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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core 3 N350 and Core i9-14901TE share the same core count, but the comparison ends there. The N350 has a complete benchmark suite recorded in the database, while the i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible for any specific workload. The Core 3 N350 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6274 and a single-core score of 885. In Cinebench R20, it posts 2635 multi-core and 371 single-core. The Passmark suite shows 7382 in multithread, 1974 in single-thread, 27669 in integer math, 17781 in floating-point math, and 80444 in data compression.

The i9-14901TE, by contrast, shows zero benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. The Core 3 N350, however, sits at the 66th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 9903. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-3770 at an average score of 9706, a 2% gap in favor of the N350, and the Intel Core i5-1035G1 at 9684, a 2.3% gap. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 7F52 scores 10159, which is 2.5% higher than the N350, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 scores 10230, 3.2% higher.

The data shows the N350 is a mid-pack performer, competitive with older desktop quad-cores and entry-level mobile chips. The i9-14901TE cannot be positioned against any recorded scores. Its 50th percentile rank with an average score of 0 confirms the absence of measurement data. Any claim about relative performance between these two would require fabrication, so the database simply records what exists: one chip has 17 benchmark results, the other has none.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap is substantial. The Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, part of the Alder Lake-N generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The Core i9-14901TE uses Raptor Lake, from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, also on a 10 nm process, but with 8 cores and 16 threads. That doubles the thread count via simultaneous multi-threading.

Cache layouts differ sharply. The N350 has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i9-14901TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The L3 cache difference is sixfold in favor of the i9. The L2 cache, while the same total on paper, is shared on the N350 and per-core on the i9, which changes how each core accesses it.

Clock speeds also separate them. The N350 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The i9-14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The i9's boost is 1.60 GHz higher, and its base clock is 2.20 GHz higher. The TDP gap is 7 watts for the N350 versus 45 watts for the i9, a difference of 38 watts that reflects the i9's higher sustained performance envelope.

Memory support differs as well. The N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with a single-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth figure. The i9 also supports ECC memory, which the N350 does not. The i9 uses a larger die at 257 mm², while the N350 has no recorded die size. Both chips integrate UHD Graphics 770, but the i9 has a desktop market segment while the N350 is a mobile part. The i9 uses Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 and 16 lanes, while the N350 uses Intel BGA 1264 with PCIe Gen 3 and 9 lanes.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one clear choice for measured performance: the Core 3 N350. It has a full set of benchmarks, a 66th percentile ranking, and an average score of 9903. The Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average score of 0. In a database that ranks CPUs by measured results, the N350 is the only one of the two that can be evaluated.

For users who need a mobile processor with low power draw, the N350's 7-watt TDP and BGA 1264 socket fit that role. Its single-channel memory and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth are modest, but its benchmark results show it competes with older desktop chips like the Core i7-3770. The i9-14901TE targets desktop systems with a 45-watt TDP, dual-channel memory, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 5. Its architecture promises higher clocks and more threads, but no recorded measurements exist to confirm its standing.

The data does not allow a performance ranking between the two. It only shows that one has results and the other does not. The i9's higher core count, larger cache, and faster clocks suggest it should outperform the N350 in threaded workloads, but that is an inference from specifications, not a measured result. The database records no head-to-head benchmark wins for either part, and the wins counters for both are zero. Any user choosing between them must weigh the N350's confirmed mid-range scores against the i9's unverified high-end specifications.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category. The Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 0.10 GHz versus 2.30 GHz, and boost clocks are 3.90 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. TDP is 7 watts versus 45 watts. The N350 uses Intel BGA 1264, the i9 uses Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture names differ: Twin Lake versus Raptor Lake, with generations listed as Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) versus Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Both use a 10 nm process from Intel. The i9 has a recorded die size of 257 mm²; the N350 has none recorded. L1 cache is 96 KB per core on the N350 versus 80 KB per core on the i9. L2 is 2 MB shared on the N350 versus 2 MB per core on the i9. L3 is 6 MB shared versus 36 MB shared.

Memory support: the N350 adds LPDDR5, the i9 does not. The N350 uses single-channel memory with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth; the i9 uses dual-channel with no bandwidth recorded. ECC memory is supported only on the i9. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 3 with 9 lanes on the N350, Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the i9. Integrated graphics are the same model, UHD Graphics 770, on both. Market segments differ: Mobile versus Desktop. Release dates are 2025-01-06 for the N350 and 2024-06-30 for the i9. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

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

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Core 3 N350 boosts to 3.90 GHz, a difference of 1.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The Core 3 N350 does not.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 3 N350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Core 3 N350 has an average benchmark score of 9903. The Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0, with no recorded benchmark results.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts, which is 38 watts higher than the Core 3 N350's 7 watts.