Intel Core 3 304 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 Comparison
Intel Core 3 304
Snapdragon X1P-26-100
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 3 304 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the Intel Core 3 304 has a complete set of 17 benchmark scores, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no benchmark results in the database. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the win count for both processors stands at zero. This means the database contains no directly measured comparison points between the two chips.
What the data does provide is a positional reference for the Intel part. The Core 3 304 holds a 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 13745. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX at an average score of 13786, which places the Intel chip 0.3% behind that workstation processor. The Intel Core i7-8750H averages 13868, putting the Core 3 304 0.9% behind that older mobile part. The Intel Core 5 120UL averages 13594, which the Core 3 304 leads by 1.1%. The AMD EPYC 7443 averages 13936, leaving the Core 3 304 1.4% behind that server chip.
The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 holds a 50th percentile ranking but has an average benchmark score of zero and no nearest rivals listed. Without measurements, the database cannot confirm any performance relationship between the two processors.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Core 3 304 shows clear strengths across the benchmark suite that was recorded. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 5263, and in single-core it reaches 1765. Cinebench R20 results show 4160 multicore and 587 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 849 multicore and 264 single-core. The PassMark suite adds more detail: multithread score of 11625, single-thread score of 3614, integer math at 24640, floating point math at 29722, extended instructions at 9686, data compression at 114775, data encryption at 8501, find prime numbers at 68, physics at 868, and random string sorting at 13659.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no recorded wins because no benchmark data exists for it. The database lists its production status as active, its market segment as mobile, and its architecture as Oryon, but performance measurements are absent. The 50th percentile ranking exists as a database position, but the zero average score indicates no tests were recorded.
For workloads that depend on single-thread responsiveness, the Core 3 304 delivers a strong result with its 3614 PassMark single-thread score. For heavily parallel workloads, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 5263 indicates a capable performer. The Snapdragon part cannot be assigned any workload strengths from the recorded data.
FAQ
Q: Does the database show any direct benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 3 304 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100?
A: No. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the win count for both processors is zero. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no benchmark scores recorded at all.
Q: What is the Intel Core 3 304's average benchmark score relative to its nearest rivals?
A: The Intel chip averages 13745. It sits 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13786), 0.9% behind the Intel Core i7-8750H (13868), 1.4% behind the AMD EPYC 7443 (13936), and 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core 5 120UL (13594).
Q: What percentile ranking does each processor hold in the database?
A: The Intel Core 3 304 ranks in the 68th percentile among all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 ranks in the 50th percentile.
Q: What is the Snapdragon X1P-26-100's average benchmark score?
A: The database records an average benchmark score of zero for the Snapdragon X1P-26-100, and its nearest rivals list is empty.
Q: Which processor has the higher core count?
A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.
Q: What are the CPU-only PCIe lane counts for each processor?
A: The Intel Core 3 304 provides 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 provides 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU.
Specification Differences
The core and thread counts differ clearly. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, while the Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. Neither processor supports simultaneous multithreading.
Clock behavior differs. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Snapdragon part has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and no boost clock listed.
Thermal design power differs. The Intel Core 3 304 has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has a TDP of 25 watts.
Sockets differ. The Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516, and the Qualcomm chip uses Qualcomm BGA 2073.
Memory support differs. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The Snapdragon part supports LPDDR5X over a dual-channel memory bus with 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth.
PCIe provisioning differs. The Intel part exposes 6 Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, and the Snapdragon part exposes 12 Gen 4 lanes from the CPU.
Integrated graphics differ. The Intel Core 3 304 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 uses Adreno X1-45.
Release dates differ. The Intel part has a release date of 2026-04-15, and the Snapdragon part has a release date of 2024-08-27.
The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309. The Snapdragon part has no launch MSRP recorded.
Architecture Differences
The manufacturing process and foundry differ. The Intel Core 3 304 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC.
The microarchitecture codenames differ. The Intel part uses Wildcat Lake, and the Snapdragon part uses Oryon. The Intel generation is listed as Core 3 (Wildcat Lake), while the Qualcomm generation is Snapdragon X (Plus).
Cache layouts differ substantially. The Intel Core 3 304 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.
Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a part number of SAE3K, and the Qualcomm part has a part number of X1P26100.
The Intel Core 3 304 carries a 68th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 13745. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 carries a 50th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of zero.
The Verdict
The database presents a one-sided picture. The Intel Core 3 304 has complete benchmark coverage, a 68th percentile position, and an average score of 13745 that places it within 1.4% of the AMD EPYC 7443 and 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core 5 120UL. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no benchmark scores, no nearest rivals, and an average score of zero, despite holding a 50th percentile ranking.
For users selecting on measured performance, the data supports the Intel Core 3 304. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 5263 and single-core score of 1765, along with its PassMark multithread score of 11625, provide concrete evidence of capability. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 cannot be evaluated on performance grounds from the recorded data.
For users prioritizing memory bandwidth, the Snapdragon part shows a structural advantage: 135.2 GB/s over a dual-channel LPDDR5X interface versus 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel interface for the Intel part. The Snapdragon part also offers more cores (8 versus 5), more CPU PCIe lanes (12 versus 6), and a higher base clock (3.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz). These specification advantages exist independent of benchmark results.
The Intel part counters with a higher boost clock (4.30 GHz), a smaller process node (3 nm versus 4 nm), a newer release date (2026-04-15 versus 2024-08-27), and a recorded launch MSRP of $309.
The data does not support a performance verdict between these two processors because the Snapdragon side has no measurements. The Intel Core 3 304 is the only chip in this comparison with demonstrated benchmark results. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 remains a specification-only entry in the database, with its 50th percentile ranking unverified by any recorded test.