AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 occupy opposite ends of the computing spectrum, and the recorded benchmark data reflects that divide clearly. The Threadripper 9980X delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 130,529, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of measured results for the Qualcomm part means every head-to-head comparison relies on the AMD processor's absolute performance and its position among other high-end desktop and server chips.

The Threadripper 9980X achieves a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 13,157 and a single-core score of 1,857. In Cinebench R20, it posts 54,822 multi-core and 7,739 single-core. The R23 single-core result of 18,427 shows the Zen 5 architecture is not purely a multi-core brute; it holds respectable single-thread performance as well. The Passmark suite reinforces this: the chip records 141,641 in multithread, 4,537 in single-thread, 872,071 in integer math, and 559,003 in floating point math. Data compression reaches 2,974,534, while encryption hits 157,137 and extended instructions score 228,959. Random string sorting completes at 292,083, and physics processing lands at 8,001. Prime number finding is notably lower at 769, a workload that does not scale as favorably with the chip's configuration.

The database places the Threadripper 9980X in the 99th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 321,753. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX, averages 320,749, a delta of 0.3 percent. The Intel Xeon 6781P trails by 2 percent with an average score of 315,524. The AMD EPYC 9575F sits 3.2 percent behind at 311,774, and the AMD EPYC 9734 is 3.6 percent behind at 310,619. These margins are tight at the top of the stack, but the Threadripper 9980X holds the leading position among all recorded parts.

For the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100, the database shows no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile ranking of 50th places it at the median of all CPUs, but without measured scores, the comparison is qualitative rather than quantitative. The data confirms the Threadripper 9980X is the only one of the two with verifiable performance numbers.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?

A: The database records an average benchmark score of 321,753, which places the processor in the 99th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: How does the Threadripper 9980X compare to its closest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX has an average score of 320,749, which is 0.3 percent lower than the Threadripper 9980X. The Intel Xeon 6781P is 2 percent behind, the AMD EPYC 9575F is 3.2 percent behind, and the AMD EPYC 9734 is 3.6 percent behind.

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 have any benchmark results in the database?

A: No. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has an empty benchmark array, an average score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed. Its percentile rank is 50, but there are no measured scores to analyze.

Q: What Passmark scores does the Threadripper 9980X achieve?

A: The chip records 141,641 in multithread, 4,537 in single-thread, 872,071 in integer math, 559,003 in floating point math, 2,974,534 in data compression, 157,137 in data encryption, 228,959 in extended instructions, 292,083 in random string sorting, 8,001 in physics, and 769 in prime number finding.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Threadripper 9980X?

A: The launch MSRP is $4999.

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread Cinebench R23 score?

A: The Threadripper 9980X records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 18,427. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no recorded Cinebench R23 score in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on the same 4 nm TSMC process node, but the similarities end there. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Shimada Peak, part of the 9000 series and the Ryzen Threadripper generation. It integrates 66,520 million transistors across a die configuration of 8x 70.6 mm². The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses the Oryon codename within the Snapdragon X Elite generation. The database does not list a transistor count or die size for the Qualcomm part.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. The Threadripper 9980X provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 256 MB of L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 offers 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and only 6 MB of shared L3. The Threadripper's massive L3 pool is a defining feature for workloads that fit within cache. The Snapdragon's smaller shared L3 reflects its mobile design priorities.

Memory support differs by generation and width. The AMD part uses DDR5 memory across a quad-channel bus with a bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s and supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm part uses LPDDR5X across a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Threadripper 9980X offers Gen 5 with 80 CPU lanes, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. The AMD processor includes no integrated graphics, while the Snapdragon integrates an Adreno X1-85 GPU.

The Threadripper 9980X has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 does not. The AMD processor targets the desktop market segment, while the Snapdragon targets mobile. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts represent the largest gap. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has 64 cores and 128 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. Base clocks are 3.20 GHz for the AMD part and 3.40 GHz for the Qualcomm part. Boost clocks reach 5.40 GHz on the Threadripper and 4.00 GHz on the Snapdragon.

Thermal design power is another major separator. The Threadripper 9980X has a TDP of 350 watts, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is rated at 35 watts. The socket types are entirely different: AMD Socket sTR5 for the Threadripper, Qualcomm BGA 2073 for the Snapdragon. The Threadripper 9980X has a part number of 100-000001593 and a release date of 2025-07-29. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has part number X1E80100 and a release date of 2024-04-23.

The Threadripper 9980X has a launch MSRP of $4999, while the Snapdragon has no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD chip's memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s exceeds the Snapdragon's 135.2 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Qualcomm part. The PCIe configuration favors the AMD processor with Gen 5 and 80 lanes versus Gen 4 and 12 lanes. The Snapdragon integrates graphics; the Threadripper does not.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins every measured category because it is the only part with recorded benchmarks. Its 64-core, 128-thread configuration with a 5.40 GHz boost clock and 256 MB of L3 cache produces scores that place it at the 99th percentile of all CPUs. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 130,529 and the Passmark multithread score of 141,641 demonstrate dominance in heavily parallel workloads such as rendering, scientific computing, and data processing. The high memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s and 80 PCIe Gen 5 lanes support large-scale storage and accelerator configurations. The unlocked multiplier adds flexibility for tuning.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 cannot claim benchmark wins due to the absence of data. Its strengths are structural rather than measured. The 35 watt TDP and mobile market segment indicate a focus on power efficiency. The dual-channel LPDDR5X memory and integrated Adreno X1-85 GPU suit compact, battery-powered systems. The 12-core, 12-thread layout with a 3.40 GHz base clock and 4.00 GHz boost clock targets responsiveness in everyday tasks. The 50th percentile ranking, while unverified by recorded scores, suggests median positioning among all CPUs rather than top-tier performance.

The data shows the Threadripper 9980X is designed for maximum throughput in professional desktop environments, while the Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is built for mobility and efficiency. The Threadripper's 0.3 percent lead over the Threadripper PRO 9985WX, 2 percent over the Intel Xeon 6781P, 3.2 percent over the AMD EPYC 9575F, and 3.6 percent over the AMD EPYC 9734 confirms it sits at the very top of the database's performance hierarchy. The Snapdragon, with no scores to analyze, remains a part whose capabilities are defined by its specifications rather than its measured results.