Intel Core 5 223PQE vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core 5 223PQE and the Intel Core i5-110, and neither processor has an average benchmark score populated in the database. Both parts also sit at the 50th percentile among all CPUs tracked. This means a direct win/loss split cannot be derived from measured results. Instead, the differentiation comes from architectural capabilities and specification-level advantages.

The Core 5 223PQE holds the advantage in core count, offering 8 cores and 16 threads against the 6 cores and 12 threads of the Core i5-110. That is a 33% increase in cores and a 33% increase in threads. In workloads that scale with parallel resources, such as rendering, compilation, or heavy multi-tasking, the Core 5 223PQE is positioned to deliver proportionally higher throughput. The Core i5-110, by contrast, uses a lower core count and a reduced thread count, which places it at a disadvantage in any scenario where the operating system or application can distribute work across more logical processors.

Clock speed is another clear separator. The Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core i5-110 operates at a 2.90 GHz base and a 4.30 GHz boost. The delta in boost clock is 1.20 GHz, and the delta in base clock is 1.10 GHz. Single-threaded responsiveness, lightly threaded application performance, and latency-sensitive tasks generally benefit from higher clock rates. The Core 5 223PQE therefore holds the theoretical edge in such workloads, assuming all other factors remain equal.

Cache allocation differs substantially as well. The Core 5 223PQE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-110 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Total L3 capacity is double on the Core 5 223PQE. Larger shared caches can reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data sets, which typically aids both gaming and productivity workloads.

Memory bandwidth also favors the Core 5 223PQE. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core i5-110 supports only DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The Core 5 223PQE has a bandwidth advantage of 46.9 GB/s, which is more than double the Core i5-110 figure. Memory-hungry workloads, such as large data processing or integrated graphics usage, can be constrained by bandwidth, and the Core 5 223PQE has the clear edge here.

The Core 5 223PQE also supports ECC memory, while the Core i5-110 does not. That makes the Core 5 223PQE the only one of the two suitable for error-correcting memory configurations. PCIe generation differs as well: the Core 5 223PQE uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Core i5-110 uses Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. Gen 5 doubles the per-lane bandwidth compared to Gen 4 and quadruples it compared to Gen 1, but relative to Gen 3, the step is multiple generations ahead. Storage and GPU bandwidth potential is therefore much higher on the Core 5 223PQE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures. The Core 5 223PQE is based on Bartlett Lake, while the Core i5-110 is based on Comet Lake. Bartlett Lake is fabricated on a 10 nm process node, whereas Comet Lake uses a 14 nm process node. The process node difference is significant for power efficiency and thermal density, though the Core 5 223PQE carries a higher TDP of 125 watts against the 65 watts of the Core i5-110. The power envelope is not directly comparable across nodes, but the recorded data does show that the Core 5 223PQE is configured for a higher thermal budget.

The core microarchitecture differs as well. Bartlett Lake is a newer generation, labeled as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) in the database, while Comet Lake is labeled Core i5 (Comet Lake). The Core 5 223PQE uses a per-core L1 cache of 80 KB and a per-core L2 cache of 2 MB. The Core i5-110 uses 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core. The L2 cache difference is particularly large: 2 MB per core versus 256 KB per core, an eightfold difference. Larger L2 caches typically improve hit rates for working sets that fit within the private cache level.

The shared L3 cache is 24 MB on the Core 5 223PQE and 12 MB on the Core i5-110. Both are shared across the full core count, but the Core 5 223PQE has double the total. The socket differs as well: the Core 5 223PQE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core i5-110 uses Intel Socket 1200. These are physically incompatible sockets, so platform choice is dictated by the processor.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The Core 5 223PQE accepts both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core i5-110 accepts only DDR4. ECC support is present on the Core 5 223PQE and absent on the Core i5-110. The memory bus is dual-channel for both, but the peak bandwidth figures differ as noted. PCIe support also diverges: Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes on the Core 5 223PQE versus Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes on the Core i5-110.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 223PQE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Core i5-110 includes UHD Graphics 630. Both are integrated solutions for desktop platforms, but the 770 series is the newer generation. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking via the multiplier is not supported on either part. Both are listed as Active in production status, meaning both remain available.

The release dates recorded in the database are curious. The Core i5-110 has a release date of 2025-09-10, while the Core 5 223PQE has a release date of 2026-03-08. The Core 5 223PQE is therefore the later release by roughly six months. The launch MSRP is $319 for the Core 5 223PQE and $200 for the Core i5-110. Part numbers are SA4QC and SA35X, respectively.

The Verdict

The data suggests a clear role separation. The Core 5 223PQE is the stronger processor on paper across every major computational resource: more cores, more threads, higher clocks, larger caches, faster memory support, ECC capability, newer PCIe, and a newer process node. It is also the more expensive part, with a launch MSRP of $319. The Core i5-110, with a launch MSRP of $200, is the lower-power, lower-cost option, but it also carries a 65-watt TDP and a 14 nm process node.

For workloads that can use more than 6 cores, such as video encoding, software compilation, virtualization, or content creation, the Core 5 223PQE is the appropriate choice based on the specification data. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Its memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and dual-generation DDR4/DDR5 support give it a platform-level advantage for memory-intensive tasks. ECC support further positions it for stability-sensitive environments.

For workloads that are lightly threaded, power-constrained, or limited by platform cost, the Core i5-110 is the reasonable pick. It still provides 6 cores and 12 threads, a 4.30 GHz boost clock, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Its 65-watt TDP is nearly half that of the Core 5 223PQE, which suggests lower cooling requirements and potentially lower system power draw. The Core i5-110 is also the only one of the two that uses Socket 1200, a platform that may be more accessible depending on motherboard availability.

