Intel Core 3 305 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 Comparison

Intel Core 3 305 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100

The Intel Core 3 305 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 represent two distinct approaches to mobile computing, one rooted in Intel’s latest Wildcat Lake architecture and the other in Qualcomm’s Oryon cores. The database contains a full set of benchmark results for the Intel part, while the Qualcomm chip currently has no recorded benchmark scores, which shapes the comparison. The Intel Core 3 305 achieves an average benchmark score of 18302 and sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average score of 0 due to missing data. This page examines what the recorded data shows about each processor, where their architectural choices diverge, and what the available measurements imply for different workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 305 has measurable wins across every benchmark category because it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. The database lists results for Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, as well as a broad set of PassMark tests covering compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number searches, floating point math, integer math, multithreading, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. Since the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no benchmark entries, the Intel part wins all head-to-head comparisons by default, though the win count in the database is recorded as 0 for both items due to the empty head-to-head array.

The data indicates that the Intel Core 3 305 is a capable mobile processor for both lightly threaded and heavily threaded tasks. Its single-core scores of 3977 in PassMark single-thread, 1852 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 777 in R20 single-core, and 186 in R15 single-core suggest strong responsiveness for applications that rely on one or two threads. Multi-threaded results are also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13123, R20 multicore of 5511, and R15 multicore of 1322. The PassMark multithread score of 15439, integer math score of 32295, and floating point math score of 42284 further indicate balanced throughput across different types of workloads.

The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 cannot claim any performance wins in this database because no test scores are recorded. Its percentile rank of 50 suggests it sits near the middle of all CPUs, but without specific benchmark numbers, the data cannot confirm where it excels. The processor’s specifications, including 8 Oryon cores and a 4.00 GHz boost clock, imply competitive potential, but the absence of measurements leaves that potential unverified. Any discussion of its workload strengths must remain qualitative and based on its architecture rather than recorded outcomes.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying designs. The Intel Core 3 305 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, a 3 nm process node fabricated by Intel, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses the Oryon codename on a 4 nm node from TSMC. Intel’s chip integrates 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning there is no simultaneous multithreading, while Qualcomm’s chip provides 8 cores and 8 threads, also without multithreading. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, whereas the Snapdragon starts at a higher 3.40 GHz base and boosts to 4.00 GHz. The higher base clock on the Qualcomm chip suggests better sustained performance at lower demand levels, but the Intel chip’s higher boost clock indicates greater peak single-thread capability when needed.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Intel Core 3 305 carries 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 lists 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm design’s per-core and per-module cache figures are substantially larger, which can help with data locality and reduce memory traffic, though the exact number of modules is not specified. Both chips share the same 6 MB L3 capacity, but their L1 and L2 arrangements reflect different philosophies: Intel uses a smaller, unified approach, while Qualcomm allocates more cache per core and per module.

Memory support further separates the two. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X but uses a dual-channel bus, delivering 135.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, more than double the Intel figure. PCIe connectivity also differs, with Intel offering Gen 4 with 6 CPU-only lanes and Qualcomm offering Gen 4 with 12 CPU-only lanes. The integrated graphics are different as well: Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with one Xe core, while Qualcomm uses the Adreno X1-45. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and both are locked in terms of multiplier unlocking.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 boosts to 4.30 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 boosts to 4.00 GHz, giving Intel a 0.30 GHz advantage in peak clock speed.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads, whereas the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has 8 cores and 8 threads, giving Qualcomm a two-core and two-thread advantage.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 provides 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel bus, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 provides 135.2 GB/s over a dual-channel bus, a difference of 75.5 GB/s in favor of Qualcomm.

Q: Are there recorded benchmark scores for the Snapdragon X1P-46-100?

