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

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of these two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is slightly higher than the 5.40 GHz boost clock of the Intel Core 5 223PTE.

Q: Do these processors share the same integrated graphics?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 223PTE and the Intel Core i7-14700HX use Intel UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Core 5 223PTE?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core i7-14700HX has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX ranks in the 89th percentile, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE sits in the 50th percentile.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the Intel Core i7-14700HX has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel Core 5 223PTE does not.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 223PTE is built on the Bartlett Lake architecture and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It contains 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The chip is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node and fits the Intel Socket 1700, marking it as a desktop part. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, reports 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and includes ECC memory support. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. The Core 5 223PTE carries a launch MSRP of $232. Its production status is listed as Active, with a release date in early March 2026.

The Intel Core i7-14700HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX variant from the Core 14th Gen series. This is a mobile processor with a 20-core, 28-thread configuration, a base clock of 2.10 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It is built on the same 10 nm process node and uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket. The die size is 257 mm². The cache layout differs in total capacity: while L1 and L2 are identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively, the L3 cache is 33 MB shared, which is 9 MB larger than the Core 5 223PTE. The i7-14700HX also supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel operation and ECC support, and it shares the same PCIe Gen 5, 16-lane configuration. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 on both parts.

The most significant architectural divergence is the core count. The i7-14700HX carries 12 additional cores and 12 additional threads, which directly affects multi-threaded workloads. The Core 5 223PTE counters with a higher base clock and a slightly lower boost clock, but the total thread count difference remains the dominant factor. Both chips share the same process node and foundry, and both use the same per-core L1 and L2 cache sizes. The larger L3 on the i7-14700HX, combined with more cores, positions it as the high-throughput part, while the Core 5 223PTE presents a lower-core-count desktop option.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 5 223PTE and the Intel Core i7-14700HX. The Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark scores and no nearest rivals in the database. The Core i7-14700HX, however, has a full suite of Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark results, plus an average benchmark score of 45953.

In the absence of direct comparisons, the recorded data for the i7-14700HX can be interpreted against its nearest rivals. The i7-14700HX posts an average score of 45953, which is essentially level with the AMD EPYC 7303 at 45960 (0% delta), the AMD EPYC 4364P at 45970 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46030 (-0.2% delta). It also sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, which scores 46062. These figures place the i7-14700HX in a tight cluster near the 45950 to 46060 range, with no rival separating itself by more than a fraction of a percent.

Within its own benchmark suite, the i7-14700HX shows a strong multi-core profile. It scores 3812 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 13059 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 24595 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Single-core results are 296, 1843, and 2103 in the same respective tests. Geekbench results show 14390 for multi-core and 2116 for single-core. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 36566, a single-thread score of 3947, integer math at 131296, floating-point math at 93836, extended instructions at 25718, data encryption at 26092, data compression at 438539, physics at 2252, find prime numbers at 165, and random string sorting at 48544.

Since the Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark entries, no direct win margins can be computed between the two parts. The data only permits a structural comparison: the i7-14700HX has recorded performance numbers in every category, while the Core 5 223PTE remains unmeasured. The percentile rankings summarize the gap, with the i7-14700HX in the 89th percentile and the Core 5 223PTE in the 50th.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The Core 5 223PTE uses 8 cores and 16 threads; the i7-14700HX uses 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clocks are 2.30 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, favoring the Core 5 223PTE, while boost clocks are 5.40 GHz versus 5.50 GHz, favoring the i7-14700HX. The Core 5 223PTE has a TDP of 45, while the i7-14700HX has a TDP of 55. The socket types diverge completely: the Core 5 223PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the i7-14700HX uses Intel BGA 1964. The i7-14700HX has a die size of 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 5 223PTE.

The cache capacities differ only at the L3 level. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The Core 5 223PTE has 24 MB of shared L3, while the i7-14700HX has 33 MB of shared L3. Memory bandwidth is listed as 89.6 GB/s for the Core 5 223PTE, with no figure recorded for the i7-14700HX. The Core 5 223PTE is a desktop part; the i7-14700HX is a mobile part. The Core 5 223PTE has a locked multiplier; the i7-14700HX is unlocked. The Core 5 223PTE has a launch MSRP of $232; the i7-14700HX has no launch MSRP recorded.

The release dates also differ. The Core 5 223PTE is dated March 8, 2026, while the i7-14700HX is dated January 7, 2024. The part numbers are SA4QL for the Core 5 223PTE and SRMXG for the i7-14700HX. Both share the same process node, foundry, memory support types, memory bus width, ECC support, PCIe generation and lane count, and integrated graphics. The i7-14700HX has a listed architecture (Raptor Lake) and codename (Raptor Lake-HX), while the Core 5 223PTE has a codename (Bartlett Lake) but no architecture field.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700HX is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark data, and its 89th percentile ranking reflects a high overall position among all CPUs. Its 20 cores and 28 threads, combined with 33 MB of L3 cache, make it the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24595 and the PassMark multithread score of 36566 demonstrate strong parallel throughput. The data also shows solid single-core performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2116 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2103. The i7-14700HX also benefits from an unlocked multiplier, which supports overclocking on compatible mobile platforms. Its nearest rivals in the database are all within 0.2% of its average score, indicating that it sits at the top of a tightly grouped performance band rather than standing apart from the field.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark scores, but its specifications define its profile. It has fewer cores and threads, a lower TDP of 45, and a smaller 24 MB L3 cache. Its advantage lies in a higher base clock of 2.30 GHz and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. As a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, it offers a different platform fit than the mobile BGA 1964 socket of the i7-14700HX. The Core 5 223PTE also carries a launch MSRP of $232, a detail recorded in the database but not applicable to the i7-14700HX, which has no MSRP listed.

In workload terms, the i7-14700HX wins on raw multi-core capability, cache capacity, and overall percentile standing. The Core 5 223PTE wins on base clock, lower TDP, and desktop socket compatibility. Without benchmark scores for the Core 5 223PTE, the database cannot quantify its performance in specific tests. The recorded data shows that the i7-14700HX is benchmarked across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark, with all scores in the upper range of the database. The Core 5 223PTE remains a specification-only entry, with its 50th percentile ranking and no performance measurements to compare.