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

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i9-14900KS wins every single recorded test, 17 out of 17 head-to-head matchups. The Core 5 223PE does not secure a single victory. The i9-14900KS delivers an average benchmark score of 81127, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 223PE averages 40585, sitting in the 87th percentile. The performance gap is roughly 100% in average score, and the i9-14900KS is the clear choice for anyone whose priority is maximum compute throughput across all measured workloads.

The Core 5 223PE is not a competitive alternative in raw performance. Its closest rivals in the database are the Intel Core 7 253PE, Intel Xeon 6357P, Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G, all within a 0.3% delta of its average score. The i9-14900KS, by contrast, sits alongside the Intel Xeon w5-3535X, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, and Intel Xeon 638, all within 0.5% of its average. The data shows that the Core 5 223PE belongs to a different performance tier entirely.

For users who need the absolute highest single-thread and multi-thread scores, the i9-14900KS is the only option between these two. For those constrained by power consumption or who require a locked multiplier, the Core 5 223PE exists, but it gives up substantial performance in every category measured.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i9-14900KS wins in every benchmark category. There is no workload in the recorded data where the Core 5 223PE takes a lead. The largest margins appear in multi-threaded and data-intensive tasks. The passmark data encryption test shows a delta of -61.3%, with the i9-14900KS scoring 47717 versus 18448 for the Core 5 223PE. Random string sorting shows a -60.1% delta (89789 versus 35798). Data compression shows -56.9% (803368 versus 346623). Integer math shows -53.1% (212644 versus 99819).

The smallest gaps are in single-threaded performance. The passmark single thread test shows a -12.4% delta, with the i9-14900KS scoring 4815 versus 4219. Physics shows -26.3% (3381 versus 2493). This indicates that while the i9-14900KS is ahead everywhere, its advantage is relatively narrower in tasks that depend on per-core efficiency rather than sheer core count.

The Core 5 223PE does not have any "win" conditions in this comparison. Its only distinctions are structural: it uses a 65 TDP, has 8 cores and 16 threads, and carries a launch MSRP of $232. The i9-14900KS uses a 150 TDP, has 24 cores and 32 threads, and carries a launch MSRP of $689. However, the data shows that the higher power and core count translate directly into superior benchmark scores across the board.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same manufacturing process node (10 nm) and foundry (Intel). Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Both support ECC memory and provide Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The Core i9-14900KS is based on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.20 GHz. Its die size is recorded as 257 mm². The Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. No die size is recorded for the Core 5 223PE.

The cache hierarchy differs in the L3 portion. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The Core 5 223PE has 24 MB of shared L3, while the i9-14900KS has 36 MB of shared L3. This 12 MB difference in L3 contributes to the i9-14900KS's advantage in data-heavy workloads.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 223PE ships with UHD Graphics 730, while the i9-14900KS ships with UHD Graphics 770. The i9-14900KS has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 223PE is locked. The release dates differ: the Core 5 223PE is dated 2026-03-08, and the i9-14900KS is dated 2024-03-13.

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 5 223PE at 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is listed for the i9-14900KS. Both support dual-channel memory, so the practical bandwidth ceiling is likely similar, but the database only provides a number for the Core 5 223PE.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The i9-14900KS boosts to 6.20 GHz, while the Core 5 223PE boosts to 5.20 GHz. The base clocks are 3.20 GHz and 2.90 GHz, respectively.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core benchmarks?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i9-14900KS scores 50995 versus 26455 for the Core 5 223PE, a delta of -48.1%. The same -48.1% delta appears in Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests.

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

A: No. The recorded head-to-head data shows 0 wins for the Core 5 223PE and 17 wins for the i9-14900KS.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, dual-channel, and ECC.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache?

A: The Core 5 223PE has 24 MB of shared L3, while the i9-14900KS has 36 MB of shared L3.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The i9-14900KS dominates every recorded benchmark. The most consistent gap is exactly -48.1%, appearing in six Cinebench tests: R15 multi-core (5140 versus 2666), R15 single-core (725 versus 376), R20 multi-core (21417 versus 11111), R20 single-core (3023 versus 1568), R23 multi-core (50995 versus 26455), and R23 single-core (7199 versus 3734). This uniformity suggests a near-linear scaling advantage in the i9-14900KS's favor across rendering and CPU stress tests.

The passmark suite shows a wider spread of deltas. The largest deficit for the Core 5 223PE is in data encryption, a -61.3% gap (47717 versus 18448). Random string sorting follows at -60.1% (89789 versus 35798). Data compression is -56.9% (803368 versus 346623). Integer math is -53.1% (212644 versus 99819). Floating point math is -50.3% (153975 versus 76468). Extended instructions are -45.8% (45524 versus 24672). Multi-thread is -48.1% (60012 versus 31124). Physics is -26.3% (3381 versus 2493). Prime number finding is -34.8% (244 versus 159).

The smallest margin is in single-thread performance. The passmark single thread and singlethread tests both show 4815 versus 4219, a -12.4% delta. This is the only benchmark where the Core 5 223PE comes within a double-digit percentage of the i9-14900KS. It indicates that the i9-14900KS's higher boost clock (6.20 GHz versus 5.20 GHz) provides a meaningful but not overwhelming single-thread advantage. The multi-core tests, by contrast, show the full weight of the 24-core versus 8-core configuration.

The i9-14900KS also records Geekbench scores of 23931 multi-core and 2692 single-core, which are not present in the Core 5 223PE's data set. These additional measurements reinforce its standing in the 96th percentile, far above the Core 5 223PE's 87th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The Core i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clock is 3.20 GHz versus 2.90 GHz. Boost clock is 6.20 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. TDP is 150 versus 65. The i9-14900KS has an unlocked multiplier; the Core 5 223PE is locked.

The L3 cache is 36 MB shared on the i9-14900KS versus 24 MB shared on the Core 5 223PE. L1 and L2 are identical: 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core, respectively. The i9-14900KS has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core 5 223PE.

Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 on the i9-14900KS versus UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 223PE. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 5 223PE at 89.6 GB/s. Both support dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, ECC, and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes.

The release dates differ by roughly two years: the Core 5 223PE is dated 2026-03-08, and the i9-14900KS is dated 2024-03-13. Part numbers are SA4QF for the Core 5 223PE and SRN7R for the i9-14900KS. The generation labels are "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)" and "Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh)" respectively. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.