Intel Core 5 223PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235 Comparison

The Verdict

The database comparison for these two Intel desktop processors is one-sided. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 holds 17 recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark entries. Consequently, the Core Ultra 5 235 wins every measured comparison in this dataset. The Core Ultra 5 235 also sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs tracked by the database, with an average benchmark score of 46062. The Core 5 223PTE is at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, meaning it has no recorded performance data to analyze.

The Core Ultra 5 235 is the only one of the two with measurable performance. Buyers selecting the Core 5 223PTE should be aware that the database contains no benchmark results for that processor. The Core Ultra 5 235 competes closely with several established processors, including the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (0.1% faster), the Intel Core i9-13900HX (0.1% slower), the AMD EPYC 4364P (0.2% faster), and the AMD EPYC 7303 (0.2% faster). The Core Ultra 5 235 therefore sits in a tight performance cluster around 46000 points in average benchmark score.

For workloads where multi-core throughput matters, the Core Ultra 5 235 delivers strong results, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14769 and a Passmark multithread score of 37816. Its single-core performance is equally solid, reaching 2085 points in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4516 in Passmark single-thread. These numbers place it firmly in the upper tier of the database. The Core 5 223PTE, by contrast, has no data to compare, so any performance claims about it cannot be substantiated from this database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and manufacturing approaches. The Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 5 235 uses Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, fabricated on a 3 nm process by TSMC. The Core Ultra 5 235 integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die; the Core 5 223PTE lists no transistor count or die size in the database.

Core counts differ significantly. The Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Core Ultra 5 235 has more physical cores but no hyperthreading, resulting in fewer threads overall. Cache hierarchy also differs: the Core 5 223PTE has 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, whereas the Core Ultra 5 235 has 192 KB of L1 per core and 3 MB of L2 per core. Both share 24 MB of L3 cache.

Memory support diverges. The Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 235 supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a higher bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Core 5 223PTE supports ECC memory; the Core Ultra 5 235 does not.

PCIe lanes differ as well. The Core 5 223PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 235 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are different families: the Core 5 223PTE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 235 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. Sockets are incompatible: the Core 5 223PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 235 uses Intel Socket 1851.

Clock behavior shows a trade-off. The Core 5 223PTE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 235 has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz but a lower boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power also differs: the Core 5 223PTE is rated at 45 W, while the Core Ultra 5 235 is rated at 65 W. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are active production parts for the desktop market. The Core 5 223PTE launched on 2026-03-08, while the Core Ultra 5 235 launched on 2025-01-06.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Because the Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark entries, every head-to-head comparison in the database resolves in favor of the Core Ultra 5 235. The measured results for the Core Ultra 5 235 cover both Cinebench and Passmark workloads.

In Cinebench R15, the Core Ultra 5 235 scores 1488 in multicore and 210 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6202 in multicore and 875 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, the multicore result is 14769 and the single-core result is 2085. These results indicate a processor that scales well with multi-threaded rendering tasks while maintaining competitive single-threaded performance.

Passmark results for the Core Ultra 5 235 are extensive. Integer math scores 87948, floating point math scores 117951, and extended instructions score 32752. Data compression scores 390711, while data encryption scores 29293. Prime number finding scores 371, and random string sorting scores 48980. The physics test scores 2570. The multithread score is 37816, and the single-thread score is 4516.

The data shows that the Core Ultra 5 235 is particularly strong in floating point math and data compression, with its highest relative scores appearing in those workloads. The encryption and prime number tests show more modest results, indicating that those workloads do not extract the same level of performance. Without any recorded data for the Core 5 223PTE, the database cannot attribute any wins to that processor.

Specification Differences

The following table captures the fields where the two processors differ in the database.

| Specification | Intel Core 5 223PTE | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 14 |

| Base clock | 2.30 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Arrow Lake-S |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not listed | 17,800 million |

| Die size | Not listed | 243 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2025-01-06 |

| Launch MSRP | $232 | $257 |

| Part number | SA4QL | SRQAS |

Both processors share the 24 MB shared L3 cache, dual-channel memory bus, and locked multiplier. The market segment for both is Desktop, and both are listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores, compared to 8 cores on the Intel Core 5 223PTE.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 223PTE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core 5 223PTE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 235 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: The Core 5 223PTE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core Ultra 5 235 has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235 uses a 3 nm process from TSMC, while the Core 5 223PTE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46062, placing it at the 89th percentile. The Core 5 223PTE has an average benchmark score of 0, placing it at the 50th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data assigns every recorded win to the Intel Core Ultra 5 235. Across all 17 measured tests, including Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 variants plus the full Passmark suite, the Core Ultra 5 235 is the only processor with results. The Core 5 223PTE has zero recorded wins.

For multi-core workloads, the Core Ultra 5 235 shows strong results in Cinebench R23 multicore (14769) and Passmark multithread (37816). Its floating point math score of 117951 and data compression score of 390711 indicate particular strength in number-crunching and compression tasks. Single-threaded work is also well served, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2085 and Passmark single-thread at 4516.

The Core 5 223PTE cannot claim any workload advantage from the database because no measurements exist for it. Its specifications suggest different design priorities, such as a higher boost clock (5.40 GHz), support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, ECC memory support, and a lower 45 W TDP. Those features may matter for specific system requirements, but the database contains no performance evidence to support a workload-based win.

The nearest rival data for the Core Ultra 5 235 shows how tightly grouped its performance is. It sits within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, Intel Core i9-13900HX, AMD EPYC 4364P, and AMD EPYC 7303. This means the Core Ultra 5 235 is essentially performance-equivalent to that cluster of processors in average benchmark score. Builders comparing across that group should expect similar overall results, with individual workload differences determining the final choice.