Intel Core 3 N350 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Snapdragon therefore offers 50% more cores and 50% more threads on paper.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two?

A: The Intel part has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The Qualcomm part has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Snapdragon runs at a much higher base frequency, while the Intel chip has a lower starting point but a boost close to the Qualcomm's.

Q: Which processor has a more advanced manufacturing process?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 N350 uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The Qualcomm part uses a smaller process node.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory with a single-channel memory bus and 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Are there benchmark scores available for both processors?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 has an extensive set of benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark tests, plus an average benchmark score of 9903 and a 66th percentile ranking. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions in each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 uses UHD Graphics 770. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses Adreno X1-85.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 N350 is based on the Twin Lake architecture, belonging to the Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) generation. It uses an Intel 10 nm process manufactured at Intel's own foundry. The silicon has 8 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The cache hierarchy consists of 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The chip uses an Intel BGA 1264 socket and is unlocked for multiplier adjustments.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, which is a significantly smaller node than Intel's 10 nm process used for the Core 3 N350. The Snapdragon features 12 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its cache configuration differs substantially: 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3. The socket is Qualcomm BGA 2073, and the multiplier is locked.

The two designs diverge in memory architecture as well. The Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with a single-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Qualcomm part supports only LPDDR5X but uses a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is roughly 3.5 times the Intel part's memory bandwidth. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Intel chip provides Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes, while the Qualcomm chip provides Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes.

Neither processor supports ECC memory. Both target the mobile market segment and are currently in active production. The Intel Core 3 N350 was released on January 6, 2025, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 was released earlier, on April 23, 2024. The Intel part has the part number SRPNS, and the Qualcomm part has the part number X1E84100.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 N350 has a complete set of recorded benchmark data, making it possible to assess its strengths directly from measurements. Its average benchmark score is 9903, which places it in the 66th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-3770 with an average score of 9706 and a delta of 2%, the Intel Core i5-1035G1 with an average score of 9684 and a delta of 2.3%, the AMD EPYC 7F52 with an average score of 10159 and a delta of -2.5%, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 with an average score of 10230 and a delta of -3.2%. This indicates the Intel chip sits in a competitive mid-range band, trading places with older desktop and server parts.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals. Consequently, its performance can only be described qualitatively from its architecture: 12 cores, a 4.20 GHz boost clock, a 4 nm process, and dual-channel LPDDR5X memory. Without recorded measurements, the database cannot assign it any performance wins.

Where the Intel Core 3 N350 wins is in having verifiable performance data for every major test category. The recorded scores cover single-core and multi-core workloads, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithreaded tasks, physics, random string sorting, and single-threaded tasks. The Qualcomm part has none of these measurements, meaning no direct comparison can be made from the database.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 wins on architectural specifications that are known without benchmarks: it has more cores, a higher base clock, a higher boost clock, a smaller process node, a newer PCIe generation, and a much higher memory bandwidth figure. These specifications suggest it is positioned for higher sustained throughput, but the lack of recorded benchmark data prevents any quantitative confirmation.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 N350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 0.10 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.90 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| TDP | 7 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1264 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Codename | Twin Lake | Oryon |

| Generation | Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) | Snapdragon X (Elite) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 Cache | 96 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (shared) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 9 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Adreno X1-85 |

| Release Date | 2025-01-06 | 2024-04-23 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | SRPNS | X1E84100 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 66 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 9903 | 0 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark results exist in the database for these two processors. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. The Intel Core 3 N350 has its own individual benchmark scores, but the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has none.

For the Intel Core 3 N350, the recorded Cinebench results show a multicore score of 632 in Cinebench R15 and a single-core score of 89 in the same test. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 2635 and the single-core score is 371. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 6274 and the single-core score is 885. These figures establish a baseline for the Intel chip's rendering performance, but without corresponding Qualcomm scores, no delta can be computed.

In Passmark testing, the Intel Core 3 N350 records a data compression score of 80444, data encryption of 5693, extended instructions of 3981, and a prime number finding score of 20. Floating-point math scores 17781, integer math scores 27669, and multithreaded performance scores 7382. The physics test scores 446, random string sorting scores 10102, and single-thread score is 1974. The average benchmark score across all tests is 9903.

The nearest rival data for the Intel Core 3 N350 provides context for where it lands. It is 2% above the Intel Core i7-3770, 2.3% above the Intel Core i5-1035G1, 2.5% below the AMD EPYC 7F52, and 3.2% below the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280. This places the Intel chip in a narrow performance band among those established desktop and server processors.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no benchmark entries, no average score beyond the placeholder 0, and no nearest rivals. The database therefore cannot produce any direct comparison metrics between the two processors. Any statement about one outperforming the other would require fabricated data, so the only valid conclusion is that the Intel part has measurable performance data while the Qualcomm part currently does not.