Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall advantage for the Intel Core 5 223PE, which wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The single largest margin comes in PassMark extended instructions, where the Core 5 223PE scores 24672 against 18528 for the Core i7-14701E, a 33.2% advantage. This gap indicates substantially stronger SIMD and vector workload performance for the Bartlett Lake part.

Across the Cinebench suite, the Core 5 223PE maintains a consistent 19.2% lead in every test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 26455 versus 22195, while in single-core it posts 3734 against 3133. The same 19.2% delta appears in R15 and R20 for both multi-core and single-core runs, showing a uniform scaling advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark integer math shows a 22.7% win for the Core 5 223PE (99819 vs 81325), and floating-point math follows at 23.6% (76468 vs 61873). Data compression favors the Core 5 223PE by 22.5% (346623 vs 282939), while random string sorting goes 22.8% its way (35798 vs 29158). Data encryption shows a 24.1% margin (18448 vs 14862). PassMark multi-threaded performance lands at 19.2% (31124 vs 26112), matching the Cinebench pattern. Physics is the closest multi-core result, with the Core 5 223PE ahead by only 3.9% (2493 vs 2399).

The Core i7-14701E takes two distinct wins. PassMark single-threaded performance shows it ahead by 2% (4305 vs 4219), and it wins PassMark find prime numbers by 9.7% (176 vs 159). The prime number result is notable because it runs counter to the overall trend, suggesting the Raptor Lake architecture handles that specific integer workload more efficiently despite losing most other integer tests.

Average benchmark scores confirm the hierarchy. The Core 5 223PE posts 40585, while the Core i7-14701E records 33206, a substantial gap that places them in different performance tiers. The percentile ranking reflects this: the Core 5 223PE sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i7-14701E sits at the 83rd.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use Intel's 10 nm process node and fit the same Intel Socket 1700, but they come from different architectural families. The Core 5 223PE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename under the Raptor Lake architecture. The Core i7-14701E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with a "Raptor Lake Refresh" generation label; the Core 5 223PE has no series designation and its generation is listed simply as "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)".

Core and thread counts are identical at 8 cores and 16 threads. Both have the same per-core L1 cache at 80 KB and the same per-core L2 cache at 2 MB. The shared L3 cache differs significantly: the Core i7-14701E has 33 MB shared, while the Core 5 223PE has 24 MB shared. That 9 MB difference is the largest structural gap between the two.

Clock speeds also differ. The Core 5 223PE starts at 2.90 GHz base and boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Core i7-14701E starts lower at 2.60 GHz base but boosts higher to 5.40 GHz. Both are locked processors with no unlocked multiplier. Both run at a 65 W TDP. The Core i7-14701E has a documented die size of 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 5 223PE. Neither processor has transistor count data in the database.

Memory support is the same on paper: both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and both support ECC memory. The Core 5 223PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i7-14701E has no bandwidth figure recorded. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ: the Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730, the Core i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770. The Core i7-14701E launched earlier, with a release date of 2024-06-30, while the Core 5 223PE has a release date of 2026-03-08. The Core 5 223PE carries a launch MSRP of $232; the Core i7-14701E has no launch MSRP recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, which is 0.20 GHz higher than the Core 5 223PE's 5.20 GHz. The Core 5 223PE has the higher base clock at 2.90 GHz versus 2.60 GHz.

Q: How much larger is the L3 cache on the Core i7-14701E?

A: The Core i7-14701E has 33 MB shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 223PE has 24 MB shared, a difference of 9 MB. Both have identical L1 and L2 cache configurations at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively.

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

A: Yes. Both processors support ECC memory, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 223PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i7-14701E.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded PassMark testing?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins PassMark single-threaded performance by 2%, scoring 4305 versus 4219 for the Core 5 223PE. However, the Core 5 223PE wins every Cinebench single-core test by 19.2%, including Cinebench R23 single-core at 3734 versus 3133.

