Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear and consistent dominance by the Intel Core 5 223PE across nearly the entire test suite. Out of 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, the Core 5 223PE wins 16, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V taking only a single test. The margins are often substantial, particularly in multi-threaded workloads.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 5 223PE scores 26455 against 9932 for the Core Ultra 5 228V, a 166.4% advantage. This is the single biggest delta in the entire comparison. Cinebench R23 single-core also shows a massive difference: 3734 versus 1758, a 112.4% lead for the Core 5 223PE. These two results indicate that the desktop part is not just ahead in parallel tasks, it also holds a commanding single-thread advantage in this specific renderer.

PassMark integer math tells a similar story. The Core 5 223PE posts 99819, while the Core Ultra 5 228V manages 39679, a 151.6% difference. Data compression is another blowout: 346623 versus 173924, a 99.3% lead. The Core 5 223PE also wins PassMark multi-thread by 70.8% (31124 versus 18227), and Cinebench R20 multi-core by 71.2% (11111 versus 6491). Single-core Cinebench R20 repeats the exact 71.2% margin (1568 versus 916), suggesting a consistent per-core performance gap in that benchmark family.

Other notable wins for the Core 5 223PE include PassMark random string sorting (35798 versus 21254, a 68.4% lead), extended instructions (24672 versus 14801, a 66.7% lead), and physics (2493 versus 1538, a 62.1% lead). Floating point math shows a 43.4% advantage (76468 versus 53310), while data encryption is 41.6% ahead (18448 versus 13032). Cinebench R15 multi-core and single-core see the Core 5 223PE ahead by 77.4% (2666 versus 1502.5) and 40.8% (376 versus 267), respectively.

The only test the Core Ultra 5 228V wins is PassMark find prime numbers, scoring 168 against 159. That is a narrow 5.4% margin, and it stands as the sole counterpoint to an otherwise lopsided set of results. The closest overall contest in the data is PassMark single-thread (also listed as singlethread), where the Core 5 223PE leads by just 10% (4219 versus 3836). Even this win, however, is not close enough to suggest the mobile chip can match desktop performance in general compute.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design targets. The Intel Core 5 223PE is a desktop part built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, using the Bartlett Lake codename. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V is a mobile processor fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm node, using the Lunar Lake architecture. This process difference alone explains part of the power and efficiency gap between them.

Core counts are identical at 8, but thread counts differ sharply. The Core 5 223PE supports 16 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the Core Ultra 5 228V is limited to 8 threads, one per core. This directly contributes to the large multi-threaded benchmark gaps. Clock speeds also favor the desktop chip, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost of 5.20 GHz, compared to 2.10 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost for the mobile part.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. The Core 5 223PE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 228V has larger per-core L1 at 192 KB and L2 at 2.5 MB per core, but only 8 MB of shared L3. The desktop chip's larger L3 pool is likely a factor in its strong multi-threaded scores, while the mobile chip's bigger L1 and L2 may help in latency-sensitive single-thread tasks, though the benchmark data does not confirm that here.

Memory support differs significantly. The Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 228V lists memory support as dependent on the motherboard, with dual-channel memory and no ECC support. The desktop chip also provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, whereas the mobile chip offers PCIe Gen 5 with only 4 lanes. This reflects the desktop part's ability to drive multiple expansion cards and high-bandwidth peripherals.

Integrated graphics differ in kind: the Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Arc 130V. The mobile part's Arc graphics belong to a newer architecture family, but no graphics benchmarks are available in this data set. The TDP values tell the practical story: 65 W for the desktop part versus 17 W for the mobile part. That 48 W gap is the core reason the mobile chip exists, it trades raw compute for battery-friendly operation.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40585, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V averages 21440. The desktop chip sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, while the mobile chip is at the 75th percentile.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 228V compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 5 228V is nearly tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, which scores 21484, a 0.2% difference. It is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900H (21367), 0.9% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635, note the negative delta indicates the rival scores higher), and 1% behind the AMD EPYC 9454 (21223). These are all within a 1% band.

Q: Is the Core 5 223PE competitive with other desktop parts in its range?

A: The Core 5 223PE scores 40585 on average, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core 7 253PE (40557) and 0.1% behind the Intel Xeon 6357P (40630). It is also 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (40518) and 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G (40718). All four rivals sit within a 0.5% band of the Core 5 223PE.

Q: Why does the Core 5 223PE win so many multi-threaded tests?

