Intel Core 5 223PTE vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

The Verdict

The data places both processors in the same performance bracket, with identical core counts, thread counts, base clocks, TDP, socket, and integrated graphics. The Intel Core i9-14901TE holds a modest advantage in boost clock, reaching 5.50 GHz compared to the Core 5 223PTE's 5.40 GHz, and carries a larger L3 cache at 36 MB versus 24 MB. The Core i9-14901TE is the stronger choice for workloads sensitive to cache capacity and sustained single-thread bursts at the top of the frequency range. The Core 5 223PTE, built on the newer Bartlett Lake platform, matches the i9 in core and thread configuration while offering the same 10 nm process node and a lower launch MSRP of $232. For buyers prioritizing the newest platform generation and a known price point, the Core 5 223PTE is the practical pick. For users who want the maximum boost clock and larger shared cache available in this socket class, the Core i9-14901TE is the data-backed choice. Neither part shows a benchmark score advantage in the recorded data, so the decision rests on architectural differences and feature specifications.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700, the same 10 nm process node, and the same Intel foundry. The Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Core i9-14901TE uses Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. The die size differs: the i9-14901TE measures 257 mm², while the Core 5 223PTE has no recorded die size. Both use 8 cores and 16 threads, with identical per-core L1 and L2 cache allocations of 80 KB and 2 MB respectively. The L3 cache is the key architectural split: the i9-14901TE has 36 MB shared, 50% more than the Core 5 223PTE's 24 MB shared. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and both offer ECC memory support. The Core 5 223PTE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i9-14901TE has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, both integrate UHD Graphics 770, and both are locked processors with no unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 223PTE belongs to the Core 5 generation under Bartlett Lake, while the i9-14901TE belongs to the Core i9 generation under Raptor Lake Refresh.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head benchmark data contains no entries, so direct score comparisons are unavailable. The database shows zero wins for each processor in this pairing. The percentile versus all CPUs is identical at 50 for both, placing them at the median of the recorded CPU population. Without measured benchmark scores, the analysis relies on specification deltas. The boost clock difference of 0.10 GHz, from 5.40 GHz on the Core 5 223PTE to 5.50 GHz on the Core i9-14901TE, indicates a small but real single-thread ceiling advantage for the i9 part. The L3 cache difference of 12 MB, from 24 MB to 36 MB, suggests the i9-14901TE can retain larger working sets closer to the cores, which benefits repeated data access patterns. The Core 5 223PTE shows a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, a specification that the i9-14901TE lacks in the database, so no direct bandwidth comparison is possible. Both processors share identical base clocks at 2.30 GHz, identical TDP at 45 watts, and identical memory support profiles, so the measurable differences in this head-to-head are limited to boost clock, L3 capacity, die size, release date, and launch MSRP. The release dates differ: the Core 5 223PTE was released in March 2026, while the Core i9-14901TE was released in June 2024, making the Bartlett Lake part the newer introduction. The production status is active for both.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields:

• Boost clock: Core 5 223PTE at 5.40 GHz, Core i9-14901TE at 5.50 GHz
• L3 cache: Core 5 223PTE at 24 MB shared, Core i9-14901TE at 36 MB shared
• Die size: Core 5 223PTE has no recorded value, Core i9-14901TE at 257 mm²
• Codename: Core 5 223PTE as Bartlett Lake, Core i9-14901TE as Raptor Lake-R
• Series: Core 5 223PTE has no series, Core i9-14901TE as Core 14th Gen
• Generation: Core 5 223PTE as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake), Core i9-14901TE as Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Architecture: Core 5 223PTE has no recorded architecture, Core i9-14901TE as Raptor Lake
• Memory bandwidth: Core 5 223PTE at 89.6 GB/s, Core i9-14901TE has no recorded value
• Release date: Core 5 223PTE on March 8, 2026, Core i9-14901TE on June 30, 2024
• Launch MSRP: Core 5 223PTE at $232, Core i9-14901TE has no recorded value
• Part number: Core 5 223PTE as SA4QL, Core i9-14901TE as Q49CSRNJJ

All other specifications are identical: 8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 GHz base clock, 45 W TDP, Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process, Intel foundry, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, DDR4 and DDR5 support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, UHD Graphics 770, desktop market segment, active production, and locked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE reaches 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE reaches 5.40 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Core 5 223PTE has 24 MB shared L3, and the Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB shared L3.

Q: Are both processors the same in core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and both support ECC memory.

Q: Do these processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, both include UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Core 5 223PTE?

A: The launch MSRP is $232. The Core i9-14901TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i9-14901TE wins on boost clock, reaching 5.50 GHz versus 5.40 GHz, which provides a higher single-thread frequency ceiling for bursty workloads. It also wins on L3 cache capacity with 36 MB shared, 12 MB more than the Core 5 223PTE, which benefits workloads that repeatedly access large datasets within the cache. The i9-14901TE has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 223PTE has no recorded die size, so die-level comparisons are not possible. The i9-14901TE also carries the Core i9 branding within the Core 14th Gen series, which may matter for systems expecting a top-tier part number in that generation.

The Core 5 223PTE wins on platform recency, with a release date of March 2026 compared to June 2024 for the i9-14901TE, placing it in the newer Bartlett Lake generation. It also wins on having a recorded memory bandwidth specification of 89.6 GB/s, while the i9-14901TE lacks a bandwidth figure in the database. The Core 5 223PTE has a launch MSRP of $232, which is the only recorded price in this comparison. Both processors share identical core counts, thread counts, base clocks, TDP, socket, process node, memory support, PCIe configuration, integrated graphics, and ECC capability, so the use-case split narrows to cache-sensitive tasks favoring the i9-14901TE and platform-freshness or known-pricing scenarios favoring the Core 5 223PTE. The benchmark data shows no wins for either side, and both sit at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, so the recorded evidence does not assign a performance winner.