Intel Core 3 304 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

The Verdict

The data positions the Intel Core 3 304 as the stronger overall processor for general compute workloads, despite having fewer cores and threads. The Intel part records an average benchmark score of 13745, placing it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (average score 13786, delta -0.3%) and the Intel Core i7-8750H (average score 13868, delta -0.9%), meaning the Core 3 304 trades blows with high-end desktop and older mobile parts. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100, by contrast, has no comparable benchmark entries in the database, so its performance profile is undefined from recorded measurements.

For users who need a processor with proven multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, the Intel Core 3 304 is the only option with usable data. The Qualcomm part offers more cores (8 versus 5) and a higher base clock (3.40 GHz versus 1.50 GHz), but without benchmark results, those specifications cannot be translated into real-world performance. The Intel chip also carries a launch MSRP of $309, which is the only pricing detail available for either part.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in every measurable category because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no recorded benchmark scores. The database shows the Intel part delivering a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5263 and a single-core score of 1765. In Passmark tests, the Intel chip scores 11625 in multithread, 3614 in single-thread, 29722 in floating point math, 24640 in integer math, and 114775 in data compression. The Qualcomm part has zero wins in the head-to-head comparison, and the winsA and winsB fields both read 0, confirming that no comparative benchmark data exists for the Snapdragon X1P-46-100.

The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 does hold advantages in raw specifications that could translate to wins in unmeasured workloads. Its 8 cores and 8 threads double the Intel part's thread count, and its base clock of 3.40 GHz is substantially higher than the Intel's 1.50 GHz. The Qualcomm chip also supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, more than double the Intel's single-channel 59.7 GB/s. These figures suggest potential advantages in memory-bandwidth-bound tasks, but the absence of benchmark scores prevents confirmation.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The Intel Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by Intel, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses a 4 nm node from TSMC. The Intel part belongs to the Wildcat Lake family under the Core 3 generation, whereas the Qualcomm chip is part of the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation with the Oryon codename.

Cache structures differ significantly. The Intel chip has a 192 KB L1 cache, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The Qualcomm part lists L1 as 288 KB per core, L2 as 12 MB per module, and the same 6 MB shared L3. Both parts lack ECC memory support and have locked multipliers. The Intel chip integrates Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core, while the Qualcomm part uses the Adreno X1-45 GPU.

Memory support diverges as well. The Intel Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 supports only LPDDR5X but uses a dual-channel bus delivering 135.2 GB/s. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the Qualcomm chip offers Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has an average benchmark score of 13745, placing it in the 68th percentile. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 with no recorded tests.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has a dual-channel memory bus with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 304 has a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: When was each processor released?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 was released on 2026-04-15, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 was released on 2024-09-02.

Q: Does the Intel part have a known launch price?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has a launch MSRP of $309. The Qualcomm part has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark comparison between these two processors is empty, and both winsA and winsB are recorded as 0. This means the database contains no paired test results for direct comparison. The Intel Core 3 304 does have an extensive individual benchmark record, and those scores can be evaluated against its nearest rivals.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel chip scores 849 multi-core and 264 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4160 multi-core and 587 single-core. The Cinebench R23 results show 5263 multi-core and 1765 single-core. These scores place the Intel part within 1.1% of the Intel Core 5 120UL (average score 13594, delta 1.1%) and within 0.9% of the Intel Core i7-8750H (average score 13868, delta -0.9%). Against the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, the Intel chip trails by 0.3% (average score 13786), and against the AMD EPYC 7443, it trails by 1.4% (average score 13936).

Passmark results for the Intel part show 114775 in data compression, 8501 in data encryption, 9686 in extended instructions, 68 in find prime numbers, 29722 in floating point math, 24640 in integer math, 11625 in multithread, 868 in physics, 13659 in random string sorting, and 3614 in single thread. These figures demonstrate a balanced profile across integer, floating point, and memory-related workloads.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no benchmark scores, no nearest rivals, and no head-to-head entries. Any analysis of its performance relative to the Intel chip is therefore impossible from the recorded data. The Intel Core 3 304 is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz for Intel and 3.40 GHz for Qualcomm. Boost clocks are 4.30 GHz for Intel and 4.00 GHz for Qualcomm. Thermal design power is 15 W for the Intel part and 30 W for the Qualcomm part.

Sockets are incompatible: the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516, and the Qualcomm chip uses Qualcomm BGA 2073. Process nodes differ at 3 nm (Intel foundry) versus 4 nm (TSMC foundry). Cache configurations are not directly comparable: Intel lists 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3, while Qualcomm lists 288 KB per core L1, 12 MB per module L2, and 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support shows the Intel part accepting DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Qualcomm part accepts only LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity differs with 6 CPU lanes on the Intel part versus 12 CPU lanes on the Qualcomm part, both at Gen 4. Integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) versus Adreno X1-45. Release dates differ by roughly a year and a half: the Qualcomm part launched on 2024-09-02, and the Intel part on 2026-04-15. Only the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309.