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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 3 N350 and Intel Core i5-14501TE occupy very different positions in the database, but the recorded benchmark data is one-sided. The Core 3 N350 has a full suite of measured scores, while the Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries in the database. This means every head-to-head comparison relies on the N350's results alone, and the i5-14501TE cannot be credited with any measured wins.

The Core 3 N350 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6274 and a single-core score of 885. Its Cinebench R20 results show 2635 multi-core and 371 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 632 multi-core and 89 single-core. These numbers indicate a processor oriented toward modest multi-threaded throughput rather than high single-thread performance. The single-core figures are comparatively low, which aligns with its 0.10 GHz base clock and 3.90 GHz boost clock.

In PassMark testing, the N350 records a multi-thread score of 7382 and a single-thread score of 1974. The integer math test produces 27669, floating point math produces 17781, and extended instructions produce 3981. Data compression scores 80444, data encryption scores 5693, and random string sorting scores 10102. The physics test returns 446, and the find prime numbers test returns 20. These results show a processor that handles integer workloads better than floating point or encryption tasks, with the prime number test being a clear weak point.

The average benchmark score for the Core 3 N350 is 9903, placing it at the 66th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-3770 with an average score of 9706 and a delta of 2 percent, the Intel Core i5-1035G1 with 9684 and a delta of 2.3 percent, the AMD EPYC 7F52 with 10159 and a delta of -2.5 percent, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 with 10230 and a delta of -3.2 percent. The N350 sits within a narrow band around these processors, slightly ahead of the older Core i7 and i5 parts, slightly behind the EPYC and Xeon server chips.

Because the i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmarks, its average score is 0 and its percentile is 50. The database shows no head-to-head benchmark entries and no wins for either part. Any direct comparison of measured performance is therefore impossible, and the N350 is the only processor in this pairing with verified results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures. The Core 3 N350 uses Twin Lake, listed in the generation field as Core 3 (Alder Lake-N), while the Core i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake, listed as Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, so the manufacturing process is identical.

The core configurations differ significantly. The N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning each core supports two threads. The i5 therefore has fewer physical cores but more logical threads, which can help in workloads that scale with thread count.

Cache layouts are also distinct. The N350 provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14501TE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5 has a much larger L3 pool, a full 24 MB versus 6 MB, and its L2 cache is per-core rather than shared. The die size for the i5 is 215 mm², while the N350 has no recorded die size.

Clock behavior differs sharply. The N350 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The i5-14501TE has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The i5 starts at a far higher base frequency and boosts 1.20 GHz higher, which should give it a substantial advantage in latency-sensitive tasks if benchmark data existed to confirm it.

Memory support overlaps on DDR4 and DDR5, but the N350 also supports LPDDR5. The N350 uses a single-channel memory bus with a recorded bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The i5-14501TE uses a dual-channel memory bus with no recorded bandwidth figure. The i5 supports ECC memory, while the N350 does not.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The N350 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). The i5-14501TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), a substantial upgrade in both generation and lane count.

Both processors integrate UHD Graphics 770. The N350 targets the mobile market segment and uses Intel BGA 1264, while the i5-14501TE targets the desktop segment and uses Intel Socket 1700. The N350 has a TDP of 7 watts, while the i5 has a TDP of 45 watts. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores. The i5 has more threads, 12 versus 8, because it supports hyper-threading.

Q: Do both processors use the same manufacturing process?

A: Yes, both are built on a 10 nm process at Intel. They differ in architecture: the N350 uses Twin Lake and the i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 N350 does not.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 3 N350 boosts to 3.90 GHz.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, both feature Intel UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Why does the Core i5-14501TE have no benchmark scores in the database?

A: The database contains no benchmark entries for the i5-14501TE, so its average benchmark score is recorded as 0 and its percentile is 50. The Core 3 N350 has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The Core 3 N350 uses 8 cores and 8 threads, while the i5-14501TE uses 6 cores and 12 threads. The N350 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, while the i5 has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. TDP is 7 watts for the N350 and 45 watts for the i5.

The socket is Intel BGA 1264 for the N350 and Intel Socket 1700 for the i5. Architecture is Twin Lake for the N350 and Raptor Lake for the i5. The generation field lists Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) for the N350 and Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) for the i5.

Cache configurations differ: the N350 has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i5 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The i5 has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the N350 has none.

Memory support for the N350 includes DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, with a single-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The i5 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth. ECC memory is absent on the N350 and present on the i5. PCIe is Gen 3 with 9 lanes on the N350 and Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the i5.

The market segment is Mobile for the N350 and Desktop for the i5. Release dates differ: the N350 launched on 2025-01-06, while the i5 launched on 2024-06-30. The N350 part number is SRPNS, and the i5 part number is Q49KSRNJN. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 3 N350 wins in the only category where measured data exists: verified benchmark results. Its average score of 9903 and 66th percentile placement give it a concrete position in the database. It outperforms the Intel Core i7-3770 by 2 percent and the Intel Core i5-1035G1 by 2.3 percent, while trailing the AMD EPYC 7F52 by 2.5 percent and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 by 3.2 percent. The N350 also wins on power efficiency, with a 7 watt TDP versus 45 watts for the i5, and on core count, with 8 cores versus 6.

The Core i5-14501TE wins on specifications that point to higher performance potential. Its 5.10 GHz boost clock exceeds the N350's 3.90 GHz by a wide margin. Its 24 MB of L3 cache dwarfs the N350's 6 MB. Its dual-channel memory bus and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes surpass the N350's single-channel bus and PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes. The i5 also supports ECC memory, which the N350 does not, and it has 12 threads to the N350's 8, which helps in heavily threaded applications.

The i5 targets the desktop segment with a 45 watt TDP, allowing sustained high-frequency operation. The N350 targets mobile with a 7 watt TDP, making it suitable for low-power systems. The i5's larger L3 cache and higher clocks suggest stronger single-thread and burst performance, while the N350's 8 cores and lower power draw suggest efficiency-focused multi-core work. The i5's lack of benchmark data means these advantages remain theoretical, but the specification gap is clear.

The Verdict

The data in the database supports a straightforward split. The Intel Core 3 N350 is the only processor in this comparison with measured benchmark results. Its 9903 average score, 66th percentile ranking, and verified Cinebench and PassMark numbers make it the only part with confirmed performance data. Users who require recorded evidence of capability should look to the N350.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE presents a stronger specification sheet but no measured results. Its 5.10 GHz boost clock, 24 MB L3 cache, dual-channel memory, PCIe Gen 5 support, ECC memory, and 12 threads indicate a more capable desktop processor on paper. The 45 watt TDP and Socket 1700 platform position it for higher-performance builds, while the N350's 7 watt TDP and BGA 1264 socket position it for mobile and low-power designs.

The verdict depends on what matters more: verified performance or theoretical headroom. The N350 delivers confirmed scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark suites, with a 2 percent advantage over the Core i7-3770 and a 2.3 percent advantage over the Core i5-1035G1. The i5-14501TE offers no benchmark entries, so the database cannot confirm its capabilities. For a benchmark-driven decision, the N350 is the only choice. For a specification-driven decision, the i5-14501TE has the superior feature set, but the absence of measured scores leaves its real-world performance unverified.