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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner in the Intel Core i9-14900T, which takes 13 of the 17 recorded tests. The Core 5 223PE manages four wins, but they are concentrated in specific workloads rather than broad general performance.

The most consistent gap appears in the Cinebench suite. Across all six Cinebench tests, the i9-14900T leads by a nearly uniform margin. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i9 scores 3104 against 2666 for the Core 5, a 14.1% advantage. The single-core result is similar: 438 versus 376, a 14.2% gap. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 12937 against 11111, again 14.1% behind. The R20 single-core test follows the same pattern at 14.1% behind, with scores of 1826 and 1568. Cinebench R23 multicore records 30803 for the i9 and 26455 for the Core 5, which is 14.1% higher. R23 single-core shows 4348 versus 3734, also 14.1% apart. The consistency of this delta across every Cinebench test suggests a fixed architectural or frequency advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

PassMark multithread and single-thread results tell a more interesting story. The i9-14900T wins PassMark multithread with 36239 against 31124, a 14.1% lead, matching the Cinebench pattern. But in PassMark single-thread, the Core 5 223PE wins with 4219 against 4016, a 5.1% advantage. This is a notable reversal. The Core 5 posts a higher single-thread PassMark score despite the i9 having a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. The recorded data indicates that raw clock speed alone does not determine single-thread performance in this comparison.

The Core 5 also wins PassMark physics, scoring 2493 against 2245, an 11% margin. This is the second-largest win for the Core 5 relative to the i9. PassMark extended instructions also favors the Core 5, with 24672 versus 23660, a 4.3% edge.

The i9-14900T dominates the remaining PassMark workloads, often by large margins. Data compression shows 436066 against 346623, a 20.5% gap. Data encryption is the largest single delta: 27062 versus 18448, which puts the Core 5 31.8% behind. Floating point math favors the i9 by 17.5%, scoring 92699 versus 76468. Integer math shows 138149 against 99819, a 27.7% gap. Random string sorting also lands at 27.7% in favor of the i9, with 49484 versus 35798. Find prime numbers is close, with the i9 at 164 and the Core 5 at 159, a 3% difference.

Looking at average benchmark scores, the i9-14900T records 51015 against 40585 for the Core 5. The i9 sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Core 5 is at the 87th percentile. The i9's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13850HX at 0.5% behind, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T at 0.6% ahead, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT at 0.6% behind, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 at 1.1% behind. The Core 5's nearest rivals are clustered even tighter: the Intel Core 7 253PE is 0.1% behind, the Intel Xeon 6357P is 0.1% ahead, the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is 0.2% behind, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G is 0.3% ahead.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i9-14900T as the stronger processor for most workloads. It wins every Cinebench test, all by roughly 14%, and it wins the majority of PassMark tests, including the heavily threaded and memory-intensive ones. Anyone compiling, rendering, or working with large data sets would see a meaningful advantage from the i9's higher multi-core scores.

The Core 5 223PE has its own case, but it is narrower. It wins PassMark single-thread by 5.1%, PassMark physics by 11%, and PassMark extended instructions by 4.3%. These wins indicate that the Core 5 is not simply a slower version of the i9. In single-threaded PassMark workloads and physics simulations, the Core 5 actually outperforms the i9. The 5.20 GHz boost clock on the Core 5, combined with a lower core count, likely explains part of this, but the recorded data does not specify the exact mechanism.

For a builder who prioritizes multi-threaded throughput, the i9-14900T is the clear choice from this data. For workloads that favor single-thread PassMark performance or physics calculations, the Core 5 223PE holds a measurable edge. The i9 also carries a higher percentile ranking at 90 versus 87, and its average benchmark score is roughly 25.7% higher than the Core 5's average. The Core 5's wins are real but limited to four tests out of seventeen.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same socket, Intel Socket 1700, and both use a 10 nm process node from Intel. The i9-14900T is built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, while the Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 5 generation label. Both are desktop parts and both are currently marked as Active in production status.

