Intel Core 3 201E vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 3 201E and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 target completely different market segments, which makes a direct comparison somewhat abstract but still informative. The Intel Core 3 201E is a desktop processor with a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel part has a full suite of recorded benchmark scores, with an average benchmark score of 19056, while the Snapdragon has no recorded benchmarks in the database, giving it an average score of zero. For anyone building a desktop system today, the Intel Core 3 201E is the only option with measurable performance data. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is a mobile processor with 18 cores, a 3 nm process node, and a BGA 2343 socket, which means it is not intended for the same Socket 1700 desktop motherboards that the Intel part uses. The Intel chip is also the only one with a listed launch MSRP, at $134, and it has an active production status, just like the Snapdragon. The data indicates that the Intel Core 3 201E is the practical choice for desktop workloads, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is a mobile part that has not yet demonstrated any benchmark performance in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in nearly every architectural dimension. The Intel Core 3 201E uses Intel's Bartlett Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node, fabricated by Intel itself. It packs 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100, in contrast, uses the Glymur codename under the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation, built on a 3 nm process node by TSMC. It has 18 cores and 18 threads, meaning there is no simultaneous multithreading, with a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel chip runs at a lower base clock but a higher boost clock, while the Snapdragon runs at a higher base clock but a slightly lower boost ceiling.

Cache hierarchies are also very different. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon has 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the Snapdragon has more L1 and L2 cache per core or module, but less L3 cache overall compared to the Intel chip's 12 MB shared pool. The Intel die size is 163 mm², while the Snapdragon die is larger at 220 mm². Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither offers unlocked overclocking.

Memory support is another major split. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s and ECC memory support. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports only LPDDR5X memory, uses a triple-channel memory bus, and delivers a much higher memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s, but it has no ECC memory support. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Intel chip offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Snapdragon offers Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are included on both, with the Intel part featuring UHD Graphics 730 and the Snapdragon featuring Adreno X2-90. The Intel chip is a desktop part, while the Snapdragon is a mobile part, and they use different sockets, Intel Socket 1700 versus Qualcomm BGA 2343.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E wins in every category where there is recorded data, simply because the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark scores in the database. The Intel part has a complete set of Cinebench and PassMark results. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12613 in multi-core and 1780 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5297 multi-core and 747 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1271 multi-core and 179 single-core. The PassMark results include multi-thread at 14839, single-thread at 3482, integer math at 43894, floating point math at 33260, data compression at 164160, data encryption at 8931, extended instructions at 11035, find prime numbers at 57, physics at 1141, and random string sorting at 17783. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 cannot claim any wins because there are no recorded measurements for it.

The Snapdragon's architectural strengths are visible in its specifications, even without benchmark data. Its 18 cores, 3 nm process node, and triple-channel LPDDR5X memory with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth indicate a design aimed at mobile workloads where memory bandwidth and core count matter. Its 16 MB L2 per module and 288 KB L1 per core suggest a focus on keeping many cores fed with data. However, the database contains no scores to confirm how these specifications translate into real performance. The Intel Core 3 201E, with its 60 W TDP and desktop market segment, is the only processor here that can be evaluated on actual measured results. The Intel part also has a higher percentile ranking, 73 versus 50, which places it above the Snapdragon in the overall CPU distribution.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Does the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals listed. All recorded performance data belongs to the Intel Core 3 201E.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with ECC support. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports only LPDDR5X memory in a triple-channel configuration with no ECC support.

Q: How does the cache differ between the two?

A: The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The Snapdragon has 288 KB L1 per core, 16 MB L2 per module, and 9 MB shared L3.

Q: Which processor is built on a smaller process node?

A: The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is built on a 3 nm process node by TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201E and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 have an active production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no head-to-head benchmarks recorded between the Intel Core 3 201E and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins counter shows zero for both processors. The only benchmark data available belongs to the Intel Core 3 201E. In Cinebench R23, the Intel part scores 12613 multi-core and 1780 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5297 multi-core and 747 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1271 multi-core and 179 single-core. The PassMark suite shows a multi-thread score of 14839 and a single-thread score of 3482. The integer math test records 43894, and floating point math records 33260. Data compression scores 164160, data encryption scores 8931, extended instructions score 11035, find prime numbers scores 57, physics scores 1141, and random string sorting scores 17783.

The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no scores in any of these tests, so no direct comparison can be made. The Intel Core 3 201E's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 and a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core i5-12400F with an average score of 19039 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i5-1335U with an average score of 18982 and a delta of 0.4 percent, and the AMD EPYC 7773X with an average score of 18979 and a delta of 0.4 percent. These rivals are all extremely close to the Intel Core 3 201E's average benchmark score of 19056. The data shows that the Intel Core 3 201E sits in a competitive performance band, with its nearest rivals all within 0.4 percent of its average score. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no comparable rivals listed, which means its position relative to other processors cannot be assessed from the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in almost every specification field. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for the Intel part and 4.45 GHz for the Snapdragon, while boost clocks are 4.80 GHz and 4.70 GHz, respectively. The Intel chip has a TDP of 60 W, while the Snapdragon has no TDP listed. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The codenames are Bartlett Lake for Intel and Glymur for Qualcomm, with generations listed as Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) and Snapdragon X2 (Elite). The process nodes are 10 nm from Intel and 3 nm from TSMC. Die sizes are 163 mm² for Intel and 220 mm² for Qualcomm.

Cache configurations differ: the Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The Snapdragon has 288 KB L1 per core, 16 MB L2 per module, and 9 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 on Intel versus LPDDR5X on Qualcomm. Memory buses are dual-channel versus triple-channel. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s versus 228.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the Snapdragon. PCIe lanes are Gen 5 with 16 lanes on Intel and Gen 5 with 12 lanes on Qualcomm. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on Intel and Adreno X2-90 on Qualcomm. The market segments are Desktop for Intel and Mobile for Qualcomm. Release dates are 2025-01-12 for the Intel part and 2026-04-05 for the Snapdragon. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, while the Snapdragon has no launch MSRP listed. The part numbers are SRVTR for Intel and X2E94100 for Qualcomm. Both processors have locked multipliers and active production status. The Intel Core 3 201E has a percentile of 73 and an average benchmark score of 19056, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a percentile of 50 and an average benchmark score of zero.