Intel Core 3 N350 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 3 N350 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 present a stark contrast in benchmark availability. The database contains a full suite of 17 recorded benchmark results for the Intel Core 3 N350, while the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no recorded benchmark scores at all. This asymmetry shapes the entire comparison.

The Intel Core 3 N350 delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6274 and a single-core score of 885. In Cinebench R20, it records 2635 multicore and 371 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 632 multicore and 89 single-core. These scores place the processor at the 66th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 9903.

PassMark results for the Intel part show a multithread score of 7382 and a single-thread score of 1974. The integer math test records 27669, floating point math reaches 17781, and extended instructions score 3981. Data compression hits 80444, data encryption scores 5693, and random string sorting finishes at 10102. The physics test records 446, while find prime numbers scores a notably low 20.

The Snapdragon X2E-78-100, by contrast, has no entries in the benchmarks array. The database records its average benchmark score as 0 and its percentile as 50, which reflects the absence of measured data rather than actual performance. Without recorded scores, no direct head-to-head deltas can be calculated.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 3 N350 provide context for its measured performance. The Intel Core i7-3770 scores 9706 on average, a 2 percent delta, meaning the N350 trails by that margin. The Intel Core i5-1035G1 averages 9684, a 2.3 percent delta in favor of the rival. The AMD EPYC 7F52 averages 10159, a -2.5 percent delta, indicating the N350 leads that server chip by 2.5 percent. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 averages 10230, a -3.2 percent delta, meaning the N350 leads by 3.2 percent.

These deltas show the Core 3 N350 sits in a competitive band around the 9700 to 10200 average score range. It slightly trails two older Intel parts, the i7-3770 and i5-1035G1, while modestly outperforming two high-end server processors, the EPYC 7F52 and Xeon Platinum 8280. The margins are small, within 3.2 percent either direction.

The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no nearest rivals listed, so no comparative performance statements can be made from the database. The only measurable facts are its hardware configuration and specifications.

The Verdict

The data supports only one clear choice for users who require measured benchmark evidence: the Intel Core 3 N350. It has 17 recorded tests spanning Cinebench and PassMark workloads, an average score of 9903, and a 66th percentile ranking. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has zero recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile that reflects missing data, not measured performance.

For applications that depend on confirmed single-thread and multithread results, the Intel processor is the only option with verifiable numbers. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6274 and single-core score of 885, alongside PassMark multithread of 7382 and single-thread of 1974, provide concrete reference points.

The Snapdragon part cannot be evaluated on performance grounds from this dataset. Its 12 cores, 4.00 GHz base clock, and 3 nm process node suggest a different design target, but without benchmark scores, any performance conclusion would be speculation. The database records no wins for either processor in head-to-head tests, and both win counters remain at 0.

Users who need the data to speak must choose the Intel Core 3 N350. Users who value the Snapdragon's specifications, such as 12 cores, 152.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, and PCIe Gen 5 support, will find no measured confirmation of how those translate into application performance.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, also listed as Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses the Glymur codename under the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation, fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The die size for the Snapdragon is recorded as 220 mm², while the Intel die size is not listed.

Core counts differ substantially. The Intel part has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The Snapdragon has 12 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks diverge sharply: the Intel runs at 0.10 GHz, while the Snapdragon runs at 4.00 GHz. The Intel boost clock reaches 3.90 GHz, but the Snapdragon has no recorded boost clock.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel Core 3 N350 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 288 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of shared L2, with no L3 listed. The Snapdragon's per-core L1 is three times larger, and its L2 pool is eight times larger, though it lacks a documented L3 tier.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The Intel processor supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 across a single-channel memory bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X across a dual-channel bus with 152.4 GB/s bandwidth, about four times the Intel bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). The Snapdragon uses PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Snapdragon's PCIe generation is two steps newer and provides three additional lanes.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The Intel Core 3 N350 includes UHD Graphics 770. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 includes Adreno X2-85. No graphics benchmarks are recorded for either in the database.

Sockets and packaging differ. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 1264, while the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The Intel TDP is recorded as 7 watts; the Snapdragon TDP is not listed. The Intel part number is SRPNS, and the Snapdragon part number is X2E78100.

Release dates are nearly a year apart. The Intel Core 3 N350 launched on 2025-01-06, while the Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is dated 2026-04-05. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the mobile market segment. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 records 152.4 GB/s over a dual-channel LPDDR5X bus. The Intel Core 3 N350 records 38.4 GB/s over a single-channel bus supporting DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 N350 have any recorded benchmark wins over the Snapdragon?

A: The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries between the two processors. The Intel part has 17 individual benchmark scores, while the Snapdragon has none. Both win counters are 0.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 uses a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 uses a 3 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 220 mm².

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has a base clock of 4.00 GHz. The Intel Core 3 N350 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The Snapdragon has no recorded boost clock.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 N350 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It trails the Intel Core i7-3770 by 2 percent and the Intel Core i5-1035G1 by 2.3 percent. It leads the AMD EPYC 7F52 by 2.5 percent and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 by 3.2 percent.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 N350 wins in every category where measured data exists. It has 17 recorded benchmarks, an average score of 9903, and a 66th percentile ranking. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6274 and single-core score of 885 give it measurable standing in rendering and single-threaded workloads. PassMark integer math at 27669 and floating point math at 17781 show documented arithmetic capability. Data compression at 80444 and encryption at 5693 provide verified throughput numbers for those specific tasks.

The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 wins on raw specifications. Its 12 cores exceed the Intel's 8. Its 4.00 GHz base clock dwarfs the Intel's 0.10 GHz base, though the Intel boost reaches 3.90 GHz. The 16 MB shared L2 and 288 KB per-core L1 are larger than the Intel's 2 MB L2 and 96 KB per-core L1. The dual-channel LPDDR5X memory bus at 152.4 GB/s delivers roughly four times the bandwidth of the Intel's 38.4 GB/s single-channel setup. PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes surpasses the Intel's PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes.

The 3 nm TSMC process node gives the Snapdragon a fabrication advantage over the Intel 10 nm node, and the 220 mm² die size is the only recorded physical dimension between the two. The Snapdragon also carries a newer release date of 2026-04-05 compared to the Intel's 2025-01-06.

The Intel part wins on power efficiency as recorded: 7 watts TDP versus no recorded TDP for the Snapdragon. The Intel part also has a complete benchmark profile, making it the only chip in this comparison with performance evidence.

For application-specific workloads, the Intel Core 3 N350 shows verified results in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus PassMark tests covering compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating point, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 has no recorded results in any of these categories.

The database paints a clear picture: the Intel Core 3 N350 is a measured, documented mobile processor with mid-pack standing at the 66th percentile. The Snapdragon X2E-78-100 is a specification-heavy mobile processor with substantial memory bandwidth, core count, and process node advantages, but no benchmark evidence in the database to confirm how those specifications perform in practice.