AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 Comparison
AMD Ryzen 7 170
Snapdragon X2E-96-100
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100
The Verdict
The recorded data positions the AMD Ryzen 7 170 as a fully benchmarked mobile processor with an average score of 43689, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and sits at the 50th percentile by default. Any performance comparison between the two is therefore based on architectural and specification differences rather than direct measurements.
For workloads that rely on established x86 software ecosystems, the Ryzen 7 170 is the only option in this pairing with verified performance data. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3128 and multithread score of 20760 provide concrete reference points. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 offers 18 cores versus 8, a higher base clock of 4.45 GHz versus 3.20 GHz, and a larger memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, but none of these advantages are confirmed by benchmark results in the database. The data cannot substantiate any performance claim for the Qualcomm part beyond its listed specifications.
Architecture Differences
The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm TSMC process with a die size of 210 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 uses the Glymur codename under the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation, fabricated on a 3 nm TSMC process with a die size of 220 mm². The smaller process node gives the Qualcomm part a manufacturing advantage in transistor density, though the database does not list transistor counts for either chip.
Core configurations differ sharply. The Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, meaning no multithreading per core, relying instead on raw core count. Cache hierarchies also diverge. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Qualcomm uses 288 KB L1 per core, 16 MB L2 per module, and 9 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm L2 allocation is substantially larger per module, while AMD holds the advantage in shared L3 capacity.
Memory architecture separates the two clearly. The Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory support. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 supports LPDDR5X over a triple-channel bus with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. The Qualcomm part delivers roughly three times the memory bandwidth on paper. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Qualcomm provides Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. The newer PCIe standard on the Snapdragon compensates for fewer lanes in terms of per-lane throughput.
Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the Ryzen 7 170 with a Radeon 680M, while Qualcomm integrates an Adreno X2-90. The database provides no graphics benchmarks for either, so relative GPU performance cannot be assessed. Production status for both is listed as Active. The Ryzen 7 170 carries the part number 100-000000989 and uses AMD Socket FP7. The Snapdragon X2E-96-100 carries the part number X2E96100 and uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pairing, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has an empty benchmarks array. Direct score comparisons are therefore impossible. The Ryzen 7 170, however, has a full set of PassMark results that establish its performance profile.
The Ryzen 7 170 scores 265920 in data compression, 16078 in data encryption, 18107 in extended instructions, 49 in find prime numbers, 44979 in floating point math, 79738 in integer math, 890 in physics, 27804 in random string sorting, and 3128 in both single-thread and singlethread tests. Its multithread score is 20760. These figures give a complete picture of its compute characteristics. The data compression score is notably high relative to the other integer workloads, while the prime number score of 49 is the lowest recorded metric, indicating weak performance on that specific algorithm.
The nearest rivals in the database provide context for the Ryzen 7 170. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 matches its average score at 43704 with a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 scores 43717, which is 0.1 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 scores 43431, which is 0.6 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 scores 43326, which is 0.8 percent lower. This cluster of results shows the Ryzen 7 170 sitting within a tight performance band around 43.3k to 43.7k average score. The differences are negligible in practical terms, with the largest spread being less than one percent. The Qualcomm part has no nearest rivals listed, reinforcing the absence of measurement data.
The 88th percentile ranking for the Ryzen 7 170 indicates that it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database across all recorded benchmarks. The Qualcomm part's 50th percentile is a placeholder value, not a measured outcome. Any inference that the Snapdragon X2E-96-100 performs at the median of all CPUs would be unsupported by actual test results.
Specification Differences
The following fields differ between the two processors. Core count: 8 versus 18. Thread count: 16 versus 18. Base clock: 3.20 GHz versus 4.45 GHz. Boost clock: 4.75 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. TDP: 35 watts for AMD, not listed for Qualcomm. Socket: AMD Socket FP7 versus Qualcomm BGA 2343. Architecture: Zen 3+ versus not listed. Codename: Rembrandt-R versus Glymur. Generation: Ryzen 7 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)) versus Snapdragon X2 (Elite). Process node: 6 nm versus 3 nm. Die size: 210 mm² versus 220 mm². L1 cache: 64 KB per core versus 288 KB per core. L2 cache: 512 KB per core versus 16 MB per module. L3 cache: 16 MB shared versus 9 MB shared. Memory support: DDR5 versus LPDDR5X. Memory bus: dual-channel versus triple-channel. Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s versus 228.6 GB/s. ECC memory: true versus false. PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes versus Gen 5 with 12 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 680M versus Adreno X2-90. Release date: September 30, 2025 versus April 5, 2026. Part number: 100-000000989 versus X2E96100.
Fields that are identical include market segment (Mobile), production status (Active), multiplier unlocked (false), and foundry (TSMC). No launch MSRP is recorded for either processor. The manufacturer field for Qualcomm is listed as Unknown in the database, while AMD is the listed manufacturer for the Ryzen 7 170.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores?
A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has 18 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores. The Qualcomm part also has 18 threads, compared to 16 threads for the AMD part.
Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?
A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has an average benchmark score of 43689, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has an average benchmark score of 0, with no recorded benchmark results in the database.
Q: How does memory bandwidth compare?
A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 supports LPDDR5X over a triple-channel bus with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Qualcomm part also lacks ECC support, which the AMD part includes.
Q: What process nodes are used?
A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is built on a 6 nm TSMC process with a die size of 210 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 is built on a 3 nm TSMC process with a die size of 220 mm².
Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?
A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz and a base clock of 4.45 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a boost clock of 4.75 GHz and a base clock of 3.20 GHz.
Q: Are there any direct head-to-head benchmark results?
A: No. The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen 7 170 versus the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-96-100, and the Qualcomm part has an empty benchmarks array. Only the AMD part has recorded PassMark scores available for analysis.