Intel Core 5 223PTE vs Intel Core i7-14700F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14700F holds the overwhelming benchmark advantage in this comparison. The recorded data shows the i7-14700F with an average benchmark score of 53,620, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 5 223PTE, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile, meaning the database contains no performance measurements for the Bartlett Lake part to directly compare.

The i7-14700F delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,122, a result that places it firmly in high-end desktop territory. Its single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4,958 indicates strong per-thread performance as well. In Geekbench, the i7-14700F scores 19,620 in multi-core and 2,429 in single-core. These figures represent the only concrete performance data available in this comparison, as the Core 5 223PTE has zero benchmark entries in the database.

The i7-14700F also shows strong results across the Passmark suite. Its multithread score of 41,317 and single-thread score of 4,257 demonstrate balanced throughput. Specific workloads reveal more detail: integer math scores 155,808, floating point math scores 107,005, and data compression scores 505,885. Data encryption reaches 30,144, extended instructions hit 28,564, and random string sorting finishes at 55,918. The physics test scores 2,455, while prime number finding scores 176.

Against its nearest rivals, the i7-14700F is essentially tied with the Intel Xeon 6505P, trailing by only 0.2 percent (53,701 versus 53,620). It leads the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 0.3 percent (53,469), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X by 0.6 percent (53,288), and the AMD EPYC 7313P by 0.8 percent (53,206). This places the i7-14700F in a competitive band where no significant gap separates it from those alternatives.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear verdict: the Intel Core i7-14700F is the only option with measured performance, and it delivers class-leading results within its comparison group. The Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark scores recorded, no average score, and no nearest rivals listed. Any user requiring verified performance data must select the i7-14700F.

The i7-14700F commands a 20-core, 28-thread configuration with a 5.40 GHz boost clock. The Core 5 223PTE offers 8 cores and 16 threads with the same 5.40 GHz boost clock. The core count difference alone explains the expected multi-threaded gap, though no direct test confirms it. The i7-14700F also carries a 33 MB shared L3 cache versus 24 MB on the Core 5 223PTE, and a larger 257 mm² die size.

For users building a desktop system, the i7-14700F provides the only path to documented benchmark results in this pairing. Its 91st percentile ranking versus the 50th percentile for the Core 5 223PTE reinforces that conclusion. The i7-14700F is the decisive choice based on every measurable criterion in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700F wins in every category where data exists. It delivers 20 cores, 28 threads, and a 33 MB L3 cache. It supports ECC memory and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes. Its process node matches the Core 5 223PTE at 10 nm, but its die size of 257 mm² suggests a substantially larger physical implementation to accommodate the additional cores.

The Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark wins, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its advantages are limited to specifications where the database shows it ahead. It carries a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 65 watts for the i7-14700F. It includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, while the i7-14700F has no integrated graphics. The Core 5 223PTE also lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure absent from the i7-14700F entry. Its launch MSRP of $232 is lower than the i7-14700F's $359, though both parts remain in production.

The i7-14700F wins on raw compute resources, cache capacity, and measured benchmark output. The Core 5 223PTE wins on power efficiency, integrated graphics, and memory bandwidth specification. For workloads requiring multiple simultaneous threads, the i7-14700F is the only part with proof of performance. For embedded or low-power desktop use where integrated graphics matter, the Core 5 223PTE presents a specification-based case, but no benchmark evidence supports it.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has better multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has the only recorded multi-core performance data. It scores 35,122 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 14,751 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 3,540 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark scores in the database.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the i7-14700F and the Core 5 223PTE support ECC memory, and both have dual-channel memory buses with DDR4 and DDR5 support.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Core 5 223PTE includes Intel UHD Graphics 770. The i7-14700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: What is the boost clock for each CPU?

A: Both the i7-14700F and the Core 5 223PTE have a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: How does the i7-14700F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-14700F trails the Intel Xeon 6505P by 0.2 percent, leads the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 0.3 percent, leads the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X by 0.6 percent, and leads the AMD EPYC 7313P by 0.8 percent.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700 and the same 10 nm process node, but their underlying architectures differ. The i7-14700F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. The Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation.

The i7-14700F has a die size of 257 mm². The Core 5 223PTE has no die size recorded in the database. Both CPUs use Intel as the foundry, and both support Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Cache hierarchies differ in capacity. Both use 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core. The L3 cache differs: the i7-14700F has 33 MB shared, while the Core 5 223PTE has 24 MB shared. The i7-14700F's larger L3 aligns with its higher core count.

The i7-14700F has no integrated graphics, while the Core 5 223PTE includes UHD Graphics 770. This architectural difference affects system design: the i7-14700F requires a discrete GPU, while the Core 5 223PTE can drive displays on its own.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts represent the largest specification gap. The i7-14700F provides 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Core 5 223PTE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ slightly: the i7-14700F runs at 2.10 GHz, the Core 5 223PTE at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks match at 5.40 GHz.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The i7-14700F has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Core 5 223PTE has a TDP of 45 watts. The power envelope favors the Bartlett Lake part.

Memory specifications show some overlap. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel buses. The Core 5 223PTE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i7-14700F has no memory bandwidth figure recorded.

Integrated graphics differ: the Core 5 223PTE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the i7-14700F has none. Both support ECC memory, and both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes.

The release dates and launch prices differ. The Core 5 223PTE was released on 2026-03-08 with a launch MSRP of $232. The i7-14700F was released on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $359. Both parts remain actively in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SA4QL for the Core 5 223PTE and SRN3Z for the i7-14700F.