Intel Core 3 304 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 3 304 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, with zero wins recorded for either processor. This means no Cinebench, PassMark, or other synthetic test scores exist that pit these two chips directly against each other in the same workload.

What the data does show is a significant asymmetry in benchmark coverage. The Intel Core 3 304 has 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark suites. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has zero recorded benchmarks in the database, giving it an average benchmark score of 0. This absence of data makes direct numeric comparisons impossible.

The Intel Core 3 304’s recorded scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 5263 and a single-core result of 1765. Its PassMark single-thread score is 3614, while its PassMark multi-thread score is 11625. The chip also records 29722 in floating point math, 24640 in integer math, and 114775 in data compression. These figures establish a baseline for Intel’s performance profile, but without corresponding Snapdragon scores, no head-to-head percentage deltas can be calculated.

The percentile rankings offer indirect context. The Intel Core 3 304 sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 sits at the 50th percentile. However, the Snapdragon’s percentile is based on zero benchmark scores, which means its ranking reflects incomplete data rather than measured performance. The Intel chip’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX with an average score of 13786 and a delta of -0.3%, the Intel Core i7-8750H at 13868 with a delta of -0.9%, and the AMD EPYC 7443 at 13936 with a delta of -1.4%. These deltas show the Intel Core 3 304 performing within 1.4% of these established processors, but they say nothing about Qualcomm’s standing.

Where Each One Wins

Without head-to-head benchmarks, the analysis shifts to architectural and specification advantages that translate into likely workload strengths. The Intel Core 3 304 uses a single-core boost clock of 4.30 GHz, which supports workloads that rely on high-frequency single-thread execution. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1765 and PassMark single-thread score of 3614 confirm that the chip delivers competitive single-thread performance in the recorded database.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 counters with 12 cores and 12 threads, compared to Intel’s 5 cores and 5 threads. The Snapdragon also has a base clock of 4.00 GHz, which is substantially higher than Intel’s 1.50 GHz base. For multi-threaded workloads that scale across cores, the Snapdragon’s core count advantage suggests a potential edge, though no benchmark scores exist to quantify it.

Memory bandwidth strongly favors Qualcomm. The Snapdragon supports dual-channel LPDDR5X with 152.4 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel chip uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s. Tasks that stress memory throughput, such as data compression, encryption, or large dataset manipulation, would likely benefit from the Snapdragon’s bandwidth advantage. The Intel chip’s recorded data compression score of 114775 and encryption score of 8501 show its current capability, but the Snapdragon’s memory subsystem points to higher potential in bandwidth-bound operations.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Snapdragon provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes, while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. This favors Qualcomm for workloads that use high-speed storage or external accelerators. The Intel chip retains an integrated graphics advantage in the form of Intel Xe3 Graphics, while Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-85, but neither GPU has benchmark data in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and use different design philosophies. The Intel Core 3 304 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel’s own foundry, using the Wildcat Lake codename. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is also on a 3 nm process but manufactured by TSMC, using the Glymur codename. Both chips are classified as mobile processors with active production status.

Cache architecture diverges sharply. Intel uses a 192 KB L1 cache, a 2.5 MB L2 cache, and a 6 MB shared L3 cache. Qualcomm uses a 288 KB L1 cache per core, a 16 MB shared L2 cache, and no listed L3 cache. The Snapdragon’s larger per-core L1 and shared L2 cache could reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data, while Intel’s L3 cache provides a shared pool for all cores. The Snapdragon’s die size is recorded at 220 mm², while Intel’s die size is not listed.

The core counts differ substantially. Intel implements 5 cores and 5 threads, indicating no hyperthreading. Qualcomm implements 12 cores and 12 threads, also without simultaneous multithreading. The base clocks differ by 2.50 GHz, with Qualcomm at 4.00 GHz and Intel at 1.50 GHz, but Intel has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz while Qualcomm’s boost clock is not recorded.

Memory support shows another split. Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Qualcomm supports only LPDDR5X. Intel uses a single-channel memory bus, Qualcomm uses dual-channel. ECC memory is not supported by either processor. The Snapdragon’s memory bandwidth of 152.4 GB/s is more than double Intel’s 59.7 GB/s, which reflects the dual-channel configuration.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. Core counts: Intel has 5 cores, Qualcomm has 12. Threads: Intel has 5, Qualcomm has 12. Base clock: Intel at 1.50 GHz, Qualcomm at 4.00 GHz. Boost clock: Intel at 4.30 GHz, Qualcomm not listed. TDP: Intel at 15 watts, Qualcomm not listed.

Sockets differ: Intel uses Intel BGA 1516, Qualcomm uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. Process nodes are the same at 3 nm, but foundries differ: Intel uses Intel, Qualcomm uses TSMC. Codenames differ: Wildcat Lake versus Glymur. Generations differ: Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) versus Snapdragon X2 (Elite).

Cache sizes differ: L1 is 192 KB on Intel versus 288 KB per core on Qualcomm. L2 is 2.5 MB on Intel versus 16 MB shared on Qualcomm. L3 is 6 MB shared on Intel versus none listed on Qualcomm. Memory support: Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Qualcomm supports only LPDDR5X. Memory bus: Intel is single-channel, Qualcomm is dual-channel. Memory bandwidth: Intel at 59.7 GB/s, Qualcomm at 152.4 GB/s.

PCIe differs: Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes, Qualcomm provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics, Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-85. Launch MSRP: Intel at $309, Qualcomm has no listed launch MSRP. Release dates differ: Intel on 2026-04-15, Qualcomm on 2026-04-05.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: What is the Intel Core 3 304’s boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its base clock is 1.50 GHz, and its TDP is 15 watts.

Q: Does the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 support DDR5 memory?

A: No. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 supports only LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Core 3 304 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 152.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, compared to 59.7 GB/s for the Intel Core 3 304. Qualcomm uses a dual-channel memory bus, Intel uses single-channel.

Q: What is the Intel Core 3 304’s average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has an average benchmark score of 13745 and sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has an average benchmark score of 0, with no recorded benchmarks.

Q: Which processor has a larger L2 cache?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has a 16 MB shared L2 cache. The Intel Core 3 304 has a 2.5 MB L2 cache.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split in intended use cases. The Intel Core 3 304 delivers recorded single-thread performance with a 4.30 GHz boost clock, Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1765, and PassMark single-thread score of 3614. Its 5-core design with 15 watt TDP suits power-sensitive mobile workloads that prioritize lighter, single-thread-optimized tasks. The chip has a launch MSRP of $309 and an active production status.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 offers a 12-core configuration with a 4.00 GHz base clock, dual-channel memory at 152.4 GB/s, Gen 5 PCIe with 12 lanes, and a 16 MB shared L2 cache. These specifications point toward multi-threaded and bandwidth-heavy workloads, but the database contains no benchmark scores to verify actual performance. Its 50th percentile ranking is based on zero recorded benchmarks, making it a speculative position.

The Intel chip’s nearest rivals, all within 1.4% of its average score, include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, Intel Core i7-8750H, and AMD EPYC 7443. This places Intel’s measured performance in a known context. The Snapdragon has no rivals listed and no measured performance, so any comparison between the two processors relies entirely on architectural specifications rather than empirical results.

For users who prioritize verified single-thread and balanced performance from recorded benchmarks, the Intel Core 3 304 is the only option with supporting data. For users who need 12 cores, dual-channel bandwidth, and Gen 5 connectivity, the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 presents a specification-based case, but its lack of benchmark scores leaves its real-world standing unquantified. The database shows two active mobile processors on 3 nm nodes, but only one has measurable evidence of performance.