Intel Core 5 223PTE vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

Intel Core 5 223PTE vs Intel Core i3-14100

The Intel Core 5 223PTE is a Bartlett Lake desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100 is a Raptor Lake Refresh part with 4 cores and 8 threads. The database shows the i3-14100 holds a 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Core 5 223PTE sits at the 50th percentile. The i3-14100 also has a recorded average benchmark score of 18318, whereas the Core 5 223PTE has no completed benchmark entries in the database, meaning all measured performance data comes from the i3-14100 side.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 223PTE wins on raw core count and peak frequency. It doubles the thread count of the i3-14100, offering 16 threads versus 8, which directly benefits heavily threaded workloads like video encoding, compilation, or rendering. Its boost clock reaches 5.40 GHz, substantially higher than the i3-14100's 4.70 GHz, giving it an advantage in short bursts of single-threaded work despite the i3's higher base clock.

The i3-14100 wins on measured benchmark performance and efficiency per core. It has an average benchmark score of 18318, placing it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rivals in the database are the Intel Core 3 305 (18302, 0.1% behind), the Intel Core 5 330 (18345, 0.1% ahead), the Intel Core 7 360 (18374, 0.3% ahead), and the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, 0.3% ahead). This places the i3-14100 in a tight pack where it performs nearly identically to those four parts, all within 0.3% of each other.

The Core 5 223PTE also has a larger L3 cache, 24 MB shared versus 12 MB shared on the i3-14100, and a larger L2 cache, 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. The i3-14100 counters with a smaller physical die size, 163 mm², and a lower base clock of 3.50 GHz compared to 2.30 GHz on the Core 5 223PTE.

Specification Differences

The two processors share the same socket, Intel Socket 1700, and both use a 10 nm process node from Intel. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both have ECC memory support. PCIe capability is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes, CPU only. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Key differences start with core and thread counts: 8 cores and 16 threads on the Core 5 223PTE versus 4 cores and 8 threads on the i3-14100. Base clocks differ significantly, 2.30 GHz versus 3.50 GHz, but the boost clocks reverse the order, 5.40 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. Thermal design power also differs, with the Core 5 223PTE rated at 45 W and the i3-14100 at 60 W. The integrated graphics differ as well: UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 5 223PTE versus UHD Graphics 730 on the i3-14100. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the Core 5 223PTE versus 12 MB shared on the i3-14100. The L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. The i3-14100 has a recorded die size of 163 mm²; the Core 5 223PTE has no die size recorded. Release dates differ, with the i3-14100 launching in January 2024 and the Core 5 223PTE in March 2026. The launch MSRP for the i3-14100 is $134, and for the Core 5 223PTE it is $232. The i3-14100 is part of the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake-R codename, while the Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, double the 4 cores and 8 threads of the Intel Core i3-14100.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Core 5 223PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the i3-14100 boosts to 4.70 GHz. The i3-14100 has a higher base clock at 3.50 GHz compared to 2.30 GHz on the Core 5 223PTE.

Q: Which CPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The i3-14100 has an average benchmark score of 18318, placing it at the 72nd percentile. The Core 5 223PTE has no recorded average benchmark score in the database.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 5 223PTE and the i3-14100 have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity on each?

A: The Core 5 223PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i3-14100 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP rating?

A: The i3-14100 is rated at 60 W TDP, while the Core 5 223PTE is rated at 45 W TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, and the Core 5 223PTE has zero benchmark entries. All measured scores belong to the i3-14100. The i3-14100's Cinebench R23 multicore score is 12820, and its single-core score is 1809. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5384 multicore and 759 single-core. Cinebench R15 results show 1292 multicore and 182 single-core. Geekbench scores are 7231 multicore and 2133 single-core.

PassMark results for the i3-14100 show a multithread score of 15095 and a single-thread score of 3759. Integer math scores 45329, floating point math scores 35266, and extended instructions score 11865. Data compression scores 174115, data encryption scores 8838, and random string sorting scores 17397. Physics scores 958, and find prime numbers scores 55.

Without any recorded benchmarks for the Core 5 223PTE, direct numerical comparison is impossible. However, the specification differences suggest where each would perform better. The Core 5 223PTE's 16 threads and 5.40 GHz boost clock should deliver strong multi-threaded and burst single-threaded performance, while the i3-14100's measured scores show it is a capable performer at the 72nd percentile, with its nearest rivals all within 0.3% of its average score.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation. The i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series with a Raptor Lake Refresh architecture. Both are built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The Core 5 223PTE has no recorded die size, while the i3-14100 has a die size of 163 mm².

Cache architecture differs notably. The Core 5 223PTE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, matching the i3-14100's 80 KB per core, but its L2 is 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core on the i3-14100. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the Core 5 223PTE versus 12 MB shared on the i3-14100. This gives the Core 5 223PTE a substantial cache advantage, which can reduce memory latency in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 5 223PTE at 89.6 GB/s, while the i3-14100 has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. Integrated graphics differ, with the Core 5 223PTE featuring UHD Graphics 770 and the i3-14100 featuring UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either part.

The production status for both is Active. The i3-14100 was released in January 2024, while the Core 5 223PTE was released in March 2026. Part numbers are SA4QL for the Core 5 223PTE and SRMX1 for the i3-14100.

The Verdict

The database shows the i3-14100 as the measured performer, with an average benchmark score of 18318 and a 72nd percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals, the Core 3 305, Core 5 330, Core 7 360, and i3-13100, all sit within 0.3% of that score, indicating the i3-14100 delivers performance consistent with its class. The i3-14100 also has a lower launch MSRP of $134, a smaller die size of 163 mm², and a higher base clock of 3.50 GHz.

The Core 5 223PTE offers structural advantages that the benchmarks do not yet capture. Its 8 cores and 16 threads double the thread count of the i3-14100, and its 5.40 GHz boost clock is 0.70 GHz higher. The L3 cache is double at 24 MB versus 12 MB, and the L2 cache is larger at 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. Its TDP is lower at 45 W versus 60 W, and its integrated graphics are the newer UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730. The launch MSRP is $232.

For workloads that scale with thread count and cache capacity, the Core 5 223PTE appears positioned to outperform the i3-14100, but no measured data confirms this. For users relying on recorded benchmark scores, the i3-14100 is the only one of the two with verified performance, and it sits in a tight competitive band with four other CPUs within 0.3% of its average score. The choice depends on whether the user prioritizes the unverified but specification-heavy Core 5 223PTE or the benchmark-confirmed i3-14100.