Intel Core 5 210H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Intel processor uses hyper-threading, giving it more threads than cores, whereas the Qualcomm part has a 1:1 core-to-thread ratio.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 210H uses a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel.

Q: What memory types do the two support?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H includes Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 integrates an Adreno X1-85 GPU.

Q: How does the Intel part rank in overall performance percentiles?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H holds a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24872. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no recorded benchmark data.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 210H comes from the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H refresh generation. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The chip uses a hybrid design with 8 cores and 12 threads, meaning some cores are performance-oriented while others are efficiency-focused. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 cache is 2 MB per core, and L3 cache totals 12 MB shared across the chip. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, uses a dual-channel memory bus, and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 belongs to the Snapdragon X Elite generation, using the Oryon codename. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, a significantly smaller node than Intel's 10 nm process. This chip has 12 cores and 12 threads with no hyper-threading, all cores presumably equal in design. Cache structure differs substantially: 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module (a module likely grouping several cores), and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is limited to LPDDR5X, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. PCIe connectivity uses Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes.

The process node difference is notable: 4 nm at TSMC versus 10 nm at Intel. This gives the Qualcomm part a density and power efficiency advantage in theory. The cache layouts also diverge sharply, with Qualcomm allocating far more L1 per core and a large per-module L2, while Intel uses smaller per-core caches with a larger shared L3 pool. The Intel processor has a lower base clock (2.20 GHz versus 3.40 GHz) but a much higher boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 4.00 GHz), suggesting different power and frequency strategies. The Intel chip also supports a wider range of memory types, including older DDR4, while Qualcomm only targets LPDDR5X. Both have integrated graphics (Iris Xe 48EU versus Adreno X1-85), but no benchmark data exists for the Qualcomm GPU.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 210H has the advantage in raw single-thread performance potential, as indicated by its 4.80 GHz boost clock versus the Qualcomm's 4.00 GHz. Its 12 threads from 8 cores also allow it to handle heavily threaded workloads, though the Qualcomm part has more physical cores. The Intel chip supports PCIe Gen 5, which offers double the bandwidth of the Qualcomm's Gen 4 for compatible devices like NVMe storage or GPUs. The Intel processor also has a higher 45 W TDP, which allows sustained higher power draw for demanding tasks, while the Qualcomm part operates at 35 W.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 wins on efficiency characteristics: a smaller 4 nm process, lower TDP of 35 W, and a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz. Its 12 physical cores could provide an advantage in workloads that scale linearly across cores without needing hyper-threading. The LPDDR5X memory support with 135.2 GB/s bandwidth may also benefit memory-intensive applications. The 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes provide more lane count than the Intel's 8 Gen 5 lanes, though the total bandwidth depends on the generation.

The benchmark data only covers the Intel part, as the Qualcomm has no recorded scores. The Intel Core 5 210H's average benchmark score of 24872 places it in the 77th percentile, with strong results in Cinebench R23 multicore (11830) and singlecore (1771). The PassMark multithread score of 18252 and integer math score of 61503 indicate solid throughput. Without any benchmark data for the Qualcomm part, comparisons of actual performance cannot be quantified; the database shows winsA and winsB both at 0.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 210H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.20 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Oryon |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

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

| L2 Cache | 2 MB per core | 12 MB per module |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not specified | 135.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 8 Lanes | Gen 4, 12 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU | Adreno X1-85 |

| Release Date | 2024-12-17 | 2024-04-23 |

| Launch MSRP | $342 | Not specified |

| Part Number | SRQ6RQ5MN | X1E80100 |

The Intel part has a higher TDP (45 W versus 35 W) and a higher boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 4.00 GHz), suggesting it can deliver more peak performance at the cost of power. The Qualcomm part has a higher base clock (3.40 GHz versus 2.20 GHz) and a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), which typically improves power efficiency. The cache hierarchy is completely different: Intel uses per-core L1 and L2 with a large shared L3, while Qualcomm uses larger per-core L1 and per-module L2 with a smaller shared L3. The Intel processor was released later (December 2024 versus April 2024) and has a launch MSRP of $342, while the Qualcomm part has no listed MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 has an empty benchmark array with an average score of 0. The Intel Core 5 210H, by contrast, has a full set of benchmark results across Cinebench and PassMark tests.

For the Intel Core 5 210H, the strongest results appear in Cinebench R23 multicore with a score of 11830 and singlecore with 1771. The Cinebench R20 multicore score is 6504, and R15 multicore is 1757. In PassMark tests, the integer math score reaches 61503, floating point math hits 45057, and extended instructions score 13370. The multithread score is 18252, data compression reaches 217805, and data encryption sits at 12187. Single-thread PassMark score is 3539, physics scores 1040, and random string sorting scores 23451. The find prime numbers test shows a score of 53.

The Intel processor's average benchmark score of 24872 places it in the 77th percentile. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-13620H with an average score of 24911 (a delta of -0.2%, meaning the Core 5 210H is essentially tied), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX at 24822 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24935 (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at 24964 (-0.4%). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Core 5 210H performs at parity with those established desktop and mobile processors.

With no recorded scores for the Qualcomm part, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The data shows the Intel Core 5 210H delivers measurable performance across a range of workloads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-80-100 lacks any benchmark data to compare. The winsA and winsB counters are both 0, reflecting the absence of direct head-to-head test results. The Qualcomm part's 50th percentile ranking and zero average score indicate it has not been evaluated in the database, so its performance relative to the Intel part remains undocumented. Any conclusions about relative speed must rely on architectural differences (core counts, clocks, cache sizes) rather than empirical benchmark outcomes.