Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 5 223PE and the Intel Core 7 240H is decisively one-sided. Across all seventeen recorded head-to-head tests, the Core 5 223PE claims victory, with no wins for the Core 7 240H. The margins range from single-digit percentage advantages to more than double in one specific workload.

The most dramatic difference appears in Cinebench R23 single-core testing. The Core 5 223PE scores 3734, while the Core 7 240H manages only 1719, producing a delta of 117.2%. This is the largest relative gap in the entire dataset. Multi-core performance also shows a substantial spread, with the Core 5 223PE scoring 26455 in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 15764 for the Core 7 240H, a 67.8% advantage.

The pattern continues across other Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R20, the Core 5 223PE leads by 29.8% in both single-core (1568 vs 1208) and multi-core (11111 vs 8562) tests. Cinebench R15 shows a 51% single-core lead (376 vs 249) and a 13% multi-core lead (2666 vs 2360). Interestingly, the multi-core delta in R15 is smaller than in newer versions, suggesting the Core 7 240H performs relatively better in that older test.

PassMark results reinforce the same narrative. The Core 5 223PE leads in integer math by 24.2% (99819 vs 80396), floating point math by 29.8% (76468 vs 58905), and extended instructions by 46% (24672 vs 16897). Data compression shows a 27.5% advantage (346623 vs 271774), while data encryption shows 21.7% (18448 vs 15155). The Core 5 223PE also wins in prime number finding by 55.9% (159 vs 102) and physics by 44.7% (2493 vs 1723).

The single-thread PassMark tests show the closest margins. The Core 5 223PE scores 4219 versus 3782 for the Core 7 240H, an 11.6% difference. Random string sorting shows a 24% gap (35798 vs 28866), and multithread performance shows 29.8% (31124 vs 23975).

The benchmark data indicates the Core 5 223PE delivers higher performance across every measured workload category. The average benchmark score for the Core 5 223PE is 40585, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 7 240H averages 31483, sitting in the 82nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core 5 223PE include the Intel Core 7 253PE with an average score of 40557 (0.1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G at 40718 (0.3% ahead). For the Core 7 240H, the closest competitors include the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 at 31473 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31495 (0% delta).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages and target different market segments. The Intel Core 5 223PE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation and carries the codename Bartlett Lake. It is classified as a desktop processor. The Intel Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-H, representing the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is classified as a mobile processor.

Both processors use a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel. Neither has recorded transistor counts or die sizes in the database. Core counts differ: the Core 5 223PE has 8 cores with 16 threads, while the Core 7 240H has 10 cores with 16 threads. Despite having two fewer cores, the Core 5 223PE still outperforms the Core 7 240H in every benchmark, indicating that per-core efficiency and clock behavior compensate for the core count disadvantage.

Cache layouts are identical in structure. Both processors feature 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory support is also the same, with both supporting DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 223PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core 7 240H has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

The Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory, while the Core 7 240H does not. PCIe configurations differ, with the Core 5 223PE offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and the Core 7 240H offering Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 240H uses Iris Xe Graphics 64EU.

Socket types reflect the market segmentation. The Core 5 223PE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, while the Core 7 240H uses Intel BGA 1744, a mobile socket. Power characteristics differ as well, with the Core 5 223PE rated at 65 W TDP and the Core 7 240H rated at 45 W TDP. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Release dates in the database show the Core 5 223PE launching on 2026-03-08 and the Core 7 240H launching on 2024-12-17. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 223PE is $232. The launch MSRP for the Core 7 240H is $502. The part numbers are SA4QF for the Core 5 223PE and SRQ6TQ5ML for the Core 7 240H.

Base clocks differ, with the Core 5 223PE running at 2.90 GHz and the Core 7 240H at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks are identical at 5.20 GHz. The higher base clock of the Core 5 223PE, combined with its lower core count, likely contributes to its single-core dominance.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. There are no workload categories where the Intel Core 7 240H demonstrates superiority. The data shows a consistent pattern of the Core 5 223PE leading across rendering, computation, and data processing tasks.

For users working with single-threaded workloads, the Core 5 223PE offers an enormous advantage. The 117.2% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core performance is particularly notable, as is the 51% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core. PassMark single-thread results show a more modest but still clear 11.6% advantage.

Multi-threaded performance also favors the Core 5 223PE, despite its lower core count. The 67.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and the 29.8% lead in Cinebench R20 multi-core indicate that the Core 5 223PE extracts more work from each of its 8 cores than the Core 7 240H does from its 10 cores.

Encryption and compression tasks show the Core 5 223PE ahead by 21.7% and 27.5%, respectively. Extended instruction performance shows a 46% advantage, and prime number finding shows 55.9%. Physics calculations demonstrate a 44.7% lead.

The Core 7 240H, as a mobile processor with a lower 45 W TDP, offers advantages in power consumption and form factor suitability. Its mobile socket and integrated Iris Xe Graphics 64EU make it appropriate for laptop designs. However, the benchmark data does not show any performance category where it wins.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE leads in every single-core test. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3734 versus 1719 for the Core 7 240H, a 117.2% advantage. PassMark single-thread shows 4219 versus 3782, an 11.6% lead.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores with 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores with 16 threads. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does the Core 7 240H win any benchmark?

A: No. Across all seventeen head-to-head tests recorded in the database, the Intel Core 5 223PE wins every one. The Core 7 240H has zero wins.

Q: What is the TDP difference between these processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel Core 7 240H has a 45 W TDP. The Core 7 240H is designed for mobile use, while the Core 5 223PE is a desktop processor.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 223PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core 7 240H. The Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory, while the Core 7 240H does not.

Q: How do their overall performance rankings compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585 and sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 240H has an average score of 31483 and sits in the 82nd percentile.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear choice. The Intel Core 5 223PE outperforms the Intel Core 7 240H in every measured benchmark, with advantages spanning from 11.6% in PassMark single-thread to 117.2% in Cinebench R23 single-core. Its average benchmark score of 40585 exceeds the Core 7 240H's 31483 by roughly 29%, and its 87th percentile ranking versus 82nd confirms its higher standing in the database.

Users seeking maximum processing performance should select the Intel Core 5 223PE. Its desktop socket, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and ECC memory support make it suitable for workstation and desktop applications. The Core 5 223PE achieves these results with 8 cores versus the Core 7 240H's 10 cores, demonstrating that core count alone does not determine performance.

The Intel Core 7 240H remains relevant for mobile applications. Its BGA 1744 socket and 45 W TDP suit laptop designs, and its Iris Xe Graphics 64EU provides integrated graphics capabilities. For users requiring a mobile processor, the Core 7 240H's performance profile is competitive with its nearest rivals, which include the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, both within 0.1% of its average score.

The choice ultimately depends on form factor requirements. For desktop builds where performance is the priority, the Core 5 223PE is the superior option based on all recorded benchmarks. For mobile systems where the 45 W TDP and BGA socket are necessary, the Core 7 240H serves that segment, though it does not match the Core 5 223PE's performance levels.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 223PE | Intel Core 7 240H |

|----------------|--------------------|-------------------|

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-H |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Iris Xe Graphics 64EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | $232 | $502 |

| Part Number | SA4QF | SRQ6TQ5ML |

| Average Benchmark Score | 40585 | 31483 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 87th | 82nd |

The two processors share identical cache configurations (80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, 24 MB L3 shared), memory support (DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), and lack of unlocked multipliers. The differences above represent the complete set of divergent specifications in the database.