Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core i5-14450HX Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE records an average benchmark score of 40585, which places it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14450HX scores 32040 on average, landing at the 82nd percentile.

Q: How large is the performance gap between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The largest single margin is in the PassMark physics test, where it leads by 69%, while the smallest margin is in single-thread performance, where it leads by 15.8%.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory bus. The Core 5 223PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-14450HX does not have a recorded bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each CPU?

A: The Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer physical cores, the Core 5 223PE still outperforms the i5-14450HX in every benchmark.

Q: Which processor uses a desktop socket and which uses a mobile package?

A: The Core 5 223PE is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700, while the i5-14450HX is a mobile processor using Intel BGA 1964. Both are currently listed as active production parts.

Q: Do these processors use the same integrated graphics?

A: No. The Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14450HX uses UHD Graphics 710.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins in every single benchmark category recorded. There is no workload in the database where the i5-14450HX takes the lead. Looking at the distribution of wins, the Core 5 223PE shows its largest advantages in integer-heavy and physics-based tasks. The PassMark physics test shows a 69% lead, and the find prime numbers test shows a 62.2% lead. These are substantial margins that indicate a strong advantage in computational throughput for scientific and mathematical workloads.

The i5-14450HX does not have a single winning benchmark, but its closest relative performance comes in single-threaded tasks. The PassMark single-thread test shows only a 15.8% gap in favor of the Core 5 223PE. This suggests that for lightly threaded applications, the i5-14450HX is comparatively closer to its rival, though still behind.

For multithreaded workloads, the Core 5 223PE maintains a consistent advantage. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 31.6% lead, and PassMark multithread shows a 31.4% lead. The data indicates that the Core 5 223PE is the stronger choice across the board, with particularly pronounced advantages in physics simulation, prime number calculation, and extended instruction workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design lineages. The Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is classified as part of the Core 5 generation. The i5-14450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation.

Both processors are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node and both are produced by Intel's own foundry. The i5-14450HX has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 223PE does not have a recorded die size in the database.

Cache structures differ between the two. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache, however, is different: the Core 5 223PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14450HX has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This 4 MB difference in L3 capacity may contribute to the performance gap in cache-sensitive workloads.

The integrated graphics differ as well, with the Core 5 223PE using UHD Graphics 730 and the i5-14450HX using UHD Graphics 710. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU only.

The Core 5 223PE is a desktop part, while the i5-14450HX is a mobile part. This fundamental market distinction explains the socket differences and likely influences thermal and power characteristics.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite the i5-14450HX having two additional physical cores, the Core 5 223PE outperforms it in all benchmarks.

Clock speeds differ significantly. The Core 5 223PE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The i5-14450HX has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core 5 223PE holds a 0.50 GHz advantage in base clock and a 0.40 GHz advantage in boost clock.

Thermal design power differs by 10 watts. The Core 5 223PE has a TDP of 65 watts, while the i5-14450HX has a TDP of 55 watts. This modest TDP difference reflects the desktop versus mobile positioning.

Socket and package types are entirely different. The Core 5 223PE uses Intel Socket 1700 for desktop installation. The i5-14450HX uses Intel BGA 1964, which is a ball grid array for mobile systems.

Memory bandwidth is only recorded for the Core 5 223PE at 89.6 GB/s. The i5-14450HX has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

The multiplier unlock status differs. The Core 5 223PE has a locked multiplier. The i5-14450HX has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking in supported systems.

Release dates differ by roughly two years. The i5-14450HX was released in January 2024, while the Core 5 223PE was released in March 2026.

The Core 5 223PE has a launch MSRP of $232. The i5-14450HX has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows complete dominance by the Intel Core 5 223PE across all 17 recorded tests. The largest margins appear in compute-heavy workloads. The PassMark physics test shows the Core 5 223PE scoring 2493 against the i5-14450HX's 1475, a 69% advantage. This is the biggest single delta in the dataset. The PassMark find prime numbers test shows a 62.2% lead, with scores of 159 versus 98.

Extended instruction workloads also show a large gap. The PassMark extended instructions test has the Core 5 223PE at 24672 versus 17207 for the i5-14450HX, a 43.4% lead. Data compression shows a 24.4% advantage, with scores of 346623 versus 278538. Data encryption shows an 18.5% lead, with scores of 18448 versus 15574.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent single-core and multi-core advantages. Cinebench R15 multicore has the Core 5 223PE at 2666 versus 2026, a 31.6% lead. Cinebench R15 singlecore has it at 376 versus 285, a 31.9% lead. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 11111 versus 8445, a 31.6% lead, and R20 singlecore shows 1568 versus 1191, a 31.7% lead. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 26455 versus 20108, a 31.6% lead, and R23 singlecore shows 3734 versus 2838, also a 31.6% lead.

Math workloads follow the same pattern. PassMark floating point math shows 76468 versus 58037, a 31.8% lead. PassMark integer math shows 99819 versus 78330, a 27.4% lead. PassMark multithread shows 31124 versus 23680, a 31.4% lead.

Random string sorting shows a 21.1% lead, with scores of 35798 versus 29565. The smallest margin is in single-thread performance. PassMark single-thread shows 4219 versus 3643, a 15.8% lead. This same 15.8% delta appears for the duplicate PassMark singlethread entry.

The nearest rivals for each processor provide additional context. The Core 5 223PE's closest rival is the Intel Core 7 253PE with an average score of 40557, a delta of 0.1%. It also sits near the Intel Xeon 6357P at 40630, a delta of -0.1%, and the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40518, a delta of 0.2%. The Core 5 223PE's average score of 40585 places it between the Xeon 6357P and the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G (40718, delta -0.3%).

The i5-14450HX sits at 32040 average, with its closest rival being the Intel Core i7-13705H at 32076, a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core i5-14400 comes in at 32115, a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32121, a delta of -0.3%. The Intel Core i9-11900 leads the group at 32226, a delta of -0.6%.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Intel Core 5 223PE in every measured category. It delivers a 31.6% advantage in Cinebench R23 multicore, a 31.6% advantage in Cinebench R23 singlecore, and a 69% advantage in PassMark physics. Its average benchmark score of 40585 sits 26.7% above the i5-14450HX's 32040.

The i5-14450HX does offer an unlocked multiplier and two additional physical cores, but those advantages do not translate into benchmark wins. The Core 5 223PE achieves its dominance through higher clock speeds, a larger L3 cache, and higher memory bandwidth. Its 5.20 GHz boost clock and 24 MB of L3 cache provide a solid foundation for both single-threaded and multithreaded performance.

Desktop builders should select the Core 5 223PE for systems where raw compute performance is the priority. Its 87th percentile ranking and consistent 15.8% to 69% margins over the i5-14450HX make it the stronger processor for nearly any workload. The i5-14450HX remains relevant only for mobile platforms that require the BGA 1964 package, where its 82nd percentile ranking and 10-core configuration provide a capable baseline for a laptop-class processor.