Intel Core 5 223PQE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Comparison

Intel Core 5 223PQE and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K occupy different tiers of Intel’s desktop lineup, and the recorded data shows a wide performance gulf between them. The Core Ultra 9 285K delivers a comprehensive sweep of benchmark victories across every recorded test, while the Core 5 223PQE has no benchmark scores in the database for direct comparison. The analysis below relies on the available measurements for the Core Ultra 9 285K and the specification data for both processors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 5 223PQE and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K. The Core 5 223PQE has an empty benchmarks array, meaning no recorded scores exist for Cinebench, Geekbench, Passmark, or any other test. The Core Ultra 9 285K, by contrast, has a full suite of 19 recorded benchmark scores. Without paired measurements, the comparison must rely on the Core Ultra 9 285K’s absolute scores and its percentile ranking.

The Core Ultra 9 285K posts a 96th percentile score across all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 83807. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus with an average score of 84003 and a delta of -0.2%, the AMD EPYC 7F72 at 85072 with a delta of -1.5%, the AMD EPYC 4584PX at 83090 with a delta of 0.9%, and the AMD EPYC 9135 at 82980 with a delta of 1%. The Core Ultra 9 285K sits within 1.5% of all four nearest rivals, indicating tight clustering at the top of the performance distribution.

Cinebench results for the Core Ultra 9 285K show a multicore score of 42522 in Cinebench R23, 24003 in Cinebench R20, and 6494 in Cinebench R15. Single-core scores reach 2377 in R23, 3388 in R20, and 359 in R15. Geekbench measurements record a multicore score of 26702 and a single-core score of 2870. Passmark tests capture a multithread score of 67260 and a single-thread score of 5087, with the same value recorded under the Passmark singlethread test name.

The Passmark workload breakdown for the Core Ultra 9 285K shows its strongest results in data compression with a score of 790052, integer math at 172379, floating-point math at 224324, and extended instructions at 62277. Random string sorting reaches 94927, data encryption scores 57745, and find prime numbers records 541. Physics testing produces a score of 3938.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 9 285K wins every category where benchmark data exists. Its 24 cores and 24 threads give it a substantial advantage in multithreaded workloads, as reflected in the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42522 and the Passmark multithread score of 67260. The 3 nm process node from TSMC and the Arrow Lake architecture contribute to a 5.70 GHz boost clock, which supports the single-core scores of 2377 in Cinebench R23 and 5087 in Passmark single-thread.

The Core 5 223PQE has no recorded wins because it has no recorded benchmark scores. The database shows zero wins for the Core 5 223PQE and zero wins for the Core Ultra 9 285K in the head-to-head results array, which is empty. The Core 5 223PQE’s specifications suggest it targets a different segment: 8 cores, 16 threads, a 4.00 GHz base clock, and a 5.50 GHz boost clock on the Bartlett Lake architecture. Its 50th percentile ranking across all CPUs places it near the middle of the distribution, compared to the Core Ultra 9 285K’s 96th percentile.

Workload categories favor the Core Ultra 9 285K based on its recorded data. The Passmark floating-point math score of 224324 and integer math score of 172379 show strong arithmetic throughput. The data compression score of 790052 indicates high throughput for compression tasks. The Core 5 223PQE cannot be assessed for these workloads without benchmark entries.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K reaches 5.70 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 24 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K?

A: The recorded average benchmark score is 83807, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

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

A: No, the database contains an empty benchmarks array for the Core 5 223PQE, so its average benchmark score is 0 and its percentile is 50.

Q: Which processors are closest to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K in average score?

A: The nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus at 84003 (-0.2%), the AMD EPYC 7F72 at 85072 (-1.5%), the AMD EPYC 4584PX at 83090 (+0.9%), and the AMD EPYC 9135 at 82980 (+1%).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 223PQE and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple specification fields. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, whereas the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K uses 24 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 4.00 GHz for the Core 5 223PQE and 3.70 GHz for the Core Ultra 9 285K. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz and 5.70 GHz respectively. Both have a TDP of 125.

Sockets differ: the Core 5 223PQE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 9 285K uses Intel Socket 1851. The Core Ultra 9 285K has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 223PQE does not. Memory support also differs: the Core 5 223PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 9 285K supports DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the Core 5 223PQE and 102.4 GB/s for the Core Ultra 9 285K. PCIe lanes differ as well, with the Core 5 223PQE providing Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) and the Core Ultra 9 285K providing Gen 5, 20 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: the Core 5 223PQE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 9 285K includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 223PQE is $319, and the launch MSRP for the Core Ultra 9 285K is $589. Release dates differ, with the Core 5 223PQE released on 2026-03-08 and the Core Ultra 9 285K released on 2024-10-23. The Core 5 223PQE’s part number is SA4QC, and the Core Ultra 9 285K’s part number is SRQD5.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. Its cache layout includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 9 285K uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm process node from TSMC. It contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. Its cache layout includes 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

The Core Ultra 9 285K belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and the Ultra 9 (Arrow Lake) generation, while the Core 5 223PQE belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Core 5 223PQE has no recorded architecture field, no transistor count, and no die size in the database. The Core Ultra 9 285K has a full architecture profile with all three fields populated.

The process node difference is substantial: 10 nm for the Core 5 223PQE versus 3 nm for the Core Ultra 9 285K, with different foundries (Intel versus TSMC). This aligns with the cache and core count advantages of the Core Ultra 9 285K. The Core 5 223PQE’s Bartlett Lake design uses a smaller per-core cache allocation, while the Core Ultra 9 285K’s Arrow Lake design allocates more cache per core and more shared L3.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K delivers a 96th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of 83807, supported by scores like 42522 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 26702 in Geekbench multicore, and 67260 in Passmark multithread. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has no recorded benchmark scores, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 0. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration on the 10 nm Bartlett Lake process places it in a lower performance tier.

The Core Ultra 9 285K’s nearest rivals show it competes within a narrow band at the top of the database. Its delta of -0.2% against the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and +1% against the AMD EPYC 9135 indicates that the 285K sits within 1.5% of all four neighboring scores. The 3 nm process node, 24 cores, 36 MB shared L3, and 5.70 GHz boost clock align with these results.

For users selecting between the two, the data points to the Core Ultra 9 285K for any workload where recorded benchmarks matter, including multithreaded rendering, compression, encryption, and floating-point math. The Core 5 223PQE offers a lower core count, a smaller cache, a 10 nm process, and an older socket, but its actual performance cannot be verified from the database due to the absence of benchmark entries. The specification differences, including DDR4 support and a lower launch MSRP of $319 for the Core 5 223PQE, indicate it serves a different market position, but the recorded measurements only support the Core Ultra 9 285K as the higher-performing part.