AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports triple-channel LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a base clock of 4.45 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz. The boost clocks are closer: 4.70 GHz for the Snapdragon versus 4.75 GHz for the Ryzen.

Q: What are the L3 cache sizes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 9 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does the database contain benchmark scores for both processors?

A: The database contains multiple PassMark benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 7 170, including a single-thread score of 3128 and a multithread score of 20760. No benchmark scores are recorded for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100, which has an average benchmark score of 0.

The Verdict

The recorded data favors the AMD Ryzen 7 170 for any workload where measurable performance is required. The Ryzen 7 170 has a full set of PassMark results across data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithreading, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. Its average benchmark score is 43689, and it sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark scores in the database at all. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and its percentile ranking is 50. With no measurements available, the data cannot support any performance claims for the Snapdragon. The Ryzen 7 170 is the only chip in this comparison with verified results, so any selection based on measured performance must be the AMD part.

The Snapdragon does bring structural advantages in the specification sheet: more cores, a smaller process node, higher base clock, and much higher memory bandwidth. But those specifications have no benchmark confirmation in the database. The verdict from the data is clear: the AMD Ryzen 7 170 is the tested processor, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is an untested entry with no recorded scores.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and the wins counters for both processors are 0.

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has its own benchmark suite, which provides the only performance measurements available in this comparison. Its single-thread score is 3128, and its multithread score is 20760. In data compression, it scores 265920. In data encryption, it scores 16078. Extended instructions produce a score of 18107, while finding prime numbers yields 49. Floating point math scores 44979, and integer math scores 79738. Physics scores 890, and random string sorting scores 27804.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 7 170 in the database confirm its standing. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has an average score of 43704, which is a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has an average score of 43717, a delta of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 scores 43431, a delta of 0.6%. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 scores 43326, a delta of 0.8%. These deltas show the Ryzen 7 170 sits within a tight cluster of comparable AMD parts, with less than 1% separating it from its nearest neighbors.

Since the Snapdragon has no benchmark data, there is no score to compare, no delta to calculate, and no wins to assign. The absence of measurements means the head-to-head section is defined entirely by what the Ryzen 7 170 delivers on its own.

Specification Differences

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses 18 cores and 18 threads. The Ryzen has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The Snapdragon has a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Ryzen has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Snapdragon has no TDP recorded.

The socket differs: the Ryzen uses AMD Socket FP7, and the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The Ryzen is part of the Ryzen 7 generation with the Zen 3+ (Rembrandt) architecture and the Rembrandt-R codename. The Snapdragon is part of the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation with the Glymur codename and no architecture field recorded.

The process nodes differ significantly. The Ryzen is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 210 mm². The Snapdragon is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 220 mm².

Cache configurations are different in structure and size. The Ryzen has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 16 MB of L2 cache per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs: the Ryzen supports DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory enabled. The Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X on a triple-channel bus with 228.6 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC memory support.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Ryzen uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Snapdragon uses Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen uses Radeon 680M, and the Snapdragon uses Adreno X2-90.

Both processors are marked as active in production, both are mobile segment parts, and neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The architecture divide between the two chips is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no architecture field recorded, but its codename is Glymur and it belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation.

The manufacturing node separates the two clearly. The Ryzen 7 170 uses a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses a 3 nm process at the same foundry. Die sizes are close, with the Ryzen at 210 mm² and the Snapdragon at 220 mm², but the transistor density implied by the smaller node is not recorded in the database.

Core design philosophy differs. The Ryzen 7 170 uses 8 cores with simultaneous multithreading, producing 16 threads. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses 18 cores with no multithreading, producing 18 threads. The Ryzen has a lower base clock of 3.20 GHz but a slightly higher boost clock of 4.75 GHz versus 4.70 GHz for the Snapdragon.

Cache hierarchy is organized differently. The Ryzen 7 170 allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB shared L3 pool. The Snapdragon allocates 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and a 9 MB shared L3 pool. The L3 cache is smaller on the Snapdragon, but the L2 cache per module is substantially larger than the per-core L2 on the Ryzen.

Memory architecture is a major differentiation point. The Ryzen 7 170 runs dual-channel DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth and supports ECC. The Snapdragon runs triple-channel LPDDR5X with 228.6 GB/s of bandwidth and does not support ECC. The Snapdragon's bandwidth advantage is roughly three times the Ryzen's figure, and the channel count is one higher.

PCIe generation also differs. The Ryzen 7 170 uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Snapdragon uses Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. The Ryzen offers more lanes, while the Snapdragon offers a newer generation with fewer lanes.

The integrated GPU differs by vendor and design. The Ryzen 7 170 carries Radeon 680M graphics, while the Snapdragon carries Adreno X2-90. No graphics benchmarks are recorded for either chip in the database.

The release dates are separated by several months, with the Ryzen 7 170 released on September 30, 2025, and the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 released on April 5, 2026. Both are currently active production parts. The Ryzen has a part number of 100-000000989, and the Snapdragon has a part number of X2E94100. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.