Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

The Intel Core 5 223PE and the Intel Core i5-14500HX target different physical environments, yet their benchmark results show a clear performance hierarchy. The data indicates a dominant showing from the desktop Core 5 223PE, which wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the mobile i5-14500HX manages to secure only 2 wins. The average benchmark scores place the Core 5 223PE at 40585, which is significantly above the i5-14500HX's 35094, a gap that reflects in the percentile rankings of 87 versus 84.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victories for the Intel Core 5 223PE appear in compute-heavy workloads. In PassMark physics testing, the Core 5 223PE scores 2493 against 1911 for the i5-14500HX, a 30.5% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison. Extended instruction testing also heavily favors the desktop chip, with a score of 24672 versus 20019, a 23.2% lead. Prime number finding shows a 22.3% gap (159 versus 130), and single-thread performance is 16.3% higher (4219 versus 3629).

Across the Cinebench suite, the results are consistent. The Core 5 223PE leads by 9.2% in R15 multicore (2666 versus 2442), R20 multicore (11111 versus 10178), and R23 multicore (26455 versus 24234). Single-core Cinebench scores show a similar pattern: R15 single-core is 376 versus 344 (9.3% lead), R20 single-core is 1568 versus 1436 (9.2% lead), and R23 single-core is 3734 versus 3421 (9.1% lead). The PassMark multithread score also follows with a 9.2% edge (31124 versus 28508). Floating point math shows a 10.1% advantage (76468 versus 69442), while integer math is closer at 4.4% (99819 versus 95584). Data compression sees a 3.8% lead (346623 versus 333851).

The Intel Core i5-14500HX secures its two wins in specific memory or cryptographic workloads. Data encryption favors the mobile chip by 5.4%, with a score of 19502 versus 18448. Random string sorting also goes to the i5-14500HX, though by a slim 1.2% margin (36219 versus 35798). These wins indicate that the mobile processor's core configuration, despite lower overall throughput, handles certain serialized or cache-sensitive operations slightly better.

Architecture Differences

The two processors belong to different Intel product lines and physical formats. The Intel Core 5 223PE is a desktop part using the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX is a mobile part based on Raptor Lake-HX architecture. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process, but they differ in core counts. The Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the desktop chip achieves higher benchmark scores, which points to differences in clock speeds and possibly power delivery.

Clock speeds favor the Core 5 223PE. Its base clock is 2.90 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The i5-14500HX has a lower base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The thermal design power differs as well, with the desktop part rated at 65 TDP and the mobile part at 55 TDP. The socket types reflect their intended platforms: the Core 5 223PE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the i5-14500HX uses Intel BGA 1964, which is a soldered mobile package.

Cache configurations are identical in the recorded data. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The integrated graphics differ, with the Core 5 223PE featuring UHD Graphics 730 and the i5-14500HX featuring UHD Graphics 770. Memory support is also the same: both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The Core 5 223PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while that field is not recorded for the i5-14500HX. The desktop chip also carries a specific part number SA4QF, while the mobile chip is SRMXJ. The multiplier is unlocked on the i5-14500HX but locked on the Core 5 223PE.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which CPU wins in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26455 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 9.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500HX's score of 24234.

Q: Is there any workload where the i5-14500HX outperforms the Core 5 223PE?

A: Yes, the data shows two wins for the i5-14500HX. It scores 19502 in PassMark data encryption, which is 5.4% higher than the Core 5 223PE's 18448. It also wins PassMark random string sorting with 36219 versus 35798, a 1.2% edge.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has an average of 35094. The Core 5 223PE also ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 84th percentile for the i5-14500HX.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 223PE and the Intel Core i5-14500HX have ECC memory support enabled.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous for most workloads. The Intel Core 5 223PE is the stronger processor in nearly every recorded test, with substantial leads in physics, extended instructions, prime number finding, and single-thread performance. Its 15 wins out of 17 comparisons and higher average benchmark score of 40585 versus 35094 make it the clear choice for users prioritizing raw compute throughput. The desktop platform with Socket 1700 and a 65 TDP rating suggests it is intended for systems where power and cooling are less constrained.

The Intel Core i5-14500HX serves a different purpose. As a mobile processor with a 55 TDP, it fits into laptops with the BGA 1964 socket. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide a higher thread count, yet it loses in multithreaded benchmarks. The two wins in data encryption and random string sorting show it has some specific strengths, but these are narrow. The i5-14500HX also has an unlocked multiplier, which allows for user overclocking in supported systems, a feature not present on the locked Core 5 223PE. For mobile users who need encryption or sorting performance, this part has a niche, but the Core 5 223PE delivers better overall results.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the following differences between the two processors. The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.90 GHz for the Core 5 223PE and 2.60 GHz for the i5-14500HX. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz and 4.90 GHz, respectively. The TDP is 65 for the desktop part and 55 for the mobile part. Sockets differ: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 1964. The codenames are Bartlett Lake and Raptor Lake-HX. The die size for the i5-14500HX is 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 5 223PE. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770. The market segments are Desktop and Mobile. Release dates are 2026-03-08 for the Core 5 223PE and 2024-01-07 for the i5-14500HX. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 223PE is $232, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the i5-14500HX. The multiplier is unlocked on the i5-14500HX and locked on the Core 5 223PE. Part numbers are SA4QF and SRMXJ. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the Core 5 223PE, with no value recorded for the i5-14500HX.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins in all Cinebench tests, all PassMark math and compute tests, and the majority of PassMark data tests. Its largest margins are in physics (30.5%), extended instructions (23.2%), and prime number finding (22.3%). It also leads in floating point math by 10.1%, integer math by 4.4%, and data compression by 3.8%. The single-thread advantage of 16.3% makes it the better choice for lightly threaded applications and general responsiveness.

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins in data encryption by 5.4% and random string sorting by 1.2%. These are the only recorded benchmarks where it comes out ahead. For workloads that rely heavily on these specific operations, such as certain cryptographic tasks or sorting algorithms, the i5-14500HX has a measurable edge. Its higher core count of 14 versus 8 does not translate into wins in the recorded multithreaded tests, but the unlocked multiplier offers flexibility for users who intend to tune performance on mobile platforms that allow it.