Intel Core 3 100U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents an asymmetric comparison. The Intel Core 3 100U has a full suite of benchmark results across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Consequently, the Intel part wins every measurable workload category by default, simply because it is the only one with data.

Looking at the Intel Core 3 100U's profile, its strengths are concentrated in sustained multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10624 indicates strong parallel throughput for its 15 W class. The Passmark multithread score of 12522 and integer math score of 39580 reinforce this pattern. Floating point math reaches 28322, which is respectable but lower than integer performance, suggesting the architecture favors general arithmetic over heavy FPU work.

The single-thread results are comparatively modest. Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1499 and Passmark single thread score of 3506 place it in a mid-range position for lightly threaded tasks. Data compression at 136497 is a standout result, indicating strong memory subsystem performance for that workload. Encryption at 8128 and extended instructions at 7894 show moderate SIMD capability.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 cannot be positioned on any workload category from the database. Its 8 cores and 8 threads suggest potential for parallel work, but without benchmark scores, no wins can be assigned. The database shows its percentile at 50 versus the Intel part's 70, but that percentile is not backed by any measured scores in the record.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core 3 100U uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. Its codename is Raptor Lake-U, and it belongs to the Core 3 generation. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Qualcomm part's architecture field is listed as null, though its generation is Snapdragon X (Plus).

Core counts differ: the Intel chip has 6 cores and 8 threads, implying hyperthreading on some cores. The Qualcomm chip has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. Base clocks show a major gap: Intel runs at 1.20 GHz, while Qualcomm runs at 3.40 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with Intel at 4.70 GHz versus Qualcomm at 4.00 GHz. The Intel part has a higher peak frequency but a much lower base frequency.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 10 MB shared L3. Qualcomm uses 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm part has far more L1 per core and a much larger L2 pool, but less shared L3. This suggests Qualcomm expects more locality in per-core or per-module data.

Memory support diverges sharply. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X only, also dual-channel, but with a listed memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. Intel's memory bandwidth is not recorded. PCIe connectivity differs as well: Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes, while Qualcomm provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes.

Process node differences are significant. The 10 nm Intel node versus 4 nm TSMC node implies different transistor density and power characteristics. TDP also differs: Intel at 15 W versus Qualcomm at 30 W. The Snapdragon draws twice the thermal budget, which aligns with its higher base clock and larger core count.

Integrated graphics differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 64EU, while Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-45. No graphics benchmarks are recorded for either part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark section in the database is empty. With no entries, direct comparison scores cannot be presented. However, the Intel part's own benchmark results can be interpreted against its nearest rivals, which are all Intel or AMD x86 parts, not the Qualcomm chip.

The Intel Core 3 100U's average benchmark score is 16148. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-10850H with an average score of 16204, placing the Core 3 100U 0.3% behind. The Intel Core i5-10600KF scores 16228, putting the Core 3 100U 0.5% behind. The Intel Core i7-1260U scores 16320, a 1.1% gap. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600H scores 16341, making the Core 3 100U 1.2% behind.

These deltas are all small, under 1.5%, indicating the Core 3 100U sits in a tightly packed performance band. The percentile of 70 against all CPUs confirms it is above median but not near the top.

Within its own benchmark suite, the largest single score is Passmark data compression at 136497, which is more than ten times the multithread score of 12522. That compression result dominates the average. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10624 is roughly seven times its single-core score of 1499, showing good scaling from 1 to 8 threads. The Passmark single thread score of 3506 versus multithread of 12522 gives a scaling ratio of about 3.57, which is lower than ideal for 8 threads and reflects the 6-core, 8-thread configuration.

No scores exist for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100, so its head-to-head results cannot be computed. The database records zero wins for each part in the head-to-head section.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores, while the Intel Core 3 100U has 6 cores.

Q: Do both processors support multithreading?

A: No. The Intel Core 3 100U has 6 cores and 8 threads, indicating hyperthreading on some cores. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning one thread per core with no simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s with LPDDR5X support. The Intel Core 3 100U supports DDR4 and DDR5 but has no memory bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 100U compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score of 16148 is 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-10850H, 0.5% behind the Intel Core i5-10600KF, 1.1% behind the Intel Core i7-1260U, and 1.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 100U boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Intel Core 3 100U uses a 10 nm process from Intel, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. Core count: 6 versus 8. Threads: 8 versus 8, so they match there. Base clock: 1.20 GHz versus 3.40 GHz. Boost clock: 4.70 GHz versus 4.00 GHz. TDP: 15 W versus 30 W. Socket: Intel BGA 1744 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073.

Process node: 10 nm Intel versus 4 nm TSMC. Foundry: Intel versus TSMC. Codename: Raptor Lake-U versus Oryon. Generation: Core 3 (Raptor Lake-U) versus Snapdragon X (Plus). Architecture: Raptor Lake versus null.

Cache: L1 per core is 80 KB versus 288 KB. L2 per core is 1.25 MB versus 12 MB per module. L3 is 10 MB shared versus 6 MB shared.

Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 versus LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth: not recorded versus 135.2 GB/s. PCIe: Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes versus Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 64EU versus Adreno X1-45.

Release date: 2024-01-07 for Intel versus 2024-09-02 for Qualcomm. Launch MSRP: the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426. The Qualcomm part has no launch MSRP recorded. Part number: SRMYL versus X1P46100. Market segment is Mobile for both. Production status is Active for both. ECC memory support is false for both. Multiplier unlocked is false for both.

The percentile versus all CPUs is 70 for Intel and 50 for Qualcomm. Average benchmark score is 16148 for Intel and 0 for Qualcomm. The Qualcomm part has no benchmarks and no nearest rivals recorded.

The Verdict

The database contains complete benchmark coverage for the Intel Core 3 100U and no benchmark coverage for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100. From a measurement standpoint, the Intel part is the only one with verified performance data. Its average benchmark score of 16148 places it at the 70th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 1.2% of its average score, confirming a stable mid-range position.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has structural advantages on paper: more cores (8 versus 6), a much higher base clock (3.40 GHz versus 1.20 GHz), a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), larger L1 and L2 caches, higher memory bandwidth (135.2 GB/s), and more PCIe lanes (12 versus 8). These specifications suggest the silicon is capable, possibly in burst or sustained workloads, but the database holds no scores to confirm actual throughput.

The Intel part counters with a higher boost clock (4.70 GHz versus 4.00 GHz), a lower TDP (15 W versus 30 W), and a larger shared L3 cache (10 MB versus 6 MB). Its measured results show strong data compression (136497) and solid multithread performance (Cinebench R23 multicore 10624), with single-thread scores that are modest but serviceable.

For users prioritizing measured, recorded performance across a standard benchmark suite, the Intel Core 3 100U is the only option with evidence in the database. For users looking at raw specifications alone, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 offers a more modern process, higher core count, and faster base clock, but none of that is substantiated by benchmark data. The verdict from the recorded information is straightforward: the Intel part has demonstrated results, the Qualcomm part does not. Any selection between them must weigh verified scores against unverified specifications.