Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two Intel processors cleanly. The Intel Core 5 223PE is the faster processor in almost every recorded workload, winning 16 of 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 7 250H takes only a single win, a 15.3% margin in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The Core 5 223PE also holds a higher average benchmark score, 40585 versus 35728 for the Core 7 250H, and ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs compared to the 85th percentile for its rival.

The Core 7 250H is a mobile part with a lower power envelope, so its performance profile reflects that design target. The data shows the Core 5 223PE as the choice for desktop workloads where raw compute matters, especially in single-threaded and Cinebench multi-core tests. The Core 7 250H remains relevant in its own segment, but the recorded measurements give the Core 5 223PE a decisive advantage across the board. For a desktop builder seeking maximum performance from these two options, the Core 5 223PE is the clear pick. For a mobile platform where the lower power draw and BGA socket are required, the Core 7 250H is the only one of the two that fits.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation line. The Core 7 250H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename and sits in the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process and use the same per-core cache structure: 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

The core counts differ substantially. The Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the Core 5 223PE turns in higher multi-threaded scores in most tests, which points to a significant per-core performance advantage.

The platform targets also differ. The Core 5 223PE uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. The Core 7 250H uses Intel BGA 1744 and is a mobile part. The Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory, while the Core 7 250H does not. The Core 5 223PE carries 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Core 7 250H carries 8 lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730, the Core 7 250H uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

The power envelopes are distinct. The Core 5 223PE has a 65 W TDP, while the Core 7 250H has a 45 W TDP. The release dates also differ, with the Core 7 250H arriving earlier and the Core 5 223PE later. The Core 5 223PE has a launch MSRP of $232, while the Core 7 250H has a launch MSRP of $502. Both processors are active in production and both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a split that favors the Core 5 223PE in most cases. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 7 250H wins with a score of 3147 against 2666, a 15.3% margin. That is the only test the Core 7 250H wins. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Core 5 223PE scores 376 against 298, a 26.2% lead. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Core 5 223PE scores 11111 against 9697, a 14.6% lead. The same 14.6% lead appears in Cinebench R20 single-core, with the Core 5 223PE at 1568 and the Core 7 250H at 1368.

The largest gaps appear in Cinebench R23. The Core 5 223PE scores 26455 in multi-core versus 16561 for the Core 7 250H, a 59.7% advantage. In single-core, the Core 5 223PE scores 3734 versus 1931, a 93.4% lead. These are the biggest deltas in the entire comparison and confirm that the Core 5 223PE has a much stronger core architecture for sustained rendering workloads.

PassMark results follow the same pattern. The Core 5 223PE leads in data compression with 346623 against 303269, a 14.3% margin. Data encryption is close, with the Core 5 223PE at 18448 versus 18206, a 1.3% edge. Extended instructions show a 42.5% lead for the Core 5 223PE, scoring 24672 against 17318. The prime number search test shows the Core 5 223PE at 159 against 106, a 50% lead. Floating point math favors the Core 5 223PE at 76468 against 65094, a 17.5% margin. Integer math is nearly identical, with the Core 5 223PE at 99819 versus 99100, a 0.7% edge. The multithread test shows the Core 5 223PE at 31124 against 27030, a 15.1% lead. Physics testing gives the Core 5 223PE a 36.7% advantage, scoring 2493 against 1824. Random string sorting is close, with the Core 5 223PE at 35798 versus 34136, a 4.9% margin. Single-thread PassMark scores are nearly tied, with the Core 5 223PE at 4219 versus 4148, a 1.7% edge.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ slightly, with the Core 5 223PE at 2.90 GHz and the Core 7 250H at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the Core 5 223PE at 5.20 GHz and the Core 7 250H at 5.40 GHz. The Core 5 223PE has a 65 W TDP, the Core 7 250H has a 45 W TDP. The socket is different: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 223PE, Intel BGA 1744 for the Core 7 250H.

The architecture and codename differ, with the Core 5 223PE on Bartlett Lake and the Core 7 250H on Raptor Lake-H. The memory bandwidth is specified for the Core 5 223PE at 89.6 GB/s, while the Core 7 250H has no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 223PE but absent on the Core 7 250H. PCIe lane counts differ, with 16 lanes on the Core 5 223PE and 8 lanes on the Core 7 250H. The integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 223PE and Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on the Core 7 250H. The market segments differ, with the Core 5 223PE as a desktop part and the Core 7 250H as a mobile part. Release dates differ, and the launch MSRP values are $232 for the Core 5 223PE and $502 for the Core 7 250H.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor is faster in single-threaded tests?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE wins every single-threaded benchmark. It leads by 26.2% in Cinebench R15 single-core, 14.6% in Cinebench R20 single-core, 93.4% in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 1.7% in PassMark single-thread.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 250H win any benchmark?

A: Yes. The Core 7 250H wins Cinebench R15 multi-core with a score of 3147 against 2666 for the Core 5 223PE, a 15.3% margin. This is the only test it wins out of 17 recorded comparisons.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 250H has no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 250H does not.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 250H has an average benchmark score of 35728, placing it in the 85th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins in 16 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks. Its strongest areas are Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it leads by 59.7%, and Cinebench R23 single-core, where it leads by 93.4%. It also shows large margins in extended instructions (42.5%), physics (36.7%), and prime number search (50%). For desktop workloads such as rendering, scientific computing, and general productivity, the data clearly favors the Core 5 223PE. Its higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz and its desktop socket design contribute to this performance profile. The ECC memory support and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes also make it suitable for workstation-class builds that require error-correcting memory or more expansion bandwidth.

The Intel Core 7 250H wins only in Cinebench R15 multi-core, with a 15.3% margin. This single victory suggests that in one specific legacy rendering workload, the higher core count of 14 cores provides an advantage. The Core 7 250H also carries a lower 45 W TDP, which suits mobile platforms where thermal and power constraints are tighter. Its BGA 1744 socket and mobile market segment confirm this design intent. The Iris Xe Graphics 96EU integrated GPU is a more capable integrated graphics solution than the UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 223PE, which matters for laptops without a discrete GPU. The Core 7 250H also has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz, though this does not translate into single-thread benchmark wins in the recorded data.

The performance split is decisive. The Core 5 223PE is the better processor for almost every measured workload, and its average benchmark score of 40585 versus 35728 confirms this. The nearest rivals for the Core 5 223PE include the Intel Core 7 253PE with a delta of 0.1% and the Intel Xeon 6357P with a delta of -0.1%, showing it sits in a competitive desktop performance tier. The nearest rivals for the Core 7 250H include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 with a delta of 0% and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with a delta of 0.2%, placing it in a similar laptop performance tier. The choice between these two parts ultimately comes down to platform: the Core 5 223PE for desktop builds with its superior benchmark results, the Core 7 250H for mobile systems where its lower TDP and BGA socket are required.