Intel Core 5 223PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core 5 223PTE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F reaches 4.90 GHz.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses Intel's 10 nm process. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F uses a 3 nm process fabricated by TSMC.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has 102.4 GB/s.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F, and what percentile does it sit in?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has an average benchmark score of 37313 and sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark scores and sits in the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and are built on different manufacturing processes. The Intel Core 5 223PTE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename and uses a 10 nm process node from Intel. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, and is manufactured on a 3 nm node by TSMC. The Ultra 5 has a transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm², while the Core 5 223PTE has no recorded transistor or die size figures.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Core 5 223PTE features 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 225F features 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches on the Ultra 5 align with its newer architecture, while the Core 5 223PTE has a larger shared L3 pool.

Memory support also separates the two. The Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 225F supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Ultra 5 has higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s compared to 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the Core 5 223PTE but not on the Ultra 5.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count. The Core 5 223PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 225F provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Core 5 223PTE includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, whereas the Core Ultra 5 225F has no integrated graphics. The sockets are different as well: the Core 5 223PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 225F uses Intel Socket 1851.

Clock speeds favor the Core 5 223PTE in boost frequency. It runs at a 2.30 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost. The Core Ultra 5 225F runs at a 3.30 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. The Ultra 5 has a higher base clock, but the Core 5 223PTE has a higher ceiling. Power targets differ too, with the Core 5 223PTE rated at 45 W and the Core Ultra 5 225F rated at 65 W.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 5 223PTE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F. The Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark entries, no wins, and no average score. The Core Ultra 5 225F, by contrast, has a full benchmark suite recorded.

Cinebench results for the Core Ultra 5 225F show a multicore score of 2660 in Cinebench R15 and a single-core score of 287. In Cinebench R20, it scores 11059 multicore and 1561 single-core. Cinebench R23 results show 16467 multicore and 1893 single-core. These scores place the Ultra 5 in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37313.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 225F cover a range of workloads. Data compression scores 310843, data encryption scores 22648, and extended instructions score 28027. Find prime numbers scores 352, floating point math scores 92554, and integer math scores 66417. Multithread performance scores 31004, physics scores 2430, and random string sorting scores 37325. Single-thread performance scores 4397 in both the PassMark single-thread and single-threaded tests.

The nearest rivals to the Core Ultra 5 225F provide context for its average score. The Intel Core i9-13900HK has an average score of 37425, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H scores 37161, 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-13700 scores 37135, 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 scores 37117, 0.5% lower. The Ultra 5 sits squarely in a cluster of high-end mobile and desktop parts, with all four rivals within a 0.5% margin.

Because the Core 5 223PTE lacks benchmark data, no direct comparison of wins is possible. The recorded data only supports analysis of the Ultra 5's absolute performance and its position among the nearest rivals. The Core 5 223PTE's 50th percentile ranking is the sole available metric for its overall standing.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field.

Process node: the Core 5 223PTE uses 10 nm, the Core Ultra 5 225F uses 3 nm. Foundry: the Core 5 223PTE is made by Intel, the Core Ultra 5 225F is made by TSMC. Transistors: the Core 5 223PTE has no recorded figure, the Core Ultra 5 225F has 17,800 million. Die size: the Core 5 223PTE has no recorded figure, the Core Ultra 5 225F has 243 mm².

Cores: 8 versus 10. Threads: 16 versus 10. Base clock: 2.30 GHz versus 3.30 GHz. Boost clock: 5.40 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. TDP: 45 W versus 65 W. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851.

L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core. L2 cache: 2 MB per core versus 3 MB per core. L3 cache: 24 MB shared versus 20 MB shared.

Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 versus DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory: supported versus not supported. PCIe: Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus N/A.

Release date: the Core 5 223PTE was released in 2026-03-08, the Core Ultra 5 225F in 2025-01-06. Launch MSRP: the Core 5 223PTE costs $232, the Core Ultra 5 225F costs $231. Both processors are active in production and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PTE offers several structural advantages. It has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz, which favors lightly threaded workloads where single-core frequency matters. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving platform flexibility. It includes integrated graphics with UHD Graphics 770, useful for systems without a discrete GPU. ECC memory support makes it suitable for reliability-focused builds. Its 45 W TDP indicates lower power draw than the Ultra 5's 65 W rating. The 24 MB shared L3 cache is larger than the Ultra 5's 20 MB. The 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while fewer than the Ultra 5's 20, are still current-generation.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins on measured performance. It has an 85th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 37313, while the Core 5 223PTE has no score and sits at the 50th percentile. It has more total cores (10 versus 8) and a higher base clock (3.30 GHz versus 2.30 GHz). Its 3 nm process from TSMC likely explains its efficiency characteristics, though the data does not provide direct power measurements. It offers higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s, a larger per-core L1 cache at 192 KB, and a larger per-core L2 cache at 3 MB. It provides more PCIe lanes at 20 Gen 5 lanes. Its transistor count of 17,800 million and die size of 243 mm² indicate a more complex design.

The Ultra 5's benchmark results show strength in both multithreaded and single-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16467 and PassMark multithread score of 31004 place it in a competitive range with the Intel Core i9-13900HK, AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, Intel Core i7-13700, and AMD Ryzen 7 160, all of which sit within 0.5% of its average score. Its single-thread PassMark score of 4397 confirms strong per-core performance.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split between the two processors. The Intel Core 5 223PTE is a lower-power, higher-boost part with ECC support, integrated graphics, and DDR4 compatibility. It has no recorded benchmark scores, so its measured performance cannot be verified. Its 50th percentile ranking and absence of benchmark data leave its real-world standing unquantified. The system it targets is likely one where platform flexibility and reliability features outweigh raw throughput.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is the measured performer. With an average benchmark score of 37313 and an 85th percentile ranking, it delivers verified results across Cinebench and PassMark suites. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its score, placing it in a tight competitive band. The Ultra 5 uses the newer 3 nm process, supports only DDR5, lacks integrated graphics and ECC, and draws more power at 65 W. Its 10 cores and 10 threads, higher base clock, and higher memory bandwidth define its profile.

The choice between the two depends on which set of features matters more. The Core 5 223PTE offers a higher boost clock, ECC memory, integrated graphics, DDR4 support, and lower TDP. The Core Ultra 5 225F offers verified high performance, more cores, a newer process node, higher memory bandwidth, and more PCIe lanes. The recorded data confirms the Ultra 5's performance standing; the Core 5 223PTE's capabilities remain unmeasured in the database.