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

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 223PE compare to the Intel Core i3-14100T in overall benchmark score?

A: The Core 5 223PE records an average benchmark score of 40585, while the Core i3-14100T averages 17648. The Core 5 223PE also sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 71st percentile for the Core i3-14100T.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Core 5 223PE doubles the core count and thread count of the i3-14100T.

Q: How do their single-thread performances compare?

A: In PassMark single-thread testing, the Core 5 223PE scores 4219, which is 20.6% ahead of the i3-14100T's 3498. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 5 223PE scores 3734 versus 1639 for the i3-14100T, a 127.8% advantage.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Core 5 223PE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core i3-14100T has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 5 223PE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i3-14100T has no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Core 5 223PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i3-14100T has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the Core 5 223PE has 2 MB of L2 cache per core versus 1.25 MB per core for the i3-14100T.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 223PE and the Intel Core i3-14100T are both built on an Intel 10 nm process node and use the Intel Socket 1700. Both come from Intel's own foundry. The architectural separation begins at the codename level: the Core 5 223PE uses Bartlett Lake, while the Core i3-14100T uses Raptor Lake-R, with the latter's generation listed as Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

The compute configuration diverges sharply. The Core 5 223PE provides 8 cores and 16 threads, whereas the Core i3-14100T provides 4 cores and 8 threads. That difference in execution resources is the primary driver of the multi-threaded performance gap between the two parts.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 5 223PE carries 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i3-14100T carries 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The larger per-core L2 and the doubled shared L3 give the Core 5 223PE a clear capacity advantage for workloads that cycle through larger working sets.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The Core 5 223PE records 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the i3-14100T has no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory and both expose Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are identical: UHD Graphics 730 on both parts. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Clock behavior separates the two as well. The Core 5 223PE runs at a 2.90 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost, while the Core i3-14100T runs at 2.70 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost. The Core 5 223PE also carries a 65 W TDP against 35 W for the i3-14100T. Production status is Active for both, with the Core 5 223PE released in 2026 and the Core i3-14100T released in 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results are one-sided. The Core 5 223PE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, with no wins for the Core i3-14100T. The smallest margin is in PassMark single-thread testing, where the Core 5 223PE scores 4219 against 3498, a 20.6% lead. That single-thread edge is the narrowest gap in the entire comparison, which shows that the Core 5 223PE's advantage is not merely a matter of extra cores.

The largest margins appear in compute-heavy workloads. In PassMark find prime numbers, the Core 5 223PE scores 159 against 56, a 183.9% lead. PassMark physics shows a 156.2% lead with 2493 versus 973. PassMark integer math delivers 99819 against 40292, a 147.7% advantage, while PassMark floating point math records 76468 versus 31379, a 143.7% lead. PassMark extended instructions shows 24672 versus 10414, a 136.9% gap.

The Cinebench suite paints a consistent picture. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core 5 223PE scores 2666 against 1170, a 127.9% lead. Cinebench R15 singlecore follows the same pattern: 376 versus 165, also 127.9%. Cinebench R20 multicore records 11111 versus 4877, a 127.8% lead, and singlecore 1568 versus 688, again 127.9%. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 26455 versus 11612, a 127.8% gap, with singlecore at 3734 versus 1639, also 127.8%.

The PassMark multithread test mirrors the Cinebench multicore results. The Core 5 223PE scores 31124 against 13662, a 127.8% lead. Data encryption shows 18448 versus 7881, a 134.1% gap, and data compression records 346623 versus 152636, a 127.1% lead. Random string sorting completes the set with 35798 versus 15579, a 129.8% advantage.

The nearest rival data provides context for each processor's standing. The Core 5 223PE sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and within 0.1% of the Intel Core 7 253PE and Intel Xeon 6357P. The Core i3-14100T sits essentially level with the Intel Core i3-13100F and Intel Core i7-1255U, within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 9374F.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear conclusion. The Intel Core 5 223PE outperforms the Intel Core i3-14100T in every recorded benchmark, with margins ranging from 20.6% in single-thread work to 183.9% in prime number calculation. The average benchmark score of 40585 for the Core 5 223PE is more than double the 17648 average of the Core i3-14100T.

For workloads that scale with cores and threads, the choice is unambiguous. The Core 5 223PE's 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with 24 MB of L3 cache, deliver roughly 128% higher multi-threaded scores across the Cinebench suite and PassMark multithread. The Core i3-14100T cannot match that level of parallel throughput.

For single-threaded work, the Core 5 223PE still leads, but the margin narrows to 20.6% in PassMark single-thread. The boost clock difference of 5.20 GHz versus 4.40 GHz and the larger cache footprint underpin that lead. The i3-14100T's best case is in lightly threaded tasks, but even there it trails.

The Core i3-14100T does carry a lower 35 W TDP against 65 W for the Core 5 223PE, and its die size is recorded at 163 mm² while the Core 5 223PE has no die size recorded. The i3-14100T also launched at a lower MSRP. Those factors make it the more power-conscious part, but the benchmark data shows no performance category where it wins.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The Core 5 223PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i3-14100T uses 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 2.90 GHz versus 2.70 GHz, and boost clocks are 5.20 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. TDP is 65 W versus 35 W.

Cache differs at the L2 and L3 levels. The Core 5 223PE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3, while the Core i3-14100T has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. L1 cache is the same at 80 KB per core.

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 5 223PE at 89.6 GB/s, with no figure recorded for the Core i3-14100T. Codename and generation differ: Bartlett Lake for the Core 5 223PE, Raptor Lake-R for the Core i3-14100T. The Core i3-14100T has a recorded die size of 163 mm², while the Core 5 223PE has none recorded. Release dates differ, with the Core 5 223PE released in 2026 and the Core i3-14100T in 2024. Part numbers also differ: SA4QF for the Core 5 223PE and SRMX0 for the Core i3-14100T.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins every recorded benchmark category. Its strongest advantages appear in integer math, floating point math, physics simulation, extended instruction workloads, and prime number calculation, where leads range from 136.9% to 183.9%. These results point to heavy compute workloads, scientific calculations, and instruction-heavy applications as the Core 5 223PE's natural territory.

The Core 5 223PE also dominates multi-threaded rendering tasks. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore results all show a 127.8% to 127.9% lead, and PassMark multithread shows a 127.8% lead. Content creation, rendering, and parallel compilation workloads would see the largest benefit from this processor.

The Core 5 223PE's single-thread advantage of 20.6% in PassMark single-thread, along with the 127.8% lead in Cinebench R23 singlecore, covers responsive workloads and lightly threaded applications. The i3-14100T does not win any single-thread test, so even low-thread scenarios favor the Core 5 223PE.

The Intel Core i3-14100T has no benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its role is defined by its 35 W TDP, which is the only recorded specification advantage it holds over the Core 5 223PE. Systems with strict thermal or power limits would lean toward the i3-14100T, but the performance data consistently favors the Core 5 223PE across every tested workload.