A: No, the database contains an empty benchmark list for the Snapdragon X1P-46-100, so its average benchmark score is 0 and it has no nearest rivals listed. All recorded scores belong to the Intel Core 3 305.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 is built on a 3 nm node by Intel, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is built on a 4 nm node by TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 ranks at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 ranks at the 50th percentile, a 22-percentage-point gap based on the database’s overall CPU distribution.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several clear differences between the two mobile processors. The Intel Core 3 305 uses 6 cores with 6 threads, a 1.50 GHz base clock, and a 4.30 GHz boost clock, while the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses 8 cores with 8 threads, a 3.40 GHz base clock, and a 4.00 GHz boost clock. Thermal design power differs as well, with Intel rated at 15 watts and Qualcomm at 30 watts. The Intel part uses an Intel BGA 1516 socket, whereas the Qualcomm part uses a Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket.

Process technology separates the pair: Intel is on 3 nm, Qualcomm on 4 nm, with foundries of Intel and TSMC respectively. Cache configurations are not directly comparable in layout, but the numbers are 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB L3 for Intel, versus 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB L3 for Qualcomm. Memory support shows Intel accepting both DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single channel with 59.7 GB/s, while Qualcomm accepts only LPDDR5X on a dual channel with 135.2 GB/s. PCIe lanes are 6 for Intel and 12 for Qualcomm, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with one Xe core versus Adreno X1-45. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309 and a release date of 2026-04-15, while the Snapdragon has no recorded launch MSRP and a release date of 2024-09-02.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Since the head-to-head benchmark array is empty in the database, there are no direct paired measurements to walk through. However, the Intel Core 3 305’s individual scores provide the only available performance data. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 13123 in multicore and 1852 in single-core. The R20 results are 5511 multicore and 777 single-core, and the R15 results are 1322 multicore and 186 single-core. These figures show a consistent scaling pattern: as the workload moves from single-core to multicore, the scores increase by factors of roughly 7 to 9, which is expected for a 6-core, 6-thread processor without SMT.

PassMark results for the Intel part cover a wider range of tasks. The single-thread score is 3977, and the multithread score is 15439, indicating roughly a 3.9x improvement when all cores are engaged. Integer math scores 32295, floating point math scores 42284, and extended instructions scores 13543. Data compression reaches 146857, data encryption reaches 11019, and random string sorting reaches 17623. The physics test scores 1233, and the find prime numbers test scores 115. These numbers show the strongest performance in data compression and floating point math, while prime number searching and physics score lower on an absolute basis.

The nearest rivals to the Intel Core 3 305 provide context for its average score of 18302. The Intel Core i3-14100 has an average score of 18318, which is 0.1% higher, placing the Core 3 305 essentially on par with that chip. The Intel Core 5 330 averages 18345, 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374, 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600E averages 18230, which is 0.4% lower than the Core 3 305. These deltas are small, all within 0.4 percentage points, indicating that the Core 3 305 sits in a tightly packed performance cluster. The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no rivals listed and no average score, so it cannot be placed in this grouping.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Intel Core 3 305 in terms of measured performance, but that conclusion comes with an important caveat: the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 has no benchmark scores in the database. Users who rely on measured results should select the Intel Core 3 305, as it delivers verified scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests, ranks at the 72nd percentile, and sits within 0.4% of several established rivals like the Core i3-14100 and the Ryzen 5 2600E. The Intel part also offers a lower 15 watt TDP, which is advantageous for thin-and-light mobile designs, and it carries a recorded launch MSRP of $309.

The Snapdragon X1P-46-100, by contrast, offers specifications that could appeal in different ways, but the database provides no measurements to confirm its performance. Its 8 Oryon cores, higher 3.40 GHz base clock, larger cache allocations per core and module, and dual-channel memory with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth suggest potential strengths in memory-intensive and multi-threaded workloads. Its 30 watt TDP is double the Intel part’s 15 watt rating, which may indicate higher sustained power draw for those extra resources. The 50th percentile ranking places it below the Intel chip in the overall CPU distribution, though that ranking is based on incomplete data.

For users prioritizing verified performance, the Intel Core 3 305 is the only option with recorded evidence. For users prioritizing architectural features such as more cores, higher memory bandwidth, or more PCIe lanes, the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 presents a compelling specification sheet, but its lack of benchmark data means those features remain unproven in practice. The choice between the two depends on whether the database’s measured results or the listed specifications carry more weight, and the current data only supports one side with hard numbers.