FPSVersusCore 3 N355 vs Core i7-4790
Performance score
Core 3 N355 and Core i7-4790 are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
CPU rendering (Blender)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core 3 N355 | Core i7-4790 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 16.69 | 17 |
| Ranking position | 458 | 453 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | no data | 10.58 |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Gracemont (Alder Lake-N) | Haswell |
| Release date | Q1 2025 | Q2 2014 |
Specifications
| Core 3 N355 | Core i7-4790 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | no data | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Process node | no data | 22 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core 3 N355 | Core i7-4790 | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | no data | LGA1150 |
| TDP | no data | 84 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core 3 N355 | Core i7-4790 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | no data | DDR3-1333/1600 |
| Memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Max memory | no data | 32 GB |
| PCI Express version | no data | 3.0 |
| PCIe lanes | no data | 16 |
Pros and cons
Core 3 N355
- more cores: 8 vs 4
- newer: released in 2025
Core i7-4790
- 6% faster single core
- bigger L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
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