Intel Core 5 223PE socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the LGA 1700 socket. It is the 65 W eight core of the Bartlett Lake embedded range for industrial and edge systems, and consumer 600 and 700 series boards have no BIOS support for it, so it runs only on industrial boards that list it.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- March 2026
- Cores and threads
- 8 and 16
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Bartlett Lake
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Core 5
- Clocks
- 2.9 / 5.4 GHz
Intel Core 5 223PE specifications
| Cores | 8 (8 Performance-cores, no Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| P-core clocks | 2.9 GHz base, up to 5.4 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 24 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Suffix meaning | PE marks the 65 W embedded class (PTE is 45 W, PQE is 125 W) |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR5 up to 5600 MT/s or DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, two channels, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | 20 lanes from the CPU: PCIe 5.0 x16 (or 2 x8) plus PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 (32 execution units, 300 MHz to 1.65 GHz) |
| ECC memory | Yes |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 × 37.5 mm) |
| Launch price | $232 (Intel RCP, tray) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core 5 223PE needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core 5 223PE is
The Intel Core 5 223PE is the mainstream 65 W eight core of the Bartlett Lake embedded family, launched under Core Series 2 in the first quarter of 2026. Eight Performance-cores with Hyper-Threading give 16 threads over 24 MB of Intel Smart Cache, with no Efficient-cores in the design. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz and both Performance-core turbo and Thermal Velocity Boost reach 5.4 GHz, so sustained and peak behavior sit unusually close. Intel 7 is the process and the tray recommended customer price is $232.
A 2.9 GHz base at eight cores marks this SKU as a workhorse for single socket industrial PCs that replaced older quad core generations. Control software, data logging and on device analytics gain headroom without jumping to ten or twelve cores, and the 24 MB cache keeps per core working sets comfortable. Where the 223PTE sibling starts at 2.3 GHz for tighter coolers, the PE part converts 20 extra watts into 600 MHz of guaranteed floor frequency.
Eight identical cores keep software qualification simple across long product lives. Images certified once run unchanged for years, since there is no second core type for updates to disturb. Time Coordinated Computing and Time Sensitive Networking support in the family, with long term servicing contract Windows coverage, address plants and roadside cabinets that cannot tolerate surprise behavior changes.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The FCLGA1700 package fits LGA 1700, while startup rights belong to industrial firmware. W680 and Q670 class boards host most deployments, with R680E, Q670e, H610E and H610 designs also documented for the family range. Confirm the 223PE entry on the board support list, because vendors qualify each power class on its own thermals.
Retail boards are closed to the family by vendor policy. ASRock confirmed its consumer LGA 1700 lineup including Z790 will receive no Bartlett Lake BIOS support, describing the processors as industrial parts for embedded systems. A processor the firmware cannot identify halts the board before POST, and no update adds that knowledge later. Consumer configurations on the socket therefore stop at the 14th Gen.
Mid range industrial boards match this SKU well: enough regulation for 65 W continuous load without the premium power stages a 125 W part demands. W680 class variants add ECC for remote sites, Q670 class variants serve managed fleets. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide details how chipset and BIOS jointly gate support.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support spans DDR5 to 5600 MT/s or DDR4 to 3200 MT/s across two channels to 192 GB with ECC. Many eight core nodes never fill 192 GB, so planners often favor ECC coverage and module quality over maximum capacity. Board slots fix the generation, and mixing DDR4 with DDR5 on one board is impossible by design.
Twenty processor lanes divide into sixteen PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0, with eight DMI 4 lanes to the chipset. A network adapter or frame grabber takes the fast slot while NVMe storage uses the dedicated four lanes, a layout that fits vision inspection and gateway builds. Intel UHD Graphics 770 with 32 execution units at 300 MHz to 1.65 GHz drives four displays to 8K DisplayPort for operator panels.
At 65 W the part cools with conventional industrial heatsinks in ventilated cabinets. Tray packaging includes no cooler, and the 78 mm LGA 1700 pattern in the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide sets mechanical choice. Design for continuous all core current at site temperature, since edge nodes rarely idle.
Upgrade paths
Validated boards allow movement across the Bartlett Lake eight core set and beyond. The 223PE can step to the 45 W 223PTE for constrained cabinets or to the 125 W 223PQE for maximum sustained clocks, or rise to ten and twelve core SKUs when thread demand grows. Support list entry plus adequate regulation and cooling authorize each step.
The desktop world stays separate despite identical socket dimensions. The Intel Core i5-14400 runs Raptor Lake Refresh firmware for consumer 600 and 700 series boards, which the 223PE cannot boot and which cannot boot the 223PE. Embedded estates and office estates need independent spares and images.
A clean break from LGA 1700 industrial hardware leads to a newer embedded platform with board and memory qualified as a pair, identified through the How to find your CPU socket type guide. Until that day the 223PE remains a durable mainstream node with years of vendor supply ahead.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core 5 223PE use?
It uses LGA 1700, marked FCLGA1700 in Intel documents. Only industrial boards with firmware support start with it.
Can I install the 223PE in a consumer B660 board?
No. ASRock confirmed its consumer LGA 1700 boards, Z790 included, will not receive Bartlett Lake BIOS support. The chip fits the socket physically but the board will not start without the matching firmware.
What is the difference between the 223PE and the 223PTE?
The 223PE holds a 2.9 GHz base at 65 W while the 223PTE starts at 2.3 GHz in a 45 W envelope, and both peak at 5.4 GHz. Intel lists the same $232 tray price for the pair, so the cooler and cabinet decide.
Does the 223PE include integrated graphics?
Intel UHD Graphics 770 with 32 execution units from 300 MHz to 1.65 GHz is integrated, driving four displays including 8K over DisplayPort. Operator consoles and signage run without a separate graphics card.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core 5 processor 223PE specifications (Intel)
- Intel keeps socket LGA 1700 alive with new P-core-only Bartlett Lake CPUs (Tom's Hardware)
- Bartlett Lake, Intel's P-Core Only CPUs: Models and Specs (HWCooling)
- ASRock confirms its Z790 and other LGA-1700 motherboards will not support Bartlett Lake CPUs (VideoCardz)
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