AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 occupy very different positions in the recorded benchmark data. The Ryzen 5 150 has a full suite of PassMark measurements, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no benchmark entries in the database. This makes direct comparison impossible for most workloads, but the available data still defines clear areas of strength for the AMD part.

The Ryzen 5 150 shows its strongest results in integer math, scoring 62,151, and floating point math, scoring 35,118. These two scores indicate solid general-purpose compute capability. The data compression score of 211,289 is the single highest recorded value for the processor, suggesting strong throughput in compression workloads. Random string sorting scores 22,382, and extended instructions scores 14,675. Data encryption posts 13,425, which is a more moderate result relative to the other workloads.

The single-thread score of 3,155 and the multithread score of 17,492 define the processor's overall profile. The multithread score benefits from 6 cores and 12 threads, while the single-thread score reflects the 4.55 GHz boost clock. The physics score of 806 and the prime number score of 47 are the lower entries, indicating that these specific workloads do not align with the processor's strengths.

The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has zero benchmark results in the database and an average benchmark score of 0. Its percentile rank of 50 places it at the median of all CPUs, but this is based on no recorded measurements. The processor cannot be credited with wins in any workload category because no data exists. Its 12 cores, 12 threads, and 4.00 GHz boost clock suggest capability on paper, but the database contains no evidence of how that hardware translates into measured performance.

The Ryzen 5 150 scores at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, which places it well above the median. Its average benchmark score of 34,881 positions it near several Intel parts: the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34,890, the Intel Core 7 253PTE at 34,962, and the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34,988. The Ryzen part trails those processors by less than 1 percent in each case. The Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35,003 is also within 0.3 percent. This cluster of scores indicates that the Ryzen 5 150 performs at a level consistent with established mobile and workstation chips.

In workload-specific terms, the Ryzen 5 150 wins every category by default because the Snapdragon has no recorded scores. The practical interpretation is that the AMD processor has verified performance data across eleven test types, while the Qualcomm processor has none. The database cannot assign wins to a processor without measurements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses the Oryon codename and is built on a 4 nm process, also at TSMC. The smaller process node gives the Qualcomm part a potential density advantage, but the database does not include transistor counts or die sizes for either chip, so this cannot be quantified.

Core counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part enables simultaneous multithreading, which is why its thread count doubles its core count. The Qualcomm part has no multithreading, so its thread count equals its core count. This means the Snapdragon has twice the physical cores but the same total thread count as the Ryzen.

Clock speeds also differ. The Ryzen 5 150 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The AMD part has a higher boost ceiling by 0.55 GHz, while the Qualcomm part has a slightly higher base clock by 0.10 GHz.

Cache hierarchies are organized differently. The Ryzen 5 150 uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L1 allocation on the Snapdragon is significantly larger, while the Ryzen has a larger shared L3 pool.

Memory support also diverges. The Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 supports LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Qualcomm part has a memory bandwidth advantage of 58.4 GB/s, which may benefit memory-intensive workloads, though no benchmark results confirm this.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Ryzen 5 150 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part offers more PCIe lanes for expansion devices. Both support Gen 4, so the interface generation is identical.

The integrated graphics differ. The Ryzen 5 150 uses the Radeon 660M, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses the Adreno X1-85. Neither GPU has benchmark data in the database.

The Ryzen 5 150 uses AMD Socket FP7 and has a die size of 210 mm². The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2073 and has no recorded die size. Both processors are rated at 35 W TDP, are marked as Active in production, and have no launch MSRP recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen 5 150 was released on 2025-09-30, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 was released on 2024-04-23, making the Qualcomm part the earlier release.

The Verdict

The data presents a one-sided comparison. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has eleven benchmark scores covering data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread performance, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no benchmark scores at all. The database records an average benchmark score of 34,881 for the Ryzen part and 0 for the Snapdragon part.

The Ryzen 5 150's 84th percentile rank among all CPUs confirms that its performance places it above the majority of recorded processors. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Xeon 6349P, Intel Core 7 253PTE, Intel Core i7-13800H, and Intel Core i9-12900HX, all score within 0.3 percent of the Ryzen part. This places the AMD processor in a well-established performance tier.