The database does not list any nearest rivals for either processor, so no third-party comparison is possible. Both processors occupy the same 50th percentile among all CPUs, which indicates that neither is positioned as a top-tier part within the broader database. The Core 5 223PQE, however, is clearly the higher-tier part within this pairing.

There is no scenario in the recorded data where the Core i5-110 outperforms the Core 5 223PQE in a measurable benchmark. The Core i5-110 wins only on TDP, launch MSRP, and its specific socket platform. If the selection criteria are raw computational capability, memory bandwidth, cache capacity, ECC support, or PCIe generation, the Core 5 223PQE is the only defensible choice. If the criteria are power draw or entry price, the Core i5-110 is the only defensible choice.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Core i5-110 boosts to 4.30 GHz. The difference is 1.20 GHz in favor of the Core 5 223PQE.

Q: Does either processor support DDR5 memory?

A: The Core 5 223PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Core i5-110 supports only DDR4.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory. The Core i5-110 does not.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Core 5 223PQE has a TDP of 125 watts. The Core i5-110 has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The Core 5 223PQE includes UHD Graphics 770. The Core i5-110 includes UHD Graphics 630.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket?

A: No. The Core 5 223PQE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core i5-110 uses Intel Socket 1200.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark results between the Core 5 223PQE and the Core i5-110. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. This absence of measured data means the analysis must rely on the specification-level differences captured in the database.

The largest advantage for the Core 5 223PQE is in memory bandwidth. The recorded figures are 89.6 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s. That is a 46.9 GB/s difference, which is a 109.8% increase relative to the Core i5-110. Doubling the memory bandwidth can materially affect any workload that saturates the memory subsystem, including large file operations, database processing, and integrated graphics rendering.

The second largest advantage is in L2 cache capacity per core. The Core 5 223PQE has 2 MB per core, while the Core i5-110 has 256 KB per core. That is an eightfold difference. L2 cache is the first large cache level after L1, and a larger L2 can reduce trips to the shared L3 and main memory.

The third notable advantage is in shared L3 cache. The Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB, and the Core i5-110 has 12 MB. That is a 12 MB difference, or double the capacity. Larger L3 capacity tends to improve performance in workloads with moderate working sets that are shared across cores.

The core count advantage is 8 versus 6, which is a 33.3% increase. The thread count advantage is 16 versus 12, also a 33.3% increase. For software that scales linearly with thread count, the Core 5 223PQE could theoretically deliver up to one-third more throughput, though real-world scaling is rarely perfectly linear.

The base clock advantage is 4.00 GHz versus 2.90 GHz, a 1.10 GHz difference. The boost clock advantage is 5.50 GHz versus 4.30 GHz, a 1.20 GHz difference. Higher clocks benefit single-threaded performance, and the Core 5 223PQE holds the lead in both metrics.

PCIe generation is Gen 5 on the Core 5 223PQE and Gen 3 on the Core i5-110. Both have 16 CPU lanes. A Gen 5 link provides significantly more bandwidth per lane than Gen 3, which matters for modern GPUs and NVMe storage devices. The Core 5 223PQE is the only one of the two that can take advantage of Gen 5 peripherals.

The process node difference is 10 nm versus 14 nm. The newer 10 nm node on the Core 5 223PQE is part of why it can reach a 5.50 GHz boost clock while maintaining a 125-watt TDP. The Core i5-110, on the older 14 nm node, tops out at 4.30 GHz with a 65-watt TDP.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields within the database.

Cores: 8 on the Core 5 223PQE, 6 on the Core i5-110.

Threads: 16 on the Core 5 223PQE, 12 on the Core i5-110.

Base clock: 4.00 GHz on the Core 5 223PQE, 2.90 GHz on the Core i5-110.

Boost clock: 5.50 GHz on the Core 5 223PQE, 4.30 GHz on the Core i5-110.

TDP: 125 watts on the Core 5 223PQE, 65 watts on the Core i5-110.

Socket: Intel Socket 1700 on the Core 5 223PQE, Intel Socket 1200 on the Core i5-110.

Codename: Bartlett Lake on the Core 5 223PQE, Comet Lake on the Core i5-110.

Process node: 10 nm on the Core 5 223PQE, 14 nm on the Core i5-110.

L1 cache: 80 KB per core on the Core 5 223PQE, 64 KB per core on the Core i5-110.

L2 cache: 2 MB per core on the Core 5 223PQE, 256 KB per core on the Core i5-110.

L3 cache: 24 MB shared on the Core 5 223PQE, 12 MB shared on the Core i5-110.

Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 on the Core 5 223PQE, DDR4 only on the Core i5-110.

Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s on the Core 5 223PQE, 42.7 GB/s on the Core i5-110.

ECC memory: true on the Core 5 223PQE, false on the Core i5-110.

PCIe: Gen 5, 16 lanes on the Core 5 223PQE, Gen 3, 16 lanes on the Core i5-110.

Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 5 223PQE, UHD Graphics 630 on the Core i5-110.

Release date: 2026-03-08 on the Core 5 223PQE, 2025-09-10 on the Core i5-110.

Launch MSRP: $319 on the Core 5 223PQE, $200 on the Core i5-110.

Multiplier unlocked: false on both.

Market segment: Desktop on both.

Production status: Active on both.

Memory bus: Dual-channel on both.

Foundry: Intel on both.

Manufacturer: Intel on both.

Part number: SA4QC on the Core 5 223PQE, SA35X on the Core i5-110.