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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE records an average benchmark score of 40585, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14500T averages 28065, which lands in the 80th percentile.

Q: How do the two chips differ in core count?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500T provides 14 cores and 20 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the Core 5 223PE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core testing, where the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26455 versus 11790 for the i5-14500T, a 124.4% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory, as does the Intel Core i5-14500T. Both processors also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors include?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Core i5-14500T includes the slightly higher-tier UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, compared to 4.80 GHz for the Intel Core i5-14500T. Base clocks are 2.90 GHz and 1.70 GHz, respectively.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 223PE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Intel Core i5-14500T is part of the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, also on a 10 nm process at Intel. Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700 and are fabricated by Intel.

The cache layouts differ notably. The Core 5 223PE provides 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the i5-14500T offers 1.25 MB per core. Both share 24 MB of L3 cache and use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The die size for the i5-14500T is recorded at 215 mm², while the die size for the Core 5 223PE is not listed in the database.

The integrated graphics differ between the two models, with the Core 5 223PE using UHD Graphics 730 and the i5-14500T using UHD Graphics 770. Both chips support ECC memory, DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel memory, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The memory bandwidth for the Core 5 223PE is listed as 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-14500T has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

The Core 5 223PE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The i5-14500T runs at a 1.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost, with a 35 W TDP. The production status for both is Active, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows a one-sided comparison: the Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 17 head-to-head tests recorded in the database. The i5-14500T does not win a single comparison in this dataset.

The Core 5 223PE shows its strongest advantages in heavily threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test delivers a 124.4% lead, and the R20 multi-core test shows a 35.9% advantage. In PassMark physics simulation, the Core 5 223PE leads by 93.6%, and in prime number finding it leads by 96.3%. These results indicate that the Core 5 223PE handles parallel compute tasks with substantially more headroom.

Single-threaded performance also favors the Core 5 223PE, though by a smaller margin. The PassMark single-thread test shows a 12.9% lead, while Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 49.2% lead and R23 single-core shows a 103.2% lead. The Core 5 223PE also leads in data compression by 32.1%, encryption by 19.7%, extended instructions by 53.8%, floating-point math by 29.9%, integer math by 23.4%, multi-thread by 35.9%, and random string sorting by 25.8%.

The i5-14500T, with its higher core count but lower clocks, does not translate its additional cores into benchmark victories in this dataset. Its 14 cores and 20 threads are outpaced by the 8-core, 16-thread Core 5 223PE across every recorded workload.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 223PE | Intel Core i5-14500T |

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

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Architecture | Not listed | Raptor Lake |

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

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

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

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

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Die Size | Not listed | 215 mm² |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-01-07 |

| Part Number | SA4QF | SRN3P |

Both processors share the same socket, process node, memory support, PCIe configuration, and launch MSRP of $232. Both support ECC memory and use dual-channel memory buses.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 223PE dominates the recorded head-to-head results. The largest single advantage appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 5 223PE scores 26455 against 11790 for the i5-14500T, a 124.4% difference. The R23 single-core result follows a similar pattern: 3734 versus 1838, a 103.2% lead.

The Cinebench R15 and R20 suites also favor the Core 5 223PE heavily. In R15 multi-core, the scores are 2666 versus 2022, a 31.8% advantage. The R15 single-core test shows 376 versus 252, a 49.2% lead. R20 multi-core produces 11111 versus 8177, a 35.9% gap, and R20 single-core repeats the same 35.9% margin with 1568 versus 1154.

PassMark results follow the same direction. The multi-thread test shows 31124 for the Core 5 223PE versus 22910 for the i5-14500T, a 35.9% lead. Single-thread performance is closer: 4219 versus 3736, a 12.9% margin. The physics test shows a 93.6% advantage (2493 versus 1288), and the prime number finding test shows a 96.3% lead (159 versus 81).

The Core 5 223PE also wins in specialized workloads. Data compression scores 346623 versus 262417, a 32.1% lead. Data encryption shows 18448 versus 15410, a 19.7% advantage. Extended instructions deliver 24672 versus 16043, a 53.8% gap. Floating-point math scores 76468 versus 58869, a 29.9% lead, while integer math shows 99819 versus 80922, a 23.4% difference. Random string sorting rounds out the results at 35798 versus 28462, a 25.8% advantage.

The nearest rival data places each processor in different competitive contexts. The Core 5 223PE sits among chips like the Intel Core 7 253PE, which is 0.1% ahead in average score, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G, which is 0.3% behind. The i5-14500T sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE with a 0% delta, and the Intel Core i9-12900H at 0.2% ahead. This indicates that the Core 5 223PE competes in a higher performance tier, while the i5-14500T is positioned among more modest processors despite carrying a higher core count.

The average benchmark score of 40585 for the Core 5 223PE versus 28065 for the i5-14500T confirms the wide overall gap. The percentile rankings, 87th versus 80th, also place the Core 5 223PE above its rival in the broader CPU landscape. The recorded data shows no workload category where the i5-14500T closes the gap or takes a win.