AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 are both active processors in the database, but they target different market segments. The AMD entry is a desktop part with 24 cores, 48 threads, and a TDP of 350. The Qualcomm entry is a mobile part with 12 cores, 12 threads, and a TDP of 35. No head-to-head benchmark rows are recorded for this pair, and both entries show an average benchmark score of 0 with a 50th percentile rank among all CPUs.

Where Each One Wins

Neither entry has a recorded benchmark win in the database. The win split below is therefore based on recorded specification advantages.

The AMD entry has the advantage in raw thread capacity: 24 cores and 48 threads versus 12 cores and 12 threads. It also leads on peak clock speed, with a boost clock of 5.30 versus 4.20, and on base clock, with 4.20 versus 3.80. Cache capacity favors AMD as well, with 128 MB of L3 cache versus 6 MB. Memory bandwidth is another AMD advantage: 204.8 GB/s over quad-channel DDR5 versus 135.2 GB/s over dual-channel LPDDR5X. ECC memory support is true for AMD and false for Qualcomm. The AMD part also records 80 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the Qualcomm part records 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The AMD entry lists an unlocked multiplier as true, while the Qualcomm entry lists it as false.

The Qualcomm entry has the advantage in power envelope, with a TDP of 35 versus 350. It is also the only one of the two with integrated graphics, listed as Adreno X1-85, while the AMD part records N/A. The Qualcomm L1 cache is listed at 288 KB per core, higher than the AMD per-core L1 of 64 KB. For its mobile role, the Qualcomm part uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket sTR5.

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X records 24 cores and 48 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 records 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What clock speeds are recorded?

A: The AMD part records a base clock of 4.20 and a boost clock of 5.30. The Qualcomm part records a base clock of 3.80 and a boost clock of 4.20.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: ECC memory support is listed as true for the AMD part and false for the Qualcomm part.

Q: Does the database show integrated graphics for either part?

A: Yes. The Qualcomm part lists integrated graphics as Adreno X1-85. The AMD part lists integrated graphics as N/A.

Q: What memory bandwidth figures are recorded?

A: AMD records 204.8 GB/s with quad-channel DDR5. Qualcomm records 135.2 GB/s with dual-channel LPDDR5X.

Q: Which entry has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD entry lists multiplier unlocked as true. The Qualcomm entry lists multiplier unlocked as false.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no head-to-head benchmark rows, no nearest rival entries, and no per-processor benchmark scores beyond the overall average of 0 for both parts. The win counters in the database are 0 for both entries, so there are no measured benchmark wins to walk through. The largest recorded wins in this matchup are specification wins.

AMD has 24 cores versus 12, 48 threads versus 12, a base clock of 4.20 versus 3.80, a boost clock of 5.30 versus 4.20, 128 MB of L3 cache versus 6 MB, and 204.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth versus 135.2 GB/s. AMD also records PCIe Gen 5 with 80 lanes versus PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes, ECC true versus false, and an unlocked multiplier true versus false.

Qualcomm has a TDP of 35 versus 350, L1 cache of 288 KB per core versus 64 KB per core, integrated Adreno X1-85 graphics versus N/A, and a Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket versus AMD Socket sTR5. Qualcomm also uses dual-channel LPDDR5X memory, while AMD uses quad-channel DDR5.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 |

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

| Cores | 24 | 12 |

| Threads | 48 | 12 |

| Base clock | 4.20 | 3.80 |

| Boost clock | 5.30 | 4.20 |

| TDP | 350 | 35 |

| Socket | AMD Socket sTR5 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Memory support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

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

| Memory bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| ECC memory | true | false |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 80 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | Adreno X1-85 |

| Multiplier unlocked | true | false |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-07-29 | 2024-04-23 |

| Launch MSRP | $1499 | no recorded MSRP |

The table omits fields that match: process node is 4 nm for both, foundry is TSMC for both, and production status is Active for both.

Architecture Differences

The two entries share a manufacturing process: both are listed as 4 nm parts from TSMC. The architectural lineage differs. The AMD entry specifies Zen 5 architecture with the codename Shimada Peak and belongs to the Ryzen Threadripper generation. The Qualcomm entry does not record an architecture name, but its codename is Oryon and its generation is Snapdragon X (Elite).

The AMD entry records 33,260 million transistors and a die size of 4x 70.6 mm². No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Qualcomm entry. Cache organization differs substantially. AMD lists 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 128 MB of L3. Qualcomm lists 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3.

Feature differences follow the market split. AMD supports ECC memory, an unlocked multiplier, DDR5 with quad-channel access, and PCIe Gen 5 with 80 lanes. Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X with dual-channel access, PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes, integrated Adreno X1-85 graphics, and no ECC. The AMD part is a desktop part on AMD Socket sTR5. The Qualcomm part is a mobile part on Qualcomm BGA 2073.

The Verdict

The recorded data does not contain measured benchmark scores for either entry, so the verdict is based on specification differences. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the desktop part with 24 cores, 48 threads, a boost clock of 5.30, 128 MB of L3 cache, 204.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth, ECC support, and 80 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. It is the data-backed choice for desktop workloads that use many threads and require high memory throughput.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is the mobile part with 12 cores, 12 threads, a TDP of 35, integrated Adreno X1-85 graphics, and LPDDR5X memory. It is the data-backed choice for power-constrained mobile systems. The two parts are not direct competitors in the database; their market segments, sockets, memory types, and feature sets place them in different use cases.