Intel Core 5 223PQE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores in the database, which limits direct numerical comparison. The Core Ultra 7 268V delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10653 and a single-core score of 1921. Its Cinebench R20 results show 6887 multi-core and 972 single-core, while Cinebench R15 records 1616 multi-core and 293 single-core. These scores place the chip at the 74th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The Core Ultra 7 268V also posts a Geekbench multi-core score of 9963 and a single-core score of 2270. In PassMark testing, the processor reaches 19297 in multithreaded performance and 4051 in single-thread performance. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 20897. The Core 5 223PQE, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of zero and sits at the 50th percentile, but this reflects missing data rather than measured performance. The database shows no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors, and the win count for each is zero.

The nearest rivals for the Core Ultra 7 268V provide useful context. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE scores 20900 on average, which is effectively identical to the Core Ultra 7 268V at a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i5-12600T scores 20917, putting it 0.1 percent ahead. The AMD EPYC 7J13 scores 20845, which is 0.2 percent behind. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U scores 20826, placing it 0.3 percent behind. These deltas are small, indicating that the Core Ultra 7 268V competes in a tightly packed performance band.

The single-core results show a similar pattern. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1921 is strong relative to the multi-core score of 10653, suggesting that the processor handles lightly threaded workloads efficiently. The Geekbench single-core score of 2270 reinforces this observation. The PassMark single-thread score of 4051 appears twice in the database under slightly different test names, confirming the measurement.

The data indicates that the Core Ultra 7 268V is a balanced processor with competitive performance in both multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks. The lack of benchmark data for the Core 5 223PQE means no direct score comparison is possible. The database records the Core 5 223PQE as active in production, but without measured scores, its relative standing remains undetermined.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 268V wins in every recorded benchmark category because it is the only processor with benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10653 demonstrates solid multi-threaded capability for a mobile processor. The single-core score of 1921 in the same test shows that the chip does not sacrifice lightly threaded performance. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score of 6887 and single-core score of 972 follow the same pattern. Cinebench R15 results of 1616 multi-core and 293 single-core are consistent with the newer test versions.

PassMark results break down performance by workload type. The data compression score of 181443 is notably high, indicating strong performance in compression workloads. Data encryption scores 13779, while extended instructions score 15323. Prime number finding scores 192, which is low relative to other PassMark categories, but this test often behaves differently across architectures. Floating point math scores 57628, and integer math scores 42669. Random string sorting scores 22416. Physics scores 1617, which aligns with the multithreaded score of 19297.

The Core 5 223PQE has no recorded wins because the database contains no benchmark scores for it. The processor is listed with 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 4.00 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. These specifications suggest the chip could perform well in multi-threaded workloads, but no measurements confirm this. The 125 W thermal design power indicates a desktop-oriented part, while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses only 17 W, reflecting its mobile design.

The Core Ultra 7 268V occupies the 74th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core 5 223PQE sits at the 50th percentile. This percentile gap is meaningful only if the Core 5 223PQE receives benchmark scores in the future. The database currently shows no recorded measurements for the Core 5 223PQE, so any assessment of its performance remains speculative.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Core Ultra 7 268V scores 20897 on average. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE scores 20900 with a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i5-12600T scores 20917, 0.1 percent ahead. The AMD EPYC 7J13 scores 20845, 0.2 percent behind. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125U scores 20826, 0.3 percent behind.

Q: What is the single-core performance of the Core Ultra 7 268V?

A: The processor scores 1921 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 972 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 293 in Cinebench R15 single-core. In Geekbench, the single-core score is 2270, and in PassMark, the single-thread score is 4051.

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

A: No. The Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmarks. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50. The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Core 5 223PQE and the Core Ultra 7 268V.

Q: What is the multi-threaded performance of the Core Ultra 7 268V?

A: The processor scores 10653 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 6887 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 1616 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. In PassMark multithreaded testing, it scores 19297, and in Geekbench multi-core, it scores 9963.

Q: How do the thermal design power ratings differ between the two processors?

A: The Core 5 223PQE has a thermal design power of 125 W, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has a thermal design power of 17 W. The Core 5 223PQE is a desktop processor, while the Core Ultra 7 268V is a mobile processor.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Core Ultra 7 268V ranks at the 74th percentile, while the Core 5 223PQE ranks at the 50th percentile. The Core Ultra 7 268V also has an average benchmark score of 20897, while the Core 5 223PQE has an average benchmark score of 0.

Specification Differences

The Core 5 223PQE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses Intel BGA 2833. The Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads, whereas the Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads. The base clock differs substantially: 4.00 GHz for the Core 5 223PQE versus 2.20 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The boost clock also differs: 5.50 GHz for the Core 5 223PQE versus 5.00 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 268V.

The thermal design power is 125 W for the Core 5 223PQE and 17 W for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The process node is 10 nm for the Core 5 223PQE and 3 nm for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The foundry is Intel for the Core 5 223PQE and TSMC for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The Core 5 223PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 7 268V lists memory support as unknown and dependent on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Core 5 223PQE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has no recorded memory bandwidth.

ECC memory support differs: the Core 5 223PQE supports ECC, while the Core Ultra 7 268V does not. PCIe lane counts also differ, with the Core 5 223PQE offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and the Core Ultra 7 268V offering Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 5 223PQE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses Arc 140V.

The market segment differs, with the Core 5 223PQE classified as desktop and the Core Ultra 7 268V classified as mobile. The release date for the Core 5 223PQE is 2026-03-08, while the Core Ultra 7 268V was released on 2024-09-23. The Core 5 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses the Lunar Lake codename. The Core 5 223PQE belongs to the Core 5 generation, and the Core Ultra 7 268V belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. The architecture field is null for the Core 5 223PQE, while the Core Ultra 7 268V explicitly lists Lunar Lake as its architecture.

The L1 cache differs per core: the Core 5 223PQE has 80 KB per core, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has 192 KB per core. The L2 cache also differs: 2 MB per core for the Core 5 223PQE versus 2.5 MB per core for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The L3 cache is larger on the Core 5 223PQE at 24 MB shared, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has 12 MB shared. The Core Ultra 7 268V has no recorded total L3 cache or v-cache 3D data, and the Core 5 223PQE also has no recorded values for those fields.

The process node difference is significant: 10 nm for the Core 5 223PQE and 3 nm for the Core Ultra 7 268V. The foundry also differs, with Intel producing the Core 5 223PQE and TSMC producing the Core Ultra 7 268V. Neither processor has recorded transistor counts or die sizes in the database.

The Core Ultra 7 268V uses a hybrid architecture typical of Lunar Lake designs, with 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The Core 5 223PQE, by contrast, has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating simultaneous multi-threading support. The thread count difference affects multi-threaded workload handling, although the Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark data to quantify this. The Core Ultra 7 268V achieves its performance with a 17 W thermal design power, which is characteristic of mobile-focused Lunar Lake parts. The Core 5 223PQE, with its 125 W thermal design power, is built for desktop power delivery.

The integrated graphics differ in naming and presumably capability: UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 5 223PQE and Arc 140V on the Core Ultra 7 268V. The Core Ultra 7 268V also has a different part number structure, listed as SRPMLSRPMX, while the Core 5 223PQE uses the part number SA4QC. The Core 5 223PQE has a launch MSRP of $319, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has no recorded launch MSRP. The Core Ultra 7 268V supports fewer PCIe lanes (4) compared to the Core 5 223PQE (16), reflecting its mobile positioning. The memory support difference also reflects this split, with the Core 5 223PQE supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 268V depends on the motherboard for memory compatibility.