AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 Comparison
AMD Ryzen 3 210
Snapdragon X2E-88-100
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100
FAQ
Q: How do the core counts compare between the AMD Ryzen 3 210 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100?
A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Qualcomm part offers a significantly higher physical core count, though it lacks the simultaneous multithreading that the AMD processor supports.
Q: What is the difference in manufacturing process nodes?
A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The Qualcomm processor uses a more advanced fabrication node.
Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?
A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has a base clock of 4.00 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 210's base clock of 3.00 GHz. Both processors share the same boost clock of 4.70 GHz.
Q: What are the available benchmark results for each processor?
A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has extensive benchmark data across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark tests, with an average benchmark score of 17321 and a percentile rank of 71 against all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile rank of 50.
Q: How does the memory bandwidth differ between the two?
A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and achieves 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and achieves 152.4 GB/s, which is substantially higher.
Q: What integrated graphics solutions do these processors use?
A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 integrates a Radeon 740M GPU, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 integrates an Adreno X2-90 GPU. Both are mobile processors with embedded graphics.
Architecture Differences
The architectural divide between these two mobile processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, part of the Ryzen 3 generation. It is built on a 4 nm TSMC process with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 comes from the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation with the Glymur codename, fabricated on a 3 nm TSMC process with a larger 220 mm² die, though transistor count is not recorded.
The core topology differs fundamentally. The AMD processor uses 4 cores with 8 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading to double its logical processing capacity. The Qualcomm part provides 18 physical cores with 18 threads, indicating no multithreading support. This gives the Snapdragon a 14-core physical advantage, though the Ryzen's threading technology narrows the logical processing gap to 10 threads.
Cache organization also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, plus 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses 288 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of L2 per module, with no L3 cache recorded. The Qualcomm's larger per-core L1 allocation suggests a design optimized for data locality within each core.
Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. The AMD processor uses DDR5 with a dual-channel bus delivering 89.6 GB/s. The Qualcomm part uses LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus delivering 152.4 GB/s, a 70% bandwidth advantage. PCIe connectivity also favors Qualcomm with Gen 5 support across 12 CPU lanes, while AMD provides Gen 4 across 14 lanes. The AMD processor offers more lanes but an older generation.
The integrated graphics solutions are entirely different. AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 740M, while Qualcomm uses an Adreno X2-90. Both processors fit the mobile market segment, are actively in production, and have locked multipliers. The AMD part uses Socket FP7, while the Qualcomm part uses BGA 2343. Release dates differ by over a year, with AMD launching on 2025-01-05 and Qualcomm on 2026-04-05.
The Verdict
The benchmark database contains extensive measurements for the AMD Ryzen 3 210 but no recorded performance data for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100. This asymmetry prevents a direct performance comparison based on measured results. The AMD processor's average benchmark score of 17321 places it at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rivals being the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 17333 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 7 150U at 17395 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17239 (0.5% lower). These margins are minimal, placing the Ryzen 3 210 in a tightly competitive cluster.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark entries, an average score of 0, and sits at the 50th percentile, which reflects the absence of data rather than measured performance. For users requiring verified benchmark results, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 offers a complete dataset. For those prioritizing raw core count, memory bandwidth, and the latest PCIe generation, the Qualcomm part presents a compelling specification sheet, but its actual performance remains unquantified in this database.
The AMD processor is the only option with validated multi-threaded and single-threaded scores. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11198 and single-core score of 1581 provide concrete reference points. The Qualcomm processor's 18 physical cores and 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest potential in heavily threaded workloads, but without benchmark data, any performance claim would be speculative. The data supports selecting the AMD Ryzen 3 210 for verified performance, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 remains an unproven quantity in measured terms.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. Base clocks are 3.00 GHz for AMD and 4.00 GHz for Qualcomm, with both boosting to 4.70 GHz. The AMD processor has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Qualcomm part lists no TDP value. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP7 versus Qualcomm BGA 2343.
The architecture designation is Zen 4 for AMD, with no architecture recorded for Qualcomm. Codenames are Hawk Point for AMD and Glymur for Qualcomm. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Qualcomm, both at TSMC. Transistor count is 20,900 million for AMD and null for Qualcomm. Die sizes are 137 mm² for AMD and 220 mm² for Qualcomm.
Cache configurations differ completely. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Qualcomm uses 288 KB L1 per core and 16 MB L2 per module, with no L3 recorded. Memory support is DDR5 for AMD and LPDDR5X for Qualcomm. Both use dual-channel buses, but bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 152.4 GB/s for Qualcomm. PCIe is Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm. Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M for AMD and Adreno X2-90 for Qualcomm. Release dates are 2025-01-05 for AMD and 2026-04-05 for Qualcomm. Part numbers are 100-000001612 for AMD and X2E88100 for Qualcomm.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
No head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a complete set of 17 benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has zero recorded scores. The wins tally is 0 for both processors, reflecting the absence of direct comparisons.
The AMD Ryzen 3 210's benchmark results provide a baseline for understanding its performance tier. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11198 in multicore and 1581 in single-core tests. The Cinebench R20 results show 4703 in multicore and 664 in single-core, while R15 yields 1128 in multicore and 159 in single-core. These scores place the processor at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17321.
Passmark results for the AMD processor include integer math at 37933, floating point math at 23649, multithread at 13585, single-thread at 3724, data compression at 152017, data encryption at 8607, extended instructions at 11464, find prime numbers at 49, physics at 821, and random string sorting at 19454. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, scores 17333 on average, just 0.1% higher. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395, 0.4% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 0.5% lower.
For the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100, the absence of benchmark data means no performance comparisons can be drawn from measurements. The processor's specifications indicate a design with 18 cores, a 4.00 GHz base clock, and 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, but the database records no test results to substantiate how these translate into actual performance. The percentile rank of 50 with an average score of 0 serves as a placeholder for missing data rather than a performance assessment. Until benchmark measurements are recorded, the Qualcomm processor cannot be ranked against the AMD Ryzen 3 210 or any other CPU in the database.