Intel Core 5 223PQE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 223PQE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V are not directly compared in the recorded head-to-head benchmark data. The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors, so a direct score-by-score comparison is not possible from the available measurements. However, the Core Ultra 5 228V has a substantial set of individual benchmark results recorded, while the Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores in the database at all. This asymmetry limits the analysis to what the recorded data shows for the Ultra 5 part alone.

The Core Ultra 5 228V delivers an average benchmark score of 21,440 across the recorded tests. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, which scores 21,484 and trails by 0.2 percent, and the Intel Core i9-11900H, which scores 21,367 and sits 0.3 percent behind. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21,635, putting it 0.9 percent ahead of the Ultra 5 228V, while the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21,223, which is 1 percent behind. These margins are narrow, indicating the Ultra 5 228V performs in a tightly packed band around the 21,400 mark relative to those four parts.

In multi-core Cinebench tests, the Core Ultra 5 228V records 9,932 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 6,491 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 1,502.5 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The single-core results show 1,758 in Cinebench R23, 916 in Cinebench R20, and 267 in Cinebench R15. The gap between multi-core and single-core scores is consistent with an 8-thread processor, and the data shows the part scales predictably across older and newer Cinebench versions.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 228V are extensive. The multi-thread score is 18,227, and the single-thread score is 3,836. Integer math scores 39,679, floating-point math scores 53,310, and extended instructions score 14,801. Data compression scores 173,924, data encryption scores 13,032, and random string sorting scores 21,254. Physics processing scores 1,538, while prime number searching scores 168. The floating-point math result is notably higher than the integer math result, indicating the architecture favors floating-point workloads in the recorded data. The data compression score is the single largest value in the set, far exceeding all other PassMark categories.

The percentile ranking reinforces the position of the Ultra 5 228V. It sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning it outperforms three-quarters of recorded processors. The Core 5 223PQE, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, as no benchmark measurements are recorded for it. The 25-percentile gap between the two parts is significant, though it stems from the absence of data for the 223PQE rather than a direct comparison.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V?

A: The Core Ultra 5 228V records an average benchmark score of 21,440 across the database measurements.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 228V compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 scores 21,484, which is 0.2 percent behind the Ultra 5 228V. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21,367, 0.3 percent behind. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21,635, 0.9 percent ahead, and the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21,223, 1 percent behind.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The Core Ultra 5 228V sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Core 5 223PQE sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: Does the Core 5 223PQE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmarks for the Core 5 223PQE, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero.

Q: What are the highest and lowest PassMark scores for the Core Ultra 5 228V?

A: The highest PassMark score is data compression at 173,924. The lowest is find prime numbers at 168.

Q: What is the thread count for each processor?

A: The Core 5 223PQE has 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The Core 5 223PQE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. It is a desktop part designed for Intel Socket 1700. The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, and it is a mobile part designed for Intel BGA 2833. The process node difference is substantial: 10 nm versus 3 nm, and the foundries differ entirely, with Intel producing the former and TSMC producing the latter.

Core counts are identical at 8 cores, but thread counts differ. The Core 5 223PQE supports 16 threads via simultaneous multithreading, while the Core Ultra 5 228V supports only 8 threads. This means the 223PQE offers two threads per core, while the 228V offers one thread per core. Clock speeds reflect the different market targets. The 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The 228V has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The 223PQE runs at nearly double the base clock and 1 GHz higher boost clock, though the thermal design power tells the broader story: the 223PQE is rated at 125 watts, while the 228V is rated at 17 watts. That is a 108-watt gap in rated power, underscoring the desktop versus mobile positioning.

Cache hierarchies are also different. The 223PQE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The 228V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The 228V offers more L1 and L2 per core, while the 223PQE offers three times the shared L3 capacity. Memory support differs as well. The 223PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, plus ECC memory support. The 228V lists memory support as dependent on the motherboard, with dual-channel access, no ECC support, and no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

PCIe connectivity is another differentiator. The 223PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the 228V provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ: the 223PQE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the 228V uses Arc 130V. The 223PQE is a desktop market segment part with a launch MSRP of $319, while the 228V is a mobile market segment part with no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward split based on workload and platform. The Core Ultra 5 228V is the only one of the two with any benchmark measurements, and those measurements place it at the 75th percentile overall with an average score of 21,440. Its nearest rivals cluster within a 1 percent band, so the data shows it performs competitively against a range of desktop and server processors from both AMD and Intel. The narrow deltas, from 0.9 percent behind to 1 percent ahead, indicate the Ultra 5 228V is not a dominant part in its peer group, but it holds its own within a few points of the 21,400 average.

The Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores in the database, so its performance cannot be assessed from measurements. Its 50th percentile ranking is a placeholder derived from the absence of data, not a measured result. What the database does show is a hardware profile aimed at high-clock, high-power desktop work. The 125 watt TDP, 5.50 GHz boost clock, 16 threads, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes describe a processor intended for sustained multi-threaded throughput on a desktop platform. The 228V, with its 17 watt TDP, 4.50 GHz boost clock, 8 threads, and 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, is clearly oriented toward mobility and efficiency.

Choosing between them depends entirely on the platform and the workload. The data indicates the Ultra 5 228V is a measured, mid-75th-percentile performer with proven scores across Cinebench and PassMark. The 223PQE is an unmeasured part on paper, offering more threads, more L3 cache, higher clocks, ECC support, and broader PCIe connectivity, but none of those characteristics are backed by recorded benchmark results in the database. The 228V is the only part with performance data, and it sits ahead of the 223PQE by 25 percentile points, though that gap is an artifact of missing measurements as much as a reflection of actual performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields. The Core 5 223PQE has 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 threads. Base clock is 4.00 GHz for the 223PQE and 2.10 GHz for the 228V. Boost clock is 5.50 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. Thermal design power is 125 watts versus 17 watts. Socket is Intel Socket 1700 for the 223PQE and Intel BGA 2833 for the 228V. Architecture is Bartlett Lake versus Lunar Lake. Process node is 10 nm from Intel versus 3 nm from TSMC. L1 cache is 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core. L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core. L3 cache is 24 MB shared versus 8 MB shared. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 for the 223PQE, while the 228V lists support as dependent on the motherboard. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the 223PQE, with no figure recorded for the 228V. ECC memory is supported on the 223PQE and not on the 228V. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the 223PQE and Gen 5 with 4 lanes for the 228V. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc 130V. Market segment is Desktop versus Mobile. Release date is 2026-03-08 for the 223PQE and 2024-09-23 for the 228V. Launch MSRP is $319 for the 223PQE, with none recorded for the 228V. Part numbers are SA4QC for the 223PQE and SRPMVSRPMU for the 228V.