Intel Core 5 120U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head comparison results for the Intel Core 5 120U and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins counter registers zero for both processors. This means there are no recorded side-by-side test scores from identical workloads to draw exact deltas from.

What the data does provide is a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core 5 120U and an empty benchmark array for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100. The Intel part has recorded scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. The Qualcomm part has no recorded scores in any of these tests, so its average benchmark score sits at zero and its percentile rank is 50 against all CPUs.

The Intel Core 5 120U posts an average benchmark score of 17898, which places it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with an average score of 17891 and a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 with a delta of 0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17994 with a delta of -0.5 percent, and the Intel Core 7 350 at 17779 with a delta of 0.7 percent. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the Core 5 120U sits in a tightly grouped performance cluster.

Since the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark scores, any direct comparison between the two must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance. The Intel part delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6659 and a single-core score of 1756.5. Its Geekbench multicore score is 5888 and single-core score is 1727. Passmark results include a multithread score of 15042, a single-thread score of 3479, integer math at 52280, floating point math at 36026, and extended instructions at 9299. The Qualcomm part has none of these recorded.

The empty head-to-head benchmarks mean the database cannot show which processor wins in any specific test. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, confirming that no comparison results exist. The only conclusion that can be drawn from the benchmark section is that the Intel Core 5 120U has a substantial body of measured results, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no measured results at all. This asymmetry prevents any numeric comparison of performance between the two.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 120U wins in every measurable benchmark category because it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1150.5 and single-core score of 245, R20 multicore of 5349 and single-core of 755, and R23 multicore of 6659 and single-core of 1756.5 all represent actual measured performance. The Geekbench multicore score of 5888 and single-core of 1727 further establish its measured capability.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark wins because it has no benchmark scores. Its percentile rank of 50 is a default value, not a measured outcome, and its average benchmark score of zero confirms that no tests have been recorded. This means the database shows no use-case where the Qualcomm part outperforms the Intel part, simply because there is no data to support such a claim.

For use-case analysis based on the available data, the Intel Core 5 120U shows strengths in several workload categories. The Passmark data compression score of 166432 indicates strong performance in compression tasks. The data encryption score of 10453 and extended instructions score of 9299 show capability in encryption and instruction-heavy workloads. The find prime numbers score of 53 is a weak result, suggesting limited performance in prime-number calculations. The random string sorting score of 19060 and physics score of 937 round out the measured workload profile.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100, with its 18 cores and 18 threads, has the architectural potential for high multithreaded throughput, but the database contains no measurements to confirm this. Its 3 nm process node, 220 mm² die size, and triple-channel memory bus with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth suggest a design aimed at bandwidth-sensitive workloads, but without benchmark scores, no performance claim can be substantiated.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel Core 5 120U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Qualcomm part has 8 more cores and 6 more threads than the Intel part.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 120U has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel part has a higher boost clock, while the Qualcomm part has a much higher base clock.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 120U has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 9 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 3 MB more L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 5 120U supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a triple-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a smaller process node?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is built on a 3 nm process node by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 120U is built on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The Qualcomm part uses a significantly smaller process node.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 120U has a percentile rank of 72 against all CPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has a percentile rank of 50. However, the Qualcomm part has no benchmark scores, so its percentile is a default value, not a measured result.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The Intel Core 5 120U has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Qualcomm part has a base clock of 4.45 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

The Intel Core 5 120U has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no TDP recorded in the database. The Intel part uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, while the Qualcomm part uses the Qualcomm BGA 2343 socket. The Intel part is built on a 10 nm process node by Intel, while the Qualcomm part is built on a 3 nm process node by TSMC and has a die size of 220 mm².

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Intel Core 5 120U has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm 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.

Memory support also differs. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and no recorded memory bandwidth. The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X with a triple-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s. The Intel part has PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Qualcomm part has PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Neither processor supports ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ: the Intel Core 5 120U uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses Adreno X2-90. The Intel part has part number SRM7P, while the Qualcomm part has part number X2E94100. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 120U is based on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-U and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no architecture field recorded, but its codename is Glymur and it belongs to the Snapdragon X2 generation under the Elite tier.

The foundry and process node differ significantly. Intel manufactures the Core 5 120U on its own 10 nm process. Qualcomm uses TSMC as the foundry for the Snapdragon X2E-94-100, which is built on a 3 nm process. The Qualcomm part also has a recorded die size of 220 mm², while the Intel part has no die size recorded.

Core and thread counts differ by design philosophy. The Intel part uses 10 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement where some cores support hyperthreading. The Qualcomm part uses 18 cores and 18 threads, indicating a design with no hyperthreading or simultaneous multithreading.

Cache hierarchy differs in both size and organization. The Intel part has per-core L1 and L2 caches with a shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part has per-core L1 cache, per-module L2 cache of 16 MB, and a shared L3 cache of 9 MB. The L2 organization suggests a module-based core clustering design in the Qualcomm part.

Memory architecture differs in channel count and bandwidth. The Intel part uses dual-channel memory with DDR4 and DDR5 support. The Qualcomm part uses triple-channel LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s. The Intel part has no memory bandwidth recorded. PCIe capability also differs, with the Intel part using Gen 4 and the Qualcomm part using Gen 5 with more lanes.

The release dates differ by over two years. The Intel Core 5 120U was released on 2024-01-07, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 was released on 2026-04-05. Both are currently marked as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The data in the database supports only one clear verdict: the Intel Core 5 120U has extensive measured benchmark results, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has none. Anyone selecting between these two processors based on the recorded data must choose the Intel part, because it is the only one with demonstrated performance scores.

The Intel Core 5 120U achieves an average benchmark score of 17898 and sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 1 percent of its average score, confirming that it delivers competitive performance within its measured cluster. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has an average score of zero and a default percentile of 50, which does not represent any measured capability.

The Qualcomm part offers architectural advantages on paper: more cores, a smaller process node, higher base clock, triple-channel memory with higher bandwidth, and PCIe Gen 5 support. The Intel part offers a higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, and a much lower TDP of 15 watts. However, none of these advantages for the Qualcomm part are backed by benchmark measurements in the database.

For a user who requires measured performance data, the Intel Core 5 120U is the only choice supported by the database. For a user who values the architectural specifications of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100, the database provides no performance confirmation, only the listed specifications. The verdict, strictly from the data, is that the Intel part has proven performance, and the Qualcomm part does not yet have any recorded performance to evaluate.