The core configurations differ substantially. The i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This explains the i9's large lead in multi-threaded workloads. The i9 also has a larger L3 cache at 36 MB shared, compared to 24 MB shared on the Core 5. Both use 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core. The i9 has a die size of 257 mm², while the die size for the Core 5 is not recorded.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i9-14900T uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. PCIe support is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The i9 has no recorded memory bandwidth figure, while the Core 5 is listed at 89.6 GB/s.

The i9-14900T was released on 2024-01-07, while the Core 5 223PE has a later release date of 2026-03-08. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking via the multiplier is not available on either part.

Specification Differences

The i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads, against 8 cores and 16 threads for the Core 5 223PE. Base clocks differ significantly: the i9 runs at 1.10 GHz base, while the Core 5 runs at 2.90 GHz base. Boost clocks are closer, with the i9 at 5.50 GHz and the Core 5 at 5.20 GHz. The i9 has a 35 W TDP, while the Core 5 has a 65 W TDP. The i9 has 36 MB shared L3 cache, the Core 5 has 24 MB. The i9 uses UHD Graphics 770, the Core 5 uses UHD Graphics 730. The i9 has a die size of 257 mm², the Core 5 has no recorded die size. The i9 has a memory bandwidth field with no recorded value, while the Core 5 lists 89.6 GB/s. The i9 belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the Core 5 has no series listed. The i9 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, the Core 5 has no architecture field listed. The i9's codename is Raptor Lake-R, the Core 5's is Bartlett Lake. Release dates differ, with the i9 launched earlier. The part numbers also differ: SRN3U for the i9, SA4QF for the Core 5.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 223PE wins 4.

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

A: Across all Cinebench multicore tests and PassMark multithread, the i9-14900T leads by approximately 14.1%. The PassMark multithread score is 36239 versus 31124.

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

A: Yes. It wins PassMark single-thread by 5.1% (4219 versus 4016), PassMark physics by 11% (2493 versus 2245), PassMark extended instructions by 4.3% (24672 versus 23660), and the PassMark singlethread test by the same 5.1% margin.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark gap?

A: PassMark data encryption shows the biggest delta, with the i9-14900T at 27062 and the Core 5 223PE at 18448, a 31.8% difference.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The i9-14900T has an average benchmark score of 51015, while the Core 5 223PE averages 40585. The i9 ranks at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, the Core 5 at the 87th.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory and PCIe?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, both support ECC memory, and both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core 5 lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i9 has no recorded value.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900T wins in every Cinebench generation tested, including R15, R20, and R23, in both single-core and multi-core modes. It also wins PassMark multithread, data compression, data encryption, floating point math, integer math, random string sorting, and find prime numbers. This makes it the stronger choice for rendering, video encoding, data compression, encryption workloads, and any heavily threaded application where the 24-core, 32-thread configuration can be put to work. The i9's 36 MB L3 cache and 5.50 GHz boost clock support its high multi-threaded throughput.

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins PassMark single-thread, PassMark singlethread, PassMark physics, and PassMark extended instructions. The single-thread win is notable because the Core 5 achieves it with a lower boost clock than the i9. The physics win of 11% suggests that certain simulation or game physics workloads could run faster on the Core 5. The extended instructions win indicates an edge in workloads that use advanced instruction sets. The Core 5's 2.90 GHz base clock and 65 W TDP, higher than the i9's 35 W TDP, likely contribute to its single-thread advantage, though the recorded data does not explicitly confirm this mechanism.

For a low-power build, the i9's 35 W TDP is significantly lower than the Core 5's 65 W TDP, despite the i9 having three times the core count. The i9 also has the larger L3 cache and the newer integrated graphics. The Core 5, released later, offers competitive single-thread results and a higher base clock. Builders targeting peak multi-threaded performance should look at the i9-14900T, while those with workloads that match the Core 5's four winning tests may find it sufficient. The data does not support calling the Core 5 a general-purpose replacement for the i9, but the single-thread and physics results keep it relevant in specific scenarios.