Intel Core 3 N355 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison

# Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 N355 is the only one of these two processors with recorded benchmark data in the database. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no percentile ranking, meaning the comparison is fundamentally asymmetric. The data shows the Intel part across seventeen distinct tests, spanning rendering workloads, cryptographic tasks, compression, sorting, and mathematical operations.

The Intel Core 3 N355 delivers its strongest relative results in single-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1039 points and PassMark single-thread score of 2153 indicate a modest but functional single-core capability. The PassMark integer math score of 33894 and floating-point math score of 22695 show balanced arithmetic throughput. Data compression reaches 117435 in the PassMark compression test, while random string sorting completes at 14706. Encryption work scores 8121 and extended instruction throughput reaches 5968.

Multi-threaded performance on the Intel part is defined by its 8 cores and 8 threads. Cinebench R23 multi-core produces 5262 points, while Cinebench R20 multi-core reaches 3612 and Cinebench R15 multi-core lands at 822. The PassMark multi-thread score of 10174 places the chip in a context where its average benchmark score of 13492 sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Physics calculations score 625, and the prime number search finishes at 27.

The Snapdragon X1E-84-100, by contrast, has no recorded wins because it has no recorded measurements. The database contains its architectural specifications but no test results. Its percentile rank of 50 is a default position, and its average score of 0 reflects the absence of data rather than a measured performance level. The wins count of 0 for both processors confirms that no head-to-head benchmarks exist in the database.

# The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one conclusion: the Intel Core 3 N355 is the only chip here with measurable performance. Its 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs, backed by an average benchmark score of 13492, gives it a concrete position in the performance landscape. The nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i3-12100F with an average score of 13494 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13452 with a 0.3% delta, the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13594 with a -0.8% delta, and the Intel Core i7-1250U at 13351 with a 1.1% delta. These numbers indicate the N355 sits within a tight cluster of comparable processors, essentially matching the i3-12100F and trading fractions of a percent with the others.

The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 cannot be recommended from performance data because no performance data exists. Its specifications suggest a different design philosophy: 12 cores, 12 threads, a 3.80 GHz base clock, and a 4.20 GHz boost clock. The Intel part runs at 1.90 GHz base and 3.90 GHz boost. The Snapdragon uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel chip uses Intel's 10 nm process. These differences point to divergent engineering priorities, but without benchmark scores, the database cannot assign a verdict.

For users selecting strictly from measured results, the Intel Core 3 N355 is the only option with evidence of performance. Its place in the 68th percentile and its proximity to the i3-12100F and i5-9500 in average score define its capability. The Snapdragon remains an unmeasured quantity, and the database records no basis for preferring it.

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database lists no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core 3 N355 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, the winsA field is 0, and the winsB field is 0. This absence means the comparison must rely on the Intel part's standalone scores and the Snapdragon's architectural record.

Within the Intel data, the largest single-threaded result is the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1039, which pairs with the R20 single-core score of 509 and the R15 single-core score of 168. The PassMark single-thread score of 2153 corroborates these results. The multi-core results show the expected scaling: R23 multi-core at 5262 is roughly five times the single-core score, R20 multi-core at 3612 is about seven times its single-core counterpart, and R15 multi-core at 822 is close to five times its single-core number. These ratios suggest the 8-core configuration scales reasonably across rendering workloads.

The PassMark suite adds detail. Integer math at 33894 exceeds floating-point math at 22695 by roughly 49 percent, indicating the architecture handles integer operations more efficiently. Extended instructions score 5968, data encryption 8121, and data compression 117435. Random string sorting at 14706 shows memory and pointer-heavy workloads perform adequately. The physics score of 625 and the prime number score of 27 are the lowest entries, suggesting areas where the chip's throughput drops.

The nearest rival comparisons place the N355 in a narrow band. The Intel Core i3-12100F scores 13494 on average, a delta of 0% from the N355's 13492. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, a delta of 0.3%. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, a delta of -0.8%, meaning the N355 is 0.8% behind that part. The Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, a delta of 1.1%, meaning the N355 is 1.1% ahead. These deltas are small, and the data shows the N355 competing effectively with several established desktop and mobile processors.

The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no scores to compare. Its 12-core, 12-thread configuration and higher clock speeds would suggest competitive intent, but the database does not support quantification. The absence of head-to-head results means any statement about which chip wins specific workloads would be speculation, which the data does not permit.

# FAQ

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed. The Intel Core 3 N355 has 17 recorded benchmark scores.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 N355 compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The N355 has an average score of 13492. The Intel Core i3-12100F scores 13494 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452 with a 0.3% delta, the Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594 with a -0.8% delta, and the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351 with a 1.1% delta.

Q: What is the processor count difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What memory configurations do the two processors support?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory with a single-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and 135.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 N355 has a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The base clocks are 3.80 GHz for the Snapdragon and 1.90 GHz for the Intel.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.

# Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between the Intel Core 3 N355 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is substantial. The Intel chip uses the Twin Lake architecture, listed under the Core 3 generation with the Alder Lake-N family. Its process node is 10 nm, fabricated by Intel. The Snapdragon uses the Oryon codename under the Snapdragon X Elite generation, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The process difference alone suggests the Snapdragon has access to denser transistors and potentially different power characteristics, though the database records no efficiency measurements.

Cache organization differs markedly. The Intel part allocates 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon allocates 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon's per-core L1 is three times larger, and its L2 allocation per module is six times larger. Both share the same L3 capacity at 6 MB. These differences imply the Snapdragon is designed to keep more data closer to the cores, which can reduce memory latency in workloads with high cache reuse.

Memory architecture also diverges. The Intel N355 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with a single-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X but uses a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The bandwidth gap is roughly 3.5 times, which could affect memory-intensive workloads, though no benchmark data confirms this for the Snapdragon.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Intel chip provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes, while the Snapdragon provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes. The newer PCIe generation and higher lane count on the Snapdragon suggest greater I/O throughput potential. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

The integrated graphics differ: the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Snapdragon uses Adreno X1-85. The database records no graphics benchmarks for either chip.

# Specification Differences

The physical and electrical specifications separate the two processors clearly. The Intel Core 3 N355 has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has a TDP of 35 watts. The Snapdragon draws more than twice the power budget, which aligns with its higher clock speeds and larger core count. The Intel chip uses the Intel BGA 1264 socket, while the Snapdragon uses the Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket. These sockets are not interchangeable.

Clock speeds differ across the board. The Intel base clock is 1.90 GHz with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The Snapdragon base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Snapdragon's base clock nearly matches the Intel boost clock, and its boost clock sits 0.30 GHz higher.

Core and thread counts favor the Snapdragon: 12 cores and 12 threads versus 8 cores and 8 threads. Neither chip uses simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part has a part number of SRPNT, while the Snapdragon carries the part number X1E84100.

Release dates differ by roughly eight months. The Snapdragon X1E-84-100 came out on 2024-04-23, while the Intel Core 3 N355 followed on 2025-01-06. Both are listed as active in production.

The process node and foundry are distinct: Intel uses its own 10 nm process, and Qualcomm uses TSMC's 4 nm process. The Snapdragon's smaller process node and higher power budget suggest it targets a higher performance tier, but the database records no measured results to confirm or refute that positioning. The Intel chip's 68th percentile ranking and average score of 13492 provide the only concrete performance anchor in this comparison.