Intel Core 3 100HL vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 Comparison

Intel Core 3 100HL vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 3 100HL and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100. The Intel part has a full suite of recorded Cinebench and PassMark results, while the Qualcomm chip has no benchmark entries at all in the recorded data. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible. What the data does show is the Intel Core 3 100HL sits at the 76th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23545. The Snapdragon X1E-78-100 sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no measured performance data is available for it.

The Intel Core 3 100HL delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14948 and a single-core score of 2110. In Cinebench R20, it records 6278 multi-core and 886 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 1506 multi-core and 212 single-core. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 17586, single-thread score of 3735, integer math at 56308, floating point math at 42108, data compression at 202225, data encryption at 11964, extended instructions at 12463, physics at 928, random string sorting at 23223, and prime number finding at 48.

Without any benchmark records for the Snapdragon X1E-78-100, the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on architectural and specification differences. The nearest rivals to the Intel chip provide context: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U scores 23709 on average, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel part. The Intel Core i5-11500 scores 23718, also 0.7% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V scores 23297, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H scores 23277, which is 1.2% lower. These deltas show the Intel Core 3 100HL performs within roughly 1% of those four established desktop and mobile processors.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 uses the Oryon codename, part of the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The process node difference is significant: 10 nm versus 4 nm, which typically indicates the Qualcomm chip uses a more advanced manufacturing technology.

Core counts differ substantially. The Intel chip has 8 cores and 12 threads, meaning it supports hyper-threading. The Qualcomm chip has 12 cores and 12 threads, with no hyper-threading. The Intel base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Qualcomm base clock is 3.40 GHz, and no boost clock is recorded in the database. Thermal design power differs: the Intel chip is rated at 45 W, while the Qualcomm chip is rated at 35 W. The Qualcomm part draws less power by the recorded TDP figures.

Cache structures are notably different. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm chip has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm L1 and L2 figures are larger per unit, while the Intel L3 is larger overall. Memory support diverges: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, while Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X in dual-channel mode. The Qualcomm memory bandwidth is recorded at 135.2 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth figure is listed for the Intel part.

PCIe lanes differ. The Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Qualcomm chip provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units, while Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-85. Socket types are incompatible: Intel uses Socket 1700, while Qualcomm uses BGA 2073. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split. The Intel Core 3 100HL has a substantial benchmark profile with 17 recorded scores, placing it at the 76th percentile among all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has zero benchmark records, placing it at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0. For any workload where performance is quantified in the database, the Intel chip is the only one with measurable results. The Intel part also benefits from higher boost capability at 4.60 GHz versus the Qualcomm's 3.40 GHz base clock with no boost listed.

The Qualcomm chip counters with a lower 35 W TDP versus Intel's 45 W, a more advanced 4 nm process versus 10 nm, more cores at 12 versus 8, higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, and more PCIe lanes at 12 versus 8. It also has a larger L1 cache per core at 288 KB versus 80 KB, and larger L2 per module at 12 MB versus 2 MB per core. The Qualcomm memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s gives it a clear memory throughput advantage, though no equivalent Intel figure exists for direct comparison.

Who should pick which depends entirely on what the data supports. For users who need verified performance numbers, the Intel Core 3 100HL is the only choice with recorded scores. For users who prioritize lower power consumption, a smaller process node, more cores, higher base frequency, and broader PCIe lane availability, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 presents those advantages in the specifications. The Intel chip is a desktop segment part on Socket 1700, while the Qualcomm chip is a mobile segment part on BGA 2073, so platform requirements will also dictate suitability.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 100HL | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | Not recorded |

| TDP | 45 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Oryon |

| Generation | Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Snapdragon X (Elite) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 135.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU | Adreno X1-85 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-04-07 | 2024-04-23 |

| Part Number | Unknown | X1E78100 |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has 12 cores, while the Intel Core 3 100HL has 8 cores. Both have 12 threads.

Q: What is the highest clock speed recorded for each?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz, but no boost clock is recorded in the database.

Q: How do their power requirements differ?

A: The Intel chip has a TDP of 45 W, while the Qualcomm chip has a TDP of 35 W. The Qualcomm part is rated for lower power consumption.

Q: Which processor has better benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL has 17 recorded benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14948 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3735. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 supports LPDDR5X in dual-channel mode with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: Which chip has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. However, the Qualcomm chip has larger L1 and L2 caches per core/module.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 100HL wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only chip with recorded performance data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14948 and single-core score of 2110, along with PassMark multi-thread at 17586 and single-thread at 3735, provide quantifiable performance for desktop workloads. The 76th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it performs better than roughly three-quarters of the processors in the database. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U and Intel Core i5-11500, score only 0.7% higher on average, placing the Intel Core 3 100HL in competitive company.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 wins on specification advantages that do not require benchmark scores. It has 12 cores versus 8, a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, a lower TDP of 35 W versus 45 W, a smaller 4 nm process versus 10 nm, more PCIe lanes at 12 versus 8, and higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s. Its L1 cache of 288 KB per core and L2 of 12 MB per module exceed the Intel chip's 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core. The Qualcomm part also uses LPDDR5X memory, which is a mobile-oriented standard, aligning with its mobile market segment.

For desktop builders who need proven multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, the Intel Core 3 100HL delivers with a full benchmark profile. For mobile platforms where power efficiency, core count, and memory bandwidth matter more than recorded benchmark data, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100 offers the architectural edge. The Intel chip's release date of 2024-04-07 and the Qualcomm chip's release date of 2024-04-23 place them in the same launch window, but their intended platforms and performance profiles differ substantially. The data supports the Intel part for measurable compute performance and the Qualcomm part for power-conscious, high-core-count mobile designs.