Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 5 223PE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H shows a decisive overall advantage for the desktop part. Across the 17 shared tests, the Core 5 223PE wins 12 while the Core Ultra 5 225H takes 5. The margin in many of those wins is substantial, particularly in the Cinebench suite.

The largest single gap appears in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Core 5 223PE scores 3734 against 1969 for the Ultra 5 225H, a delta of 89.6%. That is not a marginal difference; it indicates a fundamentally higher peak frequency capability. The Core 5 223PE boosts to 5.20 GHz while the Ultra 5 225H reaches 4.90 GHz. The same pattern holds in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 5 223PE delivers 26455 versus 14629.5, an 80.8% advantage. This suggests that the desktop chip's higher sustained power envelope and clock behavior translate directly into heavy all-core rendering wins.

Cinebench R15 and R20 results follow the same trend but with smaller gaps. In R15 multi-core, the Core 5 223PE scores 2666 against 2397.5, an 11.2% lead. In R15 single-core, the lead expands to 30.3%, with scores of 376 versus 288.5. The R20 suite shows a 10.7% lead in both multi-core and single-core runs, with the Core 5 223PE posting 11111 and 1568 against 10041 and 1417 respectively.

PassMark integer math is another area where the Core 5 223PE dominates. It scores 99819 versus 68520, a 45.7% advantage. Physics simulation also favors the desktop chip, with 2493 against 1877, a 32.8% lead. Data compression shows a 22.3% edge for the Core 5 223PE, scoring 346623 versus 283451. Extended instructions go to the Core 5 223PE by 12.6%, at 24672 versus 21915.

The Core Ultra 5 225H does claim several wins, though most are narrower. The clearest is floating-point math, where it scores 86540 against 76468, an 11.6% lead. Prime number finding also favors the Ultra part, 220 versus 159, a 27.7% margin. Data encryption goes to the Ultra 5 225H at 21428 versus 18448, a 13.9% advantage. In single-thread PassMark, the Ultra 5 225H edges ahead by 0.9%, scoring 4258 versus 4219. Random string sorting goes to the Core 5 223PE by 6.4%, and multi-thread PassMark shows a 10.7% lead for the desktop chip at 31124 versus 28119.

The average benchmark scores place the two chips in different performance tiers. The Core 5 223PE has an average score of 40585, which puts it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Core Ultra 5 225H averages 31508, sitting in the 82nd percentile. The nearest rivals in the database confirm the separation: the Core 5 223PE sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core 7 253PE, the Intel Xeon 6357P, the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G, all of which cluster between 40518 and 40718. The Core Ultra 5 225H, by contrast, matches the Intel Core i5-13500, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, the Intel Core 7 240H, and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205, all within 0.1% of 31508.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 223PE is the clear choice for single-threaded performance. Its 89.6% lead in R23 single-core and 30.3% lead in R15 single-core indicate that applications relying on one or two high-frequency cores will run noticeably faster. This includes many legacy workloads, lightly threaded productivity tools, and interactive responsiveness. The boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz explains much of this gap.

Multi-threaded rendering also belongs to the Core 5 223PE. The R23 multi-core score of 26455 versus 14629.5 is an 80.8% difference, and the R15 and R20 multi-core tests show 11.2% and 10.7% leads respectively. Content creation tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and batch image processing will favor the desktop chip. The passmark_multithread result reinforces this, with the Core 5 223PE at 31124 versus 28119.

Integer-heavy workloads go to the Core 5 223PE. The 45.7% lead in PassMark integer math is substantial. Data compression also favors the desktop chip, as does random string sorting, with leads of 22.3% and 6.4% respectively. Physics simulation, which often depends on both integer throughput and memory latency, shows a 32.8% advantage for the Core 5 223PE.

The Core Ultra 5 225H wins in a narrower set of tasks. Floating-point math is its strongest area, with an 11.6% lead. This may reflect architectural differences in the Arrow Lake design. Prime number finding, a workload sensitive to certain arithmetic operations, shows a 27.7% advantage for the Ultra part. Data encryption also goes to the Ultra 5 225H by 13.9%, which suggests its dedicated encryption execution paths are more efficient. In single-thread PassMark, the Ultra 5 225H is effectively tied with the Core 5 223PE, ahead by only 0.9%.

The overall pattern is that the Core 5 223PE wins the broad majority of workloads, and by larger margins in most cases. The Core Ultra 5 225H holds specific niches in floating-point and encryption work, but those wins are generally smaller than the desktop chip's advantages elsewhere.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 5 225H belongs to the Arrow Lake-H family, part of Core Ultra Series 2, and is fabricated on a 3 nm node by TSMC. The process difference is significant: the Ultra 5 225H uses a more advanced node, which helps explain its lower 28 W TDP despite having more cores.

Core counts differ considerably. The Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Ultra part does not use simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count equals its core count. The Core 5 223PE, with hyperthreading, gets 16 threads from 8 physical cores. This means the desktop chip has more threads available, while the mobile chip has more physical cores.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Core 5 223PE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 225H has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, but only 18 MB of shared L3. The Ultra part gives each core more private cache, but the total L3 pool is smaller. This affects how well each chip handles large working sets and shared data across cores.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 5 223PE supports DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 225H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, but with a higher bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the Core 5 223PE but not on the Core Ultra 5 225H.

The integrated graphics are different tiers. The Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730, a basic desktop iGPU. The Core Ultra 5 225H uses Arc Graphics 130T, a more capable integrated solution. PCIe support also differs: the Core 5 223PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 225H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes.

Socket and market placement separate the two clearly. The Core 5 223PE uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. The Core Ultra 5 225H uses Intel BGA 2049 and is a mobile part. The production status for both is Active. The Core 5 223PE was released on 2026-03-08, while the Core Ultra 5 225H was released on 2025-01-12.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the first major difference. The Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Base clocks differ sharply. The Core 5 223PE runs at 2.90 GHz base, while the Core Ultra 5 225H runs at 1.70 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the Core 5 223PE reaching 5.20 GHz and the Core Ultra 5 225H reaching 4.90 GHz.

TDP is a major differentiator. The Core 5 223PE is rated at 65 W, while the Core Ultra 5 225H is rated at 28 W. This reflects the desktop versus mobile positioning.

Socket types are incompatible. The Core 5 223PE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Core Ultra 5 225H uses Intel BGA 2049.

Process nodes differ: the Core 5 223PE uses 10 nm from Intel, while the Core Ultra 5 225H uses 3 nm from TSMC.

Cache per core differs. The Core 5 223PE has 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core. The Core Ultra 5 225H has 192 KB L1 and 3 MB L2 per core. Shared L3 is 24 MB on the Core 5 223PE versus 18 MB on the Core Ultra 5 225H.

Memory support differs. The Core 5 223PE supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 225H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the Core 5 223PE and 102.4 GB/s for the Core Ultra 5 225H. ECC memory is available only on the Core 5 223PE.

PCIe configs differ. The Core 5 223PE has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Core Ultra 5 225H has Gen 5 with 8 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core Ultra 5 225H uses Arc Graphics 130T.

Market segments differ: Desktop for the Core 5 223PE, Mobile for the Core Ultra 5 225H. The Core 5 223PE has a launch MSRP of $232. The Core Ultra 5 225H has no launch MSRP recorded. Both are multiplier-unlocked=false and part of the Active production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 single-core?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 3734 versus 1969 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, a 89.6% advantage.

Q: How do the two chips compare in floating-point math?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H scores 86540 in PassMark floating-point math, while the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 76468. The Ultra part leads by 11.6%.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H does not.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE is rated at 65 W. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is rated at 28 W.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585, placing it in the 87th percentile. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H averages 31508, placing it in the 82nd percentile.