Intel Core 5 223PQE vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Intel Core 9 273PE as the dominant performer of the two, with a 90th percentile ranking across all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 49,845. The Intel Core 5 223PQE holds a 50th percentile ranking, and the database contains no benchmark records for it, so its performance profile is unmeasured. The Core 9 273PE delivers 12 cores and 24 threads compared to the Core 5 223PQE's 8 cores and 16 threads, and it carries 36 MB of shared L3 cache versus 24 MB. The Core 9 273PE also posts a higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz against 5.50 GHz for the Core 5 223PQE, though its base clock is much lower at 2.30 GHz versus 4.00 GHz.

For users selecting between these two, the data clearly favors the Core 9 273PE for any workload that scales with core count, cache size, or multithreaded throughput. The Core 5 223PQE offers a higher base clock, which can benefit lightly threaded tasks that rely on sustained clock speed, but without benchmark scores for the Core 5 223PQE, the database cannot confirm a single-thread advantage. The Core 9 273PE also carries a TDP of 65 watts, nearly half the 125-watt TDP of the Core 5 223PQE, indicating substantially better energy efficiency per unit of work. The Core 9 273PE is the clear choice for multithreaded compute, content creation, and data-heavy workloads. The Core 5 223PQE, with its higher base clock and lower core count, appears oriented toward responsiveness in single-threaded scenarios, but the lack of measured results for that chip leaves any such advantage unverified.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz, a difference of 0.20 GHz in favor of the Core 9 273PE.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare between the two?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB. The Core 9 273PE also has 12 cores each with 2 MB of L2 cache, versus 8 cores with 2 MB each on the Core 5 223PQE.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a TDP of 125 watts. The Intel Core 9 273PE has a TDP of 65 watts, making it significantly more power-efficient on paper.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with identical memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both also support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has an average benchmark score of 49,845. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark results are recorded for it in the database.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Bartlett Lake codename and are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. The architecture differs primarily in core allocation and cache hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PE uses 12 cores with 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE uses 8 cores with 16 threads. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, and the L2 cache is also identical at 2 MB per core, but the total L2 capacity scales with core count: 24 MB for the Core 9 273PE versus 16 MB for the Core 5 223PQE. The shared L3 cache differs substantially, with 36 MB on the Core 9 273PE and 24 MB on the Core 5 223PQE.

Both chips use the Intel Socket 1700 and support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ: the Core 5 223PQE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 9 273PE includes UHD Graphics 730. Both are unlocked multipliers, meaning neither supports overclocking via multiplier adjustment. The Core 9 273PE's higher core count and larger L3 cache indicate a design aimed at parallel workloads, while the Core 5 223PQE's higher base clock of 4.00 GHz suggests a focus on consistent single-thread execution. The Core 9 273PE also carries a 65-watt TDP despite having more cores, which points to a more efficient power delivery design or a different binning strategy within the same Bartlett Lake family.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. Core count: 8 for the Core 5 223PQE versus 12 for the Core 9 273PE. Thread count: 16 versus 24. Base clock: 4.00 GHz for the Core 5 223PQE versus 2.30 GHz for the Core 9 273PE. Boost clock: 5.50 GHz versus 5.70 GHz. TDP: 125 watts versus 65 watts. L3 cache: 24 MB versus 36 MB. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730. Launch MSRP: $319 for the Core 5 223PQE and $549 for the Core 9 273PE. Part numbers also differ: SA4QC for the Core 5 223PQE and SA4QD for the Core 9 273PE.

The memory support, memory bus, memory bandwidth, ECC support, PCIe configuration, socket, process node, foundry, market segment, production status, and release date are identical across both parts. Both launched on the same date, both are active in production, and both are desktop processors. The Core 9 273PE has a higher percentile ranking at 90 versus 50 for the Core 5 223PQE, and the Core 9 273PE has recorded benchmark scores while the Core 5 223PQE has none.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark entries at all. The Intel Core 9 273PE, however, has a full suite of recorded results that can be examined for its absolute performance levels. In Cinebench R23, the Core 9 273PE scores 31,288 in multicore and 4,417 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 13,140 multicore and 1,855 singlecore. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3,153 multicore and 445 singlecore.

PassMark results for the Core 9 273PE show data compression at 405,885, data encryption at 22,719, extended instructions at 24,630, and prime number finding at 203. Floating point math reaches 107,884, integer math reaches 139,410, and multithread performance is 36,810. Physics score is 3,120, random string sorting is 45,098, and single thread performance is 3,650. These numbers establish the Core 9 273PE as a high-end desktop part, consistent with its 90th percentile ranking.

The nearest rivals for the Core 9 273PE provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49,796, which is 0.1% below the Core 9 273PE's 49,845. The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores 49,394, which is 0.9% lower. The Intel Core i9-13980HX scores 50,398, which is 1.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50,448, which is 1.2% higher. These delta values show the Core 9 273PE trading blows with a tight cluster of high-end rivals, sitting between 1.2% behind the top scorer in this group and 0.9% ahead of the lowest. The Core 5 223PQE has no comparable data, so no head-to-head analysis can be performed for that chip.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core 9 273PE wins across every measurable domain. Its 12 cores and 24 threads give it a structural advantage in multithreaded applications, and its 36 MB of shared L3 cache provides a larger working set for data-heavy computations. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31,288 and PassMark multithread score of 36,810 confirm strong parallel throughput. The boost clock of 5.70 GHz also gives it a slight edge in peak single-thread speed, and the singlecore Cinebench R23 score of 4,417 and PassMark single thread score of 3,650 show it handles lightly threaded tasks well, too. The 65-watt TDP makes it an efficiency winner as well, delivering more performance while drawing less power than the Core 5 223PQE's 125-watt TDP.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores in the database, so any claim of a win for that chip is unsupported by measurements. Its higher base clock of 4.00 GHz could theoretically favor sustained single-thread workloads that do not boost, but the Core 9 273PE's higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz means the Core 5 223PQE would likely lose even that scenario when the Core 9 273PE is allowed to boost. The Core 5 223PQE does include UHD Graphics 770, a more capable integrated GPU than the UHD Graphics 730 in the Core 9 273PE, which could matter for systems running without a discrete graphics card. The lower launch MSRP of $319 versus $549 also positions the Core 5 223PQE as a less expensive entry point, though the database does not include performance-per-dollar metrics.

In practical terms, the Core 9 273PE is the choice for rendering, compiling, simulation, and any workload that uses all available cores and threads. Its 90th percentile ranking and average score of 49,845 place it in the upper tier of all CPUs. The Core 5 223PQE, with its 50th percentile ranking and no measured results, offers only its higher base clock and integrated graphics as potential advantages, neither of which is verified by benchmark data. The data supports the Core 9 273PE as the stronger processor in every measured category, and the Core 5 223PQE as a lower-power, lower-cost alternative whose actual performance remains unrecorded.