Intel Core 5 120 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 120 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 occupy very different positions in the database, and the recorded data reflects that gap clearly. The Intel part has a full suite of 17 benchmark results, while the Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data for the Qualcomm chip means there are no direct head-to-head comparisons to walk through, no wins to count for either side, and no delta percentages to report. The Intel Core 5 120 records 0 wins, and the Snapdragon X1P-26-100 also records 0 wins.

What the database does show is the Intel Core 5 120's absolute performance profile. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 18255 points, which places it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2577. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 7667 and the single-core score is 1082. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multicore score of 1840 and a single-core score of 259.

PassMark results for the Intel chip are extensive. The multithread score is 18597, and the single-thread score is 3595. In specialized workloads, the data shows a data compression score of 219535, data encryption at 11131, and extended instructions at 14264. Floating point math scores 45383, integer math scores 60462, and the find prime numbers test scores 77. Random string sorting scores 21499, and physics scores 1333.

The aggregate average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 120 is 25362. The database places it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D with an average score of 25365 and a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core i7-11700KF at 25423 with a delta of -0.2 percent, the Intel Core i5-13400F at 25292 with a delta of 0.3 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U at 25432 with a delta of -0.3 percent. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the Core 5 120 sits in a tightly packed performance cluster. It is effectively tied with the Ryzen 5 5600X3D, marginally behind the Core i7-11700KF and Ryzen 7 7840U, and marginally ahead of the Core i5-13400F.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 120 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, with the codename Raptor Lake-R, and is part of the Core 5 generation (Raptor Lake Refresh). It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The die size is 163 mm². The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 uses Qualcomm's Oryon codename and is part of the Snapdragon X (Plus) generation. It is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Intel chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning it supports simultaneous multithreading. The Snapdragon has 8 cores and 8 threads, with no multithreading support. Base clocks are 2.50 GHz for the Intel part and 3.00 GHz for the Snapdragon. The Intel chip boosts to 4.50 GHz, while the Snapdragon has no recorded boost clock in the database.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Intel Core 5 120 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip's L3 cache is three times larger in total capacity, while the Snapdragon's per-core L1 is substantially larger.

Memory support diverges sharply. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. The Snapdragon supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Snapdragon uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

The Intel Core 5 120 includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 includes an Adreno X1-45 integrated GPU. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part carries the part number SA35V, while the Snapdragon carries X1P26100.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 120 has a clear advantage in the availability of measured performance data. All 17 of its benchmark scores are recorded, covering Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and a broad set of PassMark workloads. This allows the database to compute an average benchmark score of 25362 and a percentile rank of 77. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no benchmark scores at all in the database, so its average benchmark score is 0 and its percentile rank is 50.

On paper, the Snapdragon X1P-26-100 wins on process technology, using a 4 nm node versus the Intel 10 nm node, and on core count, with 8 cores versus 6. Its base clock is also higher at 3.00 GHz versus 2.50 GHz. The Snapdragon has a much higher per-core L1 cache, 288 KB versus 80 KB, and a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, a figure the Intel part lacks entirely.

The Intel Core 5 120 counters with 12 threads versus 8, a boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus no recorded boost, and a much larger L3 cache at 18 MB versus 6 MB. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving it broader platform flexibility. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes is a generation ahead of the Snapdragon's Gen 4 with 12 lanes.

The market segments explain some of these differences. The Intel Core 5 120 is a desktop part, while the Snapdragon X1P-26-100 is a mobile part. The Intel chip has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Snapdragon is rated at 25 watts. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2073.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 120 has an average benchmark score of 25362. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 8 cores, while the Intel Core 5 120 has 6 cores. However, the Intel chip has 12 threads thanks to multithreading, while the Snapdragon has 8 threads.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The Intel Core 5 120 is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 120 has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 5 120 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: Are either of these processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Both the Intel Core 5 120 and the Snapdragon X1P-26-100 have locked multipliers.

Q: What is the release date of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 120 was released on 2025-07-30. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 was released on 2024-08-27.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core 5 120 is the only one of these two processors with measurable performance in the database. Its 77th percentile ranking and average score of 25362 put it in direct competition with established desktop parts like the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D and the Intel Core i5-13400F, both of which sit within 0.3 percent of its average score. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has no benchmark scores recorded, placing it at the 50th percentile by default, which is not a meaningful comparison.

A builder selecting a desktop processor should choose the Intel Core 5 120. It has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, 12 threads, 18 MB of L3 cache, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The launch MSRP is $211. The Snapdragon X1P-26-100 targets a different market segment entirely, mobile devices, with a 25 watt TDP and LPDDR5X memory support. It offers a more modern 4 nm process and a higher base clock, but without recorded benchmark results, its performance cannot be assessed against the Intel part.

For a mobile application where power efficiency and the 4 nm process are priorities, the Snapdragon X1P-26-100 has a plausible role. For any workload where the database has evidence of performance, the Intel Core 5 120 is the only supported choice.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 120 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-26-100 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 3.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | None recorded |

| TDP | 65 W | 25 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | None recorded |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Oryon |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Snapdragon X (Plus) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | None recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 18 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | None recorded | 135.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Adreno X1-45 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2025-07-30 | 2024-08-27 |

| Launch MSRP | $211 | None recorded |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | SA35V | X1P26100 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 25362 | 0 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 77 | 50 |