Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark scores in the database, which means a direct performance comparison cannot be established from measurements. The Intel part’s average benchmark score is 36,699, placing it at the 85th percentile against all CPUs. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, though that percentile is based on the absence of recorded data rather than measured results.

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14,655 and a single-core score of 1,862. In Cinebench R20, it records 10,945 multicore and 1,545 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 2,192 multicore and 267 single-core. PassMark tests further characterize the Intel chip: multithread score of 30,659, single-thread score of 4,293, integer math at 71,164, floating point math at 86,929, data compression at 307,094, data encryption at 23,881, extended instructions at 24,017, find prime numbers at 248, physics at 2,515, and random string sorting at 37,331.

Since the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no benchmark entries, there are no delta percentages or rival comparisons to report for it. The database records zero wins for each part in head-to-head tests, as no shared benchmark results exist. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME’s nearest rivals are all from other vendors: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (average score 36,938, delta -0.6%), AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36,945, delta -0.7%), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37,018, delta -0.9%), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37,093, delta -1.1%). These deltas indicate the Arc G3 EXTREME trails each of these CPUs by less than 1.1%, a narrow margin that places it in the same performance tier.

The lack of Snapdragon benchmark data means the only quantitative conclusions in this comparison come from the Intel side. The Intel part’s 14,655 Cinebench R23 multicore score is 34% higher than its R20 multicore score of 10,945, and its single-core R23 score of 1,862 is 20% above the R20 single-core result of 1,545. These relationships confirm the scaling pattern expected from newer Cinebench versions, but no comparative statement about the Snapdragon can be made from measured data.

FAQ

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed.

Q: How does the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel part’s average benchmark score is 36,699. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 by 0.6%, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F by 0.7%, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D by 0.9%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 by 1.1%.

Q: What is the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME’s best and worst recorded benchmark result?

A: The highest score is 307,094 in PassMark data compression, while the lowest is 248 in PassMark find prime numbers. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14,655 and single-core score of 1,862 are the most recent Cinebench results.

Q: Which processor has a higher core count?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, while the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: Yes, both support LPDDR5X memory in dual-channel configuration. The Snapdragon has a higher memory bandwidth at 152.4 GB/s compared to the Intel part’s 136.5 GB/s.

Q: What is the production status of both processors?

A: Both are listed as Active. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has a release date of April 5, 2026, and the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has a release date of May 27, 2026.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is built on the Panther Lake codename and uses Intel’s 3 nm process node manufactured by Intel’s foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses the Glymur codename and a 3 nm process node from TSMC. Both are mobile-market parts, but their internal designs diverge significantly.

The Intel processor has 14 cores and 14 threads, indicating no hyperthreading or simultaneous multithreading. Its cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, also without multithreading. Its cache layout uses 288 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of L2 per module, with no L3 cache listed. The Snapdragon’s die size is recorded at 220 mm², while the Intel part has no die size entry.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME carries an Arc B390 iGPU, while the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 uses an Adreno X2-90. Both support LPDDR5X memory, but the Snapdragon’s memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s exceeds the Intel part’s 136.5 GB/s. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only), whereas the Snapdragon provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

The base clock rates are notably different. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has a base clock of 4.00 GHz, more than double the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME’s 1.90 GHz. Both share the same boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel part has a TDP of 25 watts, while the Snapdragon’s TDP is not recorded in the database.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither supports ECC memory. The Snapdragon’s manufacturer is listed as Unknown, while the Intel part is manufactured by Intel. The production status for both is Active.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: 14 cores and 14 threads for the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME, 18 cores and 18 threads for the Snapdragon X2E-88-100. Base clock speeds differ sharply at 1.90 GHz versus 4.00 GHz, while the boost clocks match at 4.70 GHz. The Intel TDP is 25 watts; the Snapdragon TDP is not listed.

Sockets are different: Intel BGA 2540 for the Arc G3 EXTREME, Qualcomm BGA 2343 for the Snapdragon. The codenames differ (Panther Lake versus Glymur), as do the generations (Arc G3 (Panther Lake) versus Snapdragon X2 (Elite)). The foundry is Intel for the Intel part and TSMC for the Snapdragon. The Snapdragon has a die size of 220 mm², while the Intel part has no die size record.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. The Intel part uses 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. The Snapdragon uses 288 KB L1 per core and 16 MB L2 per module, with no L3 listed. Memory bandwidth favors the Snapdragon at 152.4 GB/s versus 136.5 GB/s. PCIe lane counts differ at 4 lanes for Intel and 12 lanes for Qualcomm, both Gen 5 and CPU only.

Integrated graphics differ: Arc B390 on the Intel side, Adreno X2-90 on the Snapdragon. Release dates differ by about seven weeks, with the Snapdragon released on April 5, 2026, and the Intel part on May 27, 2026. The part numbers are SA4R3 and X2E88100. Neither has a launch MSRP listed, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The most consequential data difference is in benchmarks. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has a full suite of 17 recorded scores, an average benchmark score of 36,699, and a percentile rank of 85. The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, a percentile rank of 50, and no rivals. This means the Snapdragon’s percentile is not a performance measurement but a placeholder derived from missing data.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins in every category where measured performance exists. Its benchmark suite covers Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both multicore and single-core modes, plus seven PassMark workloads. The data shows strong multicore throughput, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14,655 and a PassMark multithread score of 30,659. Single-thread performance is also recorded at 4,293 in PassMark and 1,862 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 cannot be declared a winner in any benchmark category because the database contains no scores for it. Its architectural specifications do suggest strengths in certain areas, but those are not confirmed by measurements. The higher 18-core count, the 4.00 GHz base clock, the larger 288 KB per-core L1 cache, the 16 MB per-module L2 cache, and the higher 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth are all recorded facts. These specifications could support workloads that scale with core count or memory throughput, but the absence of benchmark data prevents any empirical claim.

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME’s 85th percentile ranking against all CPUs places it above the majority of recorded processors. Its nearest rivals, all within 1.1% of its average score, confirm that it sits in a competitive tier. The Snapdragon’s 50th percentile, by contrast, is not backed by any measured average score and should be interpreted as an unverified entry.

For use-case analysis, the recorded Intel data supports these observations: the PassMark data compression score of 307,094 is the highest single result, indicating strong performance in compression workloads. Floating point math at 86,929 and integer math at 71,164 show balanced arithmetic throughput. The physics score of 2,515 and find prime numbers score of 248 are the lowest recorded results, suggesting weaker performance in those specific workloads.

The Snapdragon X2E-88-100’s specifications point to potential advantages in memory bandwidth and core count, but without benchmark scores, those advantages remain hypothetical. The database records zero wins for both parts in head-to-head tests, reflecting the absence of overlapping data. Any claim about the Snapdragon’s performance would require measurements that are not present in the database.