AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark data. The database contains 15 benchmark entries for the AMD chip, covering Cinebench R15 and R23 single- and multi-core tests, plus PassMark workloads including integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number searching, random string sorting, physics, and single-thread tests. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, so all performance comparisons rely on the AMD processor's measured results alone.

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 delivers its strongest relative showing in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13013 and Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2078 place it firmly in the upper portion of the CPU distribution, with a percentile ranking of 84. The single-core results are also solid: Cinebench R23 single-core at 1742 and Cinebench R15 single-core at 270. PassMark integer math at 73189 and floating point math at 45301 show balanced throughput across both arithmetic types. Data compression at 267963 is the highest individual PassMark subscore, while data encryption at 15849 and extended instructions at 20201 round out the compute profile.

Because the Snapdragon has zero recorded scores, the database cannot assign it any wins. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and the win counts for both chips are zero. This means the use-case split is one-sided: the AMD processor is the only part with measurable performance data, and all workload categories in the database favor it by default. The Snapdragon's 50th percentile ranking is based on no measured results, so it reflects an unverified position rather than an observed performance level.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design schools. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The TDP is listed at 45 watts. The die measures 178 mm² and contains 25,000 million transistors. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100, codenamed Glymur, is a Snapdragon X2 Elite part fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm node. It has 18 cores and 18 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. No TDP figure is recorded for the Snapdragon. Its die size is 220 mm², larger than the AMD chip, though transistor count is not listed.

Cache organization differs substantially. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon uses 288 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of L2 per module, with no L3 cache listed. The AMD chip's L3 pool is shared across all six cores, while the Snapdragon spreads its L2 across modules rather than a single shared pool.

Memory and I/O also diverge. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 152.4 GB/s of bandwidth, a 62.8 GB/s advantage in raw memory throughput. PCIe connectivity favors AMD: Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes versus Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes for the Snapdragon. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and both have unlocked multipliers disabled.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip carries a Radeon 760M, while the Snapdragon uses an Adreno X2-90. Both are mobile-market parts, with the AMD unit socketed to AMD Socket FP8 and the Snapdragon to Qualcomm BGA 2343. The AMD release date is January 5, 2025; the Snapdragon release date is April 5, 2026, making it a newer entry. No launch MSRP is recorded for either processor.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, so there are no direct paired scores to compare. The only measurable data comes from the AMD Ryzen 5 240 alone. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 13013 places it near the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX in the nearest-rivals table, with both of those chips scoring 33667 and 33668 on average benchmark score respectively, a delta of -0.4 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H posts an average score of 33537, essentially tied at 0 percent delta, and the Intel Core i5-12600HX trails by 0.5 percent at 33375. The Ryzen 5 240's own average benchmark score is 33542.

Single-thread PassMark performance comes in at 3675, with a duplicate entry confirming the same value. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1742 and R15 single-core score of 270 indicate that the Zen 4 core design holds up well in lightly threaded tasks. The multi-core PassMark score of 22658 and physics score of 1060 reinforce the chip's balanced profile. The 84th percentile ranking across all CPUs means the Ryzen 5 240 sits above roughly five-sixths of the database's recorded processors, despite being a 6-core mobile part.

The Snapdragon's absence of benchmark data means no comparison can be drawn from measured results. Its 50th percentile ranking and average score of 0 are placeholders, not evidence of capability. Any direct comparison between the two would require the Snapdragon to have recorded scores, which the database does not contain.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 runs at 4.30 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 runs at 4.00 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 152.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 240 have benchmark results in the database?

A: Yes. It has 15 recorded scores, including Cinebench R23 multi-core at 13013, Cinebench R23 single-core at 1742, and PassMark single-thread at 3675.

Q: Does the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. Its benchmark list is empty, its average score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses a 3 nm process, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses a 4 nm process. Both are fabricated by TSMC.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 240 is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance. Its 84th percentile ranking, average benchmark score of 33542, and 15 workload scores provide a concrete basis for evaluation. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no recorded scores, no nearest rivals, and an average score of 0, so no performance claim can be made for it from the database. For any workload represented in the benchmark suite, the AMD chip is the only option with verified results.

The AMD part's architecture favors compatibility and proven throughput. Its Zen 4 design, 5.00 GHz boost clock, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache support strong single- and multi-threaded results. The Snapdragon counters with more cores, a smaller process node, and higher memory bandwidth, but these are specifications rather than measured outcomes. The database cannot confirm that the Snapdragon's 18 cores translate into superior performance without scores to back them up.

A buyer choosing between these two based on recorded data would select the AMD Ryzen 5 240. Its benchmark results span general compute, math workloads, compression, encryption, and physics. The Snapdragon's unverified status leaves it as a specification sheet only, not a proven performer. The verdict from the database is straightforward: the AMD chip is the one with evidence, and the Snapdragon is the one without.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 240 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 6 | 18 |

| Threads | 12 | 18 |

| Base clock | 4.30 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | Not listed |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Glymur |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Die size | 178 mm² | 220 mm² |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 288 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 16 MB per module |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | Not listed |

| Memory support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 152.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 12 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 760M | Adreno X2-90 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-04-05 |

| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |

| Part number | 100-000001727 | X2E88100 |

| Average benchmark score | 33542 | 0 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 84 | 50 |