Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core i7-14700HX Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14700HX is the stronger overall processor in the recorded benchmark data. It wins 11 of the 17 head-to-head tests and holds a higher average benchmark score of 45953 compared to 40585 for the Intel Core 5 223PE. The i7-14700HX also sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 223PE sits in the 87th percentile. The data clearly favors the i7-14700HX for multi-threaded and throughput-heavy workloads.

The Intel Core 5 223PE is not without its advantages. It wins 6 head-to-head tests, and its wins are decisive in single-core workloads. The Core 5 223PE leads by 77.6% in Cinebench R23 single-core, by 27% in Cinebench R15 single-core, and by 6.9% in Passmark single-thread. It also wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core by 7.6% and in Passmark physics by 10.7%. Users prioritizing raw single-thread performance or specific physics simulations should consider the Core 5 223PE.

For general-purpose computing, content creation, data compression, and encryption, the Intel Core i7-14700HX is the recommended pick based on the measurements. Its 20 cores and 28 threads provide a substantial throughput advantage in most multi-core workloads. The Core 5 223PE, however, is the desktop part with a launch MSRP of $232, and it delivers superior single-core results that may be preferable for certain applications.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process node. It is a desktop processor that fits the Intel Socket 1700. The Intel Core i7-14700HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX architecture with the Raptor Lake codename, also on a 10 nm process node. It is a mobile processor using the Intel BGA 1964 socket.

The core configuration differs substantially. The Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads. The i7-14700HX also has a larger die size of 257 mm², while the die size for the Core 5 223PE is not recorded. The i7-14700HX belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the Core 5 223PE has no series designation recorded.

Cache hierarchies show both commonalities and differences. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache differs: the Core 5 223PE has 24 MB shared, while the i7-14700HX has 33 MB shared.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 5 223PE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i7-14700HX has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i7-14700HX uses UHD Graphics 770. The i7-14700HX has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Core 5 223PE does not. The Core 5 223PE was released later with a release date in 2026, while the i7-14700HX was released in 2024.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor is better for single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE wins in single-core tests. It leads by 77.6% in Cinebench R23 single-core, by 27% in Cinebench R15 single-core, and by 6.9% in Passmark single-thread.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core 5 223PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 223PE and the Intel Core i7-14700HX support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 223PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE is a desktop processor. The Intel Core i7-14700HX is a mobile processor.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The core count differs: 8 cores for the Core 5 223PE versus 20 cores for the i7-14700HX. Thread counts are 16 versus 28. The base clock differs: 2.90 GHz for the Core 5 223PE versus 2.10 GHz for the i7-14700HX. The boost clock differs: 5.20 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. The TDP differs: 65 for the Core 5 223PE versus 55 for the i7-14700HX.

The socket types are different: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 223PE versus Intel BGA 1964 for the i7-14700HX. The codenames differ: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-HX. The architectures differ: no architecture recorded for the Core 5 223PE versus Raptor Lake for the i7-14700HX. The generations differ: Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh).

The die size is recorded only for the i7-14700HX at 257 mm². The L3 cache differs: 24 MB shared versus 33 MB shared. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 5 223PE at 89.6 GB/s. The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770. The market segments differ: Desktop versus Mobile. The release dates differ: 2026 for the Core 5 223PE versus 2024 for the i7-14700HX. The multiplier unlock status differs: locked for the Core 5 223PE versus unlocked for the i7-14700HX. The launch MSRP is recorded only for the Core 5 223PE at $232. The part numbers differ: SA4QF versus SRMXG.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14700HX dominates the multi-core and throughput benchmarks. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i7-14700HX scores 3812 against 2666 for the Core 5 223PE, a 30.1% lead. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the i7-14700HX scores 13059 against 11111, a 14.9% lead. The i7-14700HX also wins Cinebench R20 single-core with 1843 against 1568, another 14.9% lead.

Passmark results heavily favor the i7-14700HX. Data compression shows 438539 for the i7-14700HX against 346623 for the Core 5 223PE, a 21% lead. Data encryption shows 26092 against 18448, a 29.3% lead. Integer math shows 131296 against 99819, a 24% lead. Floating point math shows 93836 against 76468, an 18.5% lead. Random string sorting shows 48544 against 35798, a 26.3% lead. The i7-14700HX also wins Passmark multithread with 36566 against 31124, a 14.9% lead. Smaller wins for the i7-14700HX come in extended instructions (25718 against 24672, a 4.1% lead) and find prime numbers (165 against 159, a 3.6% lead).

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins the remaining tests, and its wins in single-core are substantial. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 5 223PE scores 3734 against 2103, a massive 77.6% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 376 against 296, a 27% lead. In Passmark single-thread, it scores 4219 against 3947, a 6.9% lead. The Core 5 223PE also wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 26455 against 24595, a 7.6% lead. In Passmark physics, it scores 2493 against 2252, a 10.7% lead.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture: 45953 for the i7-14700HX versus 40585 for the Core 5 223PE. The nearest rivals for the i7-14700HX include the AMD EPYC 7303 and AMD EPYC 4364P with 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at -0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 at -0.2%. The nearest rivals for the Core 5 223PE include the Intel Core 7 253PE at 0.1%, the Intel Xeon 6357P at -0.1%, the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G at -0.3%.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700HX wins in most multi-core and throughput-oriented workloads. Its 20-core, 28-thread configuration delivers strong results in data compression, data encryption, integer math, floating point math, random string sorting, and Passmark multithread. The Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests also favor the i7-14700HX. This processor is suited for workloads that scale with core count, such as rendering, encoding, and parallel computation.

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins decisively in single-core performance. It leads by 77.6% in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is the largest margin in any recorded test. It also wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 27% and Passmark single-thread by 6.9%. The Core 5 223PE additionally wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 7.6%, a notable result given its lower core count. It also wins Passmark physics by 10.7%. This processor is suited for workloads where single-thread speed is the limiting factor, including certain simulation and physics-based applications.

The wins tally reflects the overall distribution: the i7-14700HX wins 11 tests, while the Core 5 223PE wins 6 tests. The magnitude of the i7-14700HX wins in data encryption (29.3%) and random string sorting (26.3%) shows a clear throughput advantage. The magnitude of the Core 5 223PE win in Cinebench R23 single-core (77.6%) shows an exceptional single-thread advantage. Users should weigh these benchmark results according to their specific workload mix. The data supports the i7-14700HX as the stronger all-round performer, with the Core 5 223PE as the specialized single-core choice.