Intel Core 5 223PQE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 238V Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of the Intel Core 5 223PQE?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This is a desktop processor on the Intel Socket 1700 platform.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V has 8 cores and 8 threads. It is a mobile processor on the Intel BGA 2833 socket.

Q: How do the clock speeds differ between the two processors?

A: The Core 5 223PQE has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 238V has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The desktop chip is significantly higher in both figures.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) for each processor?

A: The Core 5 223PQE has a TDP of 125 watts, while the Core Ultra 5 238V has a TDP of 17 watts. The mobile chip consumes far less power.

Q: Which processor has higher benchmark scores?

A: Only the Core Ultra 5 238V has benchmark records in the database. Its average benchmark score is 21981, and it sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs. The Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores and is at the 50th percentile.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors use?

A: The Core 5 223PQE uses Intel UHD Graphics 770. The Core Ultra 5 238V uses Intel Arc 130V graphics.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors built for entirely different market segments. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is a desktop part with a 125 watt TDP, 16 threads, and clock speeds reaching 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V is a mobile part with a 17 watt TDP, 8 threads, and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

For multi-threaded desktop workloads where power draw is not a concern, the Core 5 223PQE has the structural advantage. Its 16 threads double the thread count of the mobile chip, and its higher clocks should allow it to sustain heavier processing loads. The desktop chip also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the mobile part.

The Core Ultra 5 238V, however, is the only one of the two with measured performance data. Its average benchmark score of 21981 places it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival comparison shows it trading blows with the Intel Core i7-11700F, which scores 21988, a delta of 0 percent. It also matches the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X at 21992, again a 0 percent delta. The Core Ultra 5 236V scores 21952, a 0.1 percent gap, and the AMD EPYC 9534 scores 21900, a 0.4 percent gap.

The choice comes down to platform. Desktop builders with Socket 1700 boards who need high thread counts and ECC support would select the Core 5 223PQE. Mobile system designers prioritizing low power draw and compact integration would select the Core Ultra 5 238V. The benchmark gap cannot be assessed directly because the desktop chip has no recorded scores in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the two processors are not available in the recorded data. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and the Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark entries at all. What the database does provide is a full benchmark profile for the Core Ultra 5 238V, which allows an interpretation of its standing against other processors.

The Core Ultra 5 238V delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15645 and a single-core score of 2208. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6570 multi-core and 927 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 run shows 1576 multi-core and 222 single-core.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 238V show a multithread score of 18407 and a single-thread score of 3890. Data compression scores 176532, while data encryption scores 13072. Extended instruction performance reaches 15377, and prime number finding scores 174. Floating point math scores 53160, integer math scores 38889, and physics scores 1546. Random string sorting completes at 21585.

The nearest rival data places the Core Ultra 5 238V in a tight cluster. The Intel Core i7-11700F averages 21988, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X averages 21992, also a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V averages 21952, a 0.1 percent deficit. The AMD EPYC 9534 averages 21900, a 0.4 percent deficit. These deltas indicate the Core Ultra 5 238V performs essentially on par with a desktop Core i7-11700F and a desktop Ryzen 5 3600X, despite being a 17 watt mobile part.

The Core 5 223PQE lacks any benchmark records, so its performance cannot be quantified from the database. Its specification sheet suggests high multi-thread capability, but no measured scores confirm this.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 238V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Clock speeds diverge sharply. The Core 5 223PQE runs at 4.00 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost. The Core Ultra 5 238V runs at 2.10 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost.

Thermal design power shows the biggest gap. The Core 5 223PQE draws 125 watts, versus 17 watts for the Core Ultra 5 238V.

The socket and platform differ entirely. The Core 5 223PQE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The Core Ultra 5 238V uses Intel BGA 2833, a soldered mobile package.

Memory support differs. The Core 5 223PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 238V lists memory support as dependent on motherboard, with dual-channel access and no ECC support. Its memory bandwidth is not recorded.

PCIe lanes differ. The Core 5 223PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core Ultra 5 238V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 223PQE uses UHD Graphics 770. The Core Ultra 5 238V uses Arc 130V.

The release dates are separated by a substantial margin. The Core Ultra 5 238V was released on 2024-09-23. The Core 5 223PQE was released on 2026-03-08. The launch MSRP of the Core 5 223PQE is $319. The Core Ultra 5 238V has no recorded launch MSRP.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 223PQE is built on the Bartlett Lake architecture and codename, belonging to the Core 5 generation. The Core Ultra 5 238V uses the Lunar Lake architecture and codename, belonging to the Core Ultra Series 2 and the Ultra 5 generation.

The process nodes are markedly different. The Core 5 223PQE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Core Ultra 5 238V uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. The smaller process node on the mobile part explains its dramatically lower TDP of 17 watts versus 125 watts.

Cache configurations also differ. The Core 5 223PQE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 238V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The desktop chip has three times the L3 cache, while the mobile chip has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches.

The memory bandwidth figures reflect the different platforms. The Core 5 223PQE records 89.6 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 238V records no memory bandwidth figure. ECC support exists on the desktop part but not the mobile part.

The market segments are clearly split. The Core 5 223PQE targets desktop systems, while the Core Ultra 5 238V targets mobile systems. Both carry the Intel brand and remain in active production. The part numbers differ as well: SA4QC for the desktop chip, SRPN5SRPN4 for the mobile chip.

The architectural differences explain the performance positioning. The Lunar Lake chip uses a 3 nm TSMC process, allowing high efficiency in a 17 watt envelope. Bartlett Lake uses a 10 nm Intel process, prioritizing raw clock speed and thread count within a 125 watt desktop power budget. The recorded data confirms the mobile chip performs near desktop-class levels in aggregate benchmark scores, while the desktop chip offers greater thread parallelism on paper.