Intel Core 5 223PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the two processors?

A: Both processors have 8 cores. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL has 10 threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher power envelope?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a TDP of 45, which is higher than the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL's TDP of 15.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL supports only DDR5, with the specific support depending on the motherboard.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity for each chip?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL has 10 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL ranks at the 68th percentile, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE ranks at the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 5 223PTE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and uses the 10 nm process node. The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 family, uses the Meteor Lake architecture, and is built on the 7 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

The processors use different sockets. The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL uses Intel Socket 1851. This means the two are not interchangeable on the same motherboard platform.

Cache hierarchy differs notably between the two. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, but only 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 part carries more than double the L3 capacity.

Memory support also separates the two. The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL supports DDR5 with the exact type depending on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses and have identical memory bandwidth figures of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the Intel Core 5 223PTE, but the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL does not support ECC memory.

The processors also differ in PCIe capability. The Intel Core 5 223PTE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics units differ as well: the Core 5 part uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 3 part uses Arc Xe-LPG 48EU.

Both processors are marked as Active in production status and are desktop market segment parts. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 5 223PTE was released on 2026-03-08, while the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL was released on 2024-04-07.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full set of benchmark scores for the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL, but no benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 223PTE. The head-to-head comparison must therefore rely on the recorded performance of the Ultra 3 part and its position among rivals, since the Core 5 part has no measured data in the database.

The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL shows strong multi-core performance in the Cinebench tests. It scores 881 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 3671 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 8742 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Single-core results are 124 in Cinebench R15, 518 in Cinebench R20, and 1234 in Cinebench R23.

PassMark results for the Ultra 3 105UL are extensive. The processor scores 93961 in data compression, 6354 in data encryption, 5634 in extended instructions, 44 in finding prime numbers, 30750 in floating point math, 41171 in integer math, 10285 in multithread, 718 in physics, 11179 in random string sorting, and 3382 in single-thread performance. The database lists both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread with identical scores of 3382.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL is 13061. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i5-9400F with an average score of 13041, the Intel Core i7-10750H with 13024, the Intel Core i5-8500 with 13142, and the Intel Core i7-7700K with 13291. The Ultra 3 105UL sits 0.2% above the Core i5-9400F, 0.3% above the Core i7-10750H, 0.6% below the Core i5-8500, and 1.7% below the Core i7-7700K. The margins are narrow in every direction, indicating the Ultra 3 105UL performs at a level closely comparable to these established desktop and mobile parts.

Since the Intel Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark scores and no nearest rivals in the database, no direct numeric comparison between the two processors is possible. The Core 5 part has an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking. Any statement about its relative performance would require measured data that has not been submitted to the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL has 10 threads. Base clocks are 2.30 GHz for the Core 5 part and 1.50 GHz for the Ultra 3 part. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz and 4.20 GHz respectively.

TDP differs substantially: the Intel Core 5 223PTE is rated at 45, while the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL is rated at 15. The socket is different, with the Core 5 part using Intel Socket 1700 and the Ultra 3 part using Intel Socket 1851. The process node is 10 nm for the Core 5 part and 7 nm for the Ultra 3 part.

L1 cache per core is 80 KB for the Core 5 part and 112 KB for the Ultra 3 part. L2 cache per core is 2 MB for both. L3 cache is 24 MB shared for the Core 5 part and 10 MB shared for the Ultra 3 part.

Memory support differs: the Core 5 part supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 3 part supports DDR5 depending on the motherboard. ECC memory is supported by the Core 5 part but not by the Ultra 3 part. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: the Core 5 part has Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and the Ultra 3 part has Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

Integrated graphics are different: UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 5 part versus Arc Xe-LPG 48EU on the Ultra 3 part. The release dates differ, with the Core 5 part released on 2026-03-08 and the Ultra 3 part released on 2024-04-07. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 5 223PTE is $232. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL is $295.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL has a clear advantage in the database because it has a complete set of recorded benchmark scores. It ranks at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, indicating its performance level is above the median. Its average benchmark score of 13061 places it within 2% of several well-known processors: the Core i5-9400F, Core i7-10750H, Core i5-8500, and Core i7-7700K. The narrow deltas, ranging from -1.7% to +0.3%, show the Ultra 3 part delivers performance comparable to mid-range and older high-end processors.

The Ultra 3 105UL also benefits from a lower TDP of 15, which suggests it fits into systems with more limited cooling and power delivery. Its 7 nm process node is finer than the 10 nm node of the Core 5 part. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG 48EU graphics provide a more modern GPU architecture than the UHD Graphics 770.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark data in the database, so its performance cannot be quantified. The specification sheet shows a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz, more threads at 16, larger L3 cache at 24 MB, DDR4 and DDR5 support, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and a higher TDP of 45. These features point toward a processor designed for workloads that benefit from higher clock speeds and additional threads, but the database contains no measurements to confirm actual performance.

The Core 5 part also has a lower launch MSRP of $232 compared to $295 for the Ultra 3 part. The Core 5 part was released later, on 2026-03-08, versus 2024-04-07 for the Ultra 3 part.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL is the only one of the two processors with measured performance data in the database. Its average benchmark score of 13061, 68th percentile ranking, and close parity with rivals like the Core i5-9400F and Core i7-7700K give it a documented performance profile. The data shows it operates within a tight band of established processors, sitting 0.2% above the Core i5-9400F and 1.7% below the Core i7-7700K. For anyone selecting a processor based on verified benchmark results, the Ultra 3 105UL is the part with concrete evidence behind it.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE offers a different set of specifications on paper: more threads, higher clocks, larger L3 cache, broader memory support, and PCIe Gen 5. The absence of benchmark scores and nearest rivals in the database means its actual performance relative to the Ultra 3 part or any other processor cannot be assessed from recorded data. The 50th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 0 reflect the lack of submitted measurements, not a performance result.

The choice between the two depends on whether a buyer prioritizes verified performance data or raw specification potential. The recorded data supports the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL as a known quantity with performance comparable to several popular processors. The Intel Core 5 223PTE remains unmeasured in the database, so its capabilities are defined only by its specifications. The Ultra 3 part also carries a lower TDP and a newer process node, while the Core 5 part offers higher clock ceilings and more threads. Without benchmark results for the Core 5 223PTE, the database can only verify the Ultra 3 105UL's standing among its peers.