Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a dominant performance profile for the Intel Core 5 223PE. Across the 17 benchmark comparisons, the Core 5 223PE wins 16, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V takes a single victory. The most decisive result comes in PassMark integer math, where the Core 5 223PE scores 99,819 against 38,765 for the Core Ultra 5 236V, a delta of 157.5% in favor of the desktop part. This is the largest margin recorded in the entire comparison set.

The Cinebench suite paints a consistent picture. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core 5 223PE scores 26,455 versus 15,628, a 69.3% advantage. The same 69.3% delta appears across Cinebench R15 multicore, R15 singlecore, R20 multicore, R20 singlecore, and R23 singlecore, with each test showing the Core 5 223PE ahead by that exact margin. The Core 5 223PE posts 3,734 in R23 singlecore, while the Core Ultra 5 236V manages 2,206. That consistency across both single-threaded and multi-threaded render workloads suggests the advantage is structural rather than workload-specific.

PassMark data compression shows a 96.3% gap, with the Core 5 223PE at 346,623 and the Core Ultra 5 236V at 176,554. The Core 5 223PE also leads in extended instructions by 59.7% (24,672 versus 15,451), in floating point math by 44.9% (76,468 versus 52,774), and in data encryption by 41.4% (18,448 versus 13,049). The multithread score follows the same pattern: 31,124 for the Core 5 223PE versus 18,375, a 69.4% lead. Physics simulation shows a 65.9% gap (2,493 versus 1,503), and random string sorting shows 65.5% (35,798 versus 21,628).

The single-thread PassMark tests show the narrowest margin of the entire set. The Core 5 223PE scores 4,219 and the Core Ultra 5 236V scores 3,893, a modest 8.4% gap. This is the only benchmark category where the two processors approach parity. The Core Ultra 5 236V's sole win comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 171 against 159, a 7% advantage. That result is the exception to an otherwise uniform pattern of Core 5 223PE superiority.

Looking at the overall averages, the Core 5 223PE records an average benchmark score of 40,585, placing it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core Ultra 5 236V averages 21,952, which sits at the 75th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core 5 223PE include the Intel Core 7 253PE at 40,557 (0.1% behind) and the Intel Xeon 6357P at 40,630 (0.1% ahead), placing the Core 5 223PE in a tightly contested performance tier. The Core Ultra 5 236V sits near the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V at 21,981 (0.1% ahead) and the Intel Core i7-11700F at 21,988 (0.2% ahead), a very different performance neighborhood.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 223PE dominates across nearly every measured category, but the size of its advantage varies significantly by workload type. The largest wins come in integer math (157.5%), data compression (96.3%), and multithreaded rendering (69.3% to 69.4% across all Cinebench tests). These are workloads that scale with thread count, cache capacity, and memory bandwidth. The Core 5 223PE has 16 threads against 8 for the Core Ultra 5 236V, a 24 MB shared L3 cache against 8 MB, and a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 236V has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database.

The Core 5 223PE also wins in single-threaded performance, but by a much smaller amount in PassMark single-thread testing (8.4%), while the Cinebench singlecore tests show a larger 69.3% gap. The PassMark single-thread result of 4,219 versus 3,893 indicates that the Core 5 223PE's 5.20 GHz boost clock provides a measurable but moderate advantage over the Core Ultra 5 236V's 4.70 GHz boost in that specific test. The Cinebench singlecore tests show a much wider separation, which suggests the two suites measure different aspects of single-thread performance.

The Core Ultra 5 236V's only win is in prime number finding, where it scores 171 versus 159. This is a narrow 7% margin, and it stands in contrast to the Core 5 223PE's wins in every other PassMark category. Prime number finding can favor architectural differences in instruction handling, and the Lunar Lake architecture's newer design may explain this isolated result. It does not, however, offset the magnitude of the Core 5 223PE's advantages elsewhere.

The data compression result deserves particular attention. The Core 5 223PE's 346,623 score is nearly double the Core Ultra 5 236V's 176,554. The 96.3% delta is the second-largest in the comparison, trailing only integer math. This suggests the Core 5 223PE's higher thread count and larger shared cache provide outsized benefits in compression algorithms. Similarly, extended instructions show a 59.7% gap, indicating the Core 5 223PE handles SIMD and specialized instruction workloads substantially better.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a clear separation between these two processors. The Intel Core 5 223PE delivers higher raw performance in 16 of 17 recorded tests, with an average benchmark score of 40,585 versus 21,952 for the Core Ultra 5 236V. The Core 5 223PE sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 5 236V sits at the 75th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 7 253PE and Intel Xeon 6357P, both within 0.2% of its average score, confirming that it competes in a higher performance tier.

