AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is extensive, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 currently has no benchmark entries stored in the database. This means the comparison is one-sided: the Threadripper 9980X has scores across Cinebench and Passmark suites, and the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has none. The absence of data does not indicate performance, only that no measurements have been recorded for the Qualcomm part.

Looking at the Threadripper 9980X’s results, the multi-core numbers are the defining feature. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 130529 points. Its single-core score in the same test is 18427. The Cinebench R20 results follow the same pattern: 54822 multi-core, 7739 single-core. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 13157, and the single-core score is 1857. These figures place the chip in the 99th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 321753.

Passmark results reinforce the multi-core strength. The multithread score is 141641, while single-thread is 4537. Data compression hits 2974534, data encryption reaches 157137, and extended instructions score 228959. Floating point math is 559003, integer math is 872071, and physics is 8001. Random string sorting scores 292083. Find prime numbers is the outlier at 769, a low score relative to the other Passmark results, suggesting that specific workload does not favor this architecture.

Since the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded benchmarks, there are no head-to-head wins in either direction. The comparison must rely on specifications and the Threadripper’s own measured results.

Where Each One Wins

The Threadripper 9980X wins every workload where a benchmark has been recorded. Its 64 cores and 128 threads are designed for heavily parallel tasks. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 130529 and the Passmark multithread score of 141641 both point to rendering, compilation, simulation, and other throughput-heavy work. Data compression at 2974534 and integer math at 872071 indicate strong performance in archiving, encoding, and general compute tasks. Encryption at 157137 shows capability in security-related workloads.

The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark data, so it cannot be assigned wins in any measured category. However, its specifications suggest a different purpose. It is a mobile part with 18 cores and 18 threads, a base clock of 4.45 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It has an integrated Adreno X2-90 GPU, which the Threadripper lacks entirely. The Snapdragon uses LPDDR5X memory in a triple-channel configuration, delivering 228.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Threadripper uses quad-channel DDR5 with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Snapdragon’s higher memory bandwidth and integrated graphics point toward client workloads, but without benchmark scores, any performance claim is speculative. The database records only the Threadripper’s wins because only its scores exist.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is built on Zen 5 architecture with the codename Shimada Peak. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC and contains 66,520 million transistors across a die size of 8x 70.6 mm². The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses the Glymur codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation, and is built on a 3 nm process, also from TSMC. Its die size is 220 mm², and transistor count is not recorded.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The Threadripper has 64 cores and 128 threads, while the Snapdragon has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Snapdragon has no simultaneous multithreading. Cache layouts also diverge. The Threadripper allocates 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 256 MB of L3 cache. The Snapdragon uses 288 KB L1 per core, 16 MB L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3. The Threadripper’s 256 MB L3 is a massive pool for data-heavy workloads, while the Snapdragon’s smaller cache reflects a mobile power envelope.

Memory support differs. The Threadripper supports DDR5 in a quad-channel configuration with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory. The Snapdragon uses LPDDR5X in a triple-channel configuration with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. The Snapdragon’s higher bandwidth figure is notable, but it comes with a different memory type and channel count.

PCIe connectivity is another major split. The Threadripper provides Gen 5 with 80 lanes from the CPU. The Snapdragon provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes. That is a 68-lane difference, making the Threadripper the clear choice for multi-GPU or high-density storage configurations. The Snapdragon includes an integrated Adreno X2-90 GPU, while the Threadripper has no integrated graphics.

Socket and platform also separate them. The Threadripper uses AMD Socket sTR5, and its multiplier is unlocked. The Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2343, which is a soldered mobile socket, and its multiplier is locked. The Threadripper is a desktop part with a launch MSRP of $4999, released on 2025-07-29. The Snapdragon is a mobile part released on 2026-04-05, with no launch MSRP recorded. The Threadripper’s TDP is 350 watts, while the Snapdragon’s TDP is not recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has 64 cores and 128 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Threadripper 9980X supports ECC memory with DDR5 in a quad-channel configuration. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports LPDDR5X in a triple-channel configuration and does not support ECC.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Threadripper 9980X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses a 3 nm process, also from TSMC.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 includes an Adreno X2-90 integrated GPU. The Threadripper 9980X has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The Threadripper 9980X has 256 MB of L3 cache. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 9 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How many PCIe lanes does each processor provide?

A: The Threadripper 9980X provides Gen 5 with 80 lanes from the CPU. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU.

The Verdict

The data clearly supports the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X for any workload that requires massive parallel throughput. Its 64 cores, 128 threads, and 256 MB L3 cache deliver top-tier multi-core results, with a 99th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 130529 and Passmark multithread score of 141641 confirm its position for rendering, encoding, and compute-heavy tasks. The unlocked multiplier and 80 PCIe Gen 5 lanes make it suited for workstation builds with expansion needs.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, so it cannot be evaluated on measured performance. Its specifications point to a mobile design: 18 cores, 18 threads, integrated Adreno X2-90 graphics, LPDDR5X memory, and a 3 nm process. It is not a competitor in the same performance class. The Threadripper’s 256 MB L3 versus the Snapdragon’s 9 MB shared L3, 80 PCIe lanes versus 12, and quad-channel DDR5 versus triple-channel LPDDR5X all indicate different target markets.

For a builder assembling a high-core-count workstation, the Threadripper 9980X is the only choice with measurable data. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 belongs in the mobile segment, and without benchmarks, no performance conclusions can be drawn. The database records only one side of this comparison with actual scores, and that side is the AMD part.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 |

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

| Cores | 64 | 18 |

| Threads | 128 | 18 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 4.45 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Die Size | 8x 70.6 mm² | 220 mm² |

| Transistors | 66,520 million | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 288 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 16 MB per module |

| L3 Cache | 256 MB | 9 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Quad-channel | Triple-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | 228.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 80 lanes | Gen 5, 12 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Adreno X2-90 |

| Socket | AMD Socket sTR5 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2025-07-29 | 2026-04-05 |

| Launch MSRP | $4999 | Not recorded |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| TDP | 350 W | Not recorded |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Shimada Peak | Glymur |

| Generation | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 5, Shimada Peak) | Snapdragon X2 (Elite) |

| Part Number | 100-000001593 | X2E94100 |

| Production Status | Active | Active |