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

A: The Core 5 223PE records an average benchmark score of 40585, compared to 33206 for the Core i7-14701E. The Core 5 223PE also sits higher in the overall CPU percentile ranking at 87 versus 83.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700. Both are also 10 nm Intel parts with 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 65 W TDP. Both have locked multipliers, so neither supports overclocking through multiplier adjustment.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core 5 223PE as the stronger overall performer. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, holds a 19.2% lead across every Cinebench test, and posts an average benchmark score 22.2% higher than the Core i7-14701E. The consistency of its wins across rendering, math, compression, encryption, and sorting workloads indicates a broad architectural advantage that is not limited to one application type.

The Core i7-14701E does have genuine strengths in the data. Its 2% single-threaded PassMark win and 9.7% prime number win show it can outperform in specific integer-heavy single-thread scenarios. Its larger 33 MB L3 cache and higher 5.40 GHz boost clock are structural advantages that likely contribute to those wins. For workloads that resemble PassMark's prime number test, the older Raptor Lake part has a measurable edge.

The Core 5 223PE also carries a launch MSRP of $232, while no launch price is recorded for the Core i7-14701E, so direct cost comparison is not possible from the database. What the data shows is a performance hierarchy: the Core 5 223PE belongs in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, near rivals like the Intel Core 7 253PE (0.1% ahead) and Intel Xeon 6357P (0.1% behind). The Core i7-14701E sits at the 83rd percentile, alongside the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (0% delta) and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (0.3% ahead).

For a desktop build where multi-threaded rendering, data compression, or encryption throughput matters, the Core 5 223PE is the clear choice from the data. For applications that mirror the prime number workload and benefit from the larger cache and higher boost clock, the Core i7-14701E offers specific advantages, but those advantages are narrow relative to the Core 5 223PE's broad lead.

Specification Differences

The database records the following differences between the two processors:

• Base clock: Core 5 223PE at 2.90 GHz, Core i7-14701E at 2.60 GHz
• Boost clock: Core 5 223PE at 5.20 GHz, Core i7-14701E at 5.40 GHz
• L3 cache: Core 5 223PE at 24 MB shared, Core i7-14701E at 33 MB shared
• Codename: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-R
• Architecture: not recorded for Core 5 223PE, Raptor Lake for Core i7-14701E
• Series: none recorded for Core 5 223PE, Core 14th Gen for Core i7-14701E
• Generation: "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)" versus "Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)"
• Die size: not recorded for Core 5 223PE, 257 mm² for Core i7-14701E
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for Core 5 223PE, not recorded for Core i7-14701E
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770
• Release date: 2026-03-08 versus 2024-06-30
• Launch MSRP: $232 for Core 5 223PE, none recorded for Core i7-14701E
• Part number: SA4QF versus Q49FSRNJK

Identical specifications include 8 cores, 16 threads, 65 W TDP, Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process, DDR4/DDR5 support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, locked multiplier, Active production status, and the Desktop market segment.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins decisively in rendering and multi-threaded productivity. Its 19.2% margin across all Cinebench versions covers both single-core and multi-core runs, making it the stronger choice for CPU rendering workloads measured by those tests. In data-heavy tasks, it leads by 22.5% in compression, 24.1% in encryption, 22.7% in integer math, and 23.6% in floating-point math. Extended instruction workloads show the largest gap at 33.2%, making it the clear pick for applications that use SIMD or vector instruction sets. Random string sorting goes 22.8% its way, and PassMark multi-threaded performance lands 19.2% in its favor.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins specifically in PassMark find prime numbers by 9.7%, a result that suggests its architecture handles that particular integer pattern more efficiently. It also wins PassMark single-threaded performance by 2%, making it the better option in the narrow case of single-threaded workloads that resemble that benchmark's execution profile. Its higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz and larger 33 MB L3 cache are the recorded specifications that align with these wins. In every other recorded benchmark, the Core 5 223PE holds the advantage, often by margins between 19% and 33%.