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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 3 N355 and the Intel Core i5-14501TE occupy very different positions in the database, but a direct comparison is complicated by the fact that the i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores. The N355, by contrast, has a full suite of measurements across Cinebench and Passmark tests. This asymmetry means the head-to-head analysis relies on the N355's recorded performance and the i5-14501TE's architectural positioning, rather than a side-by-side score comparison.

The N355 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5262 and a single-core score of 1039. In Cinebench R20, it records 3612 multi-core and 509 single-core, while in the older R15 test it reaches 822 multi-core and 168 single-core. These numbers place the chip at the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 13492. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-12100F, scores 13494, a delta of 0%, meaning the N355 is statistically level with that quad-core desktop part. The Intel Core i5-9500 trails by 0.3%, while the Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.8% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-1250U leads by 1.1%. The N355's performance clustering so close to these parts suggests it punches well above its mobile positioning in aggregate workloads.

In Passmark tests, the N355 shows a distinctive profile. It scores 117435 in data compression, 8121 in data encryption, and 5968 in extended instructions. The floating-point math score is 22695, integer math reaches 33894, and multi-threaded performance is 10174. Single-thread performance is 2153, while physics scores 625 and random string sorting hits 14706. The find prime numbers test returns just 27, which is a conspicuously low figure and suggests a weakness in that specific workload pattern. The average benchmark score of 13492, combined with the 68th percentile ranking, indicates that this is a mid-pack performer overall, not a top-tier part, but one that holds its own against older desktop i5 and i3 chips.

The i5-14501TE, however, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 and average score of 0 reflect this absence of recorded data. Without measurements, the database cannot confirm how it would perform in the same tests. The recorded data allows for a qualitative comparison based on architecture and specifications, but any claims about its actual benchmark results would be unsupported.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the N355 is a measurable, benchmarked processor with a clear performance profile, while the i5-14501TE is an unmeasured part in the database. For anyone evaluating these two based strictly on recorded results, the N355 is the only one with verifiable scores. It sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs and matches the Intel Core i3-12100F within 0% in average score, making it a known quantity for multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads.

The i5-14501TE, with its 50th percentile ranking and no benchmark data, cannot be compared numerically. The database shows it as a desktop part with a 45 TDP, 6 cores and 12 threads, and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, but without scores, its real-world performance remains undocumented. The N355, despite being a mobile chip with 8 cores and 8 threads and a 15 TDP, has a recorded average score that places it above the 50th percentile, which is higher than the i5-14501TE's listed percentile. That is a notable discrepancy: the mobile part has a higher percentile ranking than the desktop part, though the desktop part's ranking may reflect the absence of data rather than actual performance.

From the recorded data alone, the N355 is the safer choice for anyone who needs measured performance. The i5-14501TE offers specifications that suggest higher clock speeds and more threads per core, but the database has no evidence of how those translate into benchmark results. The verdict is straightforward: the N355 is the only chip in this comparison with demonstrated performance, and it performs at a level comparable to a Core i3-12100F.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The N355 uses the Twin Lake architecture, specifically listed as Core 3 (Alder Lake-N), while the i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-R. Both are built on a 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel, but the designs diverge significantly in their core layouts and cache structures.

The N355 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 is organized as 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating hyper-threading is enabled, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its cache is 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The i5-14501TE also has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the N355 has no die size listed.

The memory controllers differ as well. The N355 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but only on a single-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The i5-14501TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, though its memory bandwidth is not listed in the database. ECC memory support also separates them: the N355 does not support ECC, while the i5-14501TE does. PCIe connectivity is another differentiator, with the N355 offering Gen 3 with 9 lanes, while the i5-14501TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Both chips integrate UHD Graphics 770, so the integrated graphics are identical in name. The N355 is classified as a Mobile part with socket Intel BGA 1264, while the i5-14501TE is a Desktop part with socket Intel Socket 1700. The production status for both is Active, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates differ, with the N355 released on 2025-01-06 and the i5-14501TE on 2024-06-30.

Specification Differences

The two chips differ across nearly every major specification field. Core count favors the N355 with 8 cores versus 6, but thread count favors the i5-14501TE with 12 threads versus 8. Clock speeds favor the i5-14501TE, which has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, compared to the N355's 1.90 GHz base and 3.90 GHz boost. TDP also differs substantially: the N355 is rated at 15, while the i5-14501TE is rated at 45.

Cache configuration is markedly different. The N355 has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i5-14501TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The L3 cache advantage for the i5-14501TE is significant at 24 MB versus 6 MB, though the N355 has a larger total L2 allocation at 2 MB shared versus 1.25 MB per core.

Memory support is similar in type, with both supporting DDR4 and DDR5, but the N355 adds LPDDR5 support. The memory bus differs, with the N355 running single-channel and the i5-14501TE running dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is only listed for the N355 at 38.4 GB/s. ECC support is exclusive to the i5-14501TE. PCIe generation and lane count favor the i5-14501TE, which has Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus the N355's Gen 3 with 9 lanes.

The socket and market segment are different: the N355 uses Intel BGA 1264 and targets Mobile, while the i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets Desktop. The die size is listed only for the i5-14501TE at 215 mm². Both have the same integrated graphics, UHD Graphics 770, and neither supports an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SRPNT for the N355 and Q49KSRNJN for the i5-14501TE.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the N355's 3.90 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 3 N355 does not.

Q: What is the memory bus configuration for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 uses a single-channel memory bus, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE uses a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 has a percentile ranking of 68, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has a percentile ranking of 50.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

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

Where Each One Wins

The N355 wins on core count, with 8 cores versus 6, and on its recorded benchmark performance. Its average benchmark score of 13492 places it at the 68th percentile, and it matches the Intel Core i3-12100F within 0% in average score. In the Passmark suite, it shows strength in data compression with a score of 117435 and integer math with 33894, suggesting that multi-threaded throughput and compression workloads are areas where it performs well. The N355 also has a lower TDP of 15, which indicates lower power draw compared to the i5-14501TE's 45, and it supports LPDDR5 memory, which the i5-14501TE does not.

The i5-14501TE wins on thread count with 12 threads versus 8, clock speeds with a 5.10 GHz boost versus 3.90 GHz, and cache capacity with 24 MB of L3 versus 6 MB. It also has a dual-channel memory bus, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, all of which are absent from the N355. Its desktop socket and larger die size of 215 mm² reflect a different physical design. However, without benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm where the i5-14501TE would actually win in performance tests. The recorded data only shows that the N355 has measurable performance, while the i5-14501TE does not.

For workload-specific use cases, the N355's benchmark results indicate competence in multi-threaded tasks like Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 5262, and in Passmark multi-thread at 10174. Its single-thread score of 2153 in Passmark is respectable but not exceptional. The i5-14501TE's higher boost clock and dual-channel memory suggest it could excel in memory-sensitive and lightly threaded workloads, but that remains speculative without data. The database records only one chip with actual results, and that chip is the N355.