Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core i9-14900F Comparison

Intel Core 5 223PE and Intel Core i9-14900F are both desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but they occupy very different positions in the database's performance hierarchy. The data shows a comprehensive victory for the Core i9-14900F across every recorded benchmark, with the Core 5 223PE trailing by margins that range from a modest 6.4% to a substantial 46.7%. The Core i9-14900F holds a 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Core 5 223PE sits at the 87th percentile. Their average benchmark scores, 60008 for the i9-14900F and 40585 for the Core 5 223PE, establish a clear performance gap of roughly 48% in favor of the higher-tier part.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i9-14900F wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Core 5 223PE does not secure a single victory in any test, whether single-threaded, multi-threaded, or specialized workload. This makes the use-case split straightforward. The i9-14900F is the superior choice for every workload category represented in the database, from rendering and data compression to encryption and physics calculations.

The Core 5 223PE's closest relative performance comes in the single-threaded PassMark tests, where it trails by only 6.4%. This indicates that for lightly threaded tasks, the Core 5 223PE is comparatively competitive, though still behind. The gap widens dramatically in multi-threaded and heavily parallel workloads. The i9-14900F leads by 33.1% in Cinebench R23 multi-core and by 43.6% in PassMark integer math. For data encryption, the i9-14900F's advantage reaches 46.7%, the largest margin in the entire comparison. The Core 5 223PE is therefore best suited for scenarios where its lower thread count is not a limiting factor, but even there, the i9-14900F maintains a lead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same 10 nm process node and are both built by Intel, but their underlying designs diverge significantly. The Core i9-14900F is based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is listed as a Core 5 generation part. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with the Core 5 223PE showing a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s while the i9-14900F's bandwidth is not recorded.

The core configuration is the most striking difference. The Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i9-14900F has 24 cores and 32 threads. This 16-core and 16-thread advantage directly explains the i9-14900F's dominance in multi-threaded benchmarks. The i9-14900F also has a larger shared L3 cache at 36 MB compared to 24 MB on the Core 5 223PE. Both processors feature 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The i9-14900F's die size is recorded at 257 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core 5 223PE.

Clock speeds also favor the i9-14900F. Its base clock is 2.00 GHz and boost clock is 5.80 GHz. The Core 5 223PE has a higher base clock of 2.90 GHz but a lower boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The higher boost clock on the i9-14900F contributes to its single-threaded advantage, while the Core 5 223PE's higher base clock suggests a different power delivery strategy. Both processors have a 65 W TDP and support ECC memory. The Core 5 223PE includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, while the i9-14900F has no integrated graphics. Both support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i9-14900F scores 3986 against 2666 for the Core 5 223PE, a 33.1% difference. The single-core R15 test shows the same 33.1% gap, with scores of 562 and 376. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core scores are 16611 for the i9-14900F and 11111 for the Core 5 223PE, again a 33.1% difference. Single-core R20 results are 2344 versus 1568, maintaining the identical 33.1% deficit. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 39551 against 26455, and single-core shows 5583 against 3734. Every Cinebench test, regardless of version or thread count, records exactly 33.1% separation.

The PassMark suite reveals a more varied landscape. The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, where the i9-14900F scores 4506 against 4219, a 6.4% lead. PassMark physics shows a 14% difference, with scores of 2899 and 2493. Extended instructions see a 20.6% gap, with 31084 versus 24672. Prime number finding shows a 23.9% difference, 209 against 159. Floating point math has a 36% gap, with 119550 versus 76468. Data compression shows a 38.6% difference, with 564207 against 346623. Random string sorting has a 43.8% gap, 63728 versus 35798. Integer math shows a 43.6% difference, 177066 against 99819. The largest margin is in data encryption, where the i9-14900F scores 34644 against 18448, a 46.7% gap. PassMark multi-thread shows a 33.1% difference, with 46532 versus 31124.

The i9-14900F also has Geekbench results in the database, scoring 20008 in multi-core and 2570 in single-core. The Core 5 223PE has no Geekbench scores recorded.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core i9-14900F is the stronger processor in every measured category. Its 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with a higher boost clock of 5.80 GHz and larger 36 MB L3 cache, deliver superior results across all rendering, mathematical, and data-intensive workloads. The Core 5 223PE, with 8 cores and 16 threads, a 5.20 GHz boost clock, and 24 MB L3 cache, cannot match this output.

The i9-14900F's nearest rivals in the database are AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, and Intel Xeon Gold 6338T, all within 0.9% of its average score. The Core 5 223PE's nearest rivals are Intel Core 7 253PE, Intel Xeon 6357P, Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G, all within 0.3% of its average score. This positioning confirms that the Core 5 223PE sits in a lower performance tier.

For users who prioritize raw multi-threaded performance, the i9-14900F is the obvious selection. Its 33.1% lead in Cinebench multi-core tests and 43.6% lead in integer math are decisive. For single-threaded tasks, the i9-14900F still leads, though by a smaller 6.4% margin. The Core 5 223PE offers a higher base clock and integrated graphics, which the i9-14900F lacks, but the benchmark data shows no workload where that translates into a performance win. The i9-14900F launched with a $524 MSRP, while the Core 5 223PE launched at $232.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the performance difference in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The i9-14900F scores 39551 while the Core 5 223PE scores 26455, giving the i9-14900F a 33.1% advantage.

Q: Does the Core 5 223PE win any benchmark?

A: No. The i9-14900F wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, with no wins for the Core 5 223PE.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two?

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread tests, where the i9-14900F leads by 6.4% with scores of 4506 versus 4219.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Core i9-14900F has no integrated graphics.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark data encryption, where the i9-14900F leads by 46.7% with scores of 34644 versus 18448.