Intel Core 5 210H vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 Comparison

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has 12 cores and 12 threads. The Snapdragon has 4 more physical cores but no hyperthreading, whereas the Intel part uses its 8 cores to reach 12 threads via simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

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-84-100 has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Snapdragon runs higher at idle or low load, but the Intel part boosts substantially higher under single-thread demand.

Q: Which processor has a higher power envelope?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H is rated at 45 W TDP, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 is rated at 35 W TDP. The Snapdragon is designed for a lower thermal budget.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory modules. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 supports LPDDR5X only. The Snapdragon also has a specified memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no listed bandwidth figure.

Q: How do the integrated graphics differ?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H uses Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses Adreno X1-85. No graphics benchmark scores are available in the database for either part.

Q: What are their production and release statuses?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in production. The Intel Core 5 210H has a release date of 2024-12-17, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has a release date of 2024-04-23. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $342.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 210H is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, representing the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 uses the Oryon codename from the Snapdragon X (Elite) generation, fabricated on a 4 nm process node by TSMC. This is a significant manufacturing advantage for Qualcomm, as the smaller node typically allows for greater transistor density and improved power efficiency per unit of silicon.

Cache organization differs sharply between the two. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm part has 288 KB of L1 per core, 12 MB of L2 per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Snapdragon's per-core L1 is 3.6 times larger on paper, and its per-module L2 is substantial, but its shared L3 is half the size of Intel's. The Intel design emphasizes a larger shared pool for the entire processor, while Qualcomm's layout appears to distribute more cache closer to individual cores.

The memory controllers differ as well. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, while Qualcomm supports LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration with a listed memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s. The Intel part has no listed memory bandwidth figure, so a direct bandwidth comparison is not possible from the recorded data. The Snapdragon's use of LPDDR5X suggests a system-on-chip design optimized for mobile platforms where memory is soldered rather than socketed.

PCI Express support also splits the two. The Intel Core 5 210H offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 offers Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Intel's Gen 5 interface provides a newer standard with higher per-lane bandwidth, though Qualcomm provides more total lanes. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

The integrated graphics are entirely different in origin. Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units, a mature x86 platform solution. Qualcomm uses Adreno X1-85, a GPU architecture derived from mobile graphics design. No benchmark scores exist in the database for either integrated GPU, so relative graphics performance cannot be assessed from the recorded data.

The sockets are incompatible: Intel BGA 1744 versus Qualcomm BGA 2073. The Intel part has a part number of SRQ6RQ5MN, and the Qualcomm part has a part number of X1E84100. The Intel processor carries a launch MSRP of $342, while the Qualcomm processor has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

The Verdict

The benchmark data in the database does not include any scores for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals and no wins in head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 5 210H, by contrast, has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark scores, an average benchmark score of 24872, a percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs, and four listed nearest rivals. This means any quantitative comparison between the two is impossible based on the available measurements.

For users who require verified performance data, the Intel Core 5 210H is the only processor in this pairing with recorded results. It shows strong multi-threaded capability with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11830 and a single-core score of 1771. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 18252, and its PassMark single-thread score is 3539. The Snapdragon's lack of benchmark entries means it cannot be positioned against these numbers.

The choice between the two should rest on platform requirements. The Intel part uses an x86 Raptor Lake architecture with DDR4/DDR5 support and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, making it suitable for systems that need those interfaces. The Qualcomm part uses an ARM-based Oryon design on a 4 nm TSMC node with LPDDR5X memory and PCIe Gen 4, which may appeal to designs prioritizing the lower 35 W TDP and the higher 3.80 GHz base clock. But from a benchmark database perspective, the Intel Core 5 210H is the only one with evidence of performance, and it sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 5 210H and Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 differ in nearly every core specification. The Intel part has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the Qualcomm part has 12 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.20 GHz for Intel and 3.80 GHz for Qualcomm, a 1.60 GHz difference in favor of the Snapdragon. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz for Intel and 4.20 GHz for Qualcomm, a 0.60 GHz difference in favor of the Intel part.

TDP ratings are 45 W for Intel and 35 W for Qualcomm. The process node is 10 nm for Intel and 4 nm for Qualcomm, with Intel as the foundry for the former and TSMC for the latter. The socket is Intel BGA 1744 for the Intel part and Qualcomm BGA 2073 for the Qualcomm part.

Cache structures differ completely. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. Qualcomm uses 288 KB L1 per core, 12 MB L2 per module, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel, LPDDR5X for Qualcomm, with the Qualcomm part listing a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s and the Intel part listing none.

PCIe support is Gen 5 with 8 lanes for Intel, Gen 4 with 12 lanes for Qualcomm. Integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 48EU for Intel and Adreno X1-85 for Qualcomm. The release dates differ by several months, with Qualcomm launching on 2024-04-23 and Intel on 2024-12-17. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $342; the Qualcomm part has no launch MSRP in the database. Neither supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty. There are no recorded comparisons between the Intel Core 5 210H and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100, no wins for either processor, and no delta percentages. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 has no individual benchmark scores of any kind, which precludes any direct numerical comparison.

The Intel Core 5 210H does have a complete benchmark profile. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 11830, and its R23 single-core score is 1771. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6504 multi-core and 918 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1757 multi-core and 247 single-core. PassMark results include multi-thread at 18252, single-thread at 3539, integer math at 61503, floating point math at 45057, data compression at 217805, data encryption at 12187, extended instructions at 13370, physics at 1040, prime numbers at 53, and random string sorting at 23451.

The nearest rivals for the Intel part provide context for its standing. Its average benchmark score of 24872 places it within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, which scores 24822. It trails the Intel Core i7-13620H by 0.2%, that rival scoring 24911. It trails the Intel Core i7-11850H by 0.3%, that rival scoring 24935, and it trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F by 0.4%, that rival scoring 24964. These margins are extremely tight, indicating the Intel Core 5 210H operates at essentially the same performance tier as those established parts.

The absence of Qualcomm data means the Intel part cannot be validated against it in any workload. The database records no Snapdragon X1E-84-100 scores, no rival comparisons, and no percentile ranking beyond the 50th percentile listed as its position among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0. The Intel part's 77th percentile rank among all CPUs is the only percentile figure available for either processor. Any claim about which processor wins in multi-threaded, single-threaded, or synthetic workloads would require data that the database does not contain. The Intel Core 5 210H stands as the only processor in this pairing with measurable performance evidence, and its scores align closely with the four nearest rivals listed above.