Intel Core 3 201E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 Comparison
Intel Core 3 201E
Snapdragon X1P-42-100
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Analysis: Intel Core 3 201E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100
The Intel Core 3 201E and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 are two active processors with different target platforms. The Intel part is a desktop chip on Intel Socket 1700, built on a 10 nm process with a Bartlett Lake codename. The Qualcomm part is a mobile chip on Qualcomm BGA 2073, built on a 4 nm process with an Oryon codename. The database has no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair, and the Qualcomm entry contains no recorded benchmark scores, so the available comparison is architectural and specification based, supplemented by the Intel part's standalone results.
FAQ
Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?
A: The Intel Core 3 201E uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.
Q: How do the core and thread counts differ?
A: The Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Qualcomm part has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part therefore has more threads than physical cores, while the Qualcomm part matches thread count to core count.
Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?
A: The Intel part supports ECC memory. The Qualcomm part does not.
Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?
A: The Qualcomm part lists 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth with LPDDR5X support. The Intel part lists 76.8 GB/s with DDR4 and DDR5 support.
Q: What does the benchmark data show?
A: The Intel part has a populated benchmark list and an average benchmark score of 19056, placing it at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. The Qualcomm part has an empty benchmark list, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile field is 50, but no measured scores back it.
Q: Which part lists a boost clock?
A: The Intel part lists a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Qualcomm part does not list a boost clock.
Architecture Differences
Architecturally, the two processors start from different foundries and process nodes. Intel uses its own 10 nm process, while Qualcomm uses TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel die is 163 mm²; the Qualcomm die size is not listed. The Intel codename is Bartlett Lake and the generation is Core 3 (Bartlett Lake). The Qualcomm codename is Oryon and the generation is Snapdragon X (Plus). Neither entry has a separate architecture field populated.
Core organization differs substantially. The Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Qualcomm part has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part's L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1.25 MB per core, and L3 is 12 MB shared. The Qualcomm part's L1 cache is 288 KB per core, L2 is 12 MB per module, and L3 is 6 MB shared. These cache layouts show different design choices: Intel uses a smaller per-core L1 and a larger shared L3, while Qualcomm uses a larger per-core L1 and a per-module L2.
Memory and I/O features also differ. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X with a dual-channel memory bus and 135.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel enables ECC memory; Qualcomm does not. Intel exposes PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes; Qualcomm exposes PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-45.
The socket and market segment reinforce the split. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as Desktop. Qualcomm uses Qualcomm BGA 2073 and is classified as Mobile. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Qualcomm part has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and no listed boost clock. The Intel TDP is 60, while the Qualcomm TDP is 30. The release dates are 2025-01-12 for Intel and 2024-08-27 for Qualcomm. Both parts are Active in production, and both have locked multipliers.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The head-to-head benchmark array for this processor pair is empty, and the wins counters are 0 for both sides. There are no direct comparison scores between the Intel Core 3 201E and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100. The Qualcomm part has no recorded benchmark scores, so no per-test win can be awarded to either processor from the database. The Intel part's standalone results are the only measured data available.
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| Cinebench R15 multicore | 1271 |
| Cinebench R15 singlecore | 179 |
| Cinebench R20 multicore | 5297 |
| Cinebench R20 singlecore | 747 |
| Cinebench R23 multicore | 12613 |
| Cinebench R23 singlecore | 1780 |
| PassMark data compression | 164160 |
| PassMark data encryption | 8931 |
| PassMark extended instructions | 11035 |
| PassMark find prime numbers | 57 |
| PassMark floating point math | 33260 |
| PassMark integer math | 43894 |
| PassMark multithread | 14839 |
| PassMark physics | 1141 |
| PassMark random string sorting | 17783 |
| PassMark single thread | 3482 |
| PassMark singlethread | 3482 |
The Intel part's average benchmark score is 19056, which places it at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 and a delta of 0%, Intel Core i5-12400F with 19039 and 0.1%, Intel Core i5-1335U with 18982 and 0.4%, and AMD EPYC 7773X with 18979 and 0.4%. These deltas indicate that the Intel part is effectively tied with the Ryzen 5 7535HS and only marginally ahead of the other three listed rivals.
Within the Intel results, the highest absolute score is PassMark data compression at 164160, followed by integer math at 43894 and floating point math at 33260. The lowest is find prime numbers at 57. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 12613, and the single-core score is 1780. In multi-core workloads, the Intel part records Cinebench R15 multicore 1271, R20 multicore 5297, R23 multicore 12613, and PassMark multithread 14839. In single-core workloads, it records Cinebench R15 singlecore 179, R20 singlecore 747, R23 singlecore 1780, and PassMark single-thread 3482.
The Qualcomm part has no scores to place against these numbers. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its nearest rivals list is empty. The 50th percentile field exists, but without benchmark records, it cannot be treated as a measured result.
Specification Differences
| Field | Intel Core 3 201E | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Unknown |
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.60 | 3.40 |
| Boost clock | 4.80 | Not listed |
| TDP | 60 | 30 |
| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |
| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Oryon |
| Generation | Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) | Snapdragon X (Plus) |
| Process node | 10 nm | 4 nm |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die size | 163 mm² | Not listed |
| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |
| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |
| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |
| ECC memory | True | False |
| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |
| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Adreno X1-45 |
| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-08-27 |
| Launch MSRP | $134 | Not listed |
| Part number | SRVTR | X1P42100 |
| Average benchmark score | 19056 | 0 |
| Percentile | 73 | 50 |
| Nearest rivals | Populated list | Empty list |
The Verdict
The specification data separates these two processors clearly. The Intel Core 3 201E is a desktop processor with Intel Socket 1700, DDR4/DDR5 support, ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. It also has a complete set of standalone benchmark results, an average score of 19056, and a 73rd percentile placement. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100 is a mobile processor with Qualcomm BGA 2073, LPDDR5X memory, 8 cores, PCIe Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, and 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth. It has a TDP of 30 and no recorded benchmark scores.
A desktop system builder whose requirements include ECC memory and a Socket 1700 platform would select the Intel part. A mobile system designer whose requirements include 8 cores, a 30 TDP, and higher memory bandwidth would select the Qualcomm part. The database cannot support a measured performance verdict between the two, because the Qualcomm entry has no benchmark scores and there are no head-to-head entries. The Intel part's nearest rivals show that its average score sits in a tight cluster, with the largest delta to any listed rival at 0.4%.