Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

The Verdict

The data places the Intel Core 5 223PE and Intel Core i9-14901KE in very different positions despite their shared core and thread counts. The Core 5 223PE has a full recorded benchmark suite and an average benchmark score of 40585, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores and an average benchmark score of 0, which places it in the 50th percentile. The Core 5 223PE shows a complete set of Cinebench and PassMark results, while the i9-14901KE shows none in the database. For any user relying on measured performance data, the Core 5 223PE is the only option with verified results. The i9-14901KE offers higher base and boost clocks, a larger L3 cache, and an unlocked multiplier, but without benchmark data its real-world standing cannot be quantified. The Core 5 223PE is the validated choice from the recorded measurements; the i9-14901KE is a specification-driven alternative whose performance is unmeasured.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same manufacturing process node at 10 nm and the same Intel foundry, but their underlying designs differ. The Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, while the Core i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series as a Core i9. Both processors use Intel Socket 1700 and have the same core count of 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core 5 223PE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Core i9-14901KE starts at 3.80 GHz base and reaches 5.80 GHz boost. The Core i9-14901KE carries a 125 W TDP, while the Core 5 223PE is rated at 65 W. The die size of the Core i9-14901KE is 257 mm², while the Core 5 223PE has no recorded die size. The L3 cache differs notably: the Core 5 223PE has 24 MB shared, and the Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB shared. Both have 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core. The integrated graphics differ as well, with the Core 5 223PE using UHD Graphics 730 and the Core i9-14901KE using UHD Graphics 770. Memory support is identical for both: DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with ECC support enabled. The Core 5 223PE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i9-14901KE has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The multiplier is locked on the Core 5 223PE and unlocked on the Core i9-14901KE. The Core 5 223PE has a launch MSRP of $232, while the Core i9-14901KE has no recorded launch MSRP. The release dates differ: the Core 5 223PE was released in March 2026, and the Core i9-14901KE in June 2024. The Core 5 223PE has the part number SA4QF, and the Core i9-14901KE has the part number Q49DSRNJC.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core i9-14901KE has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, which is higher than the Core 5 223PE's boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 5 223PE and the Core i9-14901KE support ECC memory, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 223PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are the core and thread counts the same?

A: Yes, both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher measured average benchmark score?

A: The Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585, while the Core i9-14901KE has an average benchmark score of 0 with no recorded benchmarks.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked on either processor?

A: The Core i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 223PE has a locked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several fields in the database. The base clock differs: 2.90 GHz for the Core 5 223PE versus 3.80 GHz for the Core i9-14901KE. The boost clock differs: 5.20 GHz versus 5.80 GHz. The TDP differs: 65 W versus 125 W. The codename differs: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-R. The generation differs: Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The process node is the same at 10 nm for both. The die size is recorded only for the Core i9-14901KE at 257 mm², with no die size listed for the Core 5 223PE. The L3 cache differs: 24 MB shared for the Core 5 223PE versus 36 MB shared for the Core i9-14901KE. The memory bandwidth is recorded as 89.6 GB/s for the Core 5 223PE, while the Core i9-14901KE has no memory bandwidth value. The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 5 223PE versus UHD Graphics 770 for the Core i9-14901KE. The multiplier lock status differs: locked for the Core 5 223PE, unlocked for the Core i9-14901KE. The release date differs: 2026-03-08 for the Core 5 223PE versus 2024-06-30 for the Core i9-14901KE. The launch MSRP is recorded as $232 for the Core 5 223PE, with no launch MSRP for the Core i9-14901KE. The part numbers differ: SA4QF for the Core 5 223PE and Q49DSRNJC for the Core i9-14901KE. The series field is null for the Core 5 223PE and set to Core 14th Gen for the Core i9-14901KE. The architecture field is null for the Core 5 223PE and set to Raptor Lake for the Core i9-14901KE. The percentile versus all CPUs differs: 87 for the Core 5 223PE versus 50 for the Core i9-14901KE. The average benchmark score differs: 40585 versus 0.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Core 5 223PE and the Core i9-14901KE. The Core i9-14901KE has an empty benchmark array, so no Cinebench or PassMark scores are available for comparison. The Core 5 223PE has a full suite of recorded measurements. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core 5 223PE scores 26455, and in single core it scores 3734. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 11111 and single core is 1568. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 2666 and single core is 376. In PassMark tests, the Core 5 223PE shows a multithread score of 31124, a single thread score of 4219, integer math at 99819, floating point math at 76468, extended instructions at 24672, data compression at 346623, data encryption at 18448, find prime numbers at 159, random string sorting at 35798, and physics at 2493. Since the Core i9-14901KE has no recorded scores, the database cannot show which processor wins any specific test. The nearest rivals for the Core 5 223PE provide context for its standing: the Intel Core 7 253PE has an average score of 40557 with a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Xeon 6357P has an average score of 40630 with a delta of -0.1 percent, the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H has an average score of 40518 with a delta of 0.2 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G has an average score of 40718 with a delta of -0.3 percent. The Core 5 223PE sits within a narrow band of these rivals, all within roughly 0.3 percent of each other. The 87th percentile ranking for the Core 5 223PE indicates strong overall performance relative to the broader database, while the Core i9-14901KE at the 50th percentile reflects its lack of measured data, not a performance verdict.

Where Each One Wins

From the recorded data, the Core 5 223PE is the only processor with measurable wins. Its benchmark suite covers rendering, math, compression, encryption, and physics workloads, and the scores are consistent with a processor in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i9-14901KE cannot claim any benchmark wins because the database has no scores for it. In terms of specifications, the Core i9-14901KE holds advantages in base clock (3.80 GHz versus 2.90 GHz), boost clock (5.80 GHz versus 5.20 GHz), L3 cache (36 MB versus 24 MB), integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730), and an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 223PE holds the advantage in TDP at 65 W versus 125 W, making it the lower-power option. The Core 5 223PE also holds a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure absent for the Core i9-14901KE. The Core 5 223PE has a launch MSRP of $232, while the Core i9-14901KE has no launch MSRP recorded. For workloads where verified performance data matters, the Core 5 223PE wins by virtue of having a complete benchmark record and a high percentile standing. For users prioritizing higher clock speeds, more cache, and overclocking capability, the Core i9-14901KE offers those specifications, but the database provides no measured performance to confirm how those specifications translate into results. The data shows a clear split: the Core 5 223PE is the validated performer, and the Core i9-14901KE is an unverified specification sheet with no benchmark evidence in the database.