Intel Core 5 223PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Comparison

Intel Core 5 223PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

The database contains a complete benchmark record for the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, but no recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 223PTE. Consequently, the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus holds every measurable performance win by default, with its average benchmark score of 79,574 placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 5 223PTE, with no recorded scores, sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero in the database, meaning a direct numeric comparison of actual workload results is impossible. The only available performance data comes from the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus's own benchmark suite and its nearest rivals, not from a head-to-head result with the Core 5 223PTE.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark results are absent from the database, so no per-test scores exist for the Core 5 223PTE to compare against the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus. The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus does have a full set of recorded measurements, and these establish a baseline of what any competitor must surpass. In Cinebench R23, the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus achieves a multi-core score of 39,684 and a single-core score of 2,356. In Cinebench R20, it records 21,198 multi-core and 2,992 single-core, while in Cinebench R15 it posts 5,981 multi-core and 340 single-core. PassMark results for the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus include 594,39 for multithread, 4,951 for single-thread, 164,839 for integer math, 201,773 for floating point math, 658,724 for data compression, 50,008 for data encryption, 51,290 for extended instructions, 80,327 for random string sorting, 3,387 for physics, and 519 for finding prime numbers.

Because the Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark entries, the database cannot show a single delta percentage between the two. The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus's nearest rivals provide context for its performance tier: it scores 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i9-14900KF, 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i9-14900K, 0.6% lower than the AMD EPYC 7413, and 1.4% lower than the Intel Xeon w5-2565X. These margins indicate that the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus operates in the same performance class as high-end desktop and workstation parts, despite being a mobile-segment processor. The Core 5 223PTE, with no scores, cannot be placed on this scale.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different manufacturing and design generations. The Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process node, while the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus uses the Arrow Lake-HX Refresh codename on a 3 nm TSMC node. The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is built by TSMC with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, whereas the Core 5 223PTE has no recorded transistor count or die size. This process gap is substantial, as a 3 nm node typically permits higher transistor density and better power efficiency than a 10 nm node, though the Core 5 223PTE is a desktop part and the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is a mobile part, so their design targets differ.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads. The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has no hyper-threading, as its thread count equals its core count, while the Core 5 223PTE doubles its threads over cores. Clock speeds are close at the top end: the Core 5 223PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz from a 2.30 GHz base, and the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus boosts to 5.50 GHz from a 2.70 GHz base. Cache hierarchies also favor the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, with 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3, versus 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3 on the Core 5 223PTE.

Memory support differs in both type and bandwidth. The Core 5 223PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities also differ, with the Core 5 223PTE offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU and the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus offering Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are different as well: the Core 5 223PTE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus in every recorded performance category, but this conclusion comes with a caveat. The Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark scores in the database, so the verdict rests on the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus's absolute performance and the Core 5 223PTE's absence of measurable results. The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus delivers a 3 nm TSMC process, 24 cores, 36 MB of L3 cache, 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, and a 95th percentile ranking with a 79,574 average score. The Core 5 223PTE offers 8 cores, 24 MB of L3, 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, a 10 nm Intel process, and no recorded benchmark data.

For a user selecting strictly from the recorded data, the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is the only part with proven performance. Its nearest rival comparisons show it trading blows with the Intel Core i9-14900K, Intel Core i9-14900KF, AMD EPYC 7413, and Intel Xeon w5-2565X, all of which are desktop or workstation processors. The Core 5 223PTE, by contrast, has no such evidence. The Core 5 223PTE does have advantages on paper in its desktop socket, Intel Socket 1700, which is a standard LGA platform, whereas the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus uses Intel BGA 2114, a soldered mobile package. The Core 5 223PTE also has a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 55 watts for the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, and it has a launch MSRP of $232, though the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has no recorded launch price.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has an average benchmark score of 79,574 and ranks in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has an average benchmark score of zero and ranks in the 50th percentile, with no recorded benchmark results.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus scores 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i9-14900KF, 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i9-14900K, 0.6% lower than the AMD EPYC 7413, and 1.4% lower than the Intel Xeon w5-2565X.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus uses a 3 nm process from TSMC, while the Core 5 223PTE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus also has a recorded 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 data.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The Core 5 223PTE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus wins in every workload category with recorded data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39,684 and PassMark multithread score of 59,439 indicate strong parallel performance for rendering, compilation, or other heavily threaded tasks. Its PassMark data compression score of 658,724 and random string sorting score of 80,327 suggest capability in data processing and archival workloads. The single-core score of 4,951 in PassMark and 2,356 in Cinebench R23 indicate that it also handles lightly threaded applications well, such as older games or productivity software. Its floating point math score of 201,773 and integer math score of 164,839 point to broad computational strength across scientific or financial calculations. The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus also has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, which could support high-bandwidth peripherals, and its 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth aids memory-intensive workloads.

The Intel Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark wins. Its advantages are structural rather than performance-based. It uses a desktop socket, Intel Socket 1700, which typically allows for easier installation and replacement compared to the soldered Intel BGA 2114 mobile package of the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus. It has a lower TDP of 45 watts, which may suit systems with modest cooling or power delivery. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5, offering flexibility in memory selection, whereas the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is limited to DDR5. The Core 5 223PTE also has a launch MSRP of $232, though no comparable price exists for the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus in the database. For workloads that rely on the Core 5 223PTE's specific strengths, such as a desktop build with DDR4 memory or a lower power envelope, the data cannot confirm any performance advantage, only these specification-level differences.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 2.30 GHz for the Core 5 223PTE and 2.70 GHz for the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, with boost clocks of 5.40 GHz and 5.50 GHz respectively. TDP is 45 watts for the Core 5 223PTE and 55 watts for the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus. The Core 5 223PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus uses Intel BGA 2114. Codename and process differ, with Bartlett Lake on 10 nm for the Core 5 223PTE and Arrow Lake-HX Refresh on 3 nm for the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, manufactured by Intel and TSMC respectively.

Cache sizes are larger on the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus across all levels: 192 KB L1 per core versus 80 KB, 3 MB L2 per core versus 2 MB, and 36 MB shared L3 versus 24 MB. Memory support narrows to DDR5 only on the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, while the Core 5 223PTE accepts DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. PCIe lanes from the CPU are 20 on the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and 16 on the Core 5 223PTE, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU on the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 5 223PTE. The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 223PTE does not. The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has a recorded transistor count of 17,800 million and die size of 243 mm², while the Core 5 223PTE has neither recorded. Market segments also differ, with the Core 5 223PTE listed as desktop and the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus as mobile.