Intel Core i3-4360 vs Intel Processor N95 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a split decision between these two Intel processors. The Intel Processor N95 takes two of the three recorded head-to-head wins, but the Intel Core i3-4360 secures the most important multi-core result in the latest test generation. Starting with the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test, the N95 posts a score of 445 against the i3-4360's 310, a commanding 43.5% advantage. This gap reflects the N95's four physical Gracemont cores, which give it a clear edge in this older benchmark's parallel workload handling.

Moving to Cinebench R23, the picture shifts. In the multi-core test, the i3-4360 scores 3082, beating the N95's 2769 by 10.2%. This is notable because the i3-4360 has only two physical cores with Hyper-Threading, while the N95 has four full cores. The i3's higher base clock of 3.70 GHz, compared to the N95's 100.00 MHz base and 3.40 GHz boost, appears to help it in this more modern rendering workload. The single-core R23 test tells a different story entirely: the N95 scores 914 versus the i3's 435, a massive 110.1% advantage. That single-core result is the largest delta in the entire comparison and suggests the N95's architecture handles lightly-threaded tasks far more efficiently.

The average benchmark scores in the database put these two chips nearly on par. The N95 averages 1070 points across all recorded tests, while the i3-4360 averages 1061, a difference of less than 1%. Both sit at the 29th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy the same performance tier overall. The nearest rivals for the N95 include the Intel Core i7-2820QM at 1069 (0.1% difference) and the AMD Athlon X4 880K at 1071 (0.1% difference). For the i3-4360, the closest competition includes the AMD Opteron 4376 HE at 1061 (0% difference) and the Intel Core i5-4570TE at 1062 (0.1% difference). These proximity figures reinforce that neither chip dramatically outperforms the other in aggregate, despite the wide swings in specific tests.

The data also reveals a generational quirk. The N95, released in 2023, runs on a 10 nm process with Gracemont efficiency cores. The i3-4360, released in 2014, uses a 22 nm Haswell design. Despite the nine-year gap and the process node advantage, the i3-4360 still manages to win the R23 multi-core test. This suggests that sustained clock speed and a mature dual-channel memory interface can compensate for older architecture in heavily-threaded workloads that scale with frequency. Meanwhile, the N95's single-core dominance shows how far IPC improvements have come in that same period.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the choice between these two processors depends entirely on workload priorities. The Intel Processor N95 wins in single-core performance by a decisive 110.1% margin in Cinebench R23 and wins the older R15 multi-core test by 43.5%. It also draws less power at 15W TDP, uses a newer 10 nm process, and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. For users running applications that favor single-threaded speed, or for mobile/embedded scenarios where power efficiency matters, the N95 is the clear pick.

The Intel Core i3-4360 takes only one head-to-head win, but it is the most relevant modern metric: Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it leads by 10.2%. It also offers dual-channel memory support, which can improve memory bandwidth in real-world tasks even if the database does not list a bandwidth figure for it. For desktop users with DDR3 memory already in hand, or for workloads that heavily tax all cores and threads simultaneously, the i3-4360 holds the advantage. The i3 also has a higher base clock at 3.70 GHz, which gives it predictable sustained performance without relying on boost behavior.

The aggregate scores tell the same story: both chips land at the 29th percentile with average scores within 1% of each other. Neither processor represents a dramatic upgrade over the other in general-purpose computing. The N95's 914 single-core R23 score is standout, while the i3's 3082 multi-core R23 score is equally standout. Choose the N95 for single-thread responsiveness and low power draw; choose the i3-4360 for multi-core rendering and existing DDR3 platforms.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Processor N95 scores 914, which is 110.1% higher than the Intel Core i3-4360's 435 in the same test.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-4360 win any benchmark in the head-to-head results?

A: Yes, it wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test with a score of 3082, beating the N95's 2769 by 10.2%.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare between these two CPUs?

A: The N95 averages 1070 points, while the i3-4360 averages 1061. The difference is less than 1%, and both sit at the 29th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Processor N95 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a single-channel memory bus. The Intel Core i3-4360 supports DDR3 with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The Intel Processor N95 has a 15W TDP, while the Intel Core i3-4360 has a 54W TDP.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor in the database?

A: The N95's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-2820QM with an average score of 1069 (0.1% difference). The i3-4360's nearest rival is the AMD Opteron 4376 HE with an average score of 1061 (0% difference).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in almost every core specification. The Intel Processor N95 has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core i3-4360 has 2 cores and 4 threads. The N95's base clock is listed as 100.00 MHz with a 3.40 GHz boost clock, whereas the i3-4360 has a 3.70 GHz base clock and no boost clock listed. TDP differs substantially: the N95 draws 15W, the i3-4360 draws 54W.

Socket compatibility is entirely separate. The N95 uses Intel BGA 1264, a mobile socket, while the i3-4360 uses Intel Socket 1150 for desktop motherboards. The N95 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a single-channel bus and a listed bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The i3-4360 supports only DDR3 with a dual-channel bus and no bandwidth figure recorded. PCIe support also differs: the N95 offers Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only), while the i3-4360 offers Gen 3 without a lane count listed. Integrated graphics are different as well: the N95 features UHD Graphics 710, the i3-4360 features Intel HD 4600.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two chips is wide. The Intel Processor N95 uses the Gracemont architecture on a 10 nm process node, built by Intel. It belongs to the Intel Processor generation based on Alder Lake-N. The i3-4360 uses the Haswell architecture on a 22 nm process, also built by Intel, and belongs to the Core i3 Haswell generation. The N95 has no transistor or die size figures recorded, while the i3-4360 has 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The N95 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i3-4360 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The N95's larger L3 cache at 6 MB gives it more room for shared data, which pairs with its single-channel memory bus. The i3-4360's smaller 4 MB L3 is offset by its dual-channel DDR3 support, which can move data faster in memory-bound scenarios.

The N95 is a mobile market segment processor with active production status, released in January 2023. The i3-4360 is a desktop processor with no production status listed, released in April 2014. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either platform. The N95's Gracemont cores are efficiency-focused, designed for lower power draw in compact systems, while the i3-4360's Haswell cores prioritize raw clock speed on a desktop power budget.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Processor N95 wins decisively in single-threaded workloads. Its 914 Cinebench R23 single-core score, which is 110.1% ahead of the i3-4360, makes it the stronger choice for lightly-threaded applications like web browsing, office documents, or older games that rely on one or two cores. The N95 also wins the Cinebench R15 multi-core test by 43.5%, suggesting that in older software built for four cores without high-frequency demands, the N95's physical core count pays off. Its 15W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 also make it suitable for fanless or low-power designs where thermal output is a constraint.

The Intel Core i3-4360 wins in modern multi-core rendering. Its 3082 Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 10.2% higher than the N95's, which means workloads like video encoding, 3D rendering, or batch image processing that scale across threads will complete faster on the i3. The i3's 3.70 GHz base clock provides consistent frequency without relying on boost behavior, which helps in sustained all-core loads. Its dual-channel memory bus also gives it an advantage in memory-hungry tasks, even though the database does not list a bandwidth figure. For desktop users with DDR3 motherboards, the i3-4360 is the drop-in upgrade path.

The aggregate data shows both chips at the 29th percentile, so neither dominates overall. The N95's two head-to-head wins versus the i3's one is balanced by the i3's victory in the most modern multi-core test. If the workload is single-threaded or power-sensitive, choose the N95. If the workload is multi-threaded rendering on an existing LGA 1150 platform, choose the i3-4360. The nearest rival data confirms that both processors sit in a crowded mid-range tier, where small benchmark deltas translate to real but modest performance differences in everyday use.