AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 Comparison
AMD Ryzen 7 250
Snapdragon X2E-88-100
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The recorded database contains benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 7 250, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark entries in the database. This makes a direct benchmark comparison impossible. The AMD part shows a comprehensive set of scores across Cinebench and Passmark test suites. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 250 scores 14,676 points, while its single-core score is 1,715 points. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2,302 multi-core and 269 single-core points. Passmark results include 91,565 in integer math, 53,285 in floating point math, 25,089 in multithread, and 3,678 in single-thread tests. Data compression scores 300,708, data encryption scores 17,661, and extended instructions score 21,613. Physics tests show 1,147 points, random string sorting shows 35,861, and prime number finding shows 73 points. The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 38,221, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Qualcomm processor has an average benchmark score of zero and sits in the 50th percentile, based on the absence of recorded test data. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip, based on average score, are the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38,194 (0.1% delta), Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38,261 (-0.1% delta), Intel Core i5-14490F at 38,149 (0.2% delta), and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H at 38,312 (-0.2% delta). The Ryzen 7 250 sits within a tight 0.2% band of these competing Intel parts, indicating performance parity in aggregate benchmarks.
Where Each One Wins
The AMD Ryzen 7 250 delivers measurable performance in every benchmark category recorded. Its strongest relative results appear in data compression, where the 300,708 score is the highest single value in its benchmark list. Integer math at 91,565 and floating point math at 53,285 show strong arithmetic throughput. The multithread score of 25,089 is roughly 6.8 times the single-thread score of 3,678, indicating good scaling across its 8 cores and 16 threads. The Passmark extended instructions score of 21,613 reflects SIMD capability. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has zero recorded benchmark scores, so there is no data to establish any winning category for that processor. The AMD part wins every category by default because no comparison data exists for the Qualcomm chip. The percentile ranking also separates them: the Ryzen 7 250 sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Snapdragon sits at the 50th percentile, which is the median position when no benchmark data is present. For workloads like physics simulation, the AMD processor records 1,147 points, and for encryption tasks it records 17,661 points. The single-thread passmark result appears twice in the database (as both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread), both showing 3,678 points, confirming consistency. The Qualcomm chip has no wins to report across any of these metrics.
Architecture Differences
The AMD Ryzen 7 250 uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point, built on a 4 nm process node from TSMC. It contains 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning each core supports two threads via simultaneous multithreading. The die size is 178 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses a different design, codenamed Glymur, built on a 3 nm process node also from TSMC. Its die size is 220 mm², which is larger than the AMD chip. The Snapdragon has 18 cores and 18 threads, with no multithreading per core, so each core handles a single thread. The AMD processor has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Qualcomm part has a higher base clock at 4.00 GHz but a lower boost clock at 4.70 GHz. The AMD chip integrates the Radeon 780M graphics, while the Snapdragon uses the Adreno X2-90. Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm chip has 288 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of L2 cache per module, with no L3 cache listed. The AMD chip uses a dual-channel DDR5 memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Qualcomm chip uses dual-channel LPDDR5X memory with 152.4 GB/s bandwidth, a notably higher figure. PCIe support also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Qualcomm part uses Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. The AMD processor has 25,000 million transistors, while the Qualcomm chip does not have a transistor count listed. The AMD processor's socket is AMD Socket FP8, and the Qualcomm chip uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The AMD part is unlocked for overclocking, while the Qualcomm part is also unlocked, though multiplier unlocking is false for both.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in several specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. Base clocks differ: the AMD chip runs at 3.30 GHz, the Qualcomm chip at 4.00 GHz. Boost clocks also differ: the AMD chip reaches 5.10 GHz, the Qualcomm chip reaches 4.70 GHz. The TDP is recorded as 28 watts for the AMD part, while no TDP value exists for the Qualcomm part. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Qualcomm. The die size is 178 mm² for AMD and 220 mm² for Qualcomm. L1 cache is 64 KB per core for AMD and 288 KB per core for Qualcomm. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 16 MB per module for Qualcomm. L3 cache is 16 MB shared for AMD and not listed for Qualcomm. Memory support is DDR5 for AMD and LPDDR5X for Qualcomm. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 152.4 GB/s for Qualcomm. PCIe generation is Gen 4 for AMD and Gen 5 for Qualcomm, with 20 lanes for AMD and 12 lanes for Qualcomm. Integrated graphics are Radeon 780M for AMD and Adreno X2-90 for Qualcomm. The release date for the AMD chip is January 5, 2025, while the Qualcomm chip has a release date of April 5, 2026. The AMD part number is 100-000001722, and the Qualcomm part number is X2E88100. The AMD chip has no launch MSRP recorded, and the Qualcomm chip also has no launch MSRP recorded. The transistor count is 25,000 million for AMD and absent for Qualcomm. The AMD architecture is listed as Zen 4, while the Qualcomm architecture field is null. The AMD generation is listed as "Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point))", and the Qualcomm generation is "Snapdragon X2 (Elite)". The AMD manufacturer is AMD, and the Qualcomm manufacturer is listed as Unknown. Both parts have ECC memory support set to false.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores in the database?
A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 8 cores.
Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?
A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has an average benchmark score of 38,221, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has an average benchmark score of 0.
Q: How does the AMD processor compare to its nearest Intel rivals?
A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is within 0.2% of four Intel parts: the Core Ultra 5 245T (0.1% higher), Core i5-13600HX (0.1% lower), Core i5-14490F (0.2% higher), and Core Ultra 9 285H (0.2% lower).
Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?
A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, while the AMD Ryzen 7 250 has 89.6 GB/s.
Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?
A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100's boost clock of 4.70 GHz.
Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?
A: The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is built on a 4 nm process, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 is built on a 3 nm process, both from TSMC.