Intel Core 5 223PQE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PQE and Intel Core Ultra 7 258V target completely different segments, and the recorded data reflects that split. The Core 5 223PQE is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, and a 125 W TDP. The Core Ultra 7 258V is a mobile processor with 8 cores and 8 threads, a 4.80 GHz boost clock, and a 17 W TDP. The benchmark database contains no recorded scores for the Core 5 223PQE, meaning its average benchmark score and percentile are listed as zero and 50 respectively. The Core Ultra 7 258V, by contrast, has a full suite of recorded scores, an average benchmark score of 20454, and a percentile of 74 among all CPUs.

The Core Ultra 7 258V wins every measurable benchmark category in the database because it is the only one with recorded results. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with an average score of 20468 and a delta of -0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G with an average score of 20425 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the AMD EPYC 9454P with an average score of 20422 and a delta of 0.2 percent, and the AMD EPYC 7713 with an average score of 20363 and a delta of 0.4 percent. The Core Ultra 7 258V sits essentially at parity with the Ryzen 5 5600, trailing by only 0.1 percent, while it leads the Ryzen 5 8500G, EPYC 9454P, and EPYC 7713 by margins of 0.1, 0.2, and 0.4 percent respectively.

The clear use-case split emerges from the hardware profile rather than from benchmark scores. The Core 5 223PQE, with its 16 threads, 24 MB of shared L3 cache, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, ECC memory capability, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, is built for desktop workloads where memory capacity, expansion, and sustained multi-threaded throughput matter. The Core Ultra 7 258V, with 8 threads, 12 MB of shared L3 cache, LPDDR5X-only memory support, no ECC, and 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, is engineered for thin-and-light mobile systems where power efficiency and single-thread responsiveness dominate. The data shows two processors that do not compete on the same battlefield.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, carries the generation label "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)", and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 7 258V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, carries the generation label "Ultra 7 (Lunar Lake)", and is fabricated on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. The process node gap is substantial: the mobile part uses a 3 nm TSMC process, while the desktop part uses Intel's 10 nm process.

Cache organization also differs sharply. The Core 5 223PQE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 258V provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The desktop part has twice the shared L3 capacity, while the mobile part has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory support diverges completely. The Core 5 223PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC memory support enabled. The Core Ultra 7 258V supports only LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s and no ECC support. The mobile part delivers 52 percent more memory bandwidth than the desktop part, which reflects the integrated-memory design of Lunar Lake.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Core 5 223PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 7 258V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 223PQE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 7 258V uses Arc 140V. The desktop part is a Socket 1700 design with an unlocked multiplier set to false, while the mobile part is a BGA 2833 design, also with a locked multiplier. The Core 5 223PQE launched on 2026-03-08 with a launch MSRP of $319, while the Core Ultra 7 258V launched on 2024-09-23 with no launch MSRP recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has 8 threads. Both have 8 cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V boosts to 4.80 GHz. The desktop part also has a higher base clock at 4.00 GHz versus 2.20 GHz.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm process.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 223PQE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V does not.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V compare to its nearest rival in the database?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has an average benchmark score of 20454, which is 0.1 percent behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (20468) and 0.1 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20425). It also leads the AMD EPYC 9454P (20422) by 0.2 percent and the AMD EPYC 7713 (20363) by 0.4 percent.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 89.6 GB/s.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. Core count is identical at 8, but thread count differs: 16 for the Core 5 223PQE versus 8 for the Core Ultra 7 258V. Base clock is 4.00 GHz for the desktop part versus 2.20 GHz for the mobile part. Boost clock is 5.50 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP is 125 W versus 17 W.

Socket and packaging differ: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 223PQE, Intel BGA 2833 for the Core Ultra 7 258V. The codename is Bartlett Lake versus Lunar Lake. Process node is 10 nm versus 3 nm, and the foundry is Intel versus TSMC. Cache hierarchies differ at every level: L1 is 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core, L2 is 2 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core, and L3 is 24 MB shared versus 12 MB shared.

Memory support differs: DDR4 and DDR5 for the desktop part, LPDDR5X for the mobile part. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s versus 136.5 GB/s. ECC is supported on the Core 5 223PQE but not on the Core Ultra 7 258V. PCIe lanes are 16 versus 4, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc 140V. Market segment is Desktop versus Mobile. Release dates are 2026-03-08 versus 2024-09-23. The launch MSRP of $319 applies only to the Core 5 223PQE; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core Ultra 7 258V. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors, and the Core 5 223PQE has no individual benchmark scores recorded. The Core Ultra 7 258V, however, has a comprehensive set of recorded results that define its performance profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 10301 in multi-core and 1872 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6739 in multi-core and 951 in single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1596.5 in multi-core and 285 in single-core. Geekbench results show 9325 in multi-core and 2100 in single-core.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 7 258V cover a wide range of workloads. Multi-thread performance is recorded at 18887, single-thread at 4018, physics at 1565, integer math at 42889, floating-point math at 57372, extended instructions at 14717, data compression at 176686, data encryption at 13534, find prime numbers at 185, and random string sorting at 21580.

The Core 5 223PQE's absence from the benchmark database means no direct comparison is possible through recorded scores. Its specifications, however, indicate a different performance envelope: a 5.50 GHz boost clock and 16 threads suggest strong multi-threaded desktop throughput, while the Core Ultra 7 258V's 4.80 GHz boost clock and 8 threads, combined with its 3 nm process and 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth, indicate a focus on efficiency and single-thread responsiveness. The Core Ultra 7 258V's average benchmark score of 20454 places it at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 223PQE's percentile is recorded as 50 with an average score of zero.

The nearest-rival data for the Core Ultra 7 258V provides context for its standing. Its average score of 20454 is within 0.4 percent of four AMD processors: the Ryzen 5 5600, Ryzen 5 8500G, EPYC 9454P, and EPYC 7713. This clustering shows that the mobile part delivers desktop-class average performance in the database, despite its 17 W TDP. The Core 5 223PQE, with no recorded scores, cannot be placed in the same comparison. The data confirms that the Core Ultra 7 258V is a well-measured, mid-pack performer, while the Core 5 223PQE remains a specification-only entry in the database.