Intel Core 5 120 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison
Intel Core 5 120
Snapdragon X1E-80-100
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 5 120 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100
The Verdict
The Intel Core 5 120 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 target entirely different market segments, and the recorded data reflects that divide clearly. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a full benchmark suite, while the Qualcomm part is a mobile processor with no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel Core 5 120 sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25362. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 sits at the 50th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating a lack of measured performance data rather than a lack of capability.
For users building a desktop system, the Intel Core 5 120 delivers measurable performance across all recorded tests. Its closest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (average score 25365, delta 0%), the Intel Core i7-11700KF (average score 25423, delta -0.2%), the Intel Core i5-13400F (average score 25292, delta 0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U (average score 25432, delta -0.3%). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, placing the Core 5 120 in a tightly competitive performance band.
The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is designed for mobile platforms, as indicated by its BGA socket, 35 W TDP, and LPDDR5X memory support. Its architecture uses the Oryon cores, a 4 nm process from TSMC, and a 12 MB L2 cache per module. Without recorded benchmarks, the database cannot confirm its relative performance against the Intel part. The data shows that the Intel Core 5 120 is the only one of the two with verified performance numbers.
Architecture Differences
The Intel Core 5 120 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The processor is unlocked, meaning it cannot be overclocked via multiplier adjustment. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and has a TDP of 65 W. The die size is 163 mm².
Cache hierarchy for the Intel part includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by the UHD Graphics 730. ECC memory is not supported.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses the Oryon codename with the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation. It is built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The processor has 12 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The TDP is 35 W, significantly lower than the Intel part. It uses the Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket.
Cache on the Snapdragon includes 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support is limited to LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are the Adreno X1-85. ECC memory is not supported. The manufacturer field is listed as unknown in the database.
The process difference is notable: 10 nm for Intel versus 4 nm for Qualcomm. The Snapdragon has twice the core count but no hyperthreading, resulting in 12 threads versus the Intel part's 12 threads from 6 cores with hyperthreading. The Snapdragon has a higher base clock (3.40 GHz versus 2.50 GHz) but a lower boost clock (4.00 GHz versus 4.50 GHz). The L2 cache per module on the Snapdragon is substantially larger than the L2 per core on the Intel part.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Core 5 120 wins in every measurable category because it has recorded benchmark data. The database shows Cinebench R15 multicore at 1840, Cinebench R15 singlecore at 259, Cinebench R20 multicore at 7667, Cinebench R20 singlecore at 1082, and Cinebench R23 multicore at 18255. The Cinebench R23 singlecore score is 2577. These numbers represent verified performance on desktop workloads.
PassMark results for the Intel part include data compression at 219535, data encryption at 11131, extended instructions at 14264, find prime numbers at 77, floating point math at 45383, integer math at 60462, multithread at 18597, physics at 1333, random string sorting at 21499, and single thread at 3595. These scores cover a broad range of computational tasks.
The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has no benchmark entries in the database. Its wins are structural rather than measured. The 12-core design with 12 MB L2 per module suggests potential in parallel workloads, but no data confirms this. The 135.2 GB/s memory bandwidth exceeds what the Intel part lists, as the Intel memory bandwidth field is null. The lower TDP of 35 W indicates higher energy efficiency for mobile use, but no performance per watt figures are recorded.
The market segment is the clearest split. The Intel part is explicitly marked as Desktop, while the Snapdragon is marked as Mobile. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Snapdragon supports only LPDDR5X. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5, while the Snapdragon uses PCIe Gen 4. These differences align with their respective deployment scenarios.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores?
A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 12 cores, while the Intel Core 5 120 has 6 cores.
Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two processors?
A: The Intel Core 5 120 has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.
Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?
A: The Intel Core 5 120 has a TDP of 65 W, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a TDP of 35 W.
Q: Does the Intel Core 5 120 support ECC memory?
A: No, the Intel Core 5 120 does not support ECC memory. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 also does not support ECC memory.
Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?
A: The Intel Core 5 120 has an average benchmark score of 25362, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has an average benchmark score of 0 due to no recorded benchmarks.
Q: What is the process node for each processor?
A: The Intel Core 5 120 uses a 10 nm process from Intel, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core 5 120 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100. The winsA and winsB fields are both 0. The only available comparison is the percentile and average score data.
The Intel Core 5 120 has a percentile of 77 among all CPUs, while the Snapdragon has a percentile of 50. This percentile difference indicates that the Intel part ranks higher in the database's overall performance distribution, but the Snapdragon's 50th percentile is based on no recorded benchmark scores, so this comparison is not apples-to-apples.
The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 5 120 provide context for its performance tier. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D has an average score of 25365, which is essentially identical to the Intel part's 25362. The Intel Core i7-11700KF scores 25423, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25292, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840U scores 25432, which is 0.3% higher. All four rivals fall within a narrow band around the Core 5 120's average score.
The Snapdragon has no nearest rivals listed, which further underscores the absence of performance data. The Intel part's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18255 and singlecore score of 2577 provide concrete reference points. The PassMark multithread score of 18597 and single thread score of 3595 give additional resolution on threaded and single-threaded performance.
The memory bandwidth figures are the only direct numerical comparison available. The Snapdragon lists 135.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth value. This does not indicate superiority, only that the database lacks the Intel measurement.
The release dates differ by over a year. The Snapdragon was released on 2024-04-23, while the Intel Core 5 120 was released on 2025-07-30. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $211, while the Snapdragon has no launch MSRP recorded.
The database confirms the Intel Core 5 120 as a desktop processor with verified performance across 17 benchmark tests. The Snapdragon X1E-80-100 remains unmeasured in the database, leaving its performance characteristics undocumented. The architectural differences are clear: 6 cores versus 12 cores, 10 nm versus 4 nm, 65 W versus 35 W, DDR4/DDR5 versus LPDDR5X, and PCIe Gen 5 versus Gen 4. The Intel part is the only one with benchmark results, and those results place it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs.