Intel Core 5 223PQE vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

Intel Core 5 223PQE and Intel Core i3-14100 are both desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, yet the data in the database shows two very different design targets. The Core 5 223PQE is a Bartlett Lake part with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i3-14100 is a Raptor Lake Refresh part with 4 cores and 8 threads. The benchmark records currently contain a full suite of measurements only for the Core i3-14100; the Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This asymmetry shapes the analysis, as the available numbers allow for a detailed profile of the i3-14100, while the Core 5 223PQE must be evaluated through its listed specifications and the relative standing of the i3-14100 among its peers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not include a direct head-to-head benchmark run between the Intel Core 5 223PQE and the Intel Core i3-14100. The head-to-head section is empty, and the win counters show zero wins for either part. This means there is no recorded measurement that pits the two CPUs against each other in the same test. What the database does contain is a full set of benchmark results for the Core i3-14100, along with its percentile rank and average score. The Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark entries at all, so its own scores cannot be compared numerically.

For the Core i3-14100, the recorded data shows a multi-thread performance profile anchored by several Cinebench results. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i3-14100 scores 1292. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the score is 5384. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the score rises to 12820. Single-core results across the same suite are 182 in R15, 759 in R20, and 1809 in R23. Geekbench records 7231 for multi-core and 2133 for single-core.

The Passmark suite for the i3-14100 provides additional detail. Multi-thread score is 15095, single-thread score is 3759. Integer math reaches 45329, floating point math reaches 35266, extended instructions reach 11865, and find prime numbers completes at 55. Data compression scores 174115, data encryption scores 8838, physics scores 958, and random string sorting scores 17397.

The i3-14100 also has a percentile rank of 72 among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18318. Its nearest rivals in that average score range are close: the Intel Core 3 305 sits at 18302 with a difference of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core 5 330 sits at 18345 with a difference of negative 0.1 percent, the Intel Core 7 360 sits at 18374 with a difference of negative 0.3 percent, and the Intel Core i3-13100 sits at 18380 with a difference of negative 0.3 percent. These narrow margins indicate that the i3-14100 sits in a tightly packed cluster of similar-performing desktop parts. The Core 5 223PQE is not among these rivals, which suggests it has not yet been measured under the same conditions, leaving its placement in that cluster unknown.

Where Each One Wins

Without recorded benchmarks for the Core 5 223PQE, the data cannot show where it wins any specific test. The i3-14100, by contrast, has a clear set of wins across the tests it was run in, but those wins are only against its own baseline and its nearest rivals in the average score table.

The i3-14100 wins on the strength of its recorded multi-thread and single-thread scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12820 is more than double its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1292, which is expected given the different workloads and scaling of those tests. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 15095 and single-thread score of 3759 both point to a balanced performer for desktop tasks. The data compression score of 174115 is the highest single recorded value among its Passmark results, indicating a strong showing in compression workloads. Data encryption at 8838 and extended instructions at 11865 round out a profile that handles both common and specialized instruction paths.

The i3-14100 also wins on the basis of its percentile rank. At 72, it sits above the median CPU in the database, and its average score of 18318 places it within 0.3 percent of the Core 7 360 and Core i3-13100. That near-tie with the Core i3-13100, which differs by only 0.3 percent, shows the i3-14100 delivers essentially the same average performance as its direct predecessor in this database. The Core 5 223PQE has no such data, so any claim of a win for it would require assumptions the pack does not support.

The Core 5 223PQE does have specification advantages that could translate into wins in workloads that scale with core count. It has 8 cores and 16 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads for the i3-14100. Its boost clock is 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. Its L3 cache is 24 MB shared versus 12 MB shared. These are structural differences, but the database does not record any benchmark that confirms whether those differences produce higher scores. The i3-14100 wins in the recorded data; the Core 5 223PQE wins only on paper, with no measured results to back it up.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PQE have a higher boost clock than the Intel Core i3-14100?

A: Yes. The Core 5 223PQE lists a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Core i3-14100 lists a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core i3-14100?

A: The database records an average benchmark score of 18318 for the Core i3-14100. Its percentile rank among all CPUs is 72.

Q: Are the nearest rivals to the Intel Core i3-14100 close in average score?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 3 305 has an average score of 18302, a 0.1 percent difference. The Intel Core 5 330 has 18345, a negative 0.1 percent difference. The Intel Core 7 360 has 18374, a negative 0.3 percent difference. The Intel Core i3-13100 has 18380, a negative 0.3 percent difference.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses UHD Graphics 770. The Intel Core i3-14100 uses UHD Graphics 730.

Q: Does the database have any benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 223PQE?

A: No. The benchmark records in the database contain scores only for the Intel Core i3-14100. The Core 5 223PQE has an empty benchmark list.

Specification Differences

The two processors share the same socket, Intel Socket 1700, and the same PCIe configuration: Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, both use dual-channel memory buses, and both support ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The core and thread counts differ sharply. The Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ as well: 4.00 GHz for the Core 5 223PQE versus 3.50 GHz for the Core i3-14100. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz.

Thermal design power differs by a large margin. The Core 5 223PQE lists a TDP of 125, while the Core i3-14100 lists a TDP of 60. Cache sizes also diverge. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core for both. The L2 cache is 2 MB per core for the Core 5 223PQE versus 1.25 MB per core for the Core i3-14100. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared for the Core 5 223PQE versus 12 MB shared for the Core i3-14100.

Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Core 5 223PQE, at 89.6 GB/s. The Core i3-14100 has no memory bandwidth entry in the database. The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 for the Core 5 223PQE, UHD Graphics 730 for the Core i3-14100. The die size is listed only for the Core i3-14100, at 163 mm². The Core 5 223PQE has no die size entry. Release dates differ by over two years. The Core 5 223PQE has a release date of 2026-03-08, while the Core i3-14100 has a release date of 2024-01-07.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 223PQE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Core i3-14100 is built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R and belongs to the Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both use a 10 nm process node from Intel, and both are active production parts.

The Core 5 223PQE has no listed architecture field beyond its codename and generation, while the Core i3-14100 explicitly lists Raptor Lake as its architecture. The core count difference of 8 versus 4 is the most significant architectural gap, as it doubles the thread count from 8 to 16. The cache hierarchy reinforces that gap: the Core 5 223PQE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3, while the Core i3-14100 has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The per-core L1 is identical at 80 KB.

The integrated graphics differ between the two, with the Core 5 223PQE using UHD Graphics 770 and the Core i3-14100 using UHD Graphics 730. Both support the same memory types and the same PCIe generation and lane count. The process node is the same, 10 nm, and the foundry is Intel for both. The Core 5 223PQE does not have a die size entry, while the Core i3-14100 is recorded at 163 mm². The Core 5 223PQE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which the Core i3-14100 does not list. The release timing places the Core 5 223PQE in 2026 and the Core i3-14100 in 2024, indicating a later design built on the same socket and process.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for anyone who relies on recorded measurements. The Intel Core i3-14100 has a full benchmark profile, a percentile rank of 72, and an average score of 18318. Its nearest rivals cluster within 0.3 percent, showing it delivers performance consistent with other contemporary desktop parts. The Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no percentile rank. It cannot be placed in the same performance table.

The Core 5 223PQE does offer structural advantages that the i3-14100 does not. It doubles the core and thread counts, raises the boost clock from 4.70 GHz to 5.50 GHz, doubles the shared L3 cache from 12 MB to 24 MB, and provides a higher TDP envelope of 125 versus 60. Those specifications suggest it is designed for heavier multi-threaded workloads, but the database does not contain any test results that confirm this.

For a buyer or analyst working strictly from the database, the i3-14100 is the only part with measured performance. Its scores in Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark are all on record, and its average score of 18318 places it comfortably above the median CPU. The Core 5 223PQE is a spec sheet without a scorecard. The choice depends on whether one trusts unverified specifications or recorded results. The data favors the i3-14100 for any quantitative comparison, while the Core 5 223PQE remains an open question until benchmark measurements are added to the database.