AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data in the database currently shows a one-sided picture. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a full suite of 17 benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. As a result, the Ryzen 3 210 wins every benchmark category where data exists, while the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no wins in the current dataset.

The Ryzen 3 210 delivers its strongest showing in Passmark multi-threaded workloads. Its multi-thread score is 13,585, while its single-thread score is 3,724. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 11,198, which indicates strong sustained all-core performance for a 4-core, 8-thread mobile processor. The single-core R23 score is 1,581, which shows solid per-thread responsiveness.

In terms of data processing, the Ryzen 3 210 achieves a Passmark data compression score of 152,017 and a data encryption score of 8,607. Its extended instructions score is 11,464, and its integer math score is 37,933. The floating-point math score is 23,649, and the random string sorting score is 19,454. The prime number finding test shows a lower score of 49, which is typical for a workload that depends heavily on integer throughput rather than parallel floating-point execution.

The database places the Ryzen 3 210 in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,321. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (average score 17,333, a 0.1% difference), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17,278, 0.2% difference), the Intel Core 7 150U (17,395, a 0.4% difference favoring the Intel), and the Intel Core i5-12450H (17,239, 0.5% difference favoring the Ryzen). These tight margins indicate the Ryzen 3 210 sits in a highly competitive performance tier, with its closest rival being the Ryzen 5 4500 at a negligible 0.1% gap.

The Snapdragon X2E-96-100, by contrast, has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals listed in the database. Its percentile rank is recorded at 50, but this is based on no measured data. The absence of scores means the database cannot yet assign a performance ranking or comparative analysis for this chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in their design approach. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses the Glymur codename under the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation, fabricated on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC.

The core counts are dramatically different. The Ryzen 3 offers 4 cores with 8 threads, while the Snapdragon provides 18 cores with 18 threads. This means the Snapdragon has no simultaneous multithreading; each core handles a single thread. The Ryzen part uses simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count from 4 to 8.

Clock speeds also differ significantly. The Ryzen 3 210 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Snapdragon starts at a higher base frequency and reaches a higher boost ceiling.

Cache hierarchies are organized differently. The Ryzen 3 210 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon's cache structure uses a modular layout, with L2 allocated per module rather than per core.

The memory subsystems diverge sharply. The Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X over a triple-channel bus, delivering 228.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Snapdragon's memory bandwidth is roughly 2.5 times higher, which reflects its wider memory interface.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Ryzen 3 210 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Snapdragon provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Snapdragon offers a newer PCIe generation, though with fewer lanes.

The integrated graphics solutions are different. The Ryzen 3 210 uses the Radeon 740M, while the Snapdragon uses the Adreno X2-90.

The die sizes reflect the different designs: the Ryzen 3 210 has a die size of 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors, while the Snapdragon has a larger die at 220 mm², though its transistor count is not recorded in the database.

The sockets and part numbers also differ: the Ryzen uses AMD Socket FP7 with part number 100-000001612, while the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2343 with part number X2E96100.

The Ryzen 3 210 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Snapdragon's TDP is not recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two chips?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 228.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth over a triple-channel LPDDR5X bus, compared to the Ryzen 3 210's 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus.

Q: How do the benchmark scores compare?

A: The database contains benchmark scores for the Ryzen 3 210 only. It has an average benchmark score of 17,321 and sits in the 71st percentile. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has no recorded benchmark scores.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 uses a 4 nm process, while the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses a 3 nm process. Both are fabricated at TSMC.

Q: Do either of these processors support ECC memory?

A: Neither processor has ECC memory support according to the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Manufacturer: AMD for the Ryzen 3 210; unknown for the Snapdragon X2E-96-100
• Cores: 4 for the Ryzen; 18 for the Snapdragon
• Threads: 8 for the Ryzen; 18 for the Snapdragon
• Base clock: 3.00 GHz for the Ryzen; 4.45 GHz for the Snapdragon
• Boost clock: 4.70 GHz for the Ryzen; 5.00 GHz for the Snapdragon
• TDP: 28 watts for the Ryzen; not recorded for the Snapdragon
• Socket: AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen; Qualcomm BGA 2343 for the Snapdragon
• Architecture: Zen 4 for the Ryzen; not recorded for the Snapdragon
• Codename: Hawk Point for the Ryzen; Glymur for the Snapdragon
• Generation: Ryzen 3 (Zen 4 Hawk Point) for the Ryzen; Snapdragon X2 (Elite) for the Snapdragon
• Process node: 4 nm for the Ryzen; 3 nm for the Snapdragon
• Transistors: 20,900 million for the Ryzen; not recorded for the Snapdragon
• Die size: 137 mm² for the Ryzen; 220 mm² for the Snapdragon
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core for the Ryzen; 288 KB per core for the Snapdragon
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core for the Ryzen; 16 MB per module for the Snapdragon
• L3 cache: 8 MB shared for the Ryzen; 9 MB shared for the Snapdragon
• Memory support: DDR5 for the Ryzen; LPDDR5X for the Snapdragon
• Memory bus: Dual-channel for the Ryzen; triple-channel for the Snapdragon
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for the Ryzen; 228.6 GB/s for the Snapdragon
• PCIe: Gen 4 with 14 lanes for the Ryzen; Gen 5 with 12 lanes for the Snapdragon
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 740M for the Ryzen; Adreno X2-90 for the Snapdragon
• Release date: 2025-01-05 for the Ryzen; 2026-04-05 for the Snapdragon
• Part number: 100-000001612 for the Ryzen; X2E96100 for the Snapdragon

Both processors share these specifications: mobile market segment, active production status, no ECC memory support, and locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database lists no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 3 210 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and the wins count for each processor is zero.

What the database does provide is a complete benchmark profile for the Ryzen 3 210. In Cinebench R15, the Ryzen scores 1,128 multi-core and 159 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4,703 multi-core and 664 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11,198 multi-core and 1,581 single-core.

Passmark results for the Ryzen 3 210 include data compression at 152,017, data encryption at 8,607, extended instructions at 11,464, prime number finding at 49, floating-point math at 23,649, integer math at 37,933, multi-thread at 13,585, physics at 821, random string sorting at 19,454, and single-thread at 3,724.

The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has zero benchmark entries in the database. This prevents any direct comparison of measured performance. The Ryzen 3 210's average benchmark score of 17,321 places it in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals clustered within a 0.5% performance band. The closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, scores 17,333, a 0.1% difference that is statistically negligible. The Intel Core 7 150U leads the Ryzen by 0.4% with a score of 17,395, while the Intel Core i5-12450H trails by 0.5% at 17,239.

Without recorded scores for the Snapdragon, the database cannot determine whether its 18 cores and higher memory bandwidth translate into superior benchmark results against the Ryzen 3 210. The architectural specifications suggest the Snapdragon targets a different performance envelope with its higher base clock, larger cache allocations, and triple-channel memory, but measured data is required to validate that expectation.