Intel Core 3 N355 vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Intel Core 3 N355 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE in entirely separate performance classes. The Core 3 N355 holds a complete benchmark suite with 17 recorded scores, while the Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries in the database, producing an average benchmark score of 0. The N355 achieves a percentile rank of 68 against all CPUs, placing it above the midpoint of the database population. Its average benchmark score of 13492 places it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-9500 (13452) and 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U (13351), while trailing the Intel Core 5 120UL (13594) by 0.8%.

For the Core i9-14901TE, the absence of benchmark data means no performance verdict can be derived from measurements. The database shows a percentile rank of 50, but with an average score of 0, this rank carries no empirical weight. The i9-14901TE instead differentiates itself through architectural specifications: 16 threads versus 8, a boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 3.90 GHz, dual-channel memory support, ECC memory capability, and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes. These specifications indicate a part designed for higher throughput in multi-threaded and memory-bandwidth-sensitive workloads, but without recorded scores, quantitative confirmation remains absent.

The Core 3 N355, by contrast, delivers measurable results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5262 and single-core score of 1039 establish a baseline. PassMark integer math at 33894 and floating-point math at 22695 show arithmetic throughput, while data compression at 117435 indicates strong compression workload performance. The Core 3 N355 suits mobile platforms with a 15 W TDP and single-channel memory. The Core i9-14901TE targets desktop platforms with a 45 W TDP and dual-channel memory, but its performance claims rest solely on specifications until benchmark data populates the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors derive from different architectural lineages. The Core 3 N355 uses the Twin Lake architecture, also listed under the Alder Lake-N generation, built on a 10 nm process. The Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R variant from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, also on a 10 nm process. Both use Intel as the foundry. The die size for the i9-14901TE measures 257 mm², while the N355 lists no die size.

Core counts match at 8 physical cores, but threading diverges. The N355 provides 8 threads, meaning one thread per core. The i9-14901TE provides 16 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading on each core. This doubles the thread count for the i9-14901TE, a structural advantage in parallel workloads. Clock speeds also separate the pair: the N355 runs a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The i9-14901TE runs a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, a 1.60 GHz higher boost ceiling.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The N355 allocates 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i9-14901TE allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The i9-14901TE therefore provides six times the L3 capacity and a per-core L2 structure that multiplies total L2 across 8 cores to 16 MB, versus the N355's single 2 MB shared pool. Memory support overlaps on DDR4 and DDR5, but the N355 additionally supports LPDDR5 and operates on a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The i9-14901TE supports only DDR4 and DDR5, operates on a dual-channel bus, and lists no bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported by the i9-14901TE but not by the N355.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The N355 provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes. The i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics match: both list UHD Graphics 770. The N355 uses an Intel BGA 1264 socket and targets the mobile segment, while the i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment. Both processors are active in production. The N355 carries the part number SRPNT, and the i9-14901TE carries Q49CSRNJJ. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Core i9-14901TE has 16 threads, while the Core 3 N355 has 8 threads. Both have 8 physical cores, but the i9-14901TE implements simultaneous multithreading.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Core 3 N355 boosts to 3.90 GHz. The base clocks are 2.30 GHz and 1.90 GHz, respectively.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 3 N355 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, a six-fold difference.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The Core 3 N355 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types are supported by each processor?

A: The Core 3 N355 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 on a single-channel bus. The Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores?

A: The Core 3 N355 has 17 recorded benchmark scores, including Cinebench and PassMark tests. The Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category. Core counts match at 8, but thread counts differ: 8 for the N355, 16 for the i9-14901TE. Base clocks are 1.90 GHz versus 2.30 GHz, and boost clocks are 3.90 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. TDP ratings are 15 W for the N355 and 45 W for the i9-14901TE, a three-fold difference in thermal design power.

Sockets differ: Intel BGA 1264 for the N355, Intel Socket 1700 for the i9-14901TE. The architectures are Twin Lake versus Raptor Lake, with generations listed as Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) versus Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The process node is 10 nm for both, and the foundry is Intel for both. Die size is not recorded for the N355 but is 257 mm² for the i9-14901TE.

Cache configurations differ in all three levels. L1 is 96 KB per core for the N355 versus 80 KB per core for the i9-14901TE. L2 is 2 MB shared for the N355 versus 2 MB per core for the i9-14901TE. L3 is 6 MB shared for the N355 versus 36 MB shared for the i9-14901TE.

Memory support: the N355 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with a single-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no bandwidth figure. ECC memory is unavailable on the N355 and available on the i9-14901TE. PCIe is Gen 3 with 9 lanes on the N355 versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the i9-14901TE.

Integrated graphics are identical: UHD Graphics 770 on both. Market segments differ: Mobile for the N355, Desktop for the i9-14901TE. Release dates are 2025-01-06 for the N355 and 2024-06-30 for the i9-14901TE. Production status is Active for both. Multiplier unlocking is false for both. Part numbers are SRPNT and Q49CSRNJJ. Neither has a launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Core 3 N355 and the Core i9-14901TE, and the i9-14901TE has no individual benchmark scores. The comparison therefore relies on the N355's recorded measurements and the i9-14901TE's specification sheet.

The Core 3 N355's strongest results appear in Cinebench and PassMark workloads. In Cinebench R23, the N355 scores 5262 multi-core and 1039 single-core. In R20, the scores are 3612 multi-core and 509 single-core. In R15, the scores are 822 multi-core and 168 single-core. These results show a consistent single-core to multi-core ratio across Cinebench versions, indicating scaling that roughly matches the 8-thread configuration.

PassMark results for the N355 include data compression at 117435, data encryption at 8121, extended instructions at 5968, find prime numbers at 27, floating-point math at 22695, integer math at 33894, multithread at 10174, physics at 625, random string sorting at 14706, and single-thread at 2153. The data compression score of 117435 is the highest PassMark value recorded for the N355, more than three times the integer math score. The find prime numbers score of 27 is the lowest, indicating weak performance in that specific prime-number search workload.

Relative to the nearest rivals recorded for the N355, the average benchmark score of 13492 sits nearly level with the Intel Core i3-12100F at 13494, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i5-9500 trails by 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-1250U trails by 1.1%. The Intel Core 5 120UL leads by 0.8%. These deltas place the N355 in a tight cluster where no neighboring processor exceeds a 1.1% margin either way.

For the Core i9-14901TE, no benchmark scores exist to quantify wins in either direction. The database records zero head-to-head wins for both processors. The i9-14901TE's advantage must be inferred from specifications: a 5.50 GHz boost clock, 16 threads, 36 MB L3 cache, dual-channel memory, ECC support, and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes. These features suggest superiority in multi-threaded rendering, large dataset manipulation, and memory-intensive operations, but the absence of measured scores means the data cannot confirm the magnitude of any such advantage. The N355's 68th percentile rank across all CPUs, based on its actual benchmark average, provides the only empirical performance anchor in this comparison.