Intel Core 5 223PQE vs Intel Core i9-14900KS Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14900KS holds a decisive advantage across every recorded benchmark in the database. The Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores, so the comparison relies entirely on the i9-14900KS measurements and the architectural data provided for both processors.

In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i9-14900KS scores 50995 points. This places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database, a position that reflects its standing among the highest-performing desktop processors. The Core 5 223PQE carries a 50th percentile rating, meaning it sits at the median of all CPUs in the database. The difference in percentile ranking alone, 96 versus 50, indicates that the i9-14900KS operates in a different performance tier entirely.

The single-core Cinebench R23 result for the i9-14900KS is 7199 points. For context, its nearest rival in the database, the Intel Xeon w5-3535X, posts an average benchmark score of 81115, which is effectively identical to the i9-14900KS average of 81127, a 0 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX also matches with an 81103 average score, again a 0 percent delta. These near-identical scores confirm that the i9-14900KS sits at the top of a tightly clustered group of high-end processors.

In Geekbench, the i9-14900KS records 23931 for multicore and 2692 for single-core. The multicore figure is substantial, though the single-core score is comparatively modest relative to the multicore result, which is typical for a processor with a high core count and a very high boost clock. The boost clock of 6.20 GHz is the highest among the two processors compared here, and it directly supports the strong single-threaded performance.

PassMark results for the i9-14900KS show a multithread score of 60012 and a single-thread score of 4815. The integer math score of 212644 exceeds the floating point math score of 153975, indicating that the processor handles integer workloads with particular strength. Data compression scores 803368, while data encryption scores 47717. Extended instructions score 45524, and the find prime numbers test returns 244. Random string sorting posts 89789, and physics scores 3381.

The Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. This does not mean the processor is nonfunctional; rather, the database lacks recorded measurements for it. The comparison must therefore proceed on the basis of specifications and the known performance of the i9-14900KS.

The core count difference is stark. The i9-14900KS uses 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Core 5 223PQE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. This 3x difference in core count, combined with the i9-14900KS boost clock of 6.20 GHz versus 5.50 GHz for the Core 5 223PQE, points to a substantial performance gap in both threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The base clock of the Core 5 223PQE is higher at 4.00 GHz versus 3.20 GHz for the i9-14900KS, but base clock matters less than boost clock and core count for sustained performance.

The i9-14900KS also has a larger L3 cache at 36 MB shared, versus 24 MB shared for the Core 5 223PQE. L1 and L2 cache sizes are identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively. The larger L3 cache on the i9-14900KS supports its higher core count and helps feed the additional processing units.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the i9-14900KS wins every category where measurements exist. The PassMark multithread score of 60012 versus the lack of any Core 5 223PQE score means the i9-14900KS dominates threaded workloads in the database. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 50995 similarly stands alone. The Geekbench multicore score of 23931 reinforces this pattern.

For single-threaded performance, the i9-14900KS boost clock of 6.20 GHz is the highest figure in the comparison. The Core 5 223PQE boost clock of 5.50 GHz is lower, and its base clock of 4.00 GHz is higher than the i9-14900KS base clock of 3.20 GHz. Higher base clocks can benefit short bursts of activity, but the boost clock is the better indicator of peak single-threaded capability. The i9-14900KS single-thread PassMark score of 4815 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7199 provide the measured evidence.

The Core 5 223PQE does have one specification advantage: its TDP is 125 watts versus 150 watts for the i9-14900KS. This lower thermal design power suggests it may be easier to cool in compact systems, though the database does not include thermal measurements to confirm this. The Core 5 223PQE also has a launch MSRP of $319, while the i9-14900KS has a launch MSRP of $689, but pricing is not a performance metric and does not factor into benchmark analysis.

The i9-14900KS is multiplier unlocked, meaning it supports overclocking, while the Core 5 223PQE is locked. This is a feature difference that allows the i9-14900KS to push beyond its already high boost clock in systems with adequate cooling, though the database does not record any overclocked results.

For users whose workloads are heavily threaded, such as rendering, video encoding, or scientific computing, the i9-14900KS is the clear choice based on its 24 cores, 32 threads, and recorded multicore scores. For users with lightly threaded workloads, the i9-14900KS still leads based on its higher boost clock and single-thread scores. The Core 5 223PQE would only be preferable in scenarios where its lower TDP matters more than raw performance, but the database does not provide benchmark evidence to support any performance win for it.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700 and are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel as the foundry. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory buses. Both have ECC memory support and both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770.

