Intel Core 5 223PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

The Verdict

The data in this comparison is notably one-sided. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, a Lunar Lake mobile processor, holds the vast majority of benchmark records in the database. Its average benchmark score of 21,440 places it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE, a Bartlett Lake desktop chip, holds a 50th percentile standing and carries an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no recorded benchmark data in the database.

The Core Ultra 5 228V delivers all its measured performance inside a 17 W TDP envelope. In contrast, the Core 5 223PTE requires a 45 W TDP and a desktop socket, Intel Socket 1700, with a Gen 5 PCIe implementation running 16 lanes. The Core Ultra 5 228V uses a mobile BGA 2833 socket with only 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. For any application where portability or power efficiency is the primary constraint, the Core Ultra 5 228V is the clear choice based on available data.

The Core 5 223PTE, however, is not without distinct advantages in the specification sheet. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offers ECC memory support, and ships with a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz compared to the Ultra 5's 4.50 GHz. The Core 5 also benefits from a larger shared L3 cache of 24 MB versus 8 MB on the Ultra 5. For workloads that depend heavily on cache capacity and memory integrity features, the Core 5 223PTE presents a compelling case, though the database currently lacks benchmark scores to quantify its performance.

The Core 5 223PTE also carries a launch MSRP of $232. The Core Ultra 5 228V has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The production status for both processors is listed as Active.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Core Ultra 5 228V is the superior performer across every benchmark category listed, with substantial leads in multi-core and single-core tests. The Core 5 223PTE is a newer release, dated 2026-03-08, versus the Ultra 5's 2024-09-23 release, but its strengths currently lie in platform features rather than measured benchmark outcomes.

FAQ

Q: Which processor shows a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V shows an average benchmark score of 21,440, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database.

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

A: Both processors have 8 cores. The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V supports 8 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a TDP of 45 W, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has a TDP of 17 W.

Q: Which processor offers ECC memory support?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V's boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from distinct architectural lineages. The Intel Core 5 223PTE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V belongs to the Lunar Lake architecture, part of the Core Ultra Series 2, and is manufactured on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. This process node difference is significant: the 3 nm node offers a substantial transistor density advantage, though the database does not list transistor counts or die sizes for either chip.

Cache architecture differs considerably between the two. The Core 5 223PTE allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 228V allocates 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and only 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5's larger L3 cache, 24 MB versus 8 MB, suggests a design aimed at keeping more working data resident on-die for desktop workloads. The Ultra 5's larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations indicate a focus on lower-latency access patterns typical of mobile efficiency tuning.

Memory support also reflects their different market positions. The Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 228V's memory support is listed as unknown, depending on the motherboard, but it also uses a dual-channel bus. The database records no memory bandwidth figure for the Ultra 5.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 223PTE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 228V includes Arc 130V. The database does not provide benchmark scores for either integrated GPU, so no performance comparison can be drawn from the recorded data.

PCIe connectivity marks another architectural split. The Core 5 223PTE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes for CPU-only connections, a configuration suited for desktop expansion. The Core Ultra 5 228V offers Gen 5 with only 4 lanes, reflecting its mobile BGA 2833 socket and constrained power envelope.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields in the database.

The Core 5 223PTE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 228V has a base clock of 2.10 GHz. The boost clock gap favors the Core 5: 5.40 GHz versus the Ultra 5's 4.50 GHz.

Thread support diverges sharply. The Core 5 223PTE supports 16 threads from its 8 cores, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 5 228V supports 8 threads from its 8 cores, indicating no SMT capability.

TDP is a major differentiator. The Core 5 223PTE is rated at 45 W, more than double the Ultra 5's 17 W rating. This aligns with their respective desktop and mobile market segments.

The socket and platform differ entirely. The Core 5 223PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The Core Ultra 5 228V uses Intel BGA 2833, a mobile soldered platform.

Memory support shows the Core 5 223PTE listed for DDR4 and DDR5 with ECC support enabled. The Core Ultra 5 228V lists memory support as unknown, dependent on motherboard, with ECC disabled.

Process node and foundry differ. The Core 5 223PTE uses a 10 nm node from Intel. The Core Ultra 5 228V uses a 3 nm node from TSMC.

PCIe lane count differs: 16 lanes for the Core 5 223PTE versus 4 lanes for the Core Ultra 5 228V, both on Gen 5.

The Core 5 223PTE has a recorded launch MSRP of $232. The Core Ultra 5 228V has no launch MSRP in the database.

Release dates differ by roughly a year and a half. The Core 5 223PTE was released on 2026-03-08, while the Core Ultra 5 228V was released on 2024-09-23.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core 5 223PTE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V. However, the Core Ultra 5 228V has a substantial set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Core 5 223PTE has none. The comparison therefore relies entirely on the Ultra 5's measured results and its standing among nearest rivals.

The Core Ultra 5 228V's average benchmark score of 21,440 places it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, which scores 21,484, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the Ultra 5 essentially matches it. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21,367, a delta of 0.3%, placing the Ultra 5 slightly ahead. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21,635, a delta of -0.9%, putting the Ultra 5 marginally behind. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21,223, a delta of 1%, placing the Ultra 5 ahead by a full percentage point.

In Cinebench tests, the Core Ultra 5 228V records a multi-core score of 1,502.5 in Cinebench R15 and a single-core score of 267. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6,491 multi-core and 916 single-core. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 9,932 and the single-core score is 1,758. The single-core R23 score of 1,758 indicates strong per-thread performance for a mobile chip, consistent with its 4.50 GHz boost clock and 3 nm process node.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 228V show a broad workload profile. The multi-thread score is 18,227, while the single-thread score is 3,836. The data compression score is 173,924, and data encryption scores 13,032. Extended instructions score 14,801, and finding prime numbers scores 168. Floating point math scores 53,310, while integer math scores 39,679. Physics scores 1,538, and random string sorting scores 21,254.

The Core 5 223PTE's absence from the benchmark database means no wins can be attributed to it in any recorded test. The wins tally in the database shows 0 for the Core 5 223PTE and 0 for the Core Ultra 5 228V in direct head-to-head entries, but the Ultra 5's standalone scores provide the only available performance evidence.

The data indicates the Core Ultra 5 228V delivers competitive performance against established desktop and mobile processors from AMD and Intel, all while operating within a 17 W TDP. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, is a desktop processor from an older generation, yet the Ultra 5 matches its average score within 0.2%. Against the Intel Core i9-11900H, a high-performance mobile chip, the Ultra 5 edges ahead by 0.3%. These results confirm that the Lunar Lake architecture achieves strong efficiency without sacrificing measured throughput.