Intel Core 3 N350 vs Intel Core 5 211TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap between the Intel Core 3 N350 and the Intel Core 5 211TE, with the latter winning 15 of the 17 recorded tests. The Core 5 211TE delivers roughly double the multi-threaded rendering performance across Cinebench workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 211TE scores 12201 against the Core 3 N350's 6274, a 48.6% delta. The same margin appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1229 vs 632) and Cinebench R20 multi-core (5124 vs 2635), all showing a 48.6% difference. Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern: R23 single-core is 1722 versus 885, R20 single-core is 723 versus 371, and R15 single-core is 173 versus 89, each with a 48.6% to 48.7% delta favoring the Core 5 211TE.

The Core 5 211TE also leads in most PassMark workloads. Data compression shows 133434 versus 80444, a 39.7% advantage. Extended instructions score 8615 versus 3981, the largest relative gap at 53.8%. Find prime numbers delivers 72 versus 20, a 72.2% lead, the most lopsided result in the entire comparison. Floating point math reaches 26150 versus 17781 (32% ahead), while integer math is 33991 versus 27669, a more modest 18.6% edge. Multithreaded performance in PassMark records 11685 versus 7382 (36.8% ahead). Physics simulation shows 1278 versus 446, a 65.1% gap. Random string sorting completes at 14838 versus 10102, a 31.9% margin. Data encryption is closer: 7231 versus 5693, a 21.3% advantage.

The Core 3 N350 claims exactly two wins, both in the PassMark single-threaded test. It scores 1974 against the Core 5 211TE's 1408, a 40.2% lead. This is the only area where the mobile chip outperforms the desktop part by a substantial margin. The result appears twice in the database, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread, with identical scores. This single-threaded advantage is notable because the Core 5 211TE has a higher boost clock, yet the Core 3 N350 still wins in this specific PassMark workload, likely due to architectural differences in how the test executes.

The average benchmark score tells a similar story: the Core 5 211TE averages 15370 across all recorded tests, while the Core 3 N350 averages 9903. The Core 5 211TE sits at the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database, compared to the 66th percentile for the Core 3 N350. The Core 5 211TE's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 (15477 average, 0.7% ahead), the AMD EPYC 7702P (15130, 1.6% behind), the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (15682, 2% ahead), and the Intel Core i3-1315U (15022, 2.3% behind). The Core 3 N350's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-3770 (9706, 2% ahead), the Intel Core i5-1035G1 (9684, 2.3% ahead), the AMD EPYC 7F52 (10159, 2.5% behind), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 (10230, 3.2% behind).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, listed in the database as part of the Core 3 generation from Alder Lake-N. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belonging to the Core 5 generation. Both are fabricated on a 10 nm Intel process node, but the similarity ends there.

Core configuration differs substantially. The Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, adding six threads through simultaneous multi-threading. This explains part of the multi-threaded benchmark gap. The Core 3 N350 runs at a base clock of 0.10 GHz with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The Core 5 211TE runs at a base clock of 1.70 GHz and boosts to 4.80 GHz. Despite the Core 3 N350's lower base frequency, its PassMark single-threaded score is higher, suggesting that the benchmark's single-thread workload favors its design.

Cache hierarchies are organized differently. The Core 3 N350 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 211TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 211TE's L2 cache scales with core count rather than being a shared pool, and its L3 cache is more than three times larger. The Core 5 211TE also has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the Core 3 N350 has no die size listed.

Memory support diverges as well. The Core 3 N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Core 5 211TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth, exactly double. The Core 5 211TE also supports ECC memory, while the Core 3 N350 does not. PCIe connectivity differs: the Core 3 N350 uses Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 5 211TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the desktop part substantially more I/O bandwidth and expansion capability.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Core 3 N350 carries UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 5 211TE carries UHD Graphics 730. Both are Intel integrated solutions, but the database does not record benchmark scores for either iGPU, so no performance comparison is possible from the data. The Core 3 N350 targets the mobile segment with a 7 W TDP and uses Intel BGA 1264 socket. The Core 5 211TE targets the desktop segment with a 45 W TDP and uses Intel Socket 1700. The Core 5 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 5 211TE is the stronger processor for almost every workload recorded. It leads in all Cinebench tests by approximately 48.6%, covering both single-core and multi-core rendering. It also wins in PassMark data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded performance, physics simulation, and random string sorting. For users running rendering workloads, compression tasks, encryption, physics calculations, or any heavily threaded application, the Core 5 211TE is the clear choice based on the recorded scores.

The Intel Core 3 N350 has one specific strength: PassMark single-threaded performance. Its score of 1974 versus 1408 represents a 40.2% advantage. This suggests that for workloads that are strictly single-threaded and resemble the PassMark single-thread test, the Core 3 N350 may deliver better responsiveness. The Core 3 N350 also operates at a much lower power envelope, 7 W versus 45 W, which makes it suitable for fanless or passively cooled mobile designs. The Core 5 211TE's higher TDP reflects its desktop orientation and greater performance capacity.

The Core 5 211TE's average benchmark score of 15370 places it near the AMD EPYC 7543 and Ryzen 3 7440U, while the Core 3 N350's average of 9903 places it near older desktop parts like the Core i7-3770 and Core i5-1035G1. The percentile ranking, 69th for the Core 5 211TE versus 66th for the Core 3 N350, confirms that the desktop part sits higher in the overall performance distribution, though both are above the median. The Core 5 211TE's dual-channel memory and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, doubled versus the Core 3 N350's single-channel 38.4 GB/s, likely contributes to its advantages in memory-sensitive workloads like data compression and random string sorting.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors in the database:

• Cores: 8 (Core 3 N350) versus 10 (Core 5 211TE)
• Threads: 8 versus 16
• Base clock: 0.10 GHz versus 1.70 GHz
• Boost clock: 3.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz
• TDP: 7 W versus 45 W
• Socket: Intel BGA 1264 versus Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Twin Lake versus Bartlett Lake
• Generation: Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) versus Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)
• Die size: not listed versus 215 mm²
• L1 cache: 96 KB per core versus 80 KB per core
• L2 cache: 2 MB shared versus 1.25 MB per core
• L3 cache: 6 MB shared versus 20 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 versus DDR4, DDR5
• Memory bus: Single-channel versus Dual-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 38.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s
• ECC memory: false versus true
• PCIe: Gen 3, 9 lanes versus Gen 5, 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730
• Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop
• Part number: SRPNS versus SRQDL
• Launch MSRP: not listed versus $221

Fields that match include manufacturer (Intel), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), production status (Active), and multiplier unlock status (false). The release dates are close, with the Core 3 N350 on 2025-01-06 and the Core 5 211TE on 2025-01-12.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 3 N350 wins 2 tests, both being the PassMark single-threaded workload.

Q: How large is the Cinebench R23 multi-core performance gap?

A: The Core 5 211TE scores 12201 while the Core 3 N350 scores 6274, a 48.6% difference in favor of the Core 5 211TE.

Q: Does the Core 3 N350 outperform the Core 5 211TE in any workload?

A: Yes, in the PassMark single-thread test the Core 3 N350 scores 1974 versus 1408, a 40.2% lead. This is the only test category where the Core 3 N350 wins.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two processors?

A: The Core 5 211TE has a dual-channel memory bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 3 N350 has a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s, exactly half.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory, while the Core 3 N350 does not.

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

A: The Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.