Intel Core 3 N355 vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Intel Core 3 N355 and Intel Core i5-14401TE occupy different segments of the Intel lineup, with the N355 built for low-power mobile systems and the i5-14401TE aimed at desktop platforms. The benchmark database records a complete set of performance measurements for the N355, while the i5-14401TE has no recorded scores, which shapes the comparison significantly.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 3 N355 is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data, making it the sole basis for performance conclusions. The database shows the N355 achieving an average benchmark score of 13492, placing it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs tracked. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-12100F with an average score of 13494, the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13452, the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13594, and the Intel Core i7-1250U at 13351. The N355 sits within a tight cluster around these scores, with deltas ranging from 1.1% above the i7-1250U to 0.8% below the Core 5 120UL.

For the Intel Core i5-14401TE, the database contains no benchmark entries, no average score, and no percentile ranking. Its performance cannot be quantified from recorded data. The N355, therefore, is the only chip with measurable performance, and any user seeking a processor with documented results would look to the N355. The i5-14401TE remains an unknown quantity in this dataset.

The N355 uses 15 watts of power, whereas the i5-14401TE has a 45-watt thermal design point. For systems where power consumption matters, the N355 holds a clear advantage. The i5-14401TE offers more threads and a higher boost clock, but without benchmark confirmation, those specifications do not translate into verified performance in this database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 N355 wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only chip with recorded scores. Its multicore results show strength in Cinebench tests: 822 points in R15 multicore, 3612 in R20 multicore, and 5262 in R23 multicore. Single-core scores reach 168 in R15, 509 in R20, and 1039 in R23. In PassMark tests, the N355 records 117435 in data compression, 8121 in data encryption, 5968 in extended instructions, 27 in prime number finding, 22695 in floating point math, 33894 in integer math, 10174 in multithread, 625 in physics, 14706 in random string sorting, and 2153 in single-thread tests.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark wins because no benchmark data exists for it. Its specifications include 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 2.00 GHz, a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, and a 20 MB shared L3 cache. These figures suggest theoretical capability, but the database does not confirm any actual performance. The N355, with 8 cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 1.90 GHz, a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, and a 6 MB shared L3 cache, delivers all recorded scores.

For power-sensitive applications, the N355 wins decisively with its 15-watt TDP versus 45 watts for the i5-14401TE. The N355 also supports LPDDR5 memory, which the i5-14401TE does not, and it includes UHD Graphics 770, while the i5-14401TE has UHD Graphics 730. These differences favor the N355 for integrated graphics performance and memory flexibility, though the i5-14401TE offers dual-channel memory support compared to the N355's single-channel configuration.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 N355 uses the Twin Lake architecture, which the database lists under the Core 3 generation with a note referencing Alder Lake-N. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process and comes in a BGA 1264 socket. The chip has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no hyper-threading, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its cache layout includes 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The N355 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory over a single-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3 with 9 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The N355 is a mobile segment processor, released on 2025-01-06, and remains active in production.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. It is built on the same 10 nm process but targets desktop platforms with an Intel Socket 1700. The i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, enabling simultaneous multi-threading, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its cache structure differs: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The die size is 215 mm², a figure not recorded for the N355. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The i5-14401TE is a desktop segment processor, released on 2024-06-30, and remains active in production.

The key architectural differences are core counts (8 versus 6), thread counts (8 versus 12), cache sizes (6 MB L3 versus 20 MB L3), memory channels (single versus dual), ECC support (absent versus present), PCIe generation (Gen 3 versus Gen 5), integrated graphics (UHD 770 versus UHD 730), and market segment (mobile versus desktop). The process node is identical at 10 nm, and both are Intel products.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better recorded multicore performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 is the only processor with recorded multicore benchmarks. It scores 822 in Cinebench R15 multicore, 3612 in R20 multicore, 5262 in R23 multicore, and 10174 in PassMark multithread. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores.

Q: How does the N355 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The N355's average benchmark score is 13492. The Intel Core i3-12100F scores 13494, which is 0% different. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, 0.3% higher than the N355. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, 0.8% higher. The Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, 1.1% lower. The N355 places in the 68th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What are the power consumption differences?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The N355 uses significantly less power, which suits mobile or low-power desktop designs.

Q: Does the i5-14401TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 N355 does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Core 3 N355 has a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The i5-14401TE is 0.60 GHz higher, but no benchmark data confirms its performance.

Q: What about integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 includes UHD Graphics 770. The Intel Core i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The N355's graphics unit is the higher-tier model in Intel's naming scheme.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for these two processors. The wins count stands at 0 for both, and the head-to-head benchmark list is empty. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no individual benchmark scores, no average score, and no percentile ranking. The Intel Core 3 N355 has 17 recorded benchmark entries, covering Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and a range of PassMark tests.

The N355's strongest results relative to its own percentile come from PassMark data compression, where it scores 117435, and multithread, where it scores 10174. Its weakest recorded scores are 27 in PassMark find prime numbers and 625 in PassMark physics. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 5262 and single-core score of 1039 provide a balanced view of its capability. The R15 single-core score of 168 and R20 single-core score of 509 are lower but consistent with the chip's mobile-oriented design.

The i5-14401TE, lacking any recorded scores, cannot be compared directly. Its specifications indicate a 4.50 GHz boost clock, which is 0.60 GHz higher than the N355's 3.90 GHz, and 12 threads versus 8, but these numbers do not appear in any benchmark result. The database shows no evidence that the i5-14401TE outperforms the N355 in any test, nor does it show the reverse. The comparison is therefore one-sided: the N355 has data, the i5-14401TE does not.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 3 N355 and Intel Core i5-14401TE differ across multiple specification fields. The N355 has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 1.90 GHz for the N355 and 2.00 GHz for the i5-14401TE. Boost clocks are 3.90 GHz versus 4.50 GHz, a 0.60 GHz advantage for the i5-14401TE. TDP values are 15 watts for the N355 and 45 watts for the i5-14401TE. The N355 uses the Intel BGA 1264 socket, while the i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The N355 has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i5-14401TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The i5-14401TE's L3 cache is more than three times larger. Memory support differs: the N355 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with no recorded bandwidth.

ECC memory support is absent on the N355 and present on the i5-14401TE. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3 with 9 lanes for the N355 and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the i5-14401TE. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 for the N355 and UHD Graphics 730 for the i5-14401TE. Market segments are Mobile for the N355 and Desktop for the i5-14401TE. Release dates are 2025-01-06 for the N355 and 2024-06-30 for the i5-14401TE. The i5-14401TE has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the N355 has no die size recorded. Both remain active in production, neither has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a launch MSRP in the database.

The process node is identical at 10 nm, and both are manufactured by Intel. The i5-14401TE is part of the Core 14th Gen series, while the N355 is listed under Core 3 with a generation note referencing Alder Lake-N. The N355's architecture is Twin Lake, and the i5-14401TE's architecture is Raptor Lake with the codename Raptor Lake-R. Part numbers are SRPNT for the N355 and Q4T4SRNJP for the i5-14401TE. These specification differences define the two processors' intended roles: the N355 for efficient mobile systems and the i5-14401TE for desktop builds with higher power budgets.