Intel Core 3 N355 vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Core 3 N355 and the Intel Core i5-14501E. The Core 3 N355 has a full set of recorded scores, while the Core i5-14501E has no benchmark entries in the database. This asymmetry makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible. Instead, the analysis must rely on the Core 3 N355's absolute scores and its position among its nearest rivals.

The Core 3 N355 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5262 and a single-core score of 1039. Its Cinebench R20 results are 3612 multi-core and 509 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 822 multi-core and 168 single-core. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 10174, a single-thread score of 2153, integer math at 33894, floating point math at 22695, and data compression at 117435. The average benchmark score for the Core 3 N355 is 13492, placing it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The Core i5-14501E carries an average benchmark score of 0 and no recorded individual scores. Its percentile rank is 50, but this figure is derived from an empty benchmark set, so it does not represent measured performance. The data confirms that the Core 3 N355 is the only one of the two with usable benchmark results in the database.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14501E have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists zero benchmark entries for the Core i5-14501E, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: What is the Core 3 N355's best multi-threaded result?

A: The highest multi-thread score recorded for the Core 3 N355 is 5262 in Cinebench R23, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 10174.

Q: How does the Core 3 N355 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-12100F?

A: The Core 3 N355 has an average benchmark score of 13492, while the Core i3-12100F has an average score of 13494, a delta of 0 percent. The two are statistically tied in the database.

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The Core i5-14501E has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Core 3 N355 has a boost clock of 3.90 GHz.

Q: Do both processors use the same integrated graphics?

A: Yes, both list UHD Graphics 770 as their integrated graphics solution.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Core i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 3 N355 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 3 N355 is the only processor in this pair with benchmark data, so any performance-based assignment of wins defaults to it. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5262 and PassMark multi-thread score of 10174 indicate that it can handle multi-threaded workloads in a mobile form factor. The single-thread PassMark score of 2153 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1039 confirm competent single-thread execution. The data shows that the Core 3 N355 sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 13492 that matches the Core i3-12100F within 0 percent and trails the Intel Core 5 120UL by only 0.8 percent.

The Core i5-14501E has no measured wins in the database. Its specifications suggest a different positioning, but no benchmark scores exist to validate performance. The Core 3 N355 wins every recorded benchmark category by default, but that is a reflection of data availability, not a measured superiority in computing capability.

For users who rely on recorded scores, the Core 3 N355 is the only option with evidence of performance. The absence of Core i5-14501E results means no workload can be attributed to it from the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every physical and electrical specification. The Core 3 N355 has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 1.90 GHz for the Core 3 N355 and 3.30 GHz for the Core i5-14501E. Boost clocks are 3.90 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. The Core 3 N355 has a TDP of 15 watts, whereas the Core i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 watts.

The Core 3 N355 uses Intel BGA 1264, while the Core i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments differ: the Core 3 N355 is mobile, and the Core i5-14501E is desktop. Memory support overlaps on DDR4 and DDR5, but the Core 3 N355 adds LPDDR5. The memory bus is single-channel for the Core 3 N355 and dual-channel for the Core i5-14501E. Memory bandwidth is listed as 38.4 GB/s for the Core 3 N355, while the Core i5-14501E has no recorded bandwidth value.

ECC memory support is absent on the Core 3 N355 and present on the Core i5-14501E. PCIe capability differs: the Core 3 N355 uses Gen 3 with 9 lanes, while the Core i5-14501E uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Core i5-14501E has a die size of 215 mm², while the Core 3 N355 has no recorded die size. Release dates differ as well: the Core 3 N355 was released on 2025-01-06, and the Core i5-14501E on 2024-06-30. Both are active production parts with locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The Core 3 N355 uses the Twin Lake architecture, listed under the Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) generation. The Core i5-14501E uses Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-R, within the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both are built on a 10 nm process node by Intel.

Cache layouts diverge significantly. The Core 3 N355 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14501E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The L2 cache structure is particularly different: shared on the Core 3 N355, per-core on the Core i5-14501E.

Both processors integrate UHD Graphics 770, but the surrounding platform features differ. The Core 3 N355 supports single-channel memory and Gen 3 PCIe, while the Core i5-14501E supports dual-channel memory and Gen 5 PCIe. The Core i5-14501E adds ECC memory support, which the Core 3 N355 lacks. The generation labels reflect different lineages: Alder Lake-N derived for the Core 3 N355, and Raptor Lake Refresh for the Core i5-14501E.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear choice for anyone who needs measured performance: the Intel Core 3 N355. It has a complete benchmark profile, a 68th percentile rank, and an average score of 13492 that places it alongside the Core i3-12100F. Its 8 cores and 8 threads, combined with a 15 watt TDP, make it a low-power mobile option with scores that match desktop parts from older generations.

The Intel Core i5-14501E cannot be evaluated on measured performance because the database contains no scores for it. Its specifications show a higher clock ceiling, more threads, a larger L3 cache, dual-channel memory, and ECC support. Those are meaningful architectural advantages on paper, but the absence of benchmark data means no performance claims can be verified.

Users who require verified benchmark results should select the Core 3 N355. Users who prioritize the specification sheet, particularly the higher boost clock, 12 threads, and larger L3 cache, may consider the Core i5-14501E, but they would do so without any recorded evidence of its performance. The data does not support a performance comparison between the two, only a specification comparison.