Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core 5 223PE across every single recorded test. The Core 5 223PE wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Core i5-14490F takes zero wins. This is not a close contest by any measure.

The most dramatic gap appears in Cinebench testing. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core 5 223PE scores 2666 against 2318 for the i5-14490F, a 15% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows the same 15% delta, with scores of 376 and 327 respectively. Moving to Cinebench R20, the Core 5 223PE delivers 11111 in multicore versus 9660, again a 15% lead. The R20 single-core result is 1568 versus 1363, also a 15% margin. Cinebench R23 multicore sees the Core 5 223PE at 26455 compared to 23000, and R23 single-core at 3734 versus 3247, with the same consistent 15% delta across all six Cinebench tests.

PassMark results reinforce this pattern, though with varying margins. The largest single delta is in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where the Core 5 223PE scores 159 against 122, a 30.3% lead. This indicates substantially stronger integer-heavy workload performance. PassMark physics shows a 19.1% delta, with scores of 2493 versus 2093. Floating point math favors the Core 5 223PE at 76468 versus 66558, a 14.9% difference. Integer math delivers 99819 versus 87844, a 13.6% margin. Extended instructions show 24672 versus 21731, a 13.5% gap.

Some PassMark tests show narrower advantages. Data compression sees the Core 5 223PE at 346623 against 340026, just a 1.9% delta. Data encryption is close as well: 18448 versus 18225, a 1.2% margin. Random string sorting shows the smallest difference at 0.5%, with scores of 35798 versus 35608. Multithread performance favors the Core 5 223PE by 8.6%, scoring 31124 against 28662. Single-thread performance shows an 8.9% delta, with 4219 versus 3873.

The average benchmark score for the Core 5 223PE is 40585, while the i5-14490F averages 38149. This places the Core 5 223PE in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, one point above the i5-14490F at the 86th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core 5 223PE include the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40557 (0.1% behind), the Intel Xeon 6357P at 40630 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40518 (0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G at 40718 (0.3% ahead). The i5-14490F sits near the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38221 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38261 (0.3% behind).

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear choice for most workloads: the Intel Core 5 223PE outperforms the Intel Core i5-14490F in every benchmark category recorded. The consistent 15% advantage across all Cinebench tests, combined with wins in every PassMark test, shows that the Core 5 223PE delivers superior performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded scenarios.

The Core 5 223PE achieves this despite having fewer cores. It uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14490F uses 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core 5 223PE compensates with a higher base clock of 2.90 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. The per-core L2 cache also favors the Core 5 223PE at 2 MB per core, double the 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14490F. Both processors share 24 MB of L3 cache and the same 65 W TDP.

The Core 5 223PE also includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730, whereas the i5-14490F has no integrated graphics at all. This makes the Core 5 223PE a more flexible option for systems that may not use a discrete GPU, at least for display output and basic tasks. The i5-14490F requires a dedicated graphics card for any video output.

ECC memory support is another differentiator. The Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory, while the i5-14490F does not. This matters for users building systems that need error-correcting memory for data integrity, such as entry-level servers or workstation setups.

The Core 5 223PE launches with a recorded launch MSRP of $232. The i5-14490F has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded benchmark data, the Intel Core 5 223PE wins in every category. There is no benchmark where the i5-14490F shows an advantage. The closest contests are in PassMark random string sorting (0.5% delta), data encryption (1.2% delta), and data compression (1.9% delta). In these tests, the difference is small enough that real-world performance would likely feel identical for most users.

The largest wins for the Core 5 223PE come in prime number finding (30.3%), physics (19.1%), and the Cinebench suite (15% across the board). These tests stress integer arithmetic, physics simulation, and overall render performance, respectively. Users running applications that depend on these workloads will see the most tangible benefit from choosing the Core 5 223PE.

The i5-14490F does have one structural advantage: more physical cores. With 10 cores versus 8, the i5-14490F offers additional parallel execution units. However, the benchmark results show that this does not translate into better measured performance in any recorded test. The Core 5 223PE achieves higher scores despite the core count disadvantage, likely due to its higher clocks and larger per-core L2 cache.

For systems that require ECC memory, the Core 5 223PE is the only viable option between these two, as the i5-14490F lacks ECC support. For systems that need integrated graphics for basic display output, the Core 5 223PE again takes the lead with UHD Graphics 730. The i5-14490F cannot output video without a discrete GPU.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 223PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-14490F has no memory bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores, compared to 8 cores on the Intel Core 5 223PE. Both have 16 threads.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A).

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14490F does not support ECC.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585, while the Intel Core i5-14490F averages 38149.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake-R codename with a Raptor Lake architecture. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry.

The Core 5 223PE is part of the Core 5 generation under Bartlett Lake, while the i5-14490F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series under Raptor Lake Refresh. The i5-14490F has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the Core 5 223PE has no die size recorded.

Cache layouts differ meaningfully. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The L2 cache differs: the Core 5 223PE provides 2 MB per core, while the i5-14490F provides 1.25 MB per core. This gives the Core 5 223PE a total L2 capacity advantage despite having fewer cores.

Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700 and support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 5 223PE includes integrated graphics, while the i5-14490F does not. The Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory, while the i5-14490F does not.

The release dates differ substantially. The Core 5 223PE has a release date of 2026-03-08, while the i5-14490F was released on 2023-12-31. Both are listed as Active in production status. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports overclocking through multiplier adjustment.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several clear differences between the two processors.

Core count: The Core 5 223PE has 8 cores, the i5-14490F has 10 cores.

Base clock: The Core 5 223PE runs at 2.90 GHz, the i5-14490F at 2.50 GHz.

Boost clock: The Core 5 223PE reaches 5.20 GHz, the i5-14490F reaches 5.00 GHz.

L2 cache: The Core 5 223PE has 2 MB per core, the i5-14490F has 1.25 MB per core.

Die size: The i5-14490F is 215 mm², the Core 5 223PE has no recorded die size.

Integrated graphics: The Core 5 223PE has UHD Graphics 730, the i5-14490F has none.

ECC memory: The Core 5 223PE supports ECC, the i5-14490F does not.

Memory bandwidth: The Core 5 223PE records 89.6 GB/s, the i5-14490F has no recorded bandwidth.

Architecture: The Core 5 223PE uses Bartlett Lake, the i5-14490F uses Raptor Lake.

Generation: The Core 5 223PE is Core 5 (Bartlett Lake), the i5-14490F is Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Release date: The Core 5 223PE released on 2026-03-08, the i5-14490F on 2023-12-31.

Launch MSRP: The Core 5 223PE has a launch MSRP of $232. The i5-14490F has no launch MSRP recorded.

Part number: The Core 5 223PE is SA4QF, the i5-14490F is SRN35.

Both processors share the same socket, TDP of 65 W, thread count of 16, L1 cache of 80 KB per core, L3 cache of 24 MB, memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel memory bus, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, desktop market segment, and locked multipliers.