Intel Core 3 N350 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Intel Core 3 N350 vs Intel Core 7 350

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 3 N350 and the Intel Core 7 350 shows a decisive victory for the Core 7 350 across every recorded test. The data records 17 wins for the Core 7 350 and zero for the Core 3 N350, indicating a consistent performance gap that spans single-threaded, multi-threaded, and specialized instruction workloads.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 7 350 scores 1220 against 632 for the Core 3 N350, a delta of 48.2 percent. The single-core result in the same test is even more pronounced: 292 versus 89, a 69.5 percent gap. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core scores are 5373 and 2635, a 51 percent difference, while the single-core scores are 758 and 371, a 51.1 percent gap. Cinebench R23 shows the narrowest multi-core margin in the entire suite, with the Core 7 350 at 8030 and the Core 3 N350 at 6274, a 21.9 percent advantage. However, the R23 single-core test widens again to 2046 versus 885, a 56.7 percent delta.

PassMark tests reinforce the same pattern. Data compression scores 143123 for the Core 7 350 versus 80444 for the Core 3 N350, a 43.8 percent lead. Data encryption shows 10933 against 5693, a 47.9 percent difference. Extended instructions deliver 12045 versus 3981, a 66.9 percent gap. The largest single delta in the entire benchmark set is found in the find prime numbers test, where the Core 7 350 scores 107 and the Core 3 N350 scores 20, an 81.3 percent advantage. Floating point math shows 42809 versus 17781, a 58.5 percent gap. Integer math is the closest PassMark result, with 33734 against 27669, an 18 percent difference. Multithread performance sits at 15170 versus 7382, a 51.3 percent gap, while physics reaches 1173 against 446, a 62 percent delta. Random string sorting shows 17238 versus 10102, a 41.4 percent lead. Single-thread PassMark scores are 4100 versus 1974, a 51.9 percent gap, matching the identical singlethread entry.

The average benchmark score confirms the overall positioning. The Core 7 350 holds an average score of 17779, while the Core 3 N350 averages 9903. The Core 7 350 sits at the 71st percentile of all recorded CPUs, whereas the Core 3 N350 sits at the 66th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core 7 350 include the Intel Core 5 221TE with an average score of 17860 and a 0.5 percent negative delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 with a 0.6 percent negative delta. The Core 3 N350 sits near the Intel Core i7-3770 at 9706 with a 2 percent positive delta and the Intel Core i5-1035G1 at 9684 with a 2.3 percent positive delta.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families and process nodes. The Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, while the Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process. Both are manufactured by Intel. The core counts differ, with the Core 3 N350 offering 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Core 7 350 provides 6 cores and 6 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the Core 7 350 delivers substantially higher performance, indicating a significant per-core advantage.

Clock speeds show a notable divergence. The Core 3 N350 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The Core 7 350 starts at 1.50 GHz base and reaches 4.80 GHz boost. The thermal design power also differs, with the Core 3 N350 rated at 7 watts and the Core 7 350 rated at 15 watts. Socket compatibility is separate, with the Core 3 N350 using Intel BGA 1264 and the Core 7 350 using Intel BGA 1516.

Cache configurations are distinct. The Core 3 N350 provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 350 offers 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and the same 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations on the Core 7 350 contribute to its lower core count but higher throughput in single-threaded workloads.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 3 N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory, while the Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use a single-channel memory bus, but the bandwidth is not equal: the Core 3 N350 records 38.4 GB/s, while the Core 7 350 reaches 59.7 GB/s. Neither processor supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also changes, with the Core 3 N350 using Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes and the Core 7 350 using Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics are different. The Core 3 N350 pairs with UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The release dates place the Core 3 N350 at January 6, 2025, and the Core 7 350 at April 15, 2026. Both are listed as Active in production status and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Core 3 N350 boosts to 3.90 GHz, while the Core 7 350 boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: What is the largest benchmark gap between the two?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Core 7 350 scores 107 and the Core 3 N350 scores 20, an 81.3 percent advantage.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Core 7 350 records 59.7 GB/s, compared to 38.4 GB/s for the Core 3 N350, despite both using single-channel memory buses.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the Core 3 N350 wins?

