AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits these two mobile processors along clear functional lines. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is the only one of the pair with a complete Passmark benchmark suite in the database, and it shows strength across a broad range of workloads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no individual benchmark scores recorded, so its wins cannot be quantified from the available measurements. What the database does show is that the Ryzen 5 150 holds an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Snapdragon sits at the 50th percentile. That percentile gap alone indicates that the AMD part is positioned higher in the overall performance distribution.

The Ryzen 5 150 delivers its most decisive results in integer-heavy and data-processing tasks. Its Passmark integer math score of 62,151 and floating point math score of 35,118 place it well ahead of the Snapdragon's unmeasured baseline. The data compression score of 211,289 is the single highest recorded figure for the AMD chip, suggesting that archiving, database workloads, and similar compression-heavy applications are where it separates itself most clearly. Random string sorting at 22,382 and extended instructions at 14,675 reinforce the same pattern: the Ryzen 5 150 is built for sustained computational throughput.

For the Snapdragon X1E-84-100, the absence of benchmark scores means the database cannot confirm any specific workload where it wins. Its 12 Oryon cores and 4 nm process node suggest architectural advantages in efficiency and raw core count, but without measured results, those remain qualitative observations rather than data-backed conclusions. The single-thread score of 3,155 for the Ryzen 5 150, combined with its 12 threads, shows that the AMD chip does not rely on sheer core count to achieve its results. The Snapdragon matches that thread count with 12 cores and 12 threads, but its lower percentile ranking implies that the per-core performance is not translating into higher overall standing.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, built on TSMC's 6 nm process. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses Qualcomm's Oryon cores in the Snapdragon X Elite generation, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. It has 12 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The AMD chip has a higher boost clock by 0.35 GHz, while the Snapdragon starts from a higher base clock by 0.50 GHz.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 150 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 offers a much larger L1 at 288 KB per core, a 12 MB L2 per module, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The L2 arrangement is particularly notable: the Snapdragon's per-module design means its 12 MB is allocated across modules rather than per core, while the AMD chip gives each core its own 512 KB slice. The total L2 for the Ryzen 5 150 is 3 MB (6 cores times 512 KB), compared to the Snapdragon's 12 MB per module, though the number of modules is not specified in the database.

Memory support also diverges. The Ryzen 5 150 uses DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, but with a much higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. That 58.4 GB/s advantage for the Snapdragon could matter in memory-bandwidth-sensitive workloads, though the database does not provide benchmark results to confirm it. Neither chip supports ECC memory. The Ryzen 5 150 has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Snapdragon has 12 Gen 4 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip pairs with a Radeon 660M, while the Snapdragon uses an Adreno X1-85. The Ryzen 5 150 is socketed in AMD Socket FP7, whereas the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2073. The AMD part has a die size of 210 mm², while the Snapdragon's die size is not recorded. Both are active production parts, with the Ryzen 5 150 released on September 30, 2025, and the Snapdragon released on April 23, 2024, making the AMD chip the newer of the two by roughly 17 months.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, so direct comparison scores between the two processors are not available. What can be analyzed is the Ryzen 5 150's individual benchmark suite against the Snapdragon's absence of scores. The Ryzen 5 150's average benchmark score is 34,881, while the Snapdragon's is recorded as 0 due to missing data. The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 5 150 in the database are all Intel parts: the Xeon 6349P at 34,890 (0% delta), the Core 7 253PTE at 34,962 (-0.2%), the Core i7-13800H at 34,988 (-0.3%), and the Core i9-12900HX at 35,003 (-0.3%). These deltas place the Ryzen 5 150 within 0.3% of four different Intel processors, showing that its average score is tightly clustered in that performance band.

Breaking down the Ryzen 5 150's individual scores provides more texture. The multithread score of 17,492 and the single-thread score of 3,155 are the two headline numbers. The single-thread result is particularly relevant for the Snapdragon comparison, since the Snapdragon has a higher base clock but a lower boost clock. The Ryzen 5 150's physics score of 806 and prime number finding score of 47 are the lowest recorded figures, indicating that these are not its strongest areas. The encryption score of 13,425 and data compression score of 211,289 show where the chip excels.

The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no recorded wins in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 means it sits at the median of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 5 150's 84th percentile places it well above that midpoint. The absence of benchmark scores for the Snapdragon means every quantitative comparison in this section relies on the AMD part's measurements. The data shows the Ryzen 5 150 outperforms the Snapdragon in every measurable category, simply because the Snapdragon has no recorded measurements to challenge it.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 boosts to 4.55 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 boosts to 4.20 GHz. The AMD chip leads by 0.35 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two chips?

A: The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Both support 12 threads, but the Snapdragon uses physical cores for all of them.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 supports 135.2 GB/s of LPDDR5X memory bandwidth, while the Ryzen 5 150 supports 76.8 GB/s of DDR5 bandwidth. The Snapdragon has a 58.4 GB/s advantage.

Q: Which chip has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 ranks in the 84th percentile, while the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 ranks in the 50th percentile. This places the AMD chip well above the median.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 uses TSMC's 6 nm process, while the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses TSMC's 4 nm process. The Snapdragon is built on the smaller node.

Q: Which chip has more L3 cache?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip offers 10 MB more L3.

The Verdict

The database provides a clear picture for the Ryzen 5 150: it is a high-performing mobile processor with a complete benchmark suite, an 84th percentile ranking, and an average score of 34,881 that places it within 0.3% of four Intel rivals. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, boosted by a 4.55 GHz clock and 16 MB of L3 cache, deliver strong results in integer math, floating point math, and data compression. The single-thread score of 3,155 and multithread score of 17,492 confirm that it handles both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads competently.

The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 presents a different story: 12 Oryon cores, a 4 nm process, and the highest memory bandwidth of the pair at 135.2 GB/s, but no recorded benchmark scores and a median 50th percentile ranking. Its architectural advantages in core count, base clock, and memory bandwidth are real, but the database cannot confirm how those translate into actual performance. The Ryzen 5 150 is the only one of the two with measured results, and those results show a processor that beats the Snapdragon's percentile position by 34 points.

For workloads where measured data matters, the Ryzen 5 150 is the only choice with evidence behind it. Its 211,289 data compression score and 62,151 integer math score indicate strong throughput in computational tasks. The Snapdragon's higher base clock and memory bandwidth could theoretically benefit memory-bound applications, but without benchmark scores, that remains speculative. The verdict from the database is that the Ryzen 5 150 is the better-documented, higher-ranked processor, and the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is a capable alternative whose performance has not been quantified in these records.