AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 240 compare to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 in core counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Qualcomm chip carries triple the physical core count, but the AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading, giving it 12 threads from 6 cores.

Q: What process nodes do these two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses TSMC's 3 nm node. Both chips are fabricated by TSMC, but the Qualcomm part uses a denser manufacturing process.

Q: Which processor has higher clock speeds?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. AMD boosts higher, but Qualcomm starts from a higher base frequency.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 delivers 228.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth through a triple-channel LPDDR5X interface. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 provides 89.6 GB/s through a dual-channel DDR5 interface. Qualcomm's memory subsystem offers roughly 2.5 times the bandwidth.

Q: How do their launch dates differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 was released on 2025-01-05, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a release date of 2026-04-05. The Qualcomm part arrives more than a year later.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. They are not interchangeable.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is built on the Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point. It represents the Ryzen 5 generation of Zen 4 (Hawk Point) parts. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation and carries the codename Glymur. The architectures are fundamentally different: AMD uses a conventional x86 design, while Qualcomm's part is an Arm-based processor, though the database does not record an architecture field for the Qualcomm chip.

The process technology separates the two clearly. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm node with a die size of 178 mm² and 25,000 million transistors. Qualcomm uses TSMC's 3 nm node with a die size of 220 mm², and its transistor count is not recorded in the database. The Qualcomm die is physically larger by 42 mm², which is notable given the denser 3 nm process.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 16 MB of L2 cache per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L1 allocation on the Qualcomm part is significantly larger, and its L2 is organized per module rather than per core.

Memory architecture also differs. AMD supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X over a triple-channel bus with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth. The PCIe implementation differs as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Qualcomm provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 760M, Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-90.

The TDP field records 45 W for the AMD part, while the Qualcomm chip has no TDP value listed. Both are mobile-segment processors with active production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database contains no entries, and the win counts for both processors are zero. This means no direct comparative measurements exist between the AMD Ryzen 5 240 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100. The Qualcomm chip also has an empty benchmark array and an average benchmark score of 0.

The AMD Ryzen 5 240, however, has a full set of recorded benchmark results. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2078 in multicore and 270 in single core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13013 in multicore and 1742 in single core. PassMark results include data compression at 267963, data encryption at 15849, extended instructions at 20201, find prime numbers at 70, floating point math at 45301, integer math at 73189, multithread at 22658, physics at 1060, random string sorting at 32385, and single thread at 3675.

The AMD processor sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 33542. Its nearest rivals show how tightly grouped this performance tier is: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H scores 33537 with a delta percentage of 0, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS scores 33667 with a delta of -0.4, the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX scores 33668 with a delta of -0.4, and the Intel Core i5-12600HX scores 33375 with a delta of 0.5. The Ryzen 5 240 essentially sits in the middle of that cluster, trailing the Ryzen 7 8840HS and Ryzen 5 7645HX by 0.4 percent while leading the Core i5-12600HX by 0.5 percent and matching the Core Ultra 7 255H within rounding.

Because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded benchmarks and no average score, the database shows it at the 50th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 0. Its rival list is empty. Any direct comparison of measured performance between these two parts is impossible from the recorded data.

The Verdict

The data supports only one processor for measured performance: the AMD Ryzen 5 240. It has a complete benchmark profile, a strong 84th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 33542. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and sits at the 50th percentile by default. The database cannot confirm any performance advantage for the Qualcomm part.

The Qualcomm chip does present structural advantages in the specifications that are recorded. It has 18 cores versus 6, a larger die at 220 mm² versus 178 mm², a newer 3 nm process versus 4 nm, more memory bandwidth at 228.6 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, and a triple-channel memory bus versus dual-channel. These factors suggest the potential for strong multi-threaded throughput, but without benchmark data, that potential remains unverified.

The AMD part counters with a higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, a lower base clock at 4.30 GHz versus 4.45 GHz, a larger shared L3 cache at 16 MB versus 9 MB, and more PCIe lanes at 20 Gen 4 lanes versus 12 Gen 5 lanes. Its 12 threads from 6 cores give it multithreading capability that the 18-core, 18-thread Qualcomm chip lacks in thread-per-core terms.

For buyers who need verified performance data, the AMD Ryzen 5 240 is the only option with recorded results. For buyers who prioritize the newer process node, higher core count, and greater memory bandwidth on paper, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has the structural specification advantage, but the database offers no measured evidence to confirm how that translates into application performance.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 240 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 18 |

| Threads | 12 | 18 |

| Base Clock | 4.30 GHz | 4.45 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | Not recorded |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Glymur |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) | Snapdragon X2 (Elite) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 220 mm² |

| 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) | 9 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Triple-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 228.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

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

| Part Number | 100-000001727 | X2E94100 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins on measured performance. Its benchmark suite covers Cinebench R15 and R23 in both single-core and multicore tests, plus a wide PassMark spread across data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread workloads. These results place it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs.

The AMD part also wins on boost clock, reaching 5.00 GHz against the Qualcomm chip's 4.70 GHz. It has a larger shared L3 cache at 16 MB versus 9 MB. Its 20 Gen 4 PCIe lanes exceed the Qualcomm part's 12 Gen 5 lanes in lane count, though the Qualcomm part has the newer PCIe generation. The AMD chip has a recorded TDP of 45 W, which allows power planning, while the Qualcomm part has no TDP recorded.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 wins on structural specifications. It has 18 cores and 18 threads against 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock of 4.45 GHz edges the AMD part's 4.30 GHz. It uses a 3 nm process versus 4 nm, and its die is larger at 220 mm² versus 178 mm². Its L1 cache per core is 288 KB versus 64 KB, and its L2 cache per module is 16 MB versus 1 MB per core.

The Qualcomm chip delivers 228.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth through a triple-channel LPDDR5X interface, compared to 89.6 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5 for AMD. That bandwidth advantage is substantial and could benefit memory-intensive workloads if the rest of the architecture keeps pace. The Qualcomm part also has a later release date of 2026-04-05 versus 2025-01-05.

The database records no wins for either processor in head-to-head comparisons, and no direct benchmark entries link the two. The AMD part is the only one with measurable results; the Qualcomm part remains an unmeasured quantity with a compelling specification sheet.