Intel Core 3 305 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Core 3 305 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, meaning no shared test scores exist across the two processors in the current dataset. The Intel Core 3 305 has a substantial set of 17 benchmark results, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded benchmark scores at all (avgBenchmarkScore of 0).

The Intel Core 3 305's average benchmark score across all its tests is 18,302, placing it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-14100 (average score 18,318, delta of -0.1%), the Intel Core 5 330 (18,345, delta -0.2%), the Intel Core 7 360 (18,374, delta -0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 2600E (18,230, delta +0.4%). These deltas are all within 0.4 percentage points, indicating that the Core 3 305 sits in a tightly grouped performance band among these competitors.

In Cinebench R23, the Core 3 305 scores 13,123 in multi-core and 1,852 in single-core. The R20 results show 5,511 multi-core and 777 single-core. The R15 results are 1,322 multi-core and 186 single-core. These scores reflect a processor with modest multi-threaded throughput relative to modern high-core-count parts, but the single-core results are more competitive.

PassMark data reveals strengths in specific workloads. The data compression score is 146,857, floating point math is 42,284, integer math is 32,295, and random string sorting is 17,623. The multi-thread score is 15,439, single-thread is 3,977, extended instructions is 13,543, and data encryption is 11,019. The find prime numbers test returns 115, and physics scores 1,233.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark data to compare. Its percentile ranking is 50, but that figure is derived from an empty score set. Without measured results, the database cannot establish any performance relationship between these two processors. The comparison is therefore one-sided: the Intel part has full measurements, the Qualcomm part has none.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 305 wins in every category where a score exists, simply because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded benchmarks. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both multi-core and single-core, the Intel part delivers measurable results. In PassMark, the Intel part shows strong data compression throughput at 146,857, and the multi-thread score of 15,439 indicates it can handle parallel workloads effectively within its 6-core, 6-thread configuration.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 cannot be declared a winner in any test because the database holds zero scores for it. The manufacturer field for the Snapdragon is listed as "Unknown," and the processor has no launch MSRP recorded. Its only quantitative entries are architectural: 18 cores, 18 threads, a base clock of 4.45 GHz, a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and a die size of 220 mm².

The Intel Core 3 305's single-core performance is notable. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,852 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3,977 suggest that the 4.30 GHz boost clock delivers competitive per-thread responsiveness. The multi-core results are less impressive given the 6-thread limit, but the 72nd percentile ranking across all CPUs implies that the overall package is above average.

For use-case analysis, the Intel part appears suited to workloads that benefit from consistent single-thread performance and moderate multi-thread capacity. The PassMark data compression score of 146,857 indicates strong efficiency in compressed data handling, while the encryption score of 11,019 suggests reasonable security workload performance. Floating point math at 42,284 and integer math at 32,295 show balanced arithmetic capabilities.

The Snapdragon's architectural specs suggest high theoretical throughput: 18 cores at up to 4.70 GHz, with 228.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth from a triple-channel LPDDR5X interface. However, without benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm whether that hardware translates into practical performance advantages. The 50th percentile placeholder is not a measured result.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 305 or the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 have better benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 has 17 recorded benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,123 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 15,439. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has zero recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 has an average benchmark score of 18,302. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmarks are recorded for it.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 305 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 is within 0.4% of four rivals: the Intel Core i3-14100 (delta -0.1%), Intel Core 5 330 (delta -0.2%), Intel Core 7 360 (delta -0.4%), and AMD Ryzen 5 2600E (delta +0.4%). The average scores of these rivals range from 18,230 to 18,374.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports 228.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth from a triple-channel LPDDR5X interface. The Intel Core 3 305 supports 59.7 GB/s from a single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X interface.

Q: What is the process node and foundry for each chip?

A: Both processors use a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core 3 305 is fabricated by Intel, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is fabricated by TSMC.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every measurable specification. The Intel Core 3 305 uses 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses 18 cores and 18 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz for the Intel part and 4.45 GHz for the Snapdragon. Boost clocks are 4.30 GHz and 4.70 GHz, respectively.

The Intel Core 3 305 has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Snapdragon's TDP is not recorded. The Intel part uses an Intel BGA 1516 socket, the Snapdragon uses a Qualcomm BGA 2343 socket. The codenames are Wildcat Lake for Intel and Glymur for Qualcomm.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 16 MB of L2 cache per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is not recorded for Intel, while the Snapdragon has a 220 mm² die.

Memory support differs: the Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X with a triple-channel bus and 228.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity differs as well: Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes for Intel, Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes for Qualcomm.

Integrated graphics differ: the Intel Core 3 305 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core, while the Snapdragon uses Adreno X2-90. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $309; the Snapdragon has no launch MSRP recorded. Release dates are close: April 5, 2026 for the Snapdragon and April 15, 2026 for the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 305 is built on Wildcat Lake architecture, part of the Core 3 generation. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses Glymur architecture, part of the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation. Both use a 3 nm process node, but Intel fabricates its chip at Intel foundry, while Qualcomm uses TSMC.

The core count difference is the most significant architectural split. The Snapdragon's 18 cores at 4.45 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost suggest a high-frequency, many-core design. The Intel part's 6 cores at 1.50 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost indicate a lower-frequency, fewer-core design that relies on boost behavior for performance.

Cache hierarchy reflects different design philosophies. The Intel part has a traditional shared L3 cache of 6 MB. The Snapdragon uses per-core L1 (288 KB), per-module L2 (16 MB), and shared L3 (9 MB). The per-module L2 cache is notably larger and suggests a modular core layout.

Memory architecture diverges sharply. The Snapdragon's triple-channel LPDDR5X interface delivers 228.6 GB/s, nearly four times the Intel part's 59.7 GB/s single-channel throughput. This bandwidth advantage could benefit data-intensive workloads, though no benchmark confirms this.

PCIe support also differs: the Snapdragon offers Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. This affects external device connectivity and data transfer speeds.

The integrated graphics differ entirely. Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with a single Xe core, while Qualcomm uses Adreno X2-90. Both are integrated solutions, but the architectures are unrelated.

The production status is Active for both, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part number is SAE3L, the Snapdragon is X2E94100. The Snapdragon's manufacturer is listed as "Unknown" in the database, which is an unusual data point given the Qualcomm branding in its name.