The Snapdragon X1E-80-100's 50th percentile rank is based on no measured data. The processor has 12 cores, a 4.00 GHz boost clock, and a 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, which are competitive specifications on paper. However, without recorded benchmark results, the database cannot verify any performance claim for this processor.

For users selecting a processor based on recorded data, the Ryzen 5 150 is the only option with verified performance across multiple workload types. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 may have architectural advantages, including a smaller process node, more physical cores, and higher memory bandwidth, but none of these translate into measured scores in the database.

The Ryzen 5 150 also offers more PCIe lanes at 20 versus 12, a higher boost clock at 4.55 GHz versus 4.00 GHz, and a larger shared L3 cache at 16 MB versus 6 MB. The Snapdragon counters with a larger per-core L1 cache, a larger per-module L2 cache, and significantly higher memory bandwidth. These differences matter for specific workloads, but the lack of benchmark data for the Qualcomm part prevents any performance-based endorsement.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 150 is the processor with proven performance. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is a 12-core part with competitive specifications, but the database contains no evidence of how it performs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a recorded single-thread score of 3,155. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, so no comparison is possible.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 150 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 has an average benchmark score of 34,881. The Intel Xeon 6349P scores 34,890, the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 34,962, the Intel Core i7-13800H scores 34,988, and the Intel Core i9-12900HX scores 35,003. The Ryzen part trails each of these by less than 0.3 percent.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s with LPDDR5X memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s with DDR5 memory.

Q: What process nodes are the two processors built on?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Do either of the processors have recorded benchmark wins?

A: The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has eleven individual benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has none.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100. The head-to-head array is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. This means no single test pits the two processors against each other with recorded scores.

Despite the absence of direct comparisons, the Ryzen 5 150's individual benchmark results provide a full performance profile. The largest recorded score is in data compression at 211,289. This is followed by integer math at 62,151, floating point math at 35,118, random string sorting at 22,382, and extended instructions at 14,675. Data encryption scores 13,425, multithread performance scores 17,492, and single-thread performance scores 3,155. Physics scores 806, and prime number finding scores 47.

These scores can be read against the Ryzen 5 150's nearest rivals, all of which are Intel parts. The Intel Xeon 6349P has an average score of 34,890, which is 0 percent different from the Ryzen part. The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 34,962, a difference of negative 0.2 percent. The Intel Core i7-13800H scores 34,988, a difference of negative 0.3 percent. The Intel Core i9-12900HX scores 35,003, also a difference of negative 0.3 percent. The Ryzen 5 150 is effectively tied with all four processors, trailing by fractions of a percent.

The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no nearest rivals listed and no average benchmark score. Its percentile rank of 50 is the only performance-related metric in the database, and it is not tied to any measured test. The processor's architectural specifications, including 12 cores, a 4.00 GHz boost clock, and 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, remain unverified by benchmark results.

The practical effect is that the Ryzen 5 150 wins every workload category by default. Data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread performance, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance are all categories where the AMD processor has a recorded score and the Qualcomm processor does not. The win count in the database remains zero for both because no head-to-head tests exist, but the individual benchmark data clearly favors the AMD part.

The Ryzen 5 150's single-thread score of 3,155 and multithread score of 17,492 indicate that its 6-core, 12-thread configuration delivers balanced performance across lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads. The boost clock of 4.55 GHz supports the single-thread result, while the 12 threads support the multithread result. The Snapdragon's 12 cores without multithreading may handle parallel workloads differently, but no data confirms this.

The memory bandwidth difference is notable. The Snapdragon's 135.2 GB/s is 58.4 GB/s higher than the Ryzen's 76.8 GB/s. This could matter for workloads that saturate memory bandwidth, but the database contains no benchmark that isolates memory-bound performance for either processor.

The recorded data supports one clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has verified performance across a broad set of workloads, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no verified performance data. Any comparison between the two relies entirely on the AMD processor's measurements.