AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of the AMD Ryzen 5 220 versus the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which is 0.20 GHz lower.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare between the two?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 delivers a memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s with LPDDR5X support. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 provides 89.6 GB/s with DDR5 support. The Qualcomm part offers substantially higher bandwidth.

Q: What process nodes are used by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses a 3 nm process, also at TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a larger die size?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has a die size of 220 mm². The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a die size of 137 mm².

Q: Are there benchmark scores available for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100?

A: The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it holds a 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has extensive benchmark data across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename. It is a 4 nm part fabricated by TSMC with 20,900 million transistors. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses the Glymur codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation. It is built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC, but the database does not list a transistor count for it.

The cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part allocates 288 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of L2 cache per module, with no L3 cache listed. The larger per-core L1 allocation on the Qualcomm part suggests a design aimed at feeding many cores with local data.

The socket types are distinct: the AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. PCIe support also differs: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Qualcomm part offers Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. The Qualcomm part supports a higher PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 220 includes a Radeon 740M, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 includes an Adreno X2-90. Both parts are locked (multiplier unlocked is false for both) and target the mobile market segment.

The AMD part has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Qualcomm part has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The AMD part has a listed TDP of 28 watts, while the Qualcomm part has no TDP figure in the database. Both are currently marked as active production parts, with the AMD released in January 2025 and the Qualcomm in April 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark results. It shows strength across a broad set of workloads in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,502 and single-core score of 2,188 indicate balanced performance for both threaded and single-threaded tasks. Passmark integer math at 57,987 and floating point math at 35,500 show solid computational capability, while data compression at 212,739 and random string sorting at 25,433 suggest strong memory and data-handling throughput.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark scores in the database. Its 18 cores and 18 threads give it a structural advantage in heavily parallel workloads, but no measured data confirms this. Its higher memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s, compared to 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part, could favor memory-intensive applications, but again, there are no recorded test results to verify this. The Qualcomm part also uses a newer 3 nm process and supports PCIe Gen 5, which may benefit future connectivity, but the absence of benchmark data leaves these as theoretical advantages.

The AMD part's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs, based on its average benchmark score of 22,289, places it above the Qualcomm part's 50th percentile ranking. The AMD part also has a defined TDP of 28 watts, which allows for power consumption estimates, whereas the Qualcomm part lacks this data point.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category in the database.

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 6 cores; Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 12 threads; Qualcomm has 18 threads.
• Base clock: AMD at 3.20 GHz; Qualcomm at 4.00 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD at 4.90 GHz; Qualcomm at 4.70 GHz.
• TDP: AMD at 28 watts; Qualcomm has no listed TDP.
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Qualcomm BGA 2343.
• Process node: 4 nm versus 3 nm.
• Die size: 137 mm² versus 220 mm².
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core (AMD) versus 288 KB per core (Qualcomm).
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core (AMD) versus 16 MB per module (Qualcomm).
• L3 cache: 16 MB shared (AMD) versus none listed (Qualcomm).
• Memory support: DDR5 (AMD) versus LPDDR5X (Qualcomm).
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s (AMD) versus 152.4 GB/s (Qualcomm).
• PCIe: Gen 4, 14 lanes (AMD) versus Gen 5, 12 lanes (Qualcomm).
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 740M (AMD) versus Adreno X2-90 (Qualcomm).
• Part number: 100-000001611 (AMD) versus X2E88100 (Qualcomm).

Both parts use TSMC as the foundry, both support dual-channel memory, neither supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no direct head-to-head benchmark results recorded in the database for these two processors. The wins A and wins B fields are both zero, and the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. However, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 has a full set of standalone benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has none.

The AMD Ryzen 5 220's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,502 and single-core score of 2,188 provide a reference point for its performance tier. Its Geekbench multicore score is 7,974, and its single-core score is 2,027. In Passmark tests, it scores 18,582 in multithread and 3,646 in single-thread. Its data encryption score is 12,493, extended instructions score is 15,512, and find prime numbers score is 65.

In the absence of Qualcomm benchmark data, the AMD part's nearest rivals offer context. The Intel Core i7-10700K has an average score of 22,230, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 220's average of 22,289. The Intel Core i5-13500H scores 22,468, which is 0.8% higher. The Intel Core i7-1270P scores 22,502, which is 0.9% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X scores 21,992, which is 1.4% lower. These deltas place the AMD Ryzen 5 220 in a narrow performance band around these four rivals.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no such comparative data. Its average benchmark score of 0 and 50th percentile ranking indicate that no measured performance exists in the database for this part.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 220 for any user requiring measured performance. It has a 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs, an average benchmark score of 22,289, and a complete set of scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and multiple Passmark tests. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has a 50th percentile ranking and no benchmark scores at all, making its actual performance unverifiable from the database.

The AMD part wins on boost clock (4.90 GHz versus 4.70 GHz), has a defined TDP of 28 watts, and uses a mature Zen 4 architecture with a well-established software ecosystem. Its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-10700K and AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, are within 1.4% of its average score, confirming it sits in a competitive performance class.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 offers structural advantages on paper: 18 cores, a 3 nm process, 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, PCIe Gen 5, and a larger die size of 220 mm². It also has a higher base clock of 4.00 GHz. These specifications suggest potential for high multi-core throughput and fast memory access, but the absence of any recorded benchmark results means these advantages cannot be confirmed or quantified.

For workloads where measured results matter, the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the only choice with supporting data. For users considering the Qualcomm part, the database provides no evidence of its performance, leaving its claims unverified. The verdict from the recorded data: the AMD Ryzen 5 220 is the proven performer, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 remains an unmeasured quantity.