Intel Core 3 N355 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core 3 N355, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison impossible for any of the standard test suites. The Intel part’s average benchmark score of 13,492 places it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database, which indicates a solid mid-pack positioning for a mobile processor. The Snapdragon’s percentile stands at 50, though with a zero average score, that figure reflects its lack of recorded data rather than a measured performance level.

The Intel Core 3 N355 delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 5,262, a result that sits well above its nearest rivals in the database. Its single-core R23 score of 1,039 is a more modest figure, typical of a low-power mobile part. In Cinebench R20, the chip scores 3,612 multi-core and 509 single-core. The older R15 test shows 822 multi-core and 168 single-core. These numbers follow a consistent pattern: the processor scales reasonably under multi-threaded loads but does not threaten high-end desktop parts in single-threaded work.

PassMark results for the Intel chip show a multi-thread score of 10,174 and a single-thread score of 2,153. The integer math test returns 33,894, while floating-point math scores 22,695. Data compression reaches 117,435, a very strong figure that suggests the chip handles compression workloads efficiently. Data encryption posts 8,121, and extended instructions score 5,968. Random string sorting returns 14,706. The physics test, which often reflects real-world gaming or simulation loads, shows a low 625. Prime number finding is the weakest result at 27, indicating limited raw integer throughput in that specific workload.

Since the Snapdragon has no benchmarks recorded, the nearest-rival data for the Intel chip provides the only comparative context available. The Intel Core 3 N355 scores within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-9500, which posts an average score of 13,452. It trails the Intel Core 5 120UL by 0.8%, as that chip averages 13,594. Against the Intel Core i7-1250U, the N355 leads by 1.1%, with the rival at 13,351. The closest match is the Intel Core i3-12100F at 13,494, a delta of 0%. These figures show the N355 performing in a tight cluster of older and lower-tier desktop and mobile chips, with no single rival holding a decisive advantage.

The absence of Snapdragon measurements means the database cannot confirm any win for either side. All comparative statements in this analysis must therefore rely on the Intel chip’s recorded performance and its position relative to named rivals in the database.

FAQ

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists an empty benchmark array for the Snapdragon, with an average benchmark score of 0. The Intel Core 3 N355 has 17 recorded benchmark entries across Cinebench and PassMark tests.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 N355 compare to its closest rival in the database?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F is the nearest match with an average score of 13,494, a 0% delta from the N355’s 13,492. The two are effectively tied in aggregate performance.

Q: What is the Snapdragon’s percentile ranking?

A: The Snapdragon X1P-64-100 sits at the 50th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 N355 ranks at the 68th percentile. These figures come directly from the database’s percentile fields.

Q: Which chip has the higher core count?

A: The Snapdragon has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel part has 8 cores and 8 threads. Neither chip supports simultaneous multithreading, so thread counts match core counts for both.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

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

Q: Are there any benchmark wins recorded for the Snapdragon?

A: No. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins counters for both sides are 0. The database contains no measured performance data for the Snapdragon processor.

The Verdict

The data supports only one definitive choice for users who rely on measured performance: the Intel Core 3 N355, because it is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark results. Its 68th percentile ranking and average score of 13,492 place it in the company of established desktop and mobile parts like the Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Core i5-9500. The Snapdragon X1P-64-100 cannot be evaluated on performance grounds from this database, as its average score is 0 and no test results exist. A user selecting between these two would have no quantitative basis to prefer the Snapdragon for compute-heavy tasks based on this data.

The Intel chip’s strongest recorded results appear in data compression at 117,435 and integer math at 33,894, which indicate capable throughput for those workload types. Its weakest results, prime number finding at 27 and physics at 625, suggest limited appeal for workloads that stress those specific operations. The Snapdragon’s higher core count of 10 versus 8, faster base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 1.90 GHz, and higher TDP of 35 versus 15 watts suggest a more power-hungry design, but without benchmark data these specifications cannot be translated into performance claims.

For users who need a processor with verified performance in the database, the Intel Core 3 N355 is the only option with evidence. The Snapdragon remains an unknown quantity in these records. Any decision favoring the Qualcomm part would rest on specifications alone, not on measured outcomes.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks diverge sharply: the Intel chip runs at 1.90 GHz, the Snapdragon at 3.40 GHz. The Intel part has a boost clock of 3.90 GHz; the Snapdragon lists no boost clock in the database. Thermal design power also differs, with the Intel chip rated at 15 watts and the Snapdragon at 35 watts.

Cache configurations are structurally different. The Intel chip uses 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon uses 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support separates them as well: Intel supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth; Qualcomm supports only LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs in both generation and lane count. The Intel chip provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes, while the Snapdragon provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the Intel part pairs with UHD Graphics 770, the Snapdragon with Adreno X1-85. The Intel chip uses socket Intel BGA 1264, the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2073. The Intel processor has a part number of SRPNT; the Snapdragon carries X1P64100.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 N355 is built on Intel’s Twin Lake architecture, listed in the database as a Core 3 part from the Alder Lake-N generation. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel’s own foundry. The Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses the Oryon codename and belongs to the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. Its process node is 4 nm, manufactured by TSMC. Foundry responsibility is split accordingly: Intel produces its own chip, while TSMC produces the Snapdragon.

The core microarchitectures follow different design philosophies. The Intel chip’s Twin Lake design, with 8 cores and 8 threads, targets efficiency and modest power draw at 15 watts. The Snapdragon’s Oryon cores, numbering 10 with 10 threads, aim for higher performance per the 35 watt TDP and the 3.40 GHz base clock. The cache hierarchy reinforces this split: the Intel part allocates a small 2 MB shared L2, while the Snapdragon provides 12 MB per module, a substantial increase that likely benefits multi-threaded workloads if the chip performs to its specifications.

Memory architecture also reflects different design targets. The Intel chip’s single-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth limit memory throughput, while the Snapdragon’s dual-channel LPDDR5X support reaches 135.2 GB/s, a 3.5x higher bandwidth figure. PCIe capability follows suit, with the Snapdragon offering Gen 4 and 12 lanes versus Gen 3 and 9 lanes on the Intel chip. Release dates differ as well: the Snapdragon entered production on 2024-04-23, while the Intel part followed on 2025-01-06. Both carry active production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.