Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear picture of two 65 W desktop processors on the same socket, but with different core configurations. The Intel Core i5-14600 wins 13 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 223PE takes 4 wins. The margin is consistent across most multi-threaded workloads, with the i5-14600 holding a 13.2% advantage in every Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 test, both single-core and multi-core. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result shows 30464 for the i5-14600 against 26455 for the 223PE, and the single-core run shows 4300 versus 3734, a uniform gap that points to a structural difference rather than workload-specific behavior.

PassMark results reinforce the same pattern. Data compression favors the i5-14600 at 434620 versus 346623, a 20.2% deficit for the 223PE. Data encryption shows a larger gap: 25082 against 18448, or 26.4% behind. Random string sorting follows with 48043 versus 35798, a 25.5% difference. Integer math scores 117078 for the i5-14600 against 99819 for the 223PE, a 14.7% gap, and floating-point math lands at 85759 versus 76468, a 10.8% difference. Extended instructions are closer, with 25674 versus 24672, only 3.9% apart. The multithread PassMark score gives the i5-14600 a 35848 result against 31124, again a 13.2% margin.

The 223PE does claim specific wins. Prime number finding scores 159 versus 155, a 2.6% edge. Physics simulation scores 2493 versus 2330, a 7% advantage. The single-thread PassMark result shows 4219 for the 223PE against 4167 for the i5-14600, a 1.2% lead. The same single-thread score repeats in the database under a second label, confirming the result.

The overall average benchmark score places the i5-14600 at 44889, while the 223PE sits at 40585, a difference of about 10.6%. The percentile ranking reflects this: the i5-14600 sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database, the 223PE at the 87th. The nearest rivals in the database for the i5-14600 include the Intel Core i9-12900KS at 45094 (0.5% higher) and the AMD EPYC 4344P at 45122 (0.5% higher). The 223PE sits near the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40557 (0.1% lower) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G at 40718 (0.3% higher). The data shows the two processors occupy adjacent but distinct performance tiers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 wins every multi-core test in the comparison. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 30464 versus 26455, a 13.2% lead, and PassMark multithread scores 35848 versus 31124, also a 13.2% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins 4 of the 17 recorded tests: passmark find prime numbers (159 vs 155), passmark physics (2493 vs 2330), and passmark single-thread (4219 vs 4167, recorded twice).

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: The i5-14600 leads in Cinebench single-core tests by 13.2% (4300 vs 3734 in R23, 433 vs 376 in R15). The 223PE leads in the PassMark single-thread test by 1.2% (4219 vs 4167).

Q: What is the largest performance gap in either direction?

A: The largest gap favoring the i5-14600 is data encryption at 26.4% (25082 vs 18448). The largest gap favoring the 223PE is physics at 7% (2493 vs 2330).

Q: How do these processors rank against all CPUs in the database?

A: The i5-14600 ranks at the 89th percentile with an average benchmark score of 44889. The 223PE ranks at the 87th percentile with an average score of 40585.

Q: Are there any tests where the two processors are nearly tied?

A: Extended instructions are the closest test, with the i5-14600 ahead by only 3.9% (25674 vs 24672). Prime number finding is also close, with the 223PE ahead by 2.6%.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use a 10 nm process node from Intel and fit the Intel Socket 1700. The codenames differ: the 223PE uses Bartlett Lake, while the i5-14600 uses Raptor Lake-R and belongs to the Raptor Lake architecture. The i5-14600 is part of the Core 14th Gen series, the 223PE is listed under Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). The i5-14600 has a die size of 257 mm², while the 223PE does not have a die size recorded in the database.

Core counts differ substantially. The 223PE offers 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14600 offers 14 cores and 20 threads. Both share the same cache layout per core: 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The difference in core count explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap, since the i5-14600 has 6 additional cores and 4 additional threads to draw on.

The integrated graphics differ. The 223PE carries UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14600 carries UHD Graphics 770. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The 223PE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-14600 does not have a memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both support ECC memory and both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates place the i5-14600 in January 2024 and the 223PE in March 2026. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the desktop market segment. The part numbers are SRN44 for the i5-14600 and SA4QF for the 223PE.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the primary specification split: 8 cores and 16 threads for the 223PE versus 14 cores and 20 threads for the i5-14600. Base clocks differ slightly, with the 223PE at 2.90 GHz and the i5-14600 at 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks match at 5.20 GHz for both. Both processors have a 65 W TDP.

The integrated graphics units differ, UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770. The memory bandwidth field shows 89.6 GB/s for the 223PE and no recorded value for the i5-14600. The launch MSRP for the 223PE is $232, and for the i5-14600 it is $255. The die size is recorded for the i5-14600 at 257 mm², with no value for the 223PE. The codename, architecture, series, and generation fields all differ as detailed above. Release dates differ, with the i5-14600 listed for January 2024 and the 223PE for March 2026. The part numbers also differ.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14600 dominates in multi-threaded throughput. Cinebench multi-core tests across R15, R20, and R23 all show a 13.2% advantage, and PassMark multithread matches that margin. Data compression, encryption, integer math, floating-point math, and random string sorting all favor the i5-14600 by margins ranging from 10.8% to 26.4%. This processor is the stronger choice for workloads that scale with core count, such as rendering, video encoding, database operations, and parallel compilation.

The 223PE wins in a narrower set of tests. Its prime number finding score is 2.6% higher, physics simulation is 7% higher, and the PassMark single-thread test is 1.2% higher. These wins suggest a slight advantage in certain single-threaded integer loops and physics calculations, despite the i5-14600 leading in Cinebench single-core tests by 13.2%. The 223PE also matches the i5-14600 in boost clock at 5.20 GHz and carries a higher base clock at 2.90 GHz versus 2.70 GHz, though the core count deficit limits its overall throughput.

The average benchmark score difference, 44889 versus 40585, places the i5-14600 in a higher performance tier. The percentile gap of 89 versus 87 indicates both processors sit near the top of the database, but the i5-14600 holds a clear edge in aggregate performance. The 223PE has the advantage of a lower launch MSRP at $232 versus $255, and it carries a higher base clock and a recorded memory bandwidth figure.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward split. The Intel Core i5-14600 is the stronger processor for multi-threaded workloads, winning 13 of 17 benchmarks with consistent 13.2% margins in Cinebench and multithread PassMark tests. Its 6 additional cores and 4 additional threads translate directly into higher throughput in compression, encryption, integer math, and floating-point math. The 89th percentile ranking and average score of 44889 place it above the 223PE in the database hierarchy.

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins only 4 benchmarks, but those wins are not trivial. Physics simulation and prime number finding show gains of 7% and 2.6% respectively, and the PassMark single-thread score edges ahead by 1.2%. The higher base clock of 2.90 GHz and the matching 5.20 GHz boost clock give it a per-core edge in specific workloads that do not scale with additional cores. The 87th percentile ranking and average score of 40585 confirm it as a capable desktop processor, just a step below the i5-14600 in aggregate performance.

For workloads that use every available core, the i5-14600 is the clear selection based on the benchmark results. For workloads that rely on physics calculations, prime number generation, or the specific PassMark single-thread test, the 223PE shows a measurable advantage. Both processors share the same socket, same 65 W TDP, same cache structure, and same boost clock, which makes the core count the decisive differentiator in the data. The i5-14600 delivers the higher overall performance, while the 223PE offers a lower launch MSRP of $232 and wins in a small set of specialized tests.