Intel Core 5 223PTE vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core 5 223PTE and the Intel Core i5-14401E?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE reaches a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, whereas the Intel Core i5-14401E boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: How do the two processors compare in cache size?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What integrated graphics are included with each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 223PTE and the Intel Core i5-14401E support ECC memory.

Q: What is the thermal design power for each chip?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 watts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages despite sharing the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The Intel Core 5 223PTE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. Both are built on the same 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel, but the designs diverge in several structural ways.

The Bartlett Lake part features 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Raptor Lake-R part has 6 cores and 12 threads. This two-core, four-thread advantage directly influences multi-threaded workload behavior. The die size of the Core i5-14401E is listed at 215 mm², while the die size for the Core 5 223PTE is not recorded in the database, leaving a gap in physical comparison.

Cache hierarchy differs notably. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache per core is 2 MB on the Core 5 223PTE versus 1.25 MB on the Core i5-14401E. Shared L3 cache also favors the Bartlett Lake part, with 24 MB compared to 20 MB. These differences suggest the Core 5 223PTE is designed to keep more data closer to the cores, which can reduce latency in repeated access patterns.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 5 223PTE records a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i5-14401E does not have a recorded memory bandwidth value in the database. PCIe capabilities are also identical, with Gen 5 and 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 5 223PTE and UHD Graphics 730 on the Core i5-14401E. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports unlocked overclocking. The release dates show the Core i5-14401E launched earlier, in 2024, while the Core 5 223PTE came later, in 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 5 223PTE and the Intel Core i5-14401E. However, the Core i5-14401E has a full set of Cinebench results recorded, which can be used to establish its performance profile. The Core 5 223PTE has no individual benchmark scores in the database, so direct numerical comparison between the two is limited to the recorded data that exists.

For the Core i5-14401E, the Cinebench R15 multicore score is 1830 and the single-core score is 258. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score rises to 7627 and single-core to 1076. The Cinebench R23 results show a multicore score of 18161 and a single-core score of 2564. These figures position the Core i5-14401E at the 60th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 5253.

The Core 5 223PTE sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0 in the recorded data. This means the database has no measured performance data for the Core 5 223PTE, making a score-based comparison impossible at this time. The percentile difference of 10 points between the two parts reflects the availability of data rather than a direct performance delta, since one chip has recorded benchmarks and the other does not.

The nearest rivals for the Core i5-14401E provide context for its standing. The Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 scores 5259, which is 0.1% higher than the Core i5-14401E. The Intel Core i7-11700B scores 5241, 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i9-10850K also scores 5240, 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i5-13400T scores 5210, 0.8% lower. These narrow margins show the Core i5-14401E clustering closely with several established desktop and server parts.

Specification Differences

The two processors share several specifications but differ across key fields. The core count differs, with 8 cores on the Core 5 223PTE versus 6 on the Core i5-14401E. Thread counts follow accordingly, 16 versus 12. Base clocks differ slightly, with the Core i5-14401E starting at 2.50 GHz and the Core 5 223PTE starting at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order, with the Core 5 223PTE reaching 5.40 GHz and the Core i5-14401E reaching 4.70 GHz.

TDP differs by 20 watts, with the Core 5 223PTE rated at 45 watts and the Core i5-14401E at 65 watts. The Core i5-14401E has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the Core 5 223PTE has none recorded. L2 cache per core is 2 MB on the Core 5 223PTE versus 1.25 MB on the Core i5-14401E. L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the Core 5 223PTE versus 20 MB shared on the Core i5-14401E.

Memory bandwidth is recorded as 89.6 GB/s for the Core 5 223PTE, while the Core i5-14401E has no recorded value. Integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 5 223PTE and UHD Graphics 730 on the Core i5-14401E. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 223PTE is $232, while the Core i5-14401E has no launch MSRP recorded. Release dates differ, with the Core i5-14401E launching in 2024 and the Core 5 223PTE in 2026.

The codenames and generations also differ. The Core 5 223PTE uses Bartlett Lake, while the Core i5-14401E uses Raptor Lake-R and is part of the Core 14th Gen series. Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5, have dual-channel memory buses, support ECC memory, use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, and have locked multipliers. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

Where Each One Wins

The absence of benchmark data for the Core 5 223PTE means its wins must be inferred from structural specifications rather than measured scores. The Core 5 223PTE holds advantages in core count, thread count, L2 cache per core, L3 cache, boost clock, integrated graphics, and recorded memory bandwidth. These attributes point toward workloads that scale with parallel resources and cache capacity, such as compilation, rendering, and multi-tasking scenarios.

The Core i5-14401E has a higher base clock of 2.50 GHz compared to 2.30 GHz, which can benefit lightly threaded tasks that rely on sustained base frequency rather than boost behavior. It also has a lower TDP record of 65 watts, though this is higher than the Core 5 223PTE's 45 watts. The recorded die size of 215 mm² provides a known physical footprint, while the Core 5 223PTE's die size is unrecorded.

The Core i5-14401E has the advantage of being measured in the database. Its Cinebench scores establish a concrete performance baseline, and its 60th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average score of 5253, gives it a documented position in the performance hierarchy. The Core 5 223PTE's 50th percentile ranking and average score of 0 reflect a lack of recorded measurements, not necessarily a lack of capability.

The Core i5-14401E also sits within a tight cluster of rivals, all within 0.8% of its average score. This suggests it competes directly with parts like the Core i7-11700B, Core i9-10850K, and Core i5-13400T. The Core 5 223PTE has no nearest rivals recorded, leaving its competitive position undefined by the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split between the two processors. The Intel Core 5 223PTE offers more cores, more threads, larger caches, a higher boost clock, and a more capable integrated graphics unit. Its 45 watt TDP suggests efficiency is a design priority. The launch MSRP of $232 provides a reference point for positioning, though the Core i5-14401E has no comparable recorded price.

The Intel Core i5-14401E carries the weight of actual benchmark results. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18161 and single-core score of 2564 give it a measurable performance identity, and its 60th percentile ranking places it above the Core 5 223PTE's 50th percentile in the database's overall CPU ranking. The average benchmark score of 5253, supported by rival comparisons within 0.8%, shows it performs consistently with several established Intel parts.

For users prioritizing measured performance, the Core i5-14401E is the only one of the two with recorded data to support a performance claim. For users prioritizing core count, cache capacity, boost clock, and integrated graphics specifications, the Core 5 223PTE presents a stronger on-paper configuration. The Core 5 223PTE also records a higher memory bandwidth figure, though the Core i5-14401E's bandwidth is simply unrecorded rather than shown to be lower.

The choice between the two ultimately depends on whether the user values the documented benchmark results of the Core i5-14401E or the structural advantages of the Core 5 223PTE. The database records no head-to-head results, so any direct performance comparison between the two remains unresolved. The Core 5 223PTE's later release date and higher boost clock suggest a newer design, but without benchmark data, its real-world standing cannot be quantified relative to the Core i5-14401E.