 single-core. Passmark tests show a multithread score of 13301, a single-thread score of 1734, integer math at 42303, floating point math at 31661, data compression at 156682, data encryption at 8963, extended instructions at 9655, random string sorting at 16929, physics at 977, and find prime numbers at 59.

These scores place the 221TE at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17860. Its nearest rivals provide context. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has an average score of 17891, which is 0.2 percent higher than the 221TE. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, also 0.2 percent higher. The Intel Core 7 350 scores 17779, which is 0.5 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 17994, which is 0.7 percent higher. The 221TE sits within a tight cluster of processors, with its closest rival, the Core 5 120U, outperforming it by just 0.2 percent on average.

The 223PTE has no recorded benchmark scores, no average benchmark score, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile ranking is 50, but this is unverified by any measured results. The database shows zero scores across all benchmark categories for this processor. Consequently, no direct numerical comparison between the two Intel processors is possible from the recorded data.

Where Each One Wins

Without direct benchmarks for the 223PTE, the wins for each processor must be inferred from their specifications. The 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The 221TE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The 223PTE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The 223PTE has a higher base clock by 0.50 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.40 GHz. In single-threaded workloads, where clock speed dominates, the 223PTE appears to hold an advantage on paper, although no measured data confirms this.

The 221TE holds the advantage in core count, with two additional physical cores. Multi-threaded workloads that scale well with core count, such as rendering, video encoding, or scientific computing, would likely benefit from the 221TE's 10 cores. However, the 223PTE has a larger L2 cache per core: 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core on the 221TE. This larger L2 cache can improve performance in workloads that repeatedly access a working set that fits within the cache. The L3 cache is identical at 24 MB shared.

Memory bandwidth favors the 223PTE, which has 89.6 GB/s compared to 76.8 GB/s for the 221TE. This 12.8 GB/s difference could benefit memory-intensive applications on the 223PTE. The 223PTE also has the UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU, whereas the 221TE has the UHD Graphics 730. For tasks that rely on the integrated graphics, such as basic display output or video playback, the 223PTE has a more capable GPU, though no benchmark scores quantify this difference.

The 221TE has a release date of 2025-01-12, while the 223PTE has a release date of 2026-03-08, making the 223PTE a later product. Both processors have the same launch MSRP of $232, are active in production, and are not multiplier unlocked.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Bartlett Lake codename and the Core 5 generation from Intel, fabricated on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The 221TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the 223PTE has no die size recorded in the database. The transistor count is not listed for either processor.

The core configuration differs significantly. The 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement where some cores do not contribute additional threads. The 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning all cores support hyper-threading. This structural difference suggests the 221TE likely uses a mix of performance and efficiency cores, with the efficiency cores not supporting simultaneous multithreading, while the 223PTE uses a uniform set of 8 hyper-threaded cores.

Cache architecture shows a clear divergence. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB on the 221TE and 2 MB on the 223PTE. This 0.75 MB per core difference means the 223PTE has a total L2 capacity of 16 MB (8 cores times 2 MB) versus 12.5 MB on the 221TE (10 cores times 1.25 MB), assuming all cores are counted equally. The larger per-core L2 on the 223PTE could reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5, both are dual-channel, and both support ECC memory. The memory bandwidth differs by 12.8 GB/s, with the 223PTE achieving 89.6 GB/s against 76.8 GB/s for the 221TE. PCIe support is the same: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ, with the 221TE using UHD Graphics 730 and the 223PTE using UHD Graphics 770.

The socket is the same Intel Socket 1700 for both. Both have a TDP of 45 watts. The 221TE has a part number of SRVQS, and the 223PTE has a part number of SA4QL. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The 221TE has two additional cores.

Q: What is the clock speed difference between the two?

A: The 221TE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The 223PTE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The 223PTE is faster in both metrics.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 221TE and the Intel Core 5 223PTE support ECC memory. They also both support DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare?

A: The 223PTE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the 221TE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The difference is 12.8 GB/s in favor of the 223PTE.

Q: What integrated graphics do they use?

A: The 221TE uses UHD Graphics 730, and the 223PTE uses UHD Graphics 770. The 223PTE has the higher-numbered graphics solution.

Q: Are there benchmark scores for the 223PTE?

A: The database lists no benchmark scores for the 223PTE. All benchmark fields are empty, and its average score is zero. The 221TE has a full suite of Cinebench and Passmark scores.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the Intel Core 5 221TE and the Intel Core 5 223PTE:

• Cores: 10 versus 8
• Base Clock: 1.80 GHz versus 2.30 GHz
• Boost Clock: 5.00 GHz versus 5.40 GHz
• Die Size: 215 mm² versus not recorded
• L2 Cache: 1.25 MB per core versus 2 MB per core
• Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s
• Integrated Graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770
• Release Date: 2025-01-12 versus 2026-03-08
• Part Number: SRVQS versus SA4QL
• Percentile Vs All CPUs: 71 versus 50
• Average Benchmark Score: 17860 versus 0
• Nearest Rivals: four listed versus none

Fields that are identical include the manufacturer (Intel), threads (16), TDP (45 watts), socket (Intel Socket 1700), codename (Bartlett Lake), generation (Core 5), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), L3 cache (24 MB shared), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC memory support (true), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 lanes from CPU), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), launch MSRP ($232), and multiplier unlocked (false).

The Verdict

The recorded data provides a clear picture for the Intel Core 5 221TE, which has a complete set of benchmark results and a 71st percentile ranking. Its average benchmark score of 17860 places it within 0.7 percent of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, which has the highest average among its nearest rivals at 17994. The 221TE outperforms the Intel Core 7 350 by 0.5 percent, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT by 0.2 percent and the Intel Core 5 120U by 0.2 percent. This tight clustering indicates the 221TE is a competitive mid-range desktop processor, with its 10 cores and 16 threads providing solid multi-threaded capability.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark data, which makes any performance verdict impossible from measurements. Its specifications suggest a different design philosophy: fewer cores (8 versus 10) but higher clocks (5.40 GHz boost versus 5.00 GHz), larger per-core L2 cache (2 MB versus 1.25 MB), higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s), and a more advanced integrated GPU (UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730). For workloads that are sensitive to single-thread performance, memory bandwidth, or integrated graphics output, the 223PTE appears better suited on paper. For workloads that scale with core count, the 221TE has the advantage with its two extra cores.

The 223PTE is also a later release, dated 2026-03-08 compared to 2025-01-12 for the 221TE. Both share the same launch MSRP of $232, the same 45 watt TDP, and the same Intel Socket 1700, making them drop-in comparable in terms of platform requirements. The choice between them depends on whether the workload favors more cores (221TE) or higher clocks, larger L2, and more memory bandwidth (223PTE). The database cannot confirm the 223PTE's actual performance because no benchmarks are recorded, leaving its specification-based advantages unvalidated. Users seeking measured performance data should rely on the 221TE, which has a verified benchmark profile. Users prioritizing the newer design with higher clock speeds and larger cache may consider the 223PTE, but they should note the absence of empirical results. The data supports the 221TE as the processor with demonstrated performance, while the 223PTE remains an unmeasured alternative with a distinct architectural profile.