Intel Core 3 N350 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the difference in benchmark performance between the Intel Core 3 N350 and the Intel Core i9-14901E?

A: The i9-14901E wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The largest lead is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the i9-14901E scores 189 versus 20 for the Core 3 N350, a delta of -89.4% for the N350. The smallest gap is in PassMark single thread, with the i9-14901E scoring 4354 versus 1974, a delta of -54.7%.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 threads. Both processors have 8 cores.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for these two CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911, while the Intel Core 3 N350 has an average benchmark score of 9903.

Q: How do these processors rank against all CPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E sits at the 86th percentile, whereas the Intel Core 3 N350 sits at the 66th percentile.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 3 N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory. The Core i9-14901E supports DDR4 and DDR5, but not LPDDR5.

Q: Do these processors have the same integrated graphics?

A: Yes, both integrate UHD Graphics 770.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 N350 is built on the Twin Lake architecture, with the generation listed as Core 3 (Alder Lake-N). The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. Both are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node, so the manufacturing process is identical.

The Core 3 N350 operates with a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The Core i9-14901E runs at a base clock of 2.80 GHz and boosts to 5.60 GHz. The i9-14901E has a thermal design power of 65 watts, while the Core 3 N350 has a TDP of 7 watts. This indicates a significant difference in power envelope, with the N350 designed for a far lower power budget.

Cache layouts diverge sharply. The Core 3 N350 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i9-14901E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The i9-14901E therefore has a much larger total cache, particularly in L3, where it offers six times the capacity.

The memory controllers differ as well. The Core 3 N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, with a single-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Core i9-14901E supports DDR4 and DDR5, uses a dual-channel memory bus, and has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. The i9-14901E also supports ECC memory, while the Core 3 N350 does not.

PCIe connectivity is another point of separation. The Core 3 N350 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). The Core i9-14901E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The desktop part has both a newer PCIe generation and more lanes.

The sockets are incompatible. The Core 3 N350 uses Intel BGA 1264, a mobile socket, while the Core i9-14901E uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The market segments confirm this: the Core 3 N350 is listed as Mobile, the Core i9-14901E as Desktop. The die size is recorded for the i9-14901E at 257 mm², while no die size is listed for the N350.

The Core i9-14901E was released on 2024-06-30, while the Core 3 N350 has a release date of 2025-01-06. Both processors have locked multipliers, and both are listed as Active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head data shows no benchmark wins for the Intel Core 3 N350. All 16 unique tests (the PassMark single thread and singlethread entries are duplicates of the same score) are won by the Intel Core i9-14901E.

The Core 3 N350 does have a distinct usage profile based on its specifications. Its 7-watt TDP, single-channel memory bus, and support for LPDDR5 make it suited to thin-and-light mobile systems where power draw is the primary constraint. The low base clock of 0.10 GHz suggests a design that can drop to very low power states when idle. Its 66th percentile ranking means it outperforms a majority of CPUs in the database, which is notable for such a low-power part.

The Core i9-14901E is the clear winner for compute-heavy workloads. Its 16 threads double the thread count of the N350, and its larger L3 cache of 36 MB versus 6 MB helps in workloads with large working sets. The dual-channel memory bus and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity give it an advantage in memory-sensitive and I/O-heavy tasks. The 86th percentile ranking places it among the stronger processors in the database. Its desktop socket and 65-watt TDP indicate a system with active cooling and a conventional power supply.

The benchmark profile of the i9-14901E shows strength across every category. Data compression scores 288777 versus 80444, integer math scores 112736 versus 27669, and floating point math scores 81089 versus 17781. The N350 cannot match these results in any measured test.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 N350 | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Series | None | Core 14th Gen |

| Cores | 8 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base clock | 0.10 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.90 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 7 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1264 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Twin Lake | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Twin Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

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

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

| L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| 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) |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-01-06 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part number | SRPNS | Q49ESRNJH |

Both processors share the same manufacturer, process node, foundry, integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), production status, and locked multiplier. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14901E dominates every recorded benchmark comparison. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i9-14901E scores 25753 versus 6274 for the Core 3 N350, a delta of -75.6% for the N350. The single-core R23 result shows the i9-14901E at 3635 against 885, a delta of -75.7%. These deltas indicate the N350 delivers roughly a quarter of the i9-14901E's performance in these tests.

The Cinebench R15 and R20 results follow the same pattern. In R15 multicore, the i9-14901E scores 2595 against 632. In R15 single-core, it scores 366 against 89. Both show a delta of approximately -75.6% to -75.7%. The R20 multicore result is 10816 versus 2635, and R20 single-core is 1526 versus 371.

The PassMark suite reveals the widest margins. The find prime numbers test has the i9-14901E at 189 versus 20 for the N350, a delta of -89.4%. This is the largest percentage gap in the entire comparison. The physics test shows 3041 versus 446, a delta of -85.3%. Extended instructions score 17249 versus 3981, a delta of -76.9%. Floating point math scores 81089 versus 17781, a delta of -78.1%.

Data compression favors the i9-14901E at 288777 versus 80444, a delta of -72.1%. Data encryption scores 18571 versus 5693, a delta of -69.3%. Integer math scores 112736 versus 27669, a delta of -75.5%. Multithread scores 30298 versus 7382, a delta of -75.6%. Random string sorting scores 39138 versus 10102, a delta of -74.2%.

The closest result is PassMark single thread, where the i9-14901E scores 4354 versus 1974, a delta of -54.7%. This is still a substantial margin, but it is the area where the Core 3 N350 is least disadvantaged. The N350's boost clock of 3.90 GHz, while far below the i9-14901E's 5.60 GHz, narrows the gap in single-threaded work more than in any other category.

The average benchmark score difference reinforces the pattern. The i9-14901E averages 37911, while the N350 averages 9903. The nearest rival to the N350 is the Intel Core i7-3770 with an average score of 9706 and a delta of 2%, followed by the Intel Core i5-1035G1 at 9684 with a delta of 2.3%. The nearest rival to the i9-14901E is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with an average score of 37904 and a delta of 0%, indicating the i9-14901E sits in a tight competitive cluster. The N350's nearest rivals are all lower-scoring, while the i9-14901E's nearest rivals are nearly identical in performance. The data shows a processor designed for minimal power consumption facing a desktop part optimized for maximum throughput.