Intel Core 5 223PQE vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Core 5 223PQE, as its benchmark array is empty. The Intel Core i7-14700, by contrast, has a substantial set of recorded scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark workloads. The Core i7-14700 wins every available comparison by default, with 19 recorded benchmark entries covering multi-core, single-core, and specialized instruction tests.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core i7-14700 records a score of 28398, while Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 14388 and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 4061. The single-core progression is equally consistent: 2080 in R23, 2031 in R20, and 299 in R15. These scores place the processor at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 52301.

Geekbench results for the Core i7-14700 show a multi-core score of 17087 and a single-core score of 2409. Passmark workloads reveal the processor's strengths in specific operations: integer math at 154535, floating point math at 106716, extended instructions at 28388, and multithread at 40318. Data compression reaches 498198, data encryption reaches 29601, and random string sorting reaches 54340. The single-thread Passmark score is 4236, with physics at 2226 and prime number finding at 164.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for the Core i7-14700's average score. The Intel Xeon Gold 5320H posts an average score of 52431, which is 0.2% higher than the Core i7-14700. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52121, 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52073, 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 51947, 0.7% lower. The Core i7-14700 sits in a tight cluster with these four processors, none of which deviate from its score by more than a fraction of a percent.

For the Intel Core 5 223PQE, the absence of benchmark data means no performance claims can be substantiated from the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 indicates it sits at the median of all recorded CPUs, but without scores, this percentile cannot be cross-referenced against specific workloads.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors. The Intel Core i7-14700 is a fully characterized part with 19 benchmark scores, a 91st percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 52301. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmarks, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 0. Any selection between the two must rely on the architectural and specification differences documented in the database.

The Core i7-14700 delivers measurable multi-core performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398 and Passmark multithread score of 40318. Its nearest rivals confirm this level of performance, with the Xeon Gold 5320H, EPYC 8124P, Core Ultra 5 235HX, and Ryzen 9 5950X all clustering within 0.7% of its average score. The Core 5 223PQE cannot be positioned against these results because no equivalent measurements exist.

Users requiring verified multi-core throughput, as measured by Cinebench and Passmark, have no basis to choose the Core 5 223PQE. The Core i7-14700 is the only part with recorded performance data, and that data indicates strong multi-threaded capability. Users who prioritize a newer release date or a specific core configuration might consider the Core 5 223PQE, but the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a common socket, Intel Socket 1700, and both use a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel. Both parts support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, use dual-channel memory buses, and support ECC memory. Both also expose Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU and integrate UHD Graphics 770.

The Core i7-14700 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, placing it in the Core 14th Gen series. Its die size is recorded at 257 mm². The Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation label, and its architecture field is unrecorded. The die size for the Core 5 223PQE is not in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ in the L3 segment. The Core i7-14700 has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. No L3 cache differences exist beyond the shared pool sizes.

The release dates differ substantially. The Core i7-14700 launched on 2024-01-07, while the Core 5 223PQE carries a 2026-03-08 release date. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts present the largest gap. The Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This 12-core and 12-thread difference aligns with the Core i7-14700's multi-core benchmark dominance.

Clock speeds run in opposite directions. The Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core i7-14700 has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core 5 223PQE therefore has a higher base clock by 1.90 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.10 GHz. Thermal design power also differs: the Core 5 223PQE is rated at 125 W, while the Core i7-14700 is rated at 65 W.

Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 5 223PQE at 89.6 GB/s. The Core i7-14700's memory bandwidth field is empty. Both parts support DDR4 and DDR5 over dual-channel buses.

The launch MSRP for the Core 5 223PQE is $319. The launch MSRP for the Core i7-14700 is $384. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers are SA4QC for the Core 5 223PQE and SRN40 for the Core i7-14700.

The percentile ranking separates the two: the Core i7-14700 sits at 91, while the Core 5 223PQE sits at 50. The average benchmark score shows 52301 for the Core i7-14700 against 0 for the Core 5 223PQE.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference based on recorded benchmarks?

A: The Core i7-14700 records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2080, a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 2031, a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 299, and a Geekbench single-core score of 2409. The Core 5 223PQE has no recorded single-core benchmark scores in the database.

Q: How does the Core i7-14700 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Xeon Gold 5320H scores 0.2% higher, while the AMD EPYC 8124P scores 0.3% lower, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 0.7% lower than the Core i7-14700's average score of 52301.

Q: What are the L3 cache sizes for each processor?

A: The Core i7-14700 has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Core 5 223PQE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Core i7-14700's boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core 5 223PQE also has a higher base clock at 4.00 GHz compared to 2.10 GHz.

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

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses and ECC memory. Both expose Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 5 223PQE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i7-14700's memory bandwidth is unrecorded.