Intel Arc G3 EXTREME vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME enters the database with a substantial set of recorded measurements, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 currently has no benchmark entries. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible for most tests. The Intel part posts an average benchmark score of 36699 across its suite, placing it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Snapdragon, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average score of zero, indicating that no performance data has been recorded for it yet.

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME's strongest recorded results come from the PassMark suite. It scores 307094 in data compression, 86929 in floating point math, and 71164 in integer math. The multithreaded PassMark score lands at 30659, while single-thread performance reaches 4293. In Cinebench, the multicore scores are 2192 in R15, 10945 in R20, and 14655 in R23. Single-core Cinebench results are 267 in R15, 1545 in R20, and 1862 in R23. The chip also records 23881 in data encryption, 24017 in extended instructions, 37331 in random string sorting, 2515 in physics, and 248 in find prime numbers.

Because the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark scores, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided by necessity. The database shows 0 wins for the Qualcomm part and 0 wins for the Intel part in the head-to-head benchmark field, but that field is empty because no paired tests exist. The Intel chip's nearest rivals, based on average score, are all within a narrow band: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 (-0.6%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 36945 (-0.7%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.9%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (-1.1%). This places the Arc G3 EXTREME within roughly one percent of those chips, which is a tight cluster.

The Snapdragon part, with no scores, cannot be positioned against those same rivals. Its 50th percentile ranking is a default placement for unmeasured parts in the database, not a reflection of tested performance.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME wins in every category where data exists, simply because it is the only one of the two with recorded benchmarks. Its 14 cores and 14 threads handle the Cinebench multicore tests with scores that scale from 2192 in R15 to 14655 in R23. Single-core performance in Cinebench R23 reaches 1862, which is a useful indicator for lightly threaded workloads. The PassMark single-thread score of 4293 reinforces that capability.

The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 brings a different physical configuration to the table. It has 18 cores and 18 threads, a base clock of 4.45 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and the same 4.70 GHz boost. Both chips are built on a 3 nm process, but the Intel foundry is Intel itself, while the Snapdragon uses TSMC. The Snapdragon's die size is recorded at 220 mm², whereas the Intel die size is not listed.

Memory bandwidth favors the Qualcomm part on paper. The Snapdragon uses a triple-channel LPDDR5X interface with 228.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel chip uses dual-channel LPDDR5X at 136.5 GB/s. The Snapdragon also offers more PCIe connectivity: Gen 5 with 12 lanes, versus Gen 5 with 4 lanes on the Intel part. Cache layouts differ as well. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon has 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3.

On integrated graphics, the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses an Arc B390 GPU, while the Snapdragon uses an Adreno X2-90. Neither part has recorded graphics benchmarks in the database, so no performance claim can be made there. The Snapdragon's TDP is not listed, while the Intel part is rated at 25 W. The Intel chip uses an Intel BGA 2540 socket, and the Snapdragon uses a Qualcomm BGA 2343 socket.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is the only one of the two with measurable performance. Its 85th percentile ranking and average score of 36699 give it a concrete position in the database. The nearest rivals, all within -1.1% of its average score, show that it sits in a competitive mid-to-high tier. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark data, so any claim about its performance relative to the Intel part would be unsupported.

For workloads that rely on single-thread speed, the Intel chip's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1862 and PassMark single-thread score of 4293 are the only available reference points. For heavily multithreaded tasks, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14655 and PassMark multithread score of 30659 define its capability. The Snapdragon's higher core count (18 versus 14) and higher base clock (4.45 GHz versus 1.90 GHz) suggest potential, but the database contains no measurements to confirm it.

The Snapdragon does hold structural advantages in memory bandwidth (228.6 GB/s versus 136.5 GB/s) and PCIe lane count (12 versus 4). Those are specification-level differences, not tested outcomes. The Intel part counters with a much larger L3 cache (18 MB versus 9 MB) and a lower recorded TDP of 25 W, though the Snapdragon's TDP is not listed, so a direct power comparison is impossible.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME is the only chip in this pairing with verified benchmark results. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 remains an unmeasured entry.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME outperform the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Snapdragon X2E-94-100, so no direct comparison is possible. The Intel part has a recorded average benchmark score of 36699, while the Snapdragon has an average score of 0.

Q: What is the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME's best recorded benchmark result?

A: Its highest single score is 307094 in the PassMark data compression test. Other strong results include 86929 in floating point math and 71164 in integer math.

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

A: Its average score of 36699 is 0.6% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938), 0.7% below the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945), 0.9% below the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018), and 1.1% below the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093).

Q: Which chip has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which chip has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a triple-channel LPDDR5X interface rated at 228.6 GB/s. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses dual-channel LPDDR5X at 136.5 GB/s.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: Both are built on a 3 nm process. The Intel part is manufactured by Intel, and the Snapdragon is manufactured by TSMC.

Q: What are the boost clocks for both chips?

A: Both the Intel Arc G3 EXTREME and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 have a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel base clock is 1.90 GHz, and the Snapdragon base clock is 4.45 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two chips diverge sharply in architecture despite sharing a 3 nm process node. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME uses the Panther Lake codename and belongs to the Arc G3 generation. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses the Glymur codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X2 Elite generation. The Intel part is manufactured in Intel's own foundry, while the Snapdragon is built by TSMC.

Core and thread counts differ: 14 cores and 14 threads on the Intel side, 18 cores and 18 threads on the Qualcomm side. Neither chip supports simultaneous multithreading, as both show equal core and thread counts. The Intel base clock of 1.90 GHz is much lower than the Snapdragon's 4.45 GHz, though both reach the same 4.70 GHz boost clock.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel chip allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon allocates 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and only 9 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger shared L3 cache could benefit workloads that access a common pool of data, while the Snapdragon's larger per-core L1 and per-module L2 suggest a different distribution strategy.

Memory and I/O also differ. The Intel chip uses dual-channel LPDDR5X with 136.5 GB/s bandwidth, while the Snapdragon uses triple-channel LPDDR5X with 228.6 GB/s. PCIe connectivity is heavily skewed toward the Snapdragon: 12 Gen 5 lanes versus 4 Gen 5 lanes on the Intel part. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The Intel Arc G3 EXTREME pairs with an Arc B390 GPU, and the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 pairs with an Adreno X2-90. The database lists no graphics benchmarks for either chip, so no performance comparison can be made.

The Intel part is rated at 25 W TDP, while the Snapdragon's TDP is not listed. The Intel chip uses an Intel BGA 2540 socket, and the Snapdragon uses a Qualcomm BGA 2343 socket. Both are mobile-segment parts with active production status. The Snapdragon's die size is recorded at 220 mm², while the Intel die size is not listed. Release dates differ by about seven weeks: the Snapdragon launched on 2026-04-05, and the Intel chip on 2026-05-27. Neither part has a launch MSRP listed, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.