The Core Ultra 5 236V's position is different. Its average score of 21,952 places it alongside the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V and Intel Core i7-11700F, with all three within 0.2% of each other. Its 8 threads, 17 W TDP, and mobile socket (Intel BGA 2833) indicate a fundamentally different design target. The data shows it is not competitive with the Core 5 223PE in most workloads, but it does hold a single advantage in prime number finding and a much smaller gap in PassMark single-thread performance.

Users who prioritize multi-threaded rendering, compression, encryption, or integer-heavy workloads should look to the Core 5 223PE based on the recorded data. Users who need a mobile processor with a 17 W TDP and integrated Arc 130V graphics have only one option in this comparison, as the Core 5 223PE uses a desktop socket and UHD Graphics 730. The Core 5 223PE was released on 2026-03-08 with a launch MSRP of $232. The Core Ultra 5 236V was released on 2024-09-23 and has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE wins 16 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V wins only one, the PassMark find prime numbers test.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the Core 5 223PE scores 99,819 versus 38,765 for the Core Ultra 5 236V, a 157.5% difference.

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Core 5 223PE leads in PassMark single-thread testing with 4,219 versus 3,893, an 8.4% margin. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the Core 5 223PE scores 3,734 versus 2,206, a 69.3% margin.

Q: In what test does the Core Ultra 5 236V perform better?

A: The Core Ultra 5 236V scores 171 in PassMark find prime numbers, compared to 159 for the Core 5 223PE, a 7% advantage.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Core 5 223PE has an average benchmark score of 40,585, placing it at the 87th percentile. The Core Ultra 5 236V has an average score of 21,952, placing it at the 75th percentile.

Q: How do the nearest rivals compare to each processor?

A: The Core 5 223PE's nearest rivals are the Intel Core 7 253PE (40,557, 0.1% behind), Intel Xeon 6357P (40,630, 0.1% ahead), Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (40,518, 0.2% behind), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G (40,718, 0.3% ahead). The Core Ultra 5 236V's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V (21,981, 0.1% ahead), Intel Core i7-11700F (21,988, 0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (21,992, 0.2% ahead), and AMD EPYC 9534 (21,900, 0.2% behind).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Core Ultra 5 236V uses the Lunar Lake codename and belongs to the Ultra 5 (Lunar Lake) generation, with a stated architecture of Lunar Lake. The process nodes differ substantially: the Core 5 223PE uses Intel's 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 5 236V uses TSMC's 3 nm process. The foundries also differ, with the Core 5 223PE built by Intel and the Core Ultra 5 236V built by TSMC.

Cache configurations show notable differences. The Core 5 223PE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with a 24 MB shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 236V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, with only 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 236V has a larger per-core L1 and L2, but the Core 5 223PE has three times the total L3 capacity. Neither processor has a 3D V-Cache configuration recorded.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 236V uses Arc 130V. The Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 5 236V does not. The Core 5 223PE uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, and the Core Ultra 5 236V uses Intel BGA 2833. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 223PE has the part number SA4QF, while the Core Ultra 5 236V has the part number SRPN2SRPN3.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ functionally: both have 8 cores, but the Core 5 223PE supports 16 threads while the Core Ultra 5 236V supports 8 threads. The Core 5 223PE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 236V has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The TDP figures are far apart: 65 W for the Core 5 223PE versus 17 W for the Core Ultra 5 236V.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. The Core 5 223PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 236V has memory support listed as dependent on the motherboard, with dual-channel configuration and no recorded bandwidth figure. The PCIe configurations differ: the Core 5 223PE has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 236V has Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only).

The market segments differ, with the Core 5 223PE designated as Desktop and the Core Ultra 5 236V as Mobile. Both are listed as Active in production status. The release dates are recorded as 2026-03-08 for the Core 5 223PE and 2024-09-23 for the Core Ultra 5 236V. The Core 5 223PE has a launch MSRP of $232, while the Core Ultra 5 236V has no recorded launch MSRP.