Electromagnet and Magnet Strength Comparison
With Core
Electromagnet with a core can be stronger. https://www.supermagnete.de/eng/faq/What-is-the-difference-between-a-permanent-magnet-and-an-electromagnet
Stronger than Neodymium magnets, but larger - https://www.quora.com/Are-electromagnets-stronger-than-the-same-volume-of-N52-neodymium-magnets
Coreless
Can a coreless electromagnet be stronger than a magnet?
- Paper - tapered coreless is preferred geometry - [1]