Intel Core 5 223PQE vs Intel Core i5-14600T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between these two Intel Socket 1700 processors, but the comparison is limited by the fact that the Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores in the database. The Intel Core i5-14600T carries a full set of measurements across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests, while the Core 5 223PQE has no recorded scores at all. This makes a direct numeric head-to-head impossible at present.

What can be compared are the architectural specifications and the i5-14600T's measured performance against its nearest rivals. The i5-14600T posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22447 and a single-core score of 3169. In Geekbench, it reaches 12840 multi-core and 2559 single-core. The Passmark suite shows a multi-thread score of 26409, a single-thread score of 3744, and an average benchmark score of 32707.

The i5-14600T's nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with an average score of 32697, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 32750, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812. The delta percentages are minimal: the i5-14600T sits at 0% versus the Core Ultra 7 155H, -0.1% behind the Ryzen 5 7400F, 0.1% ahead of the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, and -0.3% behind the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. This places the i5-14600T in a tight performance cluster where no rival leads by more than a fraction of a percent.

The Core 5 223PQE holds a 50th percentile position against all CPUs in the database, while the i5-14600T ranks at the 83rd percentile. The i5-14600T also has a measured average benchmark score of 32707, whereas the Core 5 223PQE shows an average score of 0, indicating that no benchmark data has been recorded for it.

For the Passmark sub-tests, the i5-14600T delivers 301827 in data compression, 18226 in data encryption, 16985 in extended instructions, 121 in find prime numbers, 64726 in floating point math, 95112 in integer math, 1873 in physics, and 34310 in random string sorting. These figures give a useful reference for what the i5-14600T can do, but they do not translate into any direct comparison with the Core 5 223PQE since that processor has no corresponding scores.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14600T is the only one of these two processors with verified performance measurements. It holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database and an average benchmark score of 32707. The Intel Core 5 223PQE sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores, which means its real-world performance cannot be assessed from the available data.

For anyone choosing between these two, the i5-14600T has the advantage of proven performance across multiple test suites. The Core 5 223PQE offers a higher boost clock and a higher base clock, but without measured scores, that advantage remains theoretical. The i5-14600T also carries a lower TDP of 35 watts versus 125 watts for the Core 5 223PQE, which indicates significantly lower power draw for the i5-14600T under load.

The i5-14600T has more cores and threads: 14 cores and 20 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads for the Core 5 223PQE. Both use the same L3 cache size of 24 MB shared, and both have the same L1 cache of 80 KB per core and L2 cache of 2 MB per core. The i5-14600T has a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 223PQE has no recorded die size.

The production status is active for both, and both use Intel Socket 1700. The i5-14600T was released earlier, on 2024-01-07, while the Core 5 223PQE has a release date of 2026-03-08. The launch MSRP for the i5-14600T is $255, and for the Core 5 223PQE it is $319.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14600T wins on measured performance, core count, thread count, and power efficiency. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide more parallelism for multi-threaded workloads, and its 35-watt TDP suggests it can deliver that performance at a fraction of the power draw of the Core 5 223PQE. The benchmark scores confirm strong multi-core and single-core results, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22447 and a single-core score of 3169.

The Intel Core 5 223PQE wins on clock speed specifications. Its base clock of 4.00 GHz is more than double the i5-14600T's 1.80 GHz base clock, and its boost clock of 5.50 GHz exceeds the i5-14600T's 5.10 GHz boost clock. For workloads that depend on raw clock speed and do not scale with core count, the Core 5 223PQE has a theoretical edge, though no benchmark data exists to confirm it.

The Core 5 223PQE also has a larger recorded L3 cache allocation per core, since it has 24 MB shared across 8 cores versus 24 MB shared across 14 cores for the i5-14600T. This could benefit single-threaded workloads that repeatedly access a working set that fits in cache, but again, no measurements are available.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and integrated UHD Graphics 770. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better benchmark scores in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has all recorded benchmark scores. It reaches 22447 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 3169 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 12840 in Geekbench multi-core, and 2559 in Geekbench single-core. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores recorded.

Q: How does the i5-14600T compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14600T has an average benchmark score of 32707. It is exactly even with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697), 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (32750), 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662), and 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14600T has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has a TDP of 35 watts. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has a TDP of 125 watts.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory and PCIe features?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both also integrate UHD Graphics 770.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 223PQE is based on Bartlett Lake architecture and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The Intel Core i5-14600T uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the generation name Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Both are fabricated on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry.

The i5-14600T has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 223PQE has no die size recorded. Neither processor has transistor count data in the database.

The core configurations differ significantly. The i5-14600T uses a hybrid architecture with 14 cores and 20 threads, which suggests a mix of performance and efficiency cores typical of Raptor Lake designs. The Core 5 223PQE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, which indicates a uniform core layout without the efficiency core cluster present in the i5-14600T.

Cache structures are identical in per-core allocations: both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. Both share 24 MB of L3 cache across all cores. The difference is in how that L3 is distributed relative to core count, with the Core 5 223PQE giving each core a larger share.

Both processors support the same Intel Socket 1700, DDR4 and DDR5 memory, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and integrated UHD Graphics 770. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates differ: the i5-14600T launched on 2024-01-07, and the Core 5 223PQE has a release date of 2026-03-08. The i5-14600T has a launch MSRP of $255, and the Core 5 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields. The Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The base clock is 4.00 GHz for the Core 5 223PQE versus 1.80 GHz for the i5-14600T. The boost clock is 5.50 GHz for the Core 5 223PQE versus 5.10 GHz for the i5-14600T.

The TDP is 125 watts for the Core 5 223PQE and 35 watts for the i5-14600T. The Core 5 223PQE has no series designation recorded, while the i5-14600T belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The architecture is Bartlett Lake for the Core 5 223PQE and Raptor Lake for the i5-14600T, with codenames Bartlett Lake and Raptor Lake-R respectively.

The generation field reads "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)" for the Core 5 223PQE and "Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)" for the i5-14600T. The die size is recorded only for the i5-14600T at 257 mm². The memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the Core 5 223PQE and is not recorded for the i5-14600T.

The part numbers differ: SA4QC for the Core 5 223PQE and SRN46 for the i5-14600T. The release dates are 2026-03-08 for the Core 5 223PQE and 2024-01-07 for the i5-14600T. The launch MSRP is $319 for the Core 5 223PQE and $255 for the i5-14600T. The percentile ranking is 50 for the Core 5 223PQE and 83 for the i5-14600T. The average benchmark score is 0 for the Core 5 223PQE and 32707 for the i5-14600T.