Intel Core 5 223PQE vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

# The Verdict

The database records two Intel Core 5 processors that target completely different market segments. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 315 is a mobile part with 6 cores and 6 threads. The 223PQE carries a 125 W TDP, uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, and draws power from a dual-channel memory interface. The 315 draws only 15 W, uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket, and operates on a single-channel memory bus.

Benchmark data exists only for the 315 in the database. The 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores and no nearest rivals listed. The 315, however, holds a percentile ranking of 72 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18188. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD EPYC 9274F at 18189 (a 0% difference), the Intel Core i7-9700 at 18180 (0%), the Intel Core i7-1365U at 18177 (0.1% higher for the 315), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 18176 (0.1% higher for the 315). This places the 315 in a tightly clustered performance band where the top four comparable chips sit within a fraction of a percent of each other.

From the recorded data, the 315 demonstrates notable single-thread capability for a low-power mobile processor. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1832, combined with a Passmark single-thread score of 4021, indicates strong per-core efficiency. The 223PQE, with its higher core count, larger shared L3 cache of 24 MB, and boost clock of 5.50 GHz, is positioned for workloads that scale across threads, but no direct measurements exist in the database to quantify that advantage.

The launch MSRP for the 223PQE is $319. The launch MSRP for the 315 is $340.

# Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The 223PQE is built on the Bartlett Lake architecture under the Core 5 generation, while the 315 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture under the same Core 5 generation name. The process nodes differ substantially: the 223PQE uses a 10 nm process, and the 315 uses a 3 nm process. Both are fabricated by Intel.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The 223PQE provides 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading support. The 315 provides 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading is present in the recorded specifications. The 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The 315 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The desktop part therefore starts at a much higher frequency and extends higher under load.

Cache hierarchies follow different designs. The 223PQE lists 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The 315 lists 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The per-core L1 figure for the 315 appears as a total, not a per-core value, so direct comparison of L1 organization is not possible from the recorded data. The L3 difference is significant: 24 MB shared versus 6 MB shared.

Memory support differs in both type and channel configuration. The 223PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X across a single-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the 223PQE but not on the 315. PCIe connectivity also differs: the 223PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the 315 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics are present on both parts but differ in branding. The 223PQE uses UHD Graphics 770. The 315 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair, and the 223PQE has no individual benchmark scores recorded. All measured results come from the 315. The analysis below therefore interprets the 315's performance profile and compares it, where possible, to the nearest rival scores in the database.

The 315's Cinebench results show a multi-core score of 12981 in R23, 5452 in R20, and 1308 in R15. Its single-core scores are 1832 in R23, 769 in R20, and 184 in R15. The ratio of multi-core to single-core performance in R23 is roughly 7.1, which reflects the presence of 6 physical cores without simultaneous multithreading. A fully scaling 6-core part would approach a ratio near 6 if single-core performance were the same across all cores; the observed ratio slightly exceeds that, which is consistent with boost behavior across multiple cores.

Passmark results for the 315 cover a range of workloads. The multithread score is 15272, and the single-thread score is 4021. Integer math scores 31690, while floating-point math scores 42441. Extended instructions score 13143. Data compression scores 146143, and data encryption scores 11119. Find prime numbers scores 112, random string sorting scores 17551, and physics scores 1163.

The nearest rival data reinforces the 315's positioning. The AMD EPYC 9274F scores 18189, essentially identical to the 315's 18188. The Intel Core i7-9700 scores 18180, also essentially identical. The Intel Core i7-1365U scores 18177, putting the 315 0.1% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U scores 18176, also 0.1% behind the 315. These deltas are within measurement noise for most benchmarking methodologies. The data shows a four-way cluster where the 315 sits at the center, with the EPYC 9274F and Core i7-9700 effectively tied and the two mobile rivals marginally behind.

