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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison because the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel Core 5 120UL has a full suite of measurements. This means the head-to-head section is defined by what the Intel part delivers and what the Qualcomm part cannot yet substantiate.

The Intel Core 5 120UL posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8974 and a single-core score of 1266. In Cinebench R20, it scores 3769 multicore and 531 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 run shows 904 multicore and 127 single-core. These are the only Cinebench numbers in the database for either CPU.

PassMark results for the Intel chip include a multithread score of 10558 and a single-thread score of 2080. The integer math test yields 38060, floating point math reaches 26311, and extended instructions score 5203. Data compression hits 109090, while data encryption lands at 7685. Random string sorting records 13610, find prime numbers scores 47, and the physics test produces 807.

Because the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has zero recorded benchmark scores, the database assigns it an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile of 50. The Intel part, by contrast, carries an average benchmark score of 13594 and sits in the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The delta between a scored part and an unscored part is total in every workload category.

The Intel Core 5 120UL has nearest rivals that frame its performance level. The Intel Core i3-12100F averages 13494, just 0.7% behind the Core 5 120UL. The Intel Core 3 N355 averages 13492, a 0.8% gap. The Intel Core i5-9500 averages 13452, which is 1.1% lower. The only rival ahead is the Intel Core 3 304, which averages 13745, a 1.1% margin over the Core 5 120UL. These deltas show the Core 5 120UL is clustered tightly with four other Intel parts, none of which separate themselves by more than 1.1 percentage points in either direction.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no nearest rivals listed in the database, so there is no comparative delta to report. Its performance cannot be placed against any other CPU in the database at this time.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their fundamental design. The Intel Core 5 120UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses the Glymur codename, belongs to the Snapdragon X2 (Elite) generation, and is fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm process. The Qualcomm die measures 220 mm²; the Intel die size is not recorded.

Core counts differ substantially. The Intel part has 10 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement where not every core adds a second thread. The Qualcomm part has 18 cores and 18 threads, meaning each core is single-threaded. Base clocks are far apart: the Intel chip runs at 1.30 GHz, while the Qualcomm chip starts at 4.45 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with Intel at 4.60 GHz and Qualcomm at 4.70 GHz. The Intel TDP is recorded as 15 watts, while the Qualcomm TDP is absent from the database.

Cache hierarchies are organized differently. The Intel Core 5 120UL provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 offers 288 KB of L1 per core, 16 MB of L2 per module, and 9 MB of shared L3. The Qualcomm part's L2 is structured per module rather than per core, a different allocation strategy that reflects its larger core count.

Memory support also separates the two. The Intel chip accepts DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. The Qualcomm chip uses LPDDR5X over a triple-channel bus and records a memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s, a figure the Intel entry does not list. PCIe connectivity favors Qualcomm: it supports Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only), while Intel supports Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). ECC memory is not supported by either part.

Integrated graphics differ by vendor. Intel pairs the Core 5 120UL with Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. Qualcomm equips the Snapdragon X2E-94-100 with the Adreno X2-90. Both are integrated solutions, but they come from entirely different GPU lineages.

Sockets and market segments are not compatible. The Intel chip mounts on Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop part. The Qualcomm chip uses Qualcomm BGA 2343 and is classified as mobile. Release dates are also separated: Intel launched on 2024-04-07, while Qualcomm is dated 2026-04-05. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split decision. For any workload where measured performance matters today, the Intel Core 5 120UL is the only option with evidence. It holds a 68th percentile ranking, an average benchmark score of 13594, and a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has no recorded scores, no rivals, and an average score of zero. In a database context, that is not a competitive showing; it is an absence of data.

The Qualcomm part does present architectural advantages that are recorded, even if unmeasured. Its 18 cores, 4.45 GHz base clock, 3 nm TSMC process, triple-channel LPDDR5X memory with 228.6 GB/s bandwidth, and Gen 5 PCIe with 12 lanes all point to a design aimed at high throughput in a mobile envelope. The Intel part counters with a 15-watt TDP, a 10-core/12-thread layout, and a 4.60 GHz boost clock that nearly matches Qualcomm's 4.70 GHz peak.

The practical consequence of the scoring gap is that the Intel Core 5 120UL can be positioned against its nearest rivals, all of which sit within 1.1% of its average score. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 cannot be positioned at all. Buyers and system integrators who rely on database benchmarks to compare CPUs have no quantitative basis to evaluate the Snapdragon part until scores are recorded.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Intel Core 5 120UL is a measured, ranked, and verifiable desktop processor, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 is a mobile processor with promising specifications but no benchmark presence in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category except for ECC memory support and unlocked multiplier status, both of which are absent or false on each side.

| Specification | Intel Core 5 120UL | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 |

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

| Cores | 10 | 18 |

| Threads | 12 | 18 |

| Base clock | 1.30 GHz | 4.45 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | Not recorded |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Glymur |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | Not recorded | 220 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 288 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB per core | 16 MB per module |

| L3 cache | 12 MB shared | 9 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Triple-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 228.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 12 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | Adreno X2-90 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-04-07 | 2026-04-05 |

| Part number | Unknown | X2E94100 |

The Qualcomm part uses 18 threads across 18 cores, while the Intel part uses 12 threads across 10 cores. The base clock difference is the largest single-clock gap: 4.45 GHz versus 1.30 GHz, a 3.15 GHz spread. Boost clocks sit much closer at 4.70 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. The Qualcomm part's 3 nm process from TSMC is two process generations ahead of Intel's 10 nm node in the recorded data. L2 cache organization is the most structurally distinct difference, with Intel allocating per core and Qualcomm allocating per module.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores in the database?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has 18 cores and 18 threads, while the Intel Core 5 120UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 120UL has an average benchmark score of 13594, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 has an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 120UL compare to its closest rival?

A: The closest rival is the Intel Core i3-12100F with an average score of 13494, which is 0.7% behind the Core 5 120UL.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 support?

A: The Qualcomm part supports LPDDR5X over a triple-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 228.6 GB/s.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The Intel Core 5 120UL uses a 10 nm process at Intel, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 uses a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-94-100 boosts to 4.70 GHz, slightly ahead of the Intel Core 5 120UL's 4.60 GHz boost clock.