The codenames differ. The Core 5 223PQE uses Bartlett Lake, while the i9-14900KS uses Raptor Lake-R, part of the Raptor Lake architecture with a Raptor Lake Refresh generation designation. The Core 5 223PQE generation is listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake), while the i9-14900KS is Core 14th Gen. The i9-14900KS has a die size of 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 5 223PQE.

Core and thread counts create the largest architectural gap. The i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This indicates a hybrid core design for the i9-14900KS, typical of Raptor Lake processors that combine performance cores with efficiency cores. The Core 5 223PQE with 8 cores and 16 threads likely uses a uniform core configuration, though the database does not explicitly state the core type distribution for either processor.

Cache hierarchies are similar in structure but differ in total L3 capacity. Both use 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core. The i9-14900KS has 36 MB shared L3, while the Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB shared L3. The larger L3 on the i9-14900KS is consistent with its higher core count and larger total cache footprint.

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 5 223PQE at 89.6 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth figure is listed for the i9-14900KS. This is an incomplete comparison point, but the i9-14900KS supports the same DDR4 and DDR5 memory types, so memory bandwidth differences would depend on the specific memory configuration used.

The i9-14900KS is multiplier unlocked, allowing user-controlled overclocking. The Core 5 223PQE is not multiplier unlocked. This is a meaningful architectural feature difference for enthusiasts, as it affects the achievable performance ceiling outside of stock settings.

Release dates differ by about two years. The i9-14900KS was released in March 2024, while the Core 5 223PQE was released in March 2026. Both are marked as Active in production status. The i9-14900KS has a part number of SRN7R, while the Core 5 223PQE has a part number of SA4QC.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-14900KS compare to the Intel Core 5 223PQE in multicore performance?

A: The i9-14900KS records a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 50995 and a Geekbench multicore score of 23931. The Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The i9-14900KS also has 24 cores and 32 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads for the Core 5 223PQE, and it sits in the 96th percentile of all CPUs versus the 50th percentile for the Core 5 223PQE.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The i9-14900KS boosts to 6.20 GHz, while the Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz. The Core 5 223PQE has a higher base clock at 4.00 GHz versus 3.20 GHz for the i9-14900KS, but the i9-14900KS has the higher peak clock.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory buses. Both also support ECC memory. The Core 5 223PQE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth figure is listed for the i9-14900KS.

Q: What are the cache differences between the two processors?

A: Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The i9-14900KS has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are both processors overclockable?

A: No. The i9-14900KS is multiplier unlocked, which allows overclocking. The Core 5 223PQE is not multiplier unlocked.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The i9-14900KS ranks in the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 81127. The Core 5 223PQE ranks in the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting the absence of recorded benchmark data.

The Verdict

The benchmark data in the database shows a clear performance hierarchy. The i9-14900KS delivers 50995 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 21417 in Cinebench R20 multicore, and 5140 in Cinebench R15 multicore. Its Geekbench multicore score of 23931 and PassMark multithread score of 60012 confirm consistent strength across different benchmarking methodologies.

Single-threaded results for the i9-14900KS include 7199 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 3023 in Cinebench R20 single-core, 725 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 2692 in Geekbench single-core, and 4815 in PassMark single-thread. These figures place it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, alongside rivals such as the Intel Xeon w5-3535X and AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, both of which post average scores within 0 to 0.5 percent of the i9-14900KS.

The Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 0. Its specifications include 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of L3 cache, and a 125 watt TDP. These specifications place it in a fundamentally different performance class from the i9-14900KS.

For users selecting between these two processors based on the recorded data, the i9-14900KS is the stronger choice for any workload that benefits from high core counts, high boost clocks, or large cache capacities. The Core 5 223PQE offers lower power consumption and a lower launch MSRP of $319, but the database contains no performance measurements to support choosing it for speed. The i9-14900KS, with its launch MSRP of $689, occupies the top tier of the database rankings, while the Core 5 223PQE sits at the median. The data supports the i9-14900KS as the higher-performing processor without qualification.