Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Processor 300T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no head-to-head measurements for the Intel Core 5 223PE and the Intel Processor 300T. The recorded data shows a complete absence of direct comparison tests, with zero wins recorded for either processor in shared workloads. The Core 5 223PE has a substantial set of individual benchmark results, while the Processor 300T has no recorded scores in any test category.

The Core 5 223PE produces an average benchmark score of 40585, which places it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Processor 300T holds a percentile ranking of 50, indicating it sits at the median of all recorded processors. The average benchmark score for the Processor 300T is recorded as 0, reflecting the lack of test data rather than actual performance.

The Core 5 223PE posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26455 and a single-core score of 3734. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 11111 with a single-core score of 1568. The Cinebench R15 run yields 2666 multi-core and 376 single-core. PassMark tests show a multi-thread score of 31124, a single-thread score of 4219, and a physics score of 2493. Integer math reaches 99819, floating point math reaches 76468, extended instructions reach 24672, and data compression reaches 346623. Data encryption scores 18448, random string sorting scores 35798, and find prime numbers scores 159.

Because the Processor 300T has no benchmark entries, the database cannot compute relative performance deltas between the two processors. Nearest rival comparisons exist only for the Core 5 223PE. The Intel Core 7 253PE averages 40557, a delta of 0.1 percent ahead of the Core 5 223PE. The Intel Xeon 6357P averages 40630, placing it 0.1 percent ahead. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H averages 40518, 0.2 percent behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G averages 40718, 0.3 percent ahead. These margins are all within the noise band of typical benchmark variation.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same manufacturing process: both use Intel's 10 nm node and are built in Intel fabs. Both fit the Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. Both expose PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so frequency tuning is not available on either part.

The Core 5 223PE belongs to the Bartlett Lake codename family, classified as generation "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)". The Processor 300T uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-S and the generation label "Intel Processor (Raptor Lake)". The die size for the Processor 300T is recorded at 163 mm²; no die size is listed for the Core 5 223PE.

Core counts differ sharply. The Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Processor 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads. That 4x core advantage and 4x thread advantage forms the structural basis for the performance gap in multi-threaded workloads. The Core 5 223PE runs a base clock of 2.90 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Processor 300T runs a base clock of 3.40 GHz and has no recorded boost clock, meaning its frequency ceiling is not documented in the database.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache per core is 2 MB on the Core 5 223PE versus 1.25 MB on the Processor 300T. Shared L3 cache totals 24 MB on the Core 5 223PE versus 6 MB on the Processor 300T. The L3 difference is 4x in favor of the Core 5 223PE, matching the core count ratio. The L2 per-core difference is 60 percent higher on the Core 5 223PE.

Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 5 223PE at 89.6 GB/s; the Processor 300T has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 223PE but absent on the Processor 300T. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Processor 300T uses UHD Graphics 710.

Thermal design power differs by 30 watts. The Core 5 223PE has a TDP of 65 W, and the Processor 300T has a TDP of 35 W. The lower TDP of the Processor 300T reflects its smaller core count and likely lower sustained power draw, though the database does not record actual power consumption figures.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 223PE wins in every workload category where data exists, simply because it is the only processor of the two with recorded benchmark results. The processor demonstrates a strong balance between single-thread and multi-thread performance. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3734 indicates strong per-core efficiency, while the multi-core score of 26455 shows the scaling benefit of 8 cores and 16 threads.

The Processor 300T offers a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz compared to 2.90 GHz on the Core 5 223PE. In lightly threaded tasks that cannot use additional cores, this base frequency advantage could translate into competitive single-thread responsiveness. However, without benchmark data, the database cannot confirm this behavior. The Processor 300T also carries a 35 W TDP, which is roughly 46 percent lower than the 65 W TDP of the Core 5 223PE. For systems where thermal output and cooling requirements are constrained, the Processor 300T presents a lighter load on the platform.

The Core 5 223PE targets workloads that scale across cores. The PassMark multi-thread score of 31124, combined with integer math at 99819 and floating point math at 76468, indicates strong throughput for parallel compute tasks. Data compression at 346623 and random string sorting at 35798 further confirm the multi-thread advantage. The data encryption score of 18448 and extended instructions score of 24672 round out a profile suited to content creation, scientific computing, and server-like workloads.

The Processor 300T, with 2 cores and 4 threads, fits scenarios where the workload is primarily single-threaded, power-sensitive, or where the platform does not require high core counts. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz is the highest base frequency of the two processors. It also uses a smaller die at 163 mm², which may imply lower manufacturing cost per unit, though the database does not record cost data beyond launch MSRP.

The Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory, making it suitable for reliability-sensitive environments where memory corruption must be detected. The Processor 300T lacks ECC support. The Core 5 223PE also holds the L3 cache advantage at 24 MB versus 6 MB, which benefits workloads with larger working sets that fit in cache. The Processor 300T's 6 MB L3 cache is more suited to smaller, more predictable access patterns.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Processor 300T has a base clock of 3.40 GHz, with no boost clock recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor 300T does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor 300T has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket and memory type?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. Both also expose PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Processor 300T has a TDP of 35 W.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 223PE | Intel Processor 300T |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-S) |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) |

| Cores | 8 | 2 |

| Threads | 16 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | Not recorded |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Supported | Not supported |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 710 |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 163 mm² |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $232 | $82 |

| Part Number | SA4QF | SRN3K |

The two processors share the same process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), socket (Intel Socket 1700), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and multiplier state (locked). The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The Core 5 223PE carries a higher launch MSRP of $232 versus $82 for the Processor 300T, and its release date is later at 2026-03-08 compared to 2024-01-07 for the Processor 300T.