Intel Core 3 100HL vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 100HL compare to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 in overall benchmark standing?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL holds a 76th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel chip also has an average benchmark score of 23545, whereas the Qualcomm part has no recorded average score in the database.

Q: What are the core and thread configurations of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL has 8 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 3 100HL's base clock of 2.10 GHz. However, the Intel chip has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded boost clock.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL has a TDP of 45 W. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a TDP of 35 W.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 3 100HL is the clear performance choice based on recorded data. It ranks at the 76th percentile across all CPUs, has an average benchmark score of 23545, and delivers a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no rival comparisons in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking suggests a mid-pack position, but without measurement data, its performance cannot be quantified against the Intel part.

The Qualcomm chip does bring structural advantages in process technology and efficiency targets. It uses a 4 nm node from TSMC, which is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node. It also has a lower TDP of 35 W compared to 45 W, and a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 2.10 GHz. The Qualcomm part offers 10 cores and 10 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 12 threads. For workloads that depend on raw measured throughput, the Intel Core 3 100HL is the only option with actual scores to support it.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 is a mobile segment processor with a 35 W TDP, LPDDR5X memory support, and 135.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It is built for a different usage envelope. The Intel chip is a desktop part with DDR4 and DDR5 support, a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and an Iris Xe Graphics 48EU integrated GPU. The data positions the Intel part as the measurable performer, while the Qualcomm part remains a specification-only entry.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core 3 100HL and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. As a result, any direct score comparison must rely on the Intel part's standalone benchmark results and the Qualcomm part's absence of recorded scores.

The Intel Core 3 100HL delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14948 and a single-core score of 2110. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6278 multicore and 886 single-core. In Cinebench R15, the scores are 1506 multicore and 212 single-core. These numbers provide a concrete baseline for multi-threaded and single-threaded rendering workloads.

PassMark results for the Intel chip include a multithread score of 17586 and a single-thread score of 3735. The data encryption score is 11964, and data compression reaches 202225. Integer math scores 56308, floating point math scores 42108, and extended instructions score 12463. The find prime numbers test scores 48, random string sorting scores 23223, and physics scores 928.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has an empty benchmark array. There are no Cinebench, PassMark, or any other recorded test scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals. The only quantifiable data points are its clock speeds, core count, memory bandwidth, process node, and TDP.

Because the Qualcomm part cannot be measured against the Intel part in any recorded test, the performance comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core 3 100HL has a 76th percentile ranking and an average score of 23545. The Qualcomm part has a 50th percentile ranking and no average score. The percentile gap of 26 points is the only direct ranking comparison available, and it favors Intel by a substantial margin.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 3 100HL and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 differ across nearly every specification field in the database.

Core and thread counts: Intel has 8 cores and 12 threads. Qualcomm has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel chip supports hyper-threading-style thread doubling; the Qualcomm chip does not.

Clock speeds: Intel has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Qualcomm has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no recorded boost clock.

Power: Intel has a TDP of 45 W. Qualcomm has a TDP of 35 W.

Socket: Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Qualcomm uses Qualcomm BGA 2073.

Process node: Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. Qualcomm uses 4 nm from TSMC.

Cache layout: Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. Qualcomm has 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel. Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X, dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. Intel has no recorded memory bandwidth.

PCIe: Intel supports Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Qualcomm supports Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-85.

Market segment: Intel is Desktop. Qualcomm is Mobile.

Release date: Intel was released on 2024-04-07. Qualcomm was released on 2024-04-23.

Part number: Intel lists "unknown". Qualcomm lists "X1P64100".

Both are active production parts, neither has ECC memory support, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 100HL is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS and belongs to the Core 3 generation. Its process node is 10 nm and the foundry is Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X Plus generation. Its process node is 4 nm and the foundry is TSMC. Intel's part has no recorded architecture field beyond Raptor Lake, while Qualcomm's architecture field is listed as null, with Oryon serving as the codename.

The cache structures differ significantly. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Qualcomm allocates 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3. The L2 organization is a key architectural difference: Intel uses per-core L2, while Qualcomm uses per-module L2. The L3 cache is larger on the Intel part at 12 MB, while the Qualcomm part has 6 MB.

The integrated graphics differ as well. Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU, while Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-85. These are separate GPU architectures with no shared design lineage.

The memory controller differences are notable. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, which gives platform flexibility. Qualcomm supports only LPDDR5X, which is typical for a mobile-focused design. The Qualcomm memory bandwidth is recorded at 135.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure.

The Intel chip is a desktop-market part with a 45 W TDP and an Intel Socket 1700. The Qualcomm chip is a mobile-market part with a 35 W TDP and a Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket. The PCIe configurations also differ: Intel provides 8 Gen 4 lanes, while Qualcomm provides 12 Gen 4 lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 100HL wins in every measurable benchmark category because it is the only part with recorded scores. It delivers 14948 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 6278 in Cinebench R20 multicore, and 1506 in Cinebench R15 multicore. The single-core results follow the same pattern: 2110 in Cinebench R23, 886 in Cinebench R20, and 212 in Cinebench R15. PassMark results show 17586 in multithread and 3735 in single-thread.

The Intel part also wins on the 76th percentile ranking, which places it well above the Qualcomm part's 50th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U with an average score of 23709 and a delta of -0.7%, the Intel Core i5-11500 with an average score of 23718 and a delta of -0.7%, the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V with an average score of 23297 and a delta of 1.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H with an average score of 23277 and a delta of 1.2%. These deltas show the Intel Core 3 100HL sits within about one percent of a competitive group of established desktop and mobile processors.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 wins on specification-level attributes. It has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz, a smaller process node at 4 nm, a lower TDP at 35 W, more cores at 10, and a higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s. It also has more PCIe lanes at 12 and a larger L1 cache per core at 288 KB. For applications that prioritize power efficiency, clock speed, and memory throughput over measured compute scores, the Qualcomm part offers structural advantages.

The Intel part wins for desktop users who need validated multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, DDR4 or DDR5 memory compatibility, and a 4.60 GHz boost clock. The Qualcomm part wins for mobile designs that require a 35 W envelope, LPDDR5X memory, and a 4 nm process. The data does not support a performance win for Qualcomm, as no benchmark scores exist for it. The Intel Core 3 100HL is the only part with performance evidence, and the database reflects that with its 76th percentile standing.