Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26455 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 20445. The Core 5 leads by 29.4%.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread performance between the two chips?

A: The Core 5 223PE scores 4219 in Passmark single-thread, versus 3433 for the Core 9 273PTE, a 22.9% advantage for the Core 5.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Core 5 223PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, and the Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz.

Q: What is the shared L3 cache capacity for each?

A: The Core 5 223PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB.

Q: How does the average benchmark score of the Core 5 compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40557.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the Bartlett Lake family, built on Intel's 10 nm process node and fabricated by Intel. They share the same Socket 1700 platform, dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, ECC memory capability, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and integrated UHD Graphics 730. Both are desktop parts with active production status and a release date of March 8, 2026.

The core configuration differs substantially. The Core 5 223PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the Core 5 operates at a higher base clock of 2.90 GHz versus 1.40 GHz for the Core 9. Boost clocks favor the Core 9 slightly, at 5.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz.

Cache hierarchies are organized similarly on a per-core basis. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache differs, with the Core 5 at 24 MB and the Core 9 at 36 MB.

Thermal design power ratings also diverge. The Core 5 is rated at 65 W TDP, while the Core 9 draws 45 W. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both carry launch MSRPs: $232 for the Core 5 and $549 for the Core 9.

The Verdict

The recorded data consistently favors the Intel Core 5 223PE across every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. It wins all 17 tested workloads, with no wins recorded for the Core 9 273PTE. The Core 5 delivers a higher average benchmark score of 40585 versus 31143 for the Core 9, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs compared to the 82nd percentile for the Core 9.

The Core 5's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 7 253PE with an average score of 40557 (0.1% behind), the Intel Xeon 6357P at 40630 (0.1% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G at 40718 (0.3% ahead). The Core 9's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F at 31081 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 31074 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i7-12650HX at 31290 (0.5% ahead).

For workloads that stress single-thread performance, the Core 5 is clearly superior, with a 29.4% lead in Cinebench R20 single-core and a 22.9% advantage in Passmark single-thread. The Core 9's higher core count does not translate into a win in any multi-threaded test, as the Core 5 leads by 29.4% in Cinebench R23 multi-core and by 29.4% in Passmark multithread.

The Core 5 223PE is the right choice for applications where raw per-core speed and consistent throughput matter, based on the benchmark data. The Core 9 273PTE, despite its larger core count and bigger L3 cache, does not outperform the Core 5 in any measured workload, so the data does not support selecting it on performance grounds.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 223PE | Intel Core 9 273PTE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 2.90 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Launch MSRP | $232 | $549 |

Both processors share identical specifications for L1 cache (80 KB per core), L2 cache (2 MB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s), ECC support (true), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), socket (Intel Socket 1700), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), and market segment (Desktop).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Core 5 223PE, winning all 17 recorded benchmarks with deltas ranging from 12% to 54.7%.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 5 scores 2666 versus 2060 for the Core 9, a 29.4% margin. Single-core in R15 shows a 29.7% lead, with scores of 376 and 290 respectively. Cinebench R20 repeats the pattern: multi-core at 11111 versus 8586 (29.4% lead), and single-core at 1568 versus 1212 (29.4% lead). Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers 26455 for the Core 5 against 20445 for the Core 9, again a 29.4% gap, while single-core is 3734 versus 2886.

Passmark results show larger spreads in some tests. Data compression yields 346623 for the Core 5 against 258704 for the Core 9, a 34% advantage. Data encryption follows with 18448 versus 14253, a 29.4% lead. Extended instructions show the widest gap at 54.7%, with scores of 24672 and 15952. Find prime numbers is closer, at 159 versus 142, a 12% lead. Floating point math records 76468 versus 60673, a 26% margin. Integer math posts 99819 versus 82411, a 21.1% lead. Multithread results are 31124 versus 24054, a 29.4% advantage. Physics tests show 2493 versus 1917, a 30% lead. Random string sorting delivers 35798 versus 28973, a 23.6% margin. Single-thread tests record 4219 versus 3433, a 22.9% lead, and the duplicate Passmark singlethread entry confirms the same figures.

The consistent 29.4% delta across multiple Cinebench versions and Passmark multithread indicates a steady per-clock advantage for the Core 5, rather than a workload-specific anomaly. The 54.7% lead in extended instructions suggests the Core 5's higher base clock and boost behavior benefits AVX-style workloads disproportionately. The 12% gap in prime number finding is the smallest margin, but still favors the Core 5.

Average benchmark scores reinforce the trend: the Core 5 averages 40585, while the Core 9 averages 31143. The Core 5 sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 82nd percentile for the Core 9. Among nearest rivals, the Core 5's closest competitor is the Intel Core 7 253PE at a 0.1% delta, while the Core 9's closest competitor is the Intel Core i7-13700TE at a 0.4% delta.