Intel Core 3 N355 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

The Intel Core 3 N355 and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 occupy different positions in the mobile processor market, with the former already shipping and the latter announced for a later release. The recorded data for the Core 3 N355 includes a full set of benchmark scores, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no published benchmark results in the database at this time. This analysis examines the available measurements and specification differences between the two parts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 3 N355 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100. The Core 3 N355 has seventeen recorded benchmark results, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has zero recorded scores. Without a common set of measured results, a direct numerical comparison of performance is not possible from the recorded data.

The Intel Core 3 N355 delivers an average benchmark score of 13492 across all recorded tests. This places it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest comparable processors, based on average score, include the Intel Core i3-12100F with an average score of 13494 and a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core i5-9500 with an average score of 13452 and a delta of 0.3 percent, the Intel Core 5 120UL with an average score of 13594 and a delta of -0.8 percent, and the Intel Core i7-1250U with an average score of 13351 and a delta of 1.1 percent. These deltas indicate that the Core 3 N355 sits within a narrow performance band around these rivals, with differences of roughly one percent or less in either direction.

Looking at specific workload results for the Core 3 N355, the Cinebench R23 multi-core test records a score of 5262, while the single-core test records 1039. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 3612 and the single-core score is 509. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 822 and the single-core score is 168. These figures show a multi-core advantage that scales with the number of cores in the test, which aligns with the processor having 8 cores and 8 threads.

PassMark results for the Core 3 N355 show a multi-thread score of 10174 and a single-thread score of 2153. The integer math test records 33894, floating point math records 22695, and extended instructions record 5968. Data compression scores 117435, data encryption scores 8121, and random string sorting scores 14706. The physics test records 625, and the find prime numbers test records 27.

Because the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark entries, its percentile versus all CPUs is listed at 50, and its average benchmark score is 0. These figures should not be interpreted as measured performance; they reflect the absence of recorded data. The database shows wins for the Core 3 N355 at zero and wins for the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 at zero, confirming that no head-to-head results exist.

The Verdict

For users choosing between these two processors strictly from the recorded data, the Intel Core 3 N355 is the only one with any measured performance information. Its average benchmark score of 13492 and 68th percentile ranking provide a concrete reference point. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark scores in the database, so its performance cannot be assessed from measurements.

The Core 3 N355 shows competitive positioning against its nearest rivals. It matches the Intel Core i3-12100F within 0 percent in average score, trails the Intel Core 5 120UL by 0.8 percent, and leads the Intel Core i7-1250U by 1.1 percent. The Core i5-9500 sits 0.3 percent behind. These margins are small, indicating that the Core 3 N355 performs in the same class as these established processors.

The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is listed as active and has a release date in 2026, but the lack of benchmarks means no verdict on its performance can be formed. The specification sheet shows a much larger core count, 18 cores and 18 threads, and a higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz, but these specifications do not translate into measured scores in the database. Any decision between these two parts must rely on the Core 3 N355's recorded data alone.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 N355 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: Yes, the Core 3 N355 has seventeen recorded benchmark scores, including Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple PassMark tests. Its average benchmark score is 13492.

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has zero recorded benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0 and its percentile versus all CPUs is listed at 50.

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

A: The Core 3 N355 has an average score of 13492. The Intel Core i3-12100F scores 13494 with a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594 with a delta of -0.8 percent, the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351 with a delta of 1.1 percent, and the Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452 with a delta of 0.3 percent.

Q: What is the core and thread count for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds listed for each processor?

A: The Core 3 N355 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 is in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is listed at the 50th percentile, though this is based on no recorded benchmark data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The Intel Core 3 N355 uses 8 cores and 8 threads, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses 18 cores and 18 threads. The Core 3 N355 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Snapdragon's base clock is higher than the Core 3 N355's boost clock.

The Core 3 N355 has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no TDP listed in the database. The socket types differ as well: the Core 3 N355 uses Intel BGA 1264, and the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2343.

Memory support differs substantially. The Core 3 N355 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory with a single-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a triple-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe specifications differ: the Core 3 N355 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only), while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ, with the Core 3 N355 featuring UHD Graphics 770 and the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 featuring Adreno X2-90. Both are listed as mobile market segment processors with active production status.

The release dates differ, with the Core 3 N355 released in 2025-01-06 and the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 released in 2026-04-05. Neither processor has a launch MSRP listed. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SRPNT for the Core 3 N355 and X2E94100 for the Snapdragon X2E-94-100.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 N355 is built on the Twin Lake architecture, with a codename of Twin Lake and a generation listed as Core 3 (Alder Lake-N). It uses a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a codename of Glymur, a generation of Snapdragon X2 (Elite), and uses a 3 nm process node manufactured by TSMC. The Snapdragon has a die size of 220 mm², while the Core 3 N355 has no die size listed.

Cache layouts differ between the two processors. The Core 3 N355 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 16 MB of L2 cache per module, and 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon's per-core L1 and total L2 figures are significantly larger than the Core 3 N355's, and its L3 cache is 3 MB larger.

The manufacturer field for the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is listed as unknown, while the Core 3 N355 is manufactured by Intel. The foundry for the Core 3 N355 is Intel, and the foundry for the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is TSMC. The Snapdragon's process node of 3 nm is smaller than the Core 3 N355's 10 nm node, which typically allows for higher density and lower power per transistor, though the database does not include measured power or efficiency data for either part.

The architecture field for the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is listed as null, so no architectural family name is recorded beyond the Glymur codename and the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation. The Core 3 N355's architecture is explicitly listed as Twin Lake.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 N355 wins in the availability of measured performance data. Its seventeen recorded benchmarks provide a complete picture of its capabilities across single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, including Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus PassMark tests for integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, physics, and prime number finding. Its average score of 13492 places it in the 68th percentile, and its nearest rivals are all within roughly one percent of its average score, indicating consistent performance in its class.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 wins in raw specification counts. It has 18 cores and 18 threads versus 8 and 8 for the Core 3 N355. Its base clock of 4.45 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz are both higher than the Core 3 N355's 1.90 GHz base and 3.90 GHz boost. Its memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s is considerably higher than the Core 3 N355's 38.4 GB/s, and its triple-channel memory bus contrasts with the Core 3 N355's single-channel bus. The Snapdragon also uses PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes, while the Core 3 N355 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes.

The Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has larger cache allocations on paper. Its L1 cache is 288 KB per core, L2 is 16 MB per module, and L3 is 9 MB shared. The Core 3 N355 has 96 KB L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The Snapdragon's 3 nm process node from TSMC is smaller than the Core 3 N355's 10 nm node from Intel, and its die size is recorded at 220 mm².

The Core 3 N355 has a lower TDP at 15 watts, while the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no TDP recorded. The Core 3 N355 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory, while the Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X. The Core 3 N355 was released earlier, in 2025-01-06, versus the Snapdragon's 2026-04-05 release date.

For use cases where measured performance matters, the Core 3 N355 is the only option with data. For use cases where specifications such as core count, clock speed, memory bandwidth, or cache size are the primary criteria, the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 holds the advantage on paper. The database records no benchmark results for the Snapdragon, so any performance conclusions about it would require additional measurements that are not currently available.