Intel Core 3 N350 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-14701E wins every single recorded test against the Intel Core 3 N350. Across 17 head-to-head comparisons, the Core i7-14701E takes all 17 wins, with the Core 3 N350 recording zero victories. The margins are substantial in every category, though the size of the gap varies considerably by workload.

The largest single-core advantage appears in PassMark single-thread testing. The Core i7-14701E scores 4305, while the Core 3 N350 manages 1974, a delta of 54.1 percent in favor of the i7. This is the smallest winning margin in the entire comparison, yet it still represents a massive performance gap. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i7-14701E posts 3133 against the N350's 885, a 71.8 percent difference. The single-core story repeats across Cinebench R15 and R20, where the i7 leads by 71.7 percent and 71.8 percent respectively.

Multi-core results show an even wider chasm. Cinebench R23 multi-core sees the i7-14701E score 22195 versus 6274 for the N350, a 71.7 percent deficit for the N350. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 9321 against 2635, again a 71.7 percent gap, and Cinebench R15 multi-core delivers 2237 versus 632, also 71.7 percent. The consistency of these deltas indicates a structural performance difference rather than workload-specific variation.

Certain PassMark subtests reveal even more extreme disparities. In find prime numbers, the i7-14701E scores 176, while the N350 scores just 20, a delta of 88.6 percent. Physics testing shows the i7 at 2399 versus 446 for the N350, an 81.4 percent gap. Extended instructions put the i7 at 18528 and the N350 at 3981, a 78.5 percent difference. These are the three largest margins in the dataset.

Other PassMark workloads show slightly smaller but still overwhelming leads. Floating point math favors the i7 at 61873 versus 17781, a 71.3 percent edge. Integer math gives the i7 81325 against 27669, a 66 percent margin. Random string sorting delivers 29158 for the i7 and 10102 for the N350, a 65.4 percent gap. Data encryption shows the i7 at 14862 and the N350 at 5693, a 61.7 percent difference. Data compression is the closest PassMark result in percentage terms at 71.6 percent, with the i7 scoring 282939 and the N350 scoring 80444.

PassMark multi-thread results place the i7 at 26112 and the N350 at 7382, a 71.7 percent gap. The overall average benchmark scores reflect this dominance: the i7-14701E averages 33206, while the N350 averages 9903. The i7 sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the N350 sits at the 66th percentile.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion for performance-sensitive workloads: the Intel Core i7-14701E is categorically superior to the Intel Core 3 N350 in every measured benchmark. The i7 wins all 17 head-to-head tests, with no exceptions. The smallest margin is 54.1 percent in single-thread performance, and the largest is 88.6 percent in prime number computation.

The i7-14701E also sits in a higher competitive tier. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with an average score of 33201, the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33244, the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33091, and the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33089. These deltas range from 0.4 percent above to 0.1 percent below, placing the i7-14701E in a tightly contested group of strong performers.

The Core 3 N350 competes in a much lower performance band. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-3770 at 9706, the Intel Core i5-1035G1 at 9684, the AMD EPYC 7F52 at 10159, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 at 10230. The N350's average score of 9903 positions it slightly above the two Intel rivals by 2 percent and 2.3 percent, and slightly below the two server-class chips by 2.5 percent and 3.2 percent.

For users who need maximum throughput, rendering capability, or computational density, the i7-14701E is the only defensible choice from this data. The N350's role is limited to scenarios where its dramatically lower power envelope is the deciding factor, though the head-to-head benchmarks offer no performance category where it prevails.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different Intel architectures. The Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, listed under the Core 3 generation with an Alder Lake-N lineage. The Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, under the Core 14th Gen series.

Both chips are manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, so node technology is identical. The die size differs, however: the i7-14701E has a die size of 257 mm², while the N350 has no recorded die size.

