Intel Core 3 N350 vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 N350 compare to the Intel Core 5 223PE in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Core 5 223PE records an average benchmark score of 40585, while the Core 3 N350 scores 9903. The Core 5 223PE sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Core 3 N350 is at the 66th percentile.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is significantly higher than the Core 3 N350's boost of 3.90 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory, while the Core 3 N350 does not.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth specifications for each CPU?

A: The Core 3 N350 has a single-channel memory bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core 5 223PE uses a dual-channel bus delivering 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor offers more PCIe lanes?

A: The Core 5 223PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 3 N350 provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only).

Q: How many threads does each processor support?

A: The Core 3 N350 has 8 threads, while the Core 5 223PE has 16 threads. Both have 8 cores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors stem from different Intel design lineages. The Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, categorized under the Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) generation. The Core 5 223PE belongs to the Bartlett Lake family, labeled as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). Both are fabricated on a 10 nm process node at Intel.

The core configurations differ in threading capability. The Core 3 N350 runs 8 cores with 8 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Core 5 223PE runs 8 cores with 16 threads, effectively doubling the thread count for parallel workloads.

Cache hierarchies diverge substantially. The Core 3 N350 allocates 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The Core 5 223PE uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The total L3 capacity of the Core 5 223PE is four times that of the Core 3 N350.

Platform support separates the two clearly. The Core 3 N350 uses Intel BGA 1264, a mobile socket, with DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory on a single-channel bus. The Core 5 223PE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, with DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus. The Core 5 223PE also enables ECC memory support, which the Core 3 N350 lacks.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The Core 3 N350 provides Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes, while the Core 5 223PE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 3 N350 includes UHD Graphics 770, whereas the Core 5 223PE includes UHD Graphics 730.

Power envelopes are not comparable in magnitude. The Core 3 N350 has a 7 W TDP, fitting its mobile segment, while the Core 5 223PE has a 65 W TDP for desktop use. The release dates also differ, with the Core 3 N350 launching on 2025-01-06 and the Core 5 223PE launching on 2026-03-08. The Core 5 223PE has a launch MSRP of $232.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Across every recorded benchmark, the Intel Core 5 223PE posts the higher score. The Core 3 N350 secures zero wins in the head-to-head comparison, while the Core 5 223PE wins all 17 tests. The margin varies by workload, ranging from a 53.2% advantage in single-threaded tests to an 87.4% advantage in prime number computation.

Cinebench results show a consistent 76.3% delta favoring the Core 5 223PE across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core 5 223PE scores 2666 against the Core 3 N350's 632. Single-core R15 shows 376 versus 89. Cinebench R20 multicore gives 11111 versus 2635, and single-core gives 1568 versus 371. Cinebench R23 multicore records 26455 against 6274, and single-core records 3734 against 885. The uniformity of this delta indicates the Core 5 223PE advantage scales with clock speed and thread count, not workload-specific optimizations.

PassMark integer math shows the Core 5 223PE at 99819 versus 27669 for the Core 3 N350, a difference of 72.3%. Floating point math follows a similar pattern: 76468 versus 17781, a 76.7% gap. Extended instructions widen the gap to 83.9%, with scores of 24672 and 3981.

The largest single margin is in PassMark find prime numbers. The Core 5 223PE scores 159, while the Core 3 N350 scores 20, a delta of 87.4%. Physics simulation shows an 82.1% gap (2493 versus 446). Data compression favors the Core 5 223PE by 76.8% (346623 versus 80444), while data encryption shows a smaller but still decisive 69.1% gap (18448 versus 5693).

The narrowest margin appears in single-threaded tests. PassMark single thread records 4219 for the Core 5 223PE and 1974 for the Core 3 N350, a 53.2% difference. This smaller delta in single-core performance suggests the Core 3 N350's architecture is relatively more competitive per thread, though still decisively behind.

Random string sorting yields a 71.8% gap (35798 versus 10102), and multithread performance shows a 76.3% gap (31124 versus 7382). The data indicates the Core 5 223PE dominates all measured computational categories, with the most pronounced leads in integer-heavy and physics workloads.

Specification Differences

The Core 3 N350 and Core 5 223PE differ in several key specifications. Core count is identical at 8, but thread count differs: 8 threads for the Core 3 N350 versus 16 threads for the Core 5 223PE.

Base clock speeds diverge sharply. The Core 3 N350 runs at 0.10 GHz base, while the Core 5 223PE runs at 2.90 GHz. Boost clocks also differ: 3.90 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. The TDP is 7 W for the Core 3 N350 and 65 W for the Core 5 223PE.

Cache layout is different at every level. The Core 3 N350 has 96 KB L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The Core 5 223PE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

Memory support varies. The Core 3 N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 on a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 5 223PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC support is absent on the Core 3 N350 and present on the Core 5 223PE.

PCIe configurations differ: Gen 3 with 9 lanes for the Core 3 N350, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core 5 223PE. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730. The socket changes from Intel BGA 1264 to Intel Socket 1700. Market segment moves from Mobile to Desktop. Part numbers are SRPNS for the Core 3 N350 and SA4QF for the Core 5 223PE.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins every benchmark in the database. No recorded test favors the Core 3 N350. The analysis therefore focuses on which workloads show the largest differences and which show the smallest.

The Core 5 223PE shows its strongest relative advantage in PassMark find prime numbers, with an 87.4% lead. This test stresses integer throughput and cache efficiency, areas where the 24 MB L3 cache and 16 threads provide a clear edge. Extended instructions follow at 83.9%, and physics simulation at 82.1%, both indicating heavy compute loads benefit most.

The Core 5 223PE also excels in memory-dependent tasks. Data compression shows a 76.8% lead, and random string sorting shows a 71.8% lead. The dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth versus 38.4 GB/s explains a portion of this advantage, as sorting and compression workloads scale with memory throughput.

The Core 3 N350's relative best case appears in single-threaded performance. The 53.2% gap in PassMark single thread is the smallest margin across all tests. This suggests that for lightly threaded applications, the Core 3 N350's per-core efficiency is comparatively less disadvantaged, though it remains behind in absolute terms.

Cinebench results are uniformly 76.3% in favor of the Core 5 223PE across all versions and core counts. This consistency implies the Core 5 223PE's advantage in rendering and 3D workloads is proportional to its clock speed and thread count advantage, not dependent on specific instruction paths.

For workloads that require high memory bandwidth, ECC support, or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, the Core 5 223PE is the only option between the two. The Core 3 N350 targets low-power mobile environments with a 7 W TDP, while the Core 5 223PE targets desktop performance with a 65 W TDP.

In summary, the Core 5 223PE is the superior processor across all measured metrics, with the largest wins in prime number computation and extended instructions. The Core 3 N350 offers no benchmark-based advantage, though its lower TDP and mobile socket position it for a different platform class.