Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits this comparison cleanly: the Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i3-14100 does not win a single one. The average benchmark score of the Core 5 223PE is 40585, compared to 18318 for the i3-14100, a gap that places the two processors in different performance tiers. The Core 5 223PE sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the i3-14100 sits at the 72nd percentile. For workloads that rely heavily on multi-threaded throughput, the Core 5 223PE delivers roughly double the performance of the i3-14100 in Cinebench R23 multi-core (26455 versus 12820). The single-core advantage is smaller but still consistent: the Core 5 223PE leads by 12.2% in Passmark single-thread (4219 versus 3759). The i3-14100 is the more power-efficient option on paper with a 60 W TDP against 65 W, and it carries a lower launch MSRP of $134 versus $232, but the recorded performance data shows no scenario where the i3-14100 comes out ahead. Anyone selecting between these two should base the choice on whether the extra multi-threaded capacity of the Core 5 223PE justifies its higher launch MSRP, or whether the i3-14100’s lower launch MSRP and slightly lower TDP align better with a constrained build.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 223PE wins every benchmark category in the database, but the magnitude of the win varies by workload type. The largest deltas appear in passmark_find_prime_numbers (189.1% ahead), passmark_physics (160.2% ahead), and passmark_integer_math (120.2% ahead). These tests stress raw arithmetic throughput and physics simulation, where the 8-core, 16-thread configuration of the Core 5 223PE provides a substantial advantage over the 4-core, 8-thread i3-14100. In passmark_floating_point_math, the Core 5 223PE scores 76468 against 35266, a 116.8% lead. Data compression and encryption also favor the Core 5 223PE by roughly 99% and 108.7%, respectively. The smallest gap occurs in Passmark single-thread tests, where the Core 5 223PE scores 4219 and the i3-14100 scores 3759, a 12.2% difference. This indicates that the Core 5 223PE’s higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to 4.70 GHz on the i3-14100, contributes to a meaningful but modest single-core advantage. The i3-14100’s only qualitative wins are its lower TDP (60 W versus 65 W) and its launch MSRP of $134, which is lower than the Core 5 223PE’s $232. The i3-14100 also carries a smaller die size (163 mm²), though the Core 5 223PE does not report a die size in the database. For users who prioritize the highest possible throughput in multi-threaded tasks, the Core 5 223PE is the clear choice. For users who prioritize the lowest launch MSRP and the lowest TDP, the i3-14100 holds an edge, but it does so without winning any performance benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is listed as part of the Core 5 generation, while the i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake architecture. Both processors are built on Intel’s 10 nm process node and use the Intel Socket 1700. The Core 5 223PE doubles the core count to 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i3-14100 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: the Core 5 223PE runs at 2.90 GHz, and the i3-14100 runs at 3.50 GHz. The boost clocks favor the Core 5 223PE at 5.20 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. Cache configurations also diverge significantly. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache per core is 2 MB on the Core 5 223PE and 1.25 MB on the i3-14100. The shared L3 cache is 24 MB on the Core 5 223PE and 12 MB on the i3-14100. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and both support ECC memory. The Core 5 223PE reports a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i3-14100 does not report a memory bandwidth figure. Both processors use the same integrated graphics, UHD Graphics 730, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The i3-14100 reports a die size of 163 mm², while the Core 5 223PE does not report one. The release dates differ, with the i3-14100 appearing in the database on 2024-01-07 and the Core 5 223PE on 2026-03-08. Both are listed as Active production status and target the Desktop market segment. The Core 5 223PE’s larger core count, larger L2 per core, and doubled L3 cache align with its substantially higher multi-core benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Core 5 223PE in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Core 5 223PE scores 26455 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the i3-14100 scores 12820. This gives the Core 5 223PE a 106.4% lead.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In Passmark single-thread, the Core 5 223PE scores 4219 and the i3-14100 scores 3759. The Core 5 223PE leads by 12.2%.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. Both also support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Core 5 223PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i3-14100 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Core 5 223PE has a TDP of 65 W. The i3-14100 has a TDP of 60 W.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results in the database show a clean sweep for the Intel Core 5 223PE across all 17 tests. The widest margin appears in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Core 5 223PE scores 159 against 55 for the i3-14100, a delta of 189.1%. This test is highly sensitive to core count and clock speed, and the Core 5 223PE’s 8 cores and 5.20 GHz boost clock produce a result nearly three times that of the i3-14100. Passmark_physics shows a similar pattern: the Core 5 223PE scores 2493, and the i3-14100 scores 958, a 160.2% lead. Integer math also favors the Core 5 223PE heavily, with a score of 99819 versus 45329, a 120.2% delta.

The Cinebench suite consistently shows the Core 5 223PE at roughly double the i3-14100’s output. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 5 223PE scores 2666 against 1292, a 106.3% delta. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 11111 versus 5384, a 106.4% delta. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 26455 versus 12820, a 106.4% delta. Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern: R15 single-core is 376 versus 182 (106.6%), R20 single-core is 1568 versus 759 (106.6%), and R23 single-core is 3734 versus 1809 (106.4%). The consistency of these deltas across all three Cinebench versions indicates that the Core 5 223PE’s advantage is structural, not workload-specific.

Passmark tests reveal a broader range of deltas. Data compression scores 346623 for the Core 5 223PE and 174115 for the i3-14100, a 99.1% delta. Data encryption scores 18448 versus 8838, a 108.7% delta. Extended instructions score 24672 versus 11865, a 107.9% delta. Floating point math scores 76468 versus 35266, a 116.8% delta. Random string sorting scores 35798 versus 17397, a 105.8% delta. Multithread scores 31124 versus 15095, a 106.2% delta.

The narrowest margin is in Passmark single-thread, where the Core 5 223PE scores 4219 and the i3-14100 scores 3759, a 12.2% delta. This test appears twice in the head-to-head data under slightly different test names (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread), and both record identical scores. The smaller single-thread delta contrasts sharply with the multi-thread deltas, reinforcing that the Core 5 223PE’s core count and cache size drive most of its advantage. The i3-14100’s higher base clock of 3.50 GHz does not overcome the Core 5 223PE’s higher boost clock and larger L2/L3 caches in single-threaded work, but it does keep the gap relatively small. Overall, the recorded data shows no benchmark category where the i3-14100 takes the lead, and the Core 5 223PE’s wins range from 12.2% to 189.1% depending on the workload.