Core counts match at 8 cores each, but threading diverges sharply. The N350 runs 8 threads total, one per core, with no hyperthreading. The i7-14701E runs 16 threads, two per core, effectively doubling its logical processor count. This explains a substantial portion of the multi-threaded performance gap, particularly in Cinebench multi-core tests where the i7 leads by roughly 71.7 percent across all versions.

Cache architecture is fundamentally different. The N350 provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i7-14701E provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The i7's per-core L2 allocation and much larger L3 pool give it a significant memory hierarchy advantage for repeated data access patterns.

Memory support also diverges. Both support DDR4 and DDR5, but the N350 adds LPDDR5, which the i7 does not list. The memory bus differs: the N350 uses single-channel memory with a recorded bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the i7 uses dual-channel memory with no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC support is present on the i7 but absent on the N350.

PCIe capabilities are starkly different. The N350 provides Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes, while the i7 provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. This affects expansion options and data transfer rates for attached devices.

Integrated graphics are identical on paper: both use UHD Graphics 770. The market segments differ, with the N350 classified as Mobile and the i7 as Desktop. Sockets are incompatible: the N350 uses Intel BGA 1264, while the i7 uses Intel Socket 1700.

Release dates show the N350 arriving later, on 2025-01-06, while the i7-14701E launched on 2024-06-30. Both are listed as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 N350 | Intel Core i7-14701E |

|---|---|---|

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base clock | 0.10 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.90 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 7 W | 65 W |

| L1 cache | 96 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2 MB (shared) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 9 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1264 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Die size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| Part number | SRPNS | Q49FSRNJK |

The base clock difference is extreme: 0.10 GHz on the N350 versus 2.60 GHz on the i7. Boost clocks likewise favor the i7, at 5.40 GHz versus 3.90 GHz. TDP tells the opposite story, with the N350 drawing only 7 W against the i7's 65 W, making the N350 far more suitable for power-constrained mobile designs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 3 N350 records zero wins.

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

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i7-14701E scores 22195 against the N350's 6274, a 71.7 percent difference. Cinebench R20 and R15 show the same 71.7 percent gap.

Q: What is the smallest performance difference between the two?

A: The smallest margin is in PassMark single-thread testing, where the i7-14701E scores 4305 and the N350 scores 1974, a 54.1 percent difference.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores. They differ in threads: the N350 has 8 threads, while the i7-14701E has 16 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The N350 has a TDP of 7 W, while the i7-14701E has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The N350 does not.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every measured performance category. No benchmark in the dataset favors the Core 3 N350. For multi-threaded workloads like Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i7's 16 threads and 33 MB of L3 cache deliver 22195 points against the N350's 6274. For single-threaded tasks, the i7's 5.40 GHz boost clock and dual-channel memory path produce 3133 points in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 885.

The i7-14701E also dominates specialized compute tasks. Prime number finding shows the largest gap at 88.6 percent, with 176 versus 20. Physics simulation favors the i7 at 2399 versus 446. Extended instruction workloads give the i7 18528 points against 3981. Data compression, integer math, floating point math, encryption, and random string sorting all show the i7 ahead by margins between 61.7 percent and 71.6 percent.

The Core 3 N350 has no benchmark wins to claim. Its strengths are structural rather than performance-based: a TDP of 7 W against 65 W, LPDDR5 memory support, and a mobile socket. These attributes make it viable for low-power systems where the i7's power draw would be prohibitive. The data does not support any performance scenario where the N350 is preferable.

The i7-14701E's nearest rival comparisons confirm its standing. It trades within 0.4 percent of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, and Intel Core i7-13650HX, all of which cluster near 33200 average score. The N350, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i7-3770 and Intel Core i5-1035G1, with its average score of 9903 only 2 percent above those older or lower-tier parts.

For desktop builders, rendering workstations, or any workload that scales with threads and cache, the i7-14701E is the clear choice from this dataset. The N350's only recorded advantages are power efficiency and LPDDR5 support, neither of which appears in the benchmark results as a performance win.