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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no shared benchmark scores between the Intel Core 5 223PQE and the Intel Core i7-14700HX. The database lists zero head-to-head benchmark entries, and the Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark results of its own. All available scores belong exclusively to the Core i7-14700HX.

This means a direct numerical comparison is impossible from the current measurements. The Core i7-14700HX posts a multicore Cinebench R23 score of 24595 and a single-core score of 2103. In Geekbench, it records 14390 multicore and 2116 single-core. PassMark results include 36566 for multithread and 3947 for single-thread. The Core 5 223PQE has an average benchmark score of zero, indicating no completed test runs in the database.

The absence of scores for the Core 5 223PQE is itself a data point. Its percentile ranking sits at 50 among all CPUs, while the Core i7-14700HX ranks at 89. The Core i7-14700HX also carries an average benchmark score of 45953, placing it within 0.2 percent of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core Ultra 5 235, and essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 7303 and AMD EPYC 4364P. These nearest-rival comparisons show the Core i7-14700HX occupies a performance tier near enterprise and high-end mobile parts, despite the absence of any direct head-to-head data with the Core 5 223PQE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in core configuration and physical design. The Core 5 223PQE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Bartlett Lake codename within the Core 5 generation. The Core i7-14700HX uses 20 cores and 28 threads, built on Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-HX refresh generation. Both share the same 10 nm process node from Intel, but the Core i7-14700HX has a die size of 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 5 223PQE.

Cache allocation differs notably. Each processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The shared L3 cache, however, is 24 MB on the Core 5 223PQE versus 33 MB on the Core i7-14700HX. That 9 MB difference reflects the larger core count and more complex topology of the mobile part.

Clock behavior also separates them. The Core 5 223PQE runs a base clock of 4.00 GHz with a 5.50 GHz boost, while the Core i7-14700HX starts at 2.10 GHz base and reaches the same 5.50 GHz boost. The higher base clock on the Core 5 223PQE suggests a desktop-oriented design optimized for sustained frequency, whereas the Core i7-14700HX relies on boost behavior to reach peak performance.

Power and socket configurations reinforce their different market positions. The Core 5 223PQE carries a TDP of 125 watts and uses Intel Socket 1700. The Core i7-14700HX has a TDP of 55 watts and uses Intel BGA 1964, a soldered mobile socket. The Core 5 223PQE is marked as a Desktop segment part, while the Core i7-14700HX is marked as Mobile.

Memory and I/O features show both similarities and differences. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 5 223PQE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is listed for the Core i7-14700HX. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770.

The multiplier situation differs. The Core 5 223PQE has a locked multiplier, while the Core i7-14700HX has an unlocked multiplier, meaning the mobile part allows overclocking adjustments despite its lower base clock.

Release timing also separates the pair. The Core 5 223PQE carries a release date of March 8, 2026, while the Core i7-14700HX was released on January 7, 2024. The Core 5 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i7-14700HX.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The Core i7-14700HX has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz, compared to 2.10 GHz for the Core i7-14700HX. Both reach the same boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Are both processors on the same process node?

A: Yes, both are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The Core i7-14700HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 223PQE has a locked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The Core 5 223PQE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i7-14700HX uses 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clocks are 4.00 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, respectively. Both share a 5.50 GHz boost clock.

TDP ratings are 125 watts for the Core 5 223PQE and 55 watts for the Core i7-14700HX. The socket types are Intel Socket 1700 for the desktop part and Intel BGA 1964 for the mobile part. The codenames are Bartlett Lake and Raptor Lake-HX, respectively, with the Core i7-14700HX belonging to the Core 14th Gen series.

Die size is recorded only for the Core i7-14700HX at 257 mm². L3 cache is 24 MB for the Core 5 223PQE and 33 MB for the Core i7-14700HX. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the Core 5 223PQE, with no figure recorded for the Core i7-14700HX.

Market segments differ: Desktop for the Core 5 223PQE, Mobile for the Core i7-14700HX. Release dates are March 8, 2026, and January 7, 2024, respectively. The Core 5 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319, while the Core i7-14700HX has no recorded launch MSRP. The Core i7-14700HX has an unlocked multiplier and part number SRMXG, while the Core 5 223PQE has a locked multiplier and part number SA4QC.

The production status is Active for both. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and integrate UHD Graphics 770. Both use 10 nm process nodes from Intel Foundry.

The Verdict

The data indicates the Core i7-14700HX is the stronger performer, based on its benchmark scores and percentile ranking. It sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs and maintains an average benchmark score of 45953, placing it in the same tier as the AMD EPYC 7303 and AMD EPYC 4364P. Its 20 cores, 28 threads, 33 MB L3 cache, and 24595 Cinebench R23 multicore score point to a processor designed for heavy parallel workloads.

The Core 5 223PQE occupies a different position entirely. With 8 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB L3 cache, and no recorded benchmark scores, its 50th percentile ranking suggests mid-range desktop performance. Its 125 watt TDP and 4.00 GHz base clock indicate a part built for consistent high-frequency operation in desktop systems, but the lack of benchmark data prevents any quantitative performance claim.

Users seeking maximum multicore throughput should rely on the Core i7-14700HX, as its recorded Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24595 and PassMark multithread score of 36566 demonstrate strong parallel capability. Users prioritizing single-thread frequency might consider the Core 5 223PQE, given its 4.00 GHz base clock versus 2.10 GHz on the Core i7-14700HX, but no benchmark confirms this advantage.

The Core i7-14700HX also offers the only available performance data in the database. Its nearest rivals show it within 0.2 percent of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core Ultra 5 235, confirming a competitive position in the high-end mobile and workstation segment. The Core 5 223PQE has no such comparisons, leaving its relative standing entirely dependent on its 50th percentile rank.

Market segment differences reinforce the choice. The Core i7-14700HX targets mobile systems with a 55 watt TDP and BGA socket, while the Core 5 223PQE targets desktops with a 125 watt TDP and LGA 1700 socket. The unlocked multiplier on the Core i7-14700HX provides additional tuning flexibility, whereas the locked multiplier on the Core 5 223PQE restricts overclocking.

The Core i7-14700HX is the clear choice for benchmark-driven workloads based on the recorded data. The Core 5 223PQE remains an unquantified option, with its higher base clock and lower core count suggesting a different usage profile, but the database provides no scores to support a performance recommendation. The data resolves in favor of the Core i7-14700HX for any task where measured results matter.