Intel Core 5 223PQE vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark entries in the database, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has a full suite of 19 recorded test scores. This asymmetry means the head-to-head analysis is based entirely on the measurable performance of the i5-14500HX against its own nearest rivals, rather than a direct comparison between the two named processors.

The i5-14500HX posts an average benchmark score of 35094, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals show remarkably tight clustering. The Intel Core i9-12900HX scores 35003, a delta of 0.3 percent behind. The Intel Core i7-13800H scores 34988, also 0.3 percent behind. The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 34962, 0.4 percent behind. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, which is 0.5 percent ahead of the i5-14500HX. These margins are minimal, indicating the i5-14500HX sits in a highly competitive performance band where a single percentage point separates four comparable processors.

Within the i5-14500HX's own benchmark results, multi-threaded workloads show substantial strength. Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers a score of 24234, while single-core reaches 3421. The multi-core to single-core ratio in R23 is approximately 7 to 1, reflecting the processor's 14 cores and 20 threads. Cinebench R20 shows 10178 multi-core and 1436 single-core. The older R15 test records 2442 multi-core and 344 single-core. Geekbench reports 10171 multi-core and 2129 single-core.

PassMark tests reveal specialized strengths. The data compression score is 333851, by far the highest raw number in the suite. Integer math reaches 95584, floating point math reaches 69442, and extended instructions score 20019. Random string sorting records 36219. Data encryption scores 19502. The multithread test delivers 28508, while single-thread scores 3629. Physics processing records 1911, and finding prime numbers scores 130.

The absence of any benchmark data for the Core 5 223PQE means the database records zero wins for it and zero wins for a direct head-to-head encounter. The i5-14500HX, by contrast, has measurable wins across every recorded test category, though those wins are against its nearest rivals rather than against the 223PQE.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14500HX is the only processor in this comparison with verified performance measurements. Its 84th percentile ranking and average score of 35094 place it firmly among capable high-end mobile processors. The nearest rival data shows it trades blows with the Core i9-12900HX, Core i7-13800H, Core 7 253PTE, and Core i7-12700K within a 0.5 percent band, meaning real-world differences would be difficult to distinguish.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no percentile ranking beyond a raw 50th percentile placeholder with an average score of 0. The database cannot confirm any performance claims for it. Users requiring measured performance data should rely on the i5-14500HX results, which demonstrate consistent multi-threaded throughput and competitive single-thread capabilities.

The i5-14500HX is appropriate for workloads where the recorded Cinebench and PassMark scores indicate strong multi-core performance, such as rendering, compilation, or data processing. The 223PQE, lacking any recorded measurements, cannot be recommended based on database evidence. The choice between these two processors, from a strictly data-driven perspective, favors the i5-14500HX until the 223PQE accumulates benchmark results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their core configurations and target platforms. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX uses 14 cores and 20 threads. This represents a 6-core and 4-thread advantage for the i5-14500HX, which explains its substantial multi-threaded benchmark scores.

Clock speeds also differ markedly. The 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The i5-14500HX operates at 2.60 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. The 223PQE holds a 1.4 GHz base clock advantage and a 0.6 GHz boost advantage, though without benchmark data for the 223PQE, the impact of these higher clocks cannot be quantified.

Thermal design power reveals the platform intent. The 223PQE carries a 125 W TDP, typical for desktop processors, and uses Intel Socket 1700. The i5-14500HX has a 55 W TDP and uses Intel BGA 1964, indicating a mobile soldered design. The 223PQE is classified in the desktop market segment, while the i5-14500HX is classified as mobile.

Process technology is identical at 10 nm, with Intel as the foundry for both. Codename differs: the 223PQE uses Bartlett Lake, while the i5-14500HX uses Raptor Lake-HX Refresh. The i5-14500HX lists a die size of 257 mm²; the 223PQE has no die size recorded.

Cache hierarchies are structurally similar. Both processors share 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. L3 cache is 24 MB shared on both. The total core count difference means the i5-14500HX has more aggregate L1 and L2 cache, but the shared L3 is identical. Memory support matches as DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel buses. The 223PQE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the i5-14500HX has no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory and use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both integrate UHD Graphics 770.

The i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the 223PQE does not. Release dates differ substantially: the i5-14500HX launched on 2024-01-07, while the 223PQE is dated 2026-03-08. The 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319; the i5-14500HX has no launch MSRP recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The i5-14500HX has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile?

A: The i5-14500HX is in the 84th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 35094. The 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at a 50th percentile placeholder with an average score of 0.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 223PQE and the Intel Core i5-14500HX support ECC memory.

Q: What are the socket and market segment differences?

A: The 223PQE uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop processor. The i5-14500HX uses Intel BGA 1964 and is a mobile processor.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 5 223PQE does not.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins in every category where data exists. Its 14 cores and 20 threads deliver multi-threaded performance that its nearest rivals match within 0.5 percent. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24234 and PassMark multithread score of 28508 indicate strong throughput for parallel workloads. The single-thread scores of 3421 in R23 and 3629 in PassMark show respectable per-core performance despite the lower 4.90 GHz boost clock. The i5-14500HX also wins on efficiency metrics, with a 55 W TDP compared to the 223PQE's 125 W TDP, though the database does not record power consumption measurements.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE wins on paper specifications without benchmark confirmation. Its 5.50 GHz boost clock is higher than the i5-14500HX's 4.90 GHz, and its 4.00 GHz base clock is substantially higher than 2.60 GHz. Its 125 W TDP suggests sustained high-clock operation is possible, but no recorded test results verify this. The 223PQE also wins on memory bandwidth specification, recording 89.6 GB/s while the i5-14500HX has no figure recorded. Its launch MSRP of $319 provides a reference point, though the database does not permit pricing analysis.

For desktop users with Socket 1700 motherboards, the 223PQE is the matching choice. For mobile users requiring a BGA 1964 processor, the i5-14500HX is the only option. The i5-14500HX's unlocked multiplier offers overclocking potential that the locked 223PQE cannot match. The 223PQE's ECC support matches the i5-14500HX, so neither wins on that front.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across every major specification category in the database. Core count: 8 for the 223PQE versus 14 for the i5-14500HX. Thread count: 16 versus 20. Base clock: 4.00 GHz versus 2.60 GHz. Boost clock: 5.50 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. TDP: 125 W versus 55 W. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 1964. Codename: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-HX. Generation: Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh). Die size: not recorded versus 257 mm². Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus not recorded. Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile. Release date: 2026-03-08 versus 2024-01-07. Launch MSRP: $319 versus not recorded. Multiplier unlocked: false versus true. Part number: SA4QC versus SRMXJ.

Identical specifications include L1 cache at 80 KB per core, L2 cache at 2 MB per core, L3 cache at 24 MB shared, memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), integrated UHD Graphics 770, 10 nm process node, and Intel as the foundry. The series field differs, with the i5-14500HX listing "Core 14th Gen" and the 223PQE having no series recorded. Architecture is listed as Raptor Lake for the i5-14500HX and null for the 223PQE. Transistor counts are not recorded for either processor.