Intel Core 3 N350 vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head test results between the Intel Core 3 N350 and the Intel Core i5-14501E. The `headToHeadBenchmarks` array is empty, with zero wins recorded for either processor. This absence of comparative data means the analysis below relies on the individual benchmark scores recorded for the Core 3 N350, the architectural specifications of both parts, and the relative performance position of the Core 3 N350 against other CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core 3 N350 shows a measured multi-core score of 6,274 in Cinebench R23, while its single-core result in the same test reaches 885. In Cinebench R20, the N350 records 2,635 multi-core and 371 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 632 multi-core and 89 single-core. These results indicate a processor that leans heavily toward multi-threaded workloads, consistent with its 8-core, 8-thread configuration.

PassMark results for the N350 show a multi-thread score of 7,382, a single-thread score of 1,974, and an average benchmark score of 9,903. The integer math test delivers 27,669, floating point math reaches 17,781, and extended instructions score 3,981. Data compression scores 80,444, while data encryption reaches 5,693. Random string sorting completes at 10,102, physics tests score 446, and prime number finding scores 20.

The Core 3 N350 sits at the 66th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-3770 with an average score of 9,706, a 2% difference in favor of the N350. The Intel Core i5-1035G1 scores 9,684, 2.3% lower than the N350. On the higher side, the AMD EPYC 7F52 scores 10,159, 2.5% above the N350, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 scores 10,230, 3.2% above.

The Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile ranking sits at 50. This absence of measured performance data means no direct numerical comparison can be made between the two processors. The i5-14501E's specifications, however, provide a basis for qualitative assessment.

The i5-14501E operates with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core 3 N350 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost of 3.90 GHz. Clock speed differences of this magnitude typically translate into significant single-thread performance gaps, but without recorded benchmarks for the i5-14501E, the exact magnitude remains unmeasured.

Where Each One Wins

For multi-threaded workloads, the Core 3 N350 has recorded data showing its capability. Its 8 cores and 8 threads, combined with a 6 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB shared L2 cache, deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6,274. The N350's PassMark multi-thread score of 7,382 and integer math score of 27,669 suggest it handles parallel tasks competently for a mobile-oriented part with a 7 W TDP.

The i5-14501E, with 6 cores and 12 threads, uses a different threading model. Its 12 threads come from Hyper-Threading, which can improve throughput in workloads that scale with thread count. The processor's 24 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide substantially more cache than the N350. The i5-14501E also supports dual-channel memory, while the N350 uses single-channel memory with a measured bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The i5-14501E's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database, but dual-channel operation typically provides higher bandwidth than single-channel.

For single-thread performance, the i5-14501E's 5.20 GHz boost clock stands well above the N350's 3.90 GHz boost. The N350's single-thread PassMark score of 1,974 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 885 provide baseline numbers, but the i5-14501E has no comparable recorded scores. Clock speed alone suggests the i5-14501E would outperform the N350 in single-threaded tasks, but the database lacks confirmation.

The N350 includes support for DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory, while the i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5 only. The i5-14501E supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the N350. For workstation or server use where data integrity matters, the i5-14501E holds an advantage. The N350's mobile segment designation and 7 W TDP make it suited for low-power systems, while the i5-14501E's 65 W TDP and desktop segment point toward performance-oriented builds.

The Verdict

The data available in the database supports different conclusions depending on the use case. For a low-power mobile or embedded system, the Intel Core 3 N350 shows measurable performance with its 66th percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its 8 cores deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6,274, and its average benchmark score of 9,903 places it slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-3770 and Intel Core i5-1035G1 in the database's nearest rival comparisons.

The Intel Core i5-14501E, lacking recorded benchmarks, cannot be directly compared on measured performance. Its specifications, however, indicate a desktop-oriented processor with higher clock speeds, a larger cache hierarchy, dual-channel memory support, and ECC memory capability. The 5.20 GHz boost clock and 24 MB L3 cache suggest strong single-thread and multi-thread potential, but the database contains no test results to confirm this.

Users requiring ECC memory support should select the i5-14501E, as the N350 does not support ECC. Users building in a desktop socket should also prefer the i5-14501E, which uses Intel Socket 1700, whereas the N350 uses Intel BGA 1264, a soldered mobile socket. The i5-14501E's PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes, compared to the N350's PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes, offers greater expansion capability for discrete GPUs and high-speed storage.

The N350's 7 W TDP makes it suitable for fanless or passively cooled designs, while the i5-14501E's 65 W TDP requires active cooling. The database shows the N350 as an active production part with a release date of January 6, 2025, while the i5-14501E released June 30, 2024. Both remain in production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The N350 boosts to 3.90 GHz, while the i5-14501E boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: Does the Core 3 N350 support ECC memory?

A: No. The N350's memory support lists DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 without ECC. The i5-14501E supports ECC memory.

Q: What socket types do these processors use?

A: The N350 uses Intel BGA 1264, a mobile socket. The i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The N350 has a TDP of 7 W, while the i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: What is the Core 3 N350's percentile ranking?

A: The N350 ranks at the 66th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The i5-14501E has a 50th percentile ranking, though it has no recorded benchmark scores.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, also identified as part of the Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) generation. The Intel Core i5-14501E uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R from the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both processors use a 10 nm process node and are manufactured by Intel.

The N350's cache structure consists of 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14501E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14501E's die size is recorded at 215 mm², while the N350's die size is not listed.

Memory support differs significantly. The N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with a single-channel memory bus and a measured bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus; its bandwidth is not recorded. The i5-14501E includes ECC memory support, which the N350 lacks.

PCIe capabilities diverge as well. The N350 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). The i5-14501E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both processors integrate UHD Graphics 770, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The N350 targets the mobile market segment, while the i5-14501E targets desktop. The N350's part number is SRPNS, while the i5-14501E's part number is Q49HSRNJM. The i5-14501E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the N350 has no series designation in the database.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: 8 cores and 8 threads for the N350 versus 6 cores and 12 threads for the i5-14501E. Base clocks are 0.10 GHz for the N350 and 3.30 GHz for the i5-14501E. Boost clocks are 3.90 GHz and 5.20 GHz, respectively. TDP ratings are 7 W for the N350 and 65 W for the i5-14501E.

Socket compatibility separates the two: Intel BGA 1264 for the N350, Intel Socket 1700 for the i5-14501E. Cache capacities differ across all levels: L1 is 96 KB per core on the N350 versus 80 KB per core on the i5-14501E; L2 is 2 MB shared versus 1.25 MB per core; L3 is 6 MB shared versus 24 MB shared.

Memory support shows the N350 adds LPDDR5 while the i5-14501E does not. Memory bus width is single-channel for the N350 and dual-channel for the i5-14501E. The N350 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the i5-14501E's bandwidth is not listed. ECC support appears only on the i5-14501E.

PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 3 with 9 lanes on the N350, Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the i5-14501E. Market segments are Mobile for the N350 and Desktop for the i5-14501E. Release dates are January 6, 2025 for the N350 and June 30, 2024 for the i5-14501E. The i5-14501E has a recorded die size of 215 mm²; the N350's die size is not recorded. The i5-14501E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the N350 has no series listed.