No data exists to establish wins for the 223PQE in any workload. The wins counters in the database are both zero. The 223PQE's higher core count, larger cache, and higher clock speeds suggest an advantage in multi-threaded desktop workloads, but the database does not contain measurements to confirm this. The 315's recorded scores indicate that it delivers competitive performance for a 15 W part, particularly in single-threaded tasks where its Passmark single-thread score of 4021 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1832 place it near established desktop and server parts in the nearest rival list.

# FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the 315 boosts to 4.40 GHz. The 223PQE also has a higher base clock at 4.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The 223PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC support. The 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support.

Q: How does the 315 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The 315 has an average benchmark score of 18188. The AMD EPYC 9274F scores 18189 (0% difference), the Intel Core i7-9700 scores 18180 (0%), the Intel Core i7-1365U scores 18177 (0.1% higher for the 315), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U scores 18176 (0.1% higher for the 315).

Q: What are the process nodes for these two processors?

A: The 223PQE uses a 10 nm process. The 315 uses a 3 nm process. Both are fabricated by Intel.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The 315 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

# Where Each One Wins

The 223PQE wins on raw core count, thread count, clock speeds, cache capacity, memory bandwidth, PCIe bandwidth, and ECC support. Its 8 cores and 16 threads provide double the thread count of the 315. Its 24 MB shared L3 cache is four times the 315's 6 MB. Its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth exceeds the 315's 59.7 GB/s by a wide margin. Its PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes provides more connectivity headroom than the 315's PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The 223PQE also supports ECC memory, which the 315 does not. These specifications point toward desktop workloads that demand sustained multi-threaded throughput, large working sets, and server-like reliability features.

The 315 wins on process node efficiency, power envelope, and integrated graphics generation. Its 3 nm process is more advanced than the 10 nm node used by the 223PQE. Its 15 W TDP is dramatically lower than the 223PQE's 125 W TDP, making it suitable for thermally constrained mobile chassis. Its memory support for LPDDR5X provides low-power memory options that align with mobile designs. Its Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores represents a newer graphics generation than the UHD Graphics 770 in the 223PQE, though the database does not include graphics benchmarks for either part.

The benchmark data recorded for the 315 shows where its strengths lie. Its Passmark data compression score of 146143 is the highest of its recorded Passmark results, indicating strong throughput in compression workloads. Its floating-point math score of 42441 exceeds its integer math score of 31690, suggesting a tilt toward floating-point-heavy tasks. Its extended instructions score of 13143 confirms support for modern instruction sets. Its single-thread score of 4021 places it competitively against the nearest rivals listed, all of which score within 0.1% in average benchmark score.

The 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores, so its workload-specific wins cannot be quantified from the database. The available data allows only a specification-level comparison for that part. Based on the recorded specifications, the 223PQE is positioned for multi-threaded desktop workloads such as content creation, compilation, and simulation. The 315 is positioned for mobile workloads where power efficiency and single-thread responsiveness take priority.

The percentile data reinforces the split. The 315 holds a percentile rank of 72 among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly seven out of ten processors in the database on average benchmark score. The 223PQE holds a percentile rank of 50, but this figure is not accompanied by an average benchmark score or any individual test results, so it cannot be used for direct comparison. The 315's percentile rank is supported by its 17 recorded benchmark scores and its tight cluster of nearest rivals. The 223PQE's percentile rank stands alone without corroborating measurements.

# Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 223PQE | Intel Core 5 315 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 4.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 125 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | $319 | $340 |

The two parts share the Core 5 generation label but diverge in almost every implementation detail. The 223PQE is a high-frequency desktop processor with a conventional socket, dual-channel memory, and a large shared L3 cache. The 315 is a low-power mobile processor with a soldered BGA package, single-channel memory, and a smaller cache footprint. The 315 uses a more advanced 3 nm process and a newer integrated graphics design, while the 223PQE relies on the older 10 nm process and UHD Graphics 770. Both parts have locked multipliers, both are active in production, and neither has an unlocked overclocking path. The 315 launched roughly five weeks after the 223PQE according to the recorded release dates, and its launch MSRP is higher by $21.