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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core i5-14500T, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE currently has no recorded benchmark scores. This asymmetry shapes the entire comparison. The i5-14500T shows an average benchmark score of 28065, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. The Core 5 223PQE has a percentile ranking of 50 with an average score of zero, which reflects missing data rather than a lack of capability.

The i5-14500T delivers strong multi-threaded results. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11790 in multi-core and 1838 in single-core. The Cinebench R20 results follow a similar pattern: 8177 multi-core and 1154 single-core. The Cinebench R15 run produces 2022 multi-core and 252 single-core. Geekbench reports 11894 multi-core and 2229 single-core. These figures form a coherent picture of a processor that handles both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads with solid consistency.

The Passmark suite adds granular detail. The multithread score is 22910, while the single-thread score is 3736. Integer math reaches 80922, floating point math reaches 58869, and extended instructions score 16043. Data compression scores 262417, data encryption scores 15410, and random string sorting scores 28462. Physics processing records 1288, and the find prime numbers test scores 81.

The nearest rivals for the i5-14500T sit very close in aggregate performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has an average score of 28054, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 28032, a delta of 0.1 percent. The Intel Core i9-12900H scores 28003, a delta of 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128, a delta of -0.2 percent. The i5-14500T effectively trades blows with these four parts, with all deltas within two tenths of a percent.

Because the Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark entries, no direct head-to-head deltas can be computed. The comparison must rely on architectural specifications and the known performance envelope of the i5-14500T. The Core 5 223PQE does have a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz versus 4.80 GHz on the i5-14500T, and a higher base clock at 4.00 GHz versus 1.70 GHz. Clock speed alone does not determine outcome, but the gap is substantial enough to suggest different workload dynamics.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14500T wins in core and thread count. It has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. In heavily threaded applications that scale well with core count, the i5-14500T has a structural advantage. Its Passmark multithread score of 22910 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11790 quantify that strength in the database.

The Core 5 223PQE wins on clock speed. Its 5.50 GHz boost clock is 0.70 GHz higher than the i5-14500T boost clock. Its 4.00 GHz base clock is 2.30 GHz higher than the i5-14500T base clock. Higher clocks typically benefit latency-sensitive and lightly threaded workloads, where frequency matters more than core count. The Core 5 223PQE also carries a 125 watt TDP, compared to 35 watts for the i5-14500T, which indicates a different power envelope and thermal design.

The i5-14500T has a larger L2 cache allocation per core at 1.25 MB, though the Core 5 223PQE has a larger per-core L2 at 2 MB. The L3 cache is identical at 24 MB shared. The Core 5 223PQE uses Bartlett Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, while the i5-14500T uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, also on a 10 nm process.

In single-threaded tests, the i5-14500T records a Passmark single-thread score of 3736 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2229. Those are solid numbers, but the Core 5 223PQE has no recorded equivalents. The clock advantage suggests it could outperform in that category, but the database does not currently support a numeric claim.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 223PQE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation, with a codename of Bartlett Lake. The i5-14500T belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, with the Raptor Lake architecture and the codename Raptor Lake-R. Both use a 10 nm process node and are manufactured by Intel.

The core configurations differ sharply. The Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 223PQE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-14500T has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory.

Cache hierarchies show a key difference in L2. The Core 5 223PQE has 2 MB of L2 per core, while the i5-14500T has 1.25 MB per core. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. L3 cache is identical at 24 MB shared. The die size for the i5-14500T is 215 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 5 223PQE.

Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700. Both support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 223PQE has a part number of SA4QC, while the i5-14500T has a part number of SRN3P.

The release dates differ by roughly two years. The i5-14500T was released on 2024-01-07, while the Core 5 223PQE was released on 2026-03-08. Both are listed as Active in production status. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 223PQE is $319. The launch MSRP for the i5-14500T is $232.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. The i5-14500T is the stronger multi-threaded processor, with 14 cores, 20 threads, and a complete set of benchmark scores that place it in the 80th percentile. The Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores, so its measured performance cannot be verified against the i5-14500T. The specifications suggest a different design philosophy: higher clocks, fewer cores, and a much higher TDP.

Users who require proven multi-core performance from the database should look at the i5-14500T. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11790, Geekbench multi-core score of 11894, and Passmark multithread score of 22910 provide a consistent performance baseline. Its nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G, sit within 0.1 percent of its average score, which places it in a tightly competitive cluster.

Users who prioritize single-thread frequency should consider the Core 5 223PQE. Its 5.50 GHz boost clock is the highest figure in this comparison, and its 4.00 GHz base clock is more than double the i5-14500T base clock. The 125 watt TDP indicates the Core 5 223PQE is designed to run at sustained high clocks, while the 35 watt TDP of the i5-14500T points to a power-efficient design.

The Core 5 223PQE also carries a higher launch MSRP at $319, compared to $232 for the i5-14500T. The i5-14500T has a larger L3 cache equal to the Core 5 223PQE, and both use the same socket, memory support, PCIe configuration, and integrated graphics. The choice depends on whether the workload favors core count and proven multi-thread scores, or clock speed and a newer release date.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

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

Q: What are the recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 223PQE?

A: The database currently has no benchmark entries for the Intel Core 5 223PQE. Its average benchmark score is zero and its percentile ranking is 50.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14500T compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14500T has an average benchmark score of 28065. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 28054 with a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 28032 with a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i9-12900H scores 28003 with a delta of 0.2 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128 with a delta of -0.2 percent.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14500T has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core 5 223PQE is 0.70 GHz higher.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

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

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors use?

A: Both the Intel Core 5 223PQE and the Intel Core i5-14500T use UHD Graphics 770.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 223PQE | Intel Core i5-14500T |

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

| Series | None | Core 14th Gen |

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 125 W | 35 W |

| Architecture | None | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die Size | None | 215 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | None |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $319 | $232 |

| Part Number | SA4QC | SRN3P |