Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 223PE and Intel Core i5-14401E are both desktop processors built for Intel Socket 1700, but they represent different architectural generations. The Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Core i5-14401E is based on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R die. Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Core 5 223PE provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i5-14401E offers 6 cores and 12 threads. This two-core, four-thread advantage is the most fundamental difference between the two parts. Clock speeds also favor the Core 5 223PE, which has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to the Core i5-14401E's 2.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies show structural differences. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs, with the Core 5 223PE offering 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core on the Core i5-14401E. Total L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the Core 5 223PE, while the Core i5-14401E has 20 MB shared. The Core i5-14401E lists a die size of 215 mm², whereas no die size is recorded for the Core 5 223PE.

Memory support is identical in type: both accept DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. The Core 5 223PE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is listed for the Core i5-14401E. PCIe capability is the same on both: Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are also identical, with both carrying UHD Graphics 730.

The Core 5 223PE has a release date of March 2026, while the Core i5-14401E was released in June 2024. Both are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 223PE carries a launch MSRP of $232; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i5-14401E. The Core 5 223PE is part of the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation, while the Core i5-14401E belongs to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive and consistent advantage for the Intel Core 5 223PE across all six recorded head-to-head tests. In every case, the Core 5 223PE wins by approximately 45.7%, with the single exception of Cinebench R23 single-core, where the margin is 45.6%.

In Cinebench R15, the Core 5 223PE scores 2666 in multi-core versus 1830 for the Core i5-14401E, a 45.7% advantage. The single-core result is 376 versus 258, again a 45.7% lead. These results indicate that the Core 5 223PE delivers roughly half again as much performance in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads.

Cinebench R20 continues the pattern. The multi-core score is 11111 for the Core 5 223PE and 7627 for the Core i5-14401E, a 45.7% gap. Single-core scores are 1568 and 1076 respectively, also a 45.7% difference. The consistency of the margin across different Cinebench versions suggests a uniform performance scaling factor, likely driven by the higher core count and higher clock speeds.

Cinebench R23 shows the largest absolute scores. The Core 5 223PE reaches 26455 in multi-core, while the Core i5-14401E manages 18161, a 45.7% lead. In single-core, the scores are 3734 and 2564, a 45.6% margin. These results confirm that the Core 5 223PE's advantages are not confined to a specific benchmark generation but hold across the entire Cinebench suite.

The overall benchmark picture is reinforced by the average benchmark scores. The Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585, while the Core i5-14401E averages 5253. This places the Core 5 223PE at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile. The Core 5 223PE's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core 7 253PE (0.1% higher average score), the Intel Xeon 6357P (0.1% lower), the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G (0.3% lower). The Core i5-14401E's nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i7-11700B (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i9-10850K (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i5-13400T (0.8% higher).

The Core 5 223PE also records additional PassMark results in the database, including a multi-thread score of 31124, a single-thread score of 4219, integer math at 99819, floating point math at 76468, and data compression at 346623. No comparable PassMark scores are recorded for the Core i5-14401E, so direct comparisons in those workloads are not possible from the available data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 223PE scores 26455 versus 18161 for the Core i5-14401E, a 45.7% advantage. In single-core, the scores are 3734 and 2564 respectively, a 45.6% lead.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The Core 5 223PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 5 223PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, compared to 4.70 GHz for the Core i5-14401E.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall database ranking?

A: The Core 5 223PE is at the 87th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 40585, while the Core i5-14401E is at the 60th percentile with an average score of 5253.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core 5 223PE outperforms the Intel Core i5-14401E in every measured benchmark, with a consistent margin of approximately 45.7% across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 workloads. The Core 5 223PE's higher core count, higher clock speeds, and larger cache capacities all contribute to this result.

The average benchmark scores amplify the difference. The Core 5 223PE's average score of 40585 places it near processors like the Intel Core 7 253PE and Intel Xeon 6357P, with deltas of 0.1% or less. The Core i5-14401E's average score of 5253 aligns it with older parts such as the Intel Core i9-10850K and Intel Core i5-13400T. These positions in the database indicate that the Core 5 223PE competes in a substantially higher performance tier.

For workloads that rely on multi-core scaling, such as rendering or compilation, the Core 5 223PE's 45.7% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is decisive. For single-threaded tasks, the Core 5 223PE also holds a 45.6% advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core, showing that its higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz delivers tangible results. The Core i5-14401E's lower average score and 60th percentile ranking indicate it is better positioned for less demanding use cases, but the data does not show any workload where it matches or exceeds the Core 5 223PE.

The production status of both parts is Active, and both use the same socket, memory types, PCIe lanes, and integrated graphics. The Core 5 223PE is the newer release and carries a launch MSRP of $232. No launch MSRP is available for the Core i5-14401E. Users choosing between these two should rely on the benchmark margins, which uniformly favor the Core 5 223PE.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 223PE | Intel Core i5-14401E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

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

| Release Date | March 2026 | June 2024 |

| Launch MSRP | $232 | Not recorded |

| Part Number | SA4QF | Q49JSRNJS |

| Average Benchmark Score | 40585 | 5253 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 87 | 60 |