A: The Core 5 223PE has 16 threads versus 8 threads for the Core Ultra 5 228V, and it boosts to 5.20 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. It also has 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 8 MB. These factors combine to deliver large leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core (166.4%) and PassMark integer math (151.6%).

Q: Are there any workloads where the Core Ultra 5 228V is competitive?

A: The only benchmark win for the Core Ultra 5 228V is PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 168 versus 159, a 5.4% margin. In single-threaded PassMark, it comes within 10% of the Core 5 223PE (3836 versus 4219), which is the closest overall result outside that single win.

Q: What do the benchmark percentile rankings indicate?

A: The Core 5 223PE ranks in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, placing it well above average. The Core Ultra 5 228V ranks in the 75th percentile, which means it still outperforms three-quarters of all recorded CPUs, but it is clearly a tier below the desktop part.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core 5 223PE is the faster processor in nearly every measurable way. It wins 16 of 17 head-to-head tests, and the margins are often enormous. For anyone building a desktop system where raw compute throughput matters, the Core 5 223PE is the obvious choice from these two options. Its 16 threads, higher clocks, larger L3 cache, and 65 W TDP combine to deliver multi-core scores that more than double the mobile chip's results in some tests.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V serves a different purpose. Its 17 W TDP and mobile socket (BGA 2833) place it in thin-and-light laptops where power draw is the primary constraint. Its 3 nm TSMC process and larger per-core caches show an attempt at efficiency, but the benchmark results confirm that it cannot match the desktop part in sustained throughput. The single win in prime number finding and the close single-thread PassMark score (10% gap) are the only signs of life against the Core 5 223PE.

There is no scenario in this data where the Core Ultra 5 228V outperforms the Core 5 223PE by a meaningful margin. The desktop chip is also more flexible on memory, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 with ECC, and offers 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 4. The mobile chip's only advantages are its dramatically lower power draw and its newer Arc 130V integrated graphics, though no graphics benchmarks are present to quantify that.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ on nearly every specification field. The Core 5 223PE uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Intel BGA 2833. The desktop part has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost of 5.20 GHz; the mobile part runs at 2.10 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. Thread counts are 16 versus 8, with both having 8 cores.

Process node and foundry differ: Intel 10 nm at Intel for the Core 5 223PE, TSMC 3 nm for the Core Ultra 5 228V. Cache layouts are different in all three levels: L1 is 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core, L2 is 2 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core, and L3 is 24 MB shared versus 8 MB shared. Memory support shows DDR4 and DDR5 for the desktop chip, with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the mobile chip's memory support depends on the motherboard and lists no bandwidth figure. ECC is supported on the Core 5 223PE but not on the Core Ultra 5 228V. PCIe lanes are 16 Gen 5 lanes on the desktop part versus 4 Gen 5 lanes on the mobile part. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 for the desktop chip and Arc 130V for the mobile chip. TDP is 65 W versus 17 W. The Core 5 223PE has a launch MSRP of $232, while the Core Ultra 5 228V has no recorded launch MSRP. The desktop part is locked, as is the mobile part. Release dates also differ: the Core 5 223PE launched in 2026-03-08, while the Core Ultra 5 228V launched in 2024-09-23.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins in every category of general compute that this data covers. Rendering workloads, as measured by the Cinebench suite, belong to the desktop chip across single-core and multi-core tests. The R23 multi-core margin of 166.4% is the biggest win, making it the clear pick for video rendering, 3D modeling, and any CPU-bound creative work. PassMark integer math, floating point math, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, physics, random string sorting, and multi-threaded tasks all favor the Core 5 223PE, with leads ranging from 10% to over 150%. Its 16 threads and 5.20 GHz boost clock make it the stronger choice for heavy multitasking, compilation, and scientific computing.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V wins exactly one test: PassMark find prime numbers, with a 5.4% margin. This is a narrow, isolated result that suggests a slight advantage in a specific prime-finding algorithm, likely due to its larger per-core L1 and L2 caches. Outside that single test, its closest showing is PassMark single-thread, where it trails by 10%. For any workload that is not the prime number test, the Core 5 223PE is ahead.

The practical split is not about workload type but about platform. The Core 5 223PE wins on raw performance and is suited for desktop systems with power budget to spare. The Core Ultra 5 228V wins on power efficiency, with a 17 W TDP that enables fanless or low-power mobile designs, and it offers the Arc 130V integrated graphics for basic display output. But in benchmark terms, the Core 5 223PE is the faster part by a wide margin, and the Core Ultra 5 228V only takes the crown in a single niche test.