Intel Core 3 305 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 3 305 and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 present a stark contrast in available performance data. The database contains 17 benchmark scores for the Intel part, while the Snapdragon returns zero recorded measurements in every test category. This absence of data for the Qualcomm chip means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided by necessity: the Intel Core 3 305 is the only processor with verifiable performance figures.

Looking at the Intel Core 3 305’s results, the multi-core Cinebench scores show a clear progression across versions. It scores 1322 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 5511 in R20 multi-core, and 13123 in R23 multi-core. Single-core results are 186 in R15, 777 in R20, and 1852 in R23. The Passmark suite reinforces this with a multithread score of 15439 and a single-thread score of 3977. The data compression test delivers 146857, while floating point math scores 42284 and integer math reaches 32295. Extended instructions produce 13543, random string sorting completes at 17623, and find prime numbers scores 115. Data encryption hits 11019, and physics tests record 1233.

The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50 among all CPUs. The Intel part sits at the 72nd percentile. With no rival data points for the Qualcomm chip, the nearest rivals listed for the Intel Core 3 305 provide the only comparative context. The Intel Core i3-14100 scores 18318 average, a delta of -0.1% versus the Core 3 305’s 18302 average. The Intel Core 5 330 scores 18345, a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core 7 360 scores 18374, a -0.4% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600E scores 18230, a +0.4% delta. This places the Core 3 305 essentially at parity with all four rivals, within a narrow band of less than one percent in either direction.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 305 wins every measurable category because it is the only chip with recorded benchmarks. Its wins are absolute across all 17 tests, from Cinebench multi-core to Passmark data compression. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has zero wins in the database, not because it necessarily underperforms, but because no benchmark data has been recorded for it.

For workload segmentation, the Intel Core 3 305 shows particular strength in compression and encryption tasks. The data compression score of 146857 is the highest single Passmark result for the chip, indicating strong throughput in archiving and storage workloads. Data encryption at 11019 suggests capable cryptography performance. Floating point math at 42284 and integer math at 32295 position the chip for numerical computation. The multithread score of 15439 confirms that the 6-thread configuration scales reasonably across parallel workloads.

The Snapdragon X1P-26-100, with its 8 cores and 8 threads, would theoretically have a threading advantage over the Intel part’s 6 cores and 6 threads. However, since no benchmark scores exist for the Qualcomm chip, any such advantage remains speculative. The database cannot confirm where the Snapdragon would win because no measurements are present. The only definitive statement is that the Intel Core 3 305 delivers measurable performance across all recorded tests, while the Snapdragon delivers none.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The Intel Core 3 305 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation. It is built on a 3 nm process node at Intel’s own foundry. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 uses the Oryon codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation, and is fabricated on a 4 nm node at TSMC. Intel’s node is one generation ahead in lithography terms, though the foundry differs completely.

Core counts differ: Intel provides 6 cores and 6 threads, while Qualcomm provides 8 cores and 8 threads. Neither chip supports simultaneous multithreading, so thread counts equal core counts. The Intel base clock is 1.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Snapdragon base clock is 3.00 GHz with no boost clock listed in the database. The Qualcomm chip starts at a much higher base frequency, but the Intel chip can boost substantially above that.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel Core 3 305 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm L2 allocation is per module rather than per core, which suggests a different organization for core clusters. Both share the same 6 MB of L3.

Memory support splits on width and bandwidth. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Qualcomm supports only LPDDR5X but uses a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Snapdragon’s memory bandwidth is more than double that of the Intel part. Neither chip supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: Intel has Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while Qualcomm has Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics distinguish the parts. Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Qualcomm uses an Adreno X1-45 GPU. The market segment for both is mobile, and both have active production status. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309. The Snapdragon has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel part number is SAE3L, and the Qualcomm part number is X1P26100. Release dates differ: Intel launched on 2026-04-15, Qualcomm launched on 2024-08-27. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Both chips lack simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 provides 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel memory bus, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 provides 135.2 GB/s over a dual-channel bus. The Snapdragon’s bandwidth is more than double the Intel part’s.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores for the Snapdragon X1P-26-100?

A: No. The database contains zero recorded benchmark scores for the Snapdragon X1P-26-100. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile rank is 50. The Intel Core 3 305 has 17 recorded benchmark scores and a 72nd percentile rank.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel’s foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Q: What are the clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and no boost clock listed in the database.

Q: Which chip has a higher L2 cache?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 12 MB of L2 per module, while the Intel Core 3 305 has 2.5 MB of L2 total. The Snapdragon’s L2 allocation is substantially larger, though it is organized per module rather than per core.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 305 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 6 | 8 |

| Base clock | 1.50 GHz | 3.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.30 GHz | None listed |

| TDP | 15 | 25 |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Oryon |

| Generation | Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) | Snapdragon X (Plus) |

| Process node | 3 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 cache | 192 KB | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2.5 MB | 12 MB (per module) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) | Adreno X1-45 |

| Release date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-08-27 |

| Launch MSRP | $309 | None |

| Part number | SAE3L | X1P26100 |

| Average benchmark score | 18302 | 0 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 72 | 50 |

The Verdict

The Intel Core 3 305 is the only processor in this comparison with recorded performance data. Its 17 benchmark scores show a capable mobile chip that operates at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 18302 places it within 0.4% of four nearest rivals: the Intel Core i3-14100, Core 5 330, Core 7 360, and AMD Ryzen 5 2600E. The chip delivers strong results in data compression, floating point math, and multi-threaded workloads, with a multithread score of 15439 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 13123.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no rival data. Its 50th percentile rank is the only comparative metric, and that figure carries no measured performance weight. The chip’s architectural specifications suggest advantages in core count, memory bandwidth, and L2 cache. Its dual-channel memory bus delivers 135.2 GB/s versus the Intel part’s 59.7 GB/s. Its 8 cores exceed the Intel part’s 6 cores. But without benchmark measurements, the database cannot confirm whether these specifications translate into performance wins.

For workloads where measured data exists, the Intel Core 3 305 is the verified performer. For any claim about the Snapdragon’s real-world speed, the database offers no evidence to support it. The Intel chip is the safer selection for anyone relying on benchmark-verified performance, particularly in multi-threaded tasks and compression-heavy workloads. The Snapdragon remains an unmeasured product in this database, and its performance profile is undefined.