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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14700T has complete benchmark data recorded in the database, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE currently has no benchmark scores available. This means the quantitative comparison must rely entirely on the recorded measurements for the i7-14700T, with the Core 5 223PQE evaluated through its architectural and specification profile.

The i7-14700T delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,980 points, which places it at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its single-core Cinebench R23 result of 3,667 points shows strong per-thread performance. In Cinebench R20, the i7-14700T scores 10,911 multi-core and 1,540 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 2,618 multi-core and 369 single-core.

The PassMark suite reveals a balanced workload profile for the i7-14700T. The integer math test produces 113,854 points, while floating point math reaches 79,042 points. Data compression scores 354,216, and data encryption reaches 21,277. Extended instructions deliver 20,052 points. The multithread score of 30,571 and single-thread score of 3,905 confirm that the 20-core, 28-thread configuration handles both parallel and sequential tasks effectively.

The i7-14700T's average benchmark score of 41,914 puts it in close competition with several rivals. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS averages 41,963, a 0.1% difference in that rival's favor. The Intel Core i7-12850HX scores 41,779, meaning the i7-14700T leads by 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 posts 42,055, a 0.3% edge for the AMD part, and the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 41,650, with the i7-14700T ahead by 0.6%. These margins are narrow, indicating the i7-14700T sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Since the Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark entries, no direct head-to-head test scores exist in the database. The comparison must instead focus on the specification sheet, where the two processors differ substantially. The Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz against the i7-14700T's 5.20 GHz, and its base clock of 4.00 GHz far exceeds the i7-14700T's 1.30 GHz base.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14700T wins in all measured benchmark categories because it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. Its multi-core advantage comes from the core and thread count: 20 cores and 28 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 25,980 reflects that parallel capacity.

The Core 5 223PQE wins on clock speed. Its 5.50 GHz boost clock is 300 MHz higher than the i7-14700T's 5.20 GHz, and its 4.00 GHz base clock is substantially above the i7-14700T's 1.30 GHz. For workloads that depend on raw clock frequency rather than core count, the Core 5 223PQE's specification suggests an advantage, though no benchmark data confirms this.

The i7-14700T also wins on cache capacity. Its L3 cache is 33 MB shared, while the Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB shared. Both processors use 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core, so the difference appears only at the L3 level.

Power characteristics separate the two clearly. The i7-14700T has a 35 W TDP, while the Core 5 223PQE has a 125 W TDP. This indicates the i7-14700T is designed for thermally constrained environments, while the Core 5 223PQE targets higher sustained performance with greater power draw.

The i7-14700T has recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s in the database, while the Core 5 223PQE's memory bandwidth field is null. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows the i7-14700T as the only processor with measurable performance. Its 88th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 41,914 place it among competitive desktop parts, with margins under 1% against its nearest rivals. The Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores, so its performance position cannot be established from the database.

For users prioritizing measured multi-threaded performance, the i7-14700T is the clear choice based on its Cinebench and PassMark results. Its 20 cores and 28 threads deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,980, and its PassMark multithread score of 30,571 confirms strong parallel capability.

For users prioritizing clock speed and lower core count, the Core 5 223PQE offers a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz and a base clock of 4.00 GHz. This configuration may suit lightly threaded workloads that favor frequency, but no benchmark evidence in the database supports this claim.

The i7-14700T also carries a higher launch MSRP of $384, while the Core 5 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319. Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, and integrate UHD Graphics 770.

The i7-14700T's 35 W TDP versus the Core 5 223PQE's 125 W TDP makes it the more power-efficient option based on the specification data. The i7-14700T's die size of 257 mm² is recorded, while the Core 5 223PQE's die size is not.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz, and the Intel Core i7-14700T boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: How does the i7-14700T compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i7-14700T averages 41,914. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 41,963 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-12850HX scores 41,779 (0.3% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 scores 42,055 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 41,650 (0.6% lower).

Q: What L3 cache sizes do the two processors have?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has 33 MB shared L3 cache, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has a 35 W TDP, and the Intel Core 5 223PQE has a 125 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T is at the 88th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is at the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share several architectural fundamentals. Both use the Intel Socket 1700, both are manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. Both have ECC memory support and use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The i7-14700T uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, and has the Raptor Lake architecture. The i7-14700T's die size is recorded at 257 mm², while the Core 5 223PQE's die size is not recorded.

Both processors have 80 KB L1 cache per core and 2 MB L2 cache per core. The L3 cache differs: 33 MB shared on the i7-14700T versus 24 MB shared on the Core 5 223PQE. The i7-14700T has a transistor count and total L3 field that are null in the database, as are the same fields for the Core 5 223PQE.

The i7-14700T has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core 5 223PQE's memory bandwidth is not recorded. The i7-14700T's part number is SRN41, and the Core 5 223PQE's part number is SA4QC.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the specification fields where the two processors differ, based on the database records.

| Specification | Intel Core 5 223PQE | Intel Core i7-14700T |

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

| Series | null | Core 14th Gen |

| Architecture | null | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Cores | 8 | 20 |

| Threads | 16 | 28 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 1.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 125 W | 35 W |

| Die Size | null | 257 mm² |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | null | 89.6 GB/s |

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

| Launch MSRP | $319 | $384 |

| Part Number | SA4QC | SRN41 |

| Percentile | 50 | 88 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 | 41,914 |

Both processors share the same socket, process node, foundry, L1 and L2 cache per core, memory support type, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe generation and lane count, integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and both have locked multipliers.