A: No, the recorded data shows zero wins for the Core 3 N350 across all 17 head-to-head benchmarks.

Q: Do the two processors use the same socket?

A: No, the Core 3 N350 uses Intel BGA 1264, while the Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516.

Specification Differences

The Core 3 N350 and Core 7 350 differ in several key specifications. Core count is 8 versus 6, and thread count is 8 versus 6. Base clock is 0.10 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, and boost clock is 3.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power is 7 watts versus 15 watts. Socket is Intel BGA 1264 versus Intel BGA 1516. The architecture is Twin Lake for the Core 3 N350, while the Core 7 350 lists Wildcat Lake as its codename. Process node is 10 nm versus 3 nm.

L1 cache is 96 KB per core versus 192 KB per core. L2 cache is 2 MB shared versus 2.5 MB per core. L3 cache is identical at 6 MB shared. Memory support differs, with the Core 3 N350 accepting DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, while the Core 7 350 accepts DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s. PCIe is Gen 3 with 9 lanes versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 versus Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The part numbers are SRPNS for the Core 3 N350 and SAE3F for the Core 7 350. The release date is January 6, 2025, for the Core 3 N350 and April 15, 2026, for the Core 7 350. The Core 7 350 has a launch MSRP of $469, while the Core 3 N350 has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 350 wins in every recorded benchmark category. Its strongest advantages appear in single-threaded workloads and specialized instruction tests. The Cinebench R15 single-core result shows a 69.5 percent lead, and the PassMark extended instructions test shows a 66.9 percent lead. The find prime numbers test exhibits the most extreme gap at 81.3 percent. These results indicate that the Core 7 350 is particularly well suited for tasks that depend on per-core speed, such as lightly threaded applications and instruction-heavy computations.

The Core 3 N350 has no benchmark wins in the recorded data, but it does offer a higher core count at 8 versus 6. Its lower thermal design power of 7 watts compared to 15 watts suggests it may fit into more constrained thermal envelopes. The smaller performance gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core 7 350 leads by only 21.9 percent, shows that the Core 3 N350 is relatively closer in sustained multi-threaded rendering workloads than in other tests. The integer math test also shows a narrower gap at 18 percent, indicating that general integer operations are the area where the Core 3 N350 comes closest to matching the Core 7 350.

For workloads that rely on memory bandwidth, the Core 7 350 holds a clear advantage with 59.7 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s. Its DDR5 and LPDDR5X support also provides a more modern memory interface. The PCIe Gen 4 connectivity on the Core 7 350 offers higher lane speed than the Gen 3 implementation on the Core 3 N350, though the Core 3 N350 has more lanes at 9 versus 6.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows the Intel Core 7 350 as the stronger processor in every measured benchmark. Its average benchmark score of 17779 is roughly 79 percent higher than the Core 3 N350's 9903. The Core 7 350 also sits at a higher percentile, 71st versus 66th, among all recorded CPUs. The launch MSRP of $469 for the Core 7 350 places it as a premium mobile part, while the Core 3 N350 has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Core 3 N350 retains a role for systems where its 8-core configuration and 7-watt thermal design power are priorities. Its lower power envelope and higher core count could serve workloads that benefit from parallel thread scheduling over raw per-core speed, though the benchmark evidence shows the Core 7 350 still leads in multi-threaded tests by substantial margins. The narrowest multi-core gap, 21.9 percent in Cinebench R23, suggests the Core 3 N350 is most competitive in sustained rendering tasks.

Buyers seeking maximum performance in mobile applications should select the Core 7 350 based on the benchmark data. Users prioritizing lower power consumption and a higher core count, with a willingness to accept significantly lower performance across all measured tests, would choose the Core 3 N350. The data does not support any scenario where the Core 3 N350 outperforms the Core 7 350 in the